Bear Park Kohimarama
About Bear Park Kohimarama
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Bear Park Kohimarama, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Bear Park Kohimarama currently has a roll of 66 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (79% of the roll), alongside pacific, asian, other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“The absolute best of the best! They love on my son like theirs x”
“Appalling organisation. We were enroled and they cancelled on us a couple of months before we were due to start. Don't waste your time.”
“Our daughter is very happy at Bear Park Kohi, teachers are wonderful and the environment is very nice. They provide very healthy food for the kids with lots of fresh fruit and veges. Good staff-to-child ratio, and we appreciate their teaching philosophies based on the Reggio Emilia approach.”
“Teachers are great with the kids and ensure they are well looked after and learning. The children develop great relationships with each other and the teachers.”
“Our daughter (3 Years old) is very happy at BP Kohi and they provide a safe, fun environment. Staff are very friendly.”
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