Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Bumblebees Whitford Childcare Centre

Whitford
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Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
86 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Bumblebees Whitford Childcare Centre

Bumblebees Whitford Childcare Centre is a education & care service in Whitford, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

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 Bumblebees Whitford Childcare Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Bumblebees Whitford Childcare Centre currently has a roll of 86 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside māori, 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.

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Fasmina Begum Basarath
October 2025

“Bumblebees Whitford has been an amazing childcare center for my daughter. She’s always engaged with a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. The teachers are kind, caring, and truly nurturing, creating a calm and happy environment. I’m so glad we found Bumblebees—it’s a place where my daughter feels safe, happy, and excited to learn every day!”

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Ben Ashby
September 2025

“We couldn’t be happier with Bumble Bees! From day one, it has felt like a warm, welcoming, and safe place for our child to grow, learn, and thrive. The teachers are absolutely wonderful – not only are they warm, kind, and encouraging, but they also know how to challenge the kids in all the right ways to support their development. You can really tell they care about each child's individual journey. One thing that stands out is the quality of the food. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into making sure the meals are nutritious and balanced, giving the children the energy they need to stay active and focused throughout the day. There’s also always something fun and engaging for the kids to do, no matter the weather! Whether it’s indoor activities, crafts, outdoor play, or themed learning sessions, the daycare is packed with things that keep our child entertained, stimulated, and happy. We’re incredibly grateful to have found such a fantastic place. It gives us real peace of mind to know our child is in such capable, caring hands every day.”

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Jessica Spurle
September 2025

“We feel incredibly lucky to be part of the Bumblebee’s Whitford family. Having had the opportunity to experience each of the three rooms, we cannot speak highly enough of the amazing facilities, daily communications, delicious food, and thoughtfully planned activities that provide our kids with such enriching learning experiences. Our boys come home every day happy, excited, and bursting with stories about their adventures—filled with laughter, and the wonderful guidance from the beautiful Kaiako/teachers. Each Kaiako/teacher has become such an important part of our lives, and we will forever be grateful for the love and support they’ve shown our family over the years. We truly feel that Bumblebee’s Whitford is more than just a daycare—it’s a second home to our boys and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone!”

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Miriam Sullivan
September 2025

“I could not rate Bumblebees childcare enough - their vision, culture and atmosphere are aligned with core values and great leadership. My kids have developed so well and have been embraced by everyone which makes the centre a warm and welcoming place for learning, exploring and making many friends. A really wonderful place!”

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Theresa Calman
September 2025

“Our son has been at this daycare for about 18 months now, and we honestly couldn’t ask for a better place. From day one the team made us feel welcome and reassured, and he settled in so quickly. We really loved the primary carer approach when he was in the under 2's room — it means he’s built a special bond with his teacher, who knows him so well and supports him in such a caring, consistent way. It makes such a difference knowing he’s was people who genuinely cared about him. The environment is warm, safe, and fun, and every day we can see photos of what he’s been up to. We’ve seen him grow in confidence, independence, and social skills since starting here. We’re so grateful for the love and energy the teachers put in — it really feels like a second home for him. Would definitely recommend to other families looking for a caring, supportive daycare. Thank you team”

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Contact Details

9 Whitford-Maraetai Road, Whitford

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