Busy Bees Hastings
About Busy Bees Hastings
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 Busy Bees Hastings, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Busy Bees Hastings currently has a roll of 93 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (42% 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.
Parent Reviews
“Both of my babies attend Busy Bees Hastings, and I couldn’t be happier with this place! My children go to school very happily and enjoy spending time with their lovely aunties and friends. At first, my youngest was very shy and not familiar with the culture since we are far from our home country. But she was never isolated, the teachers treated her just the same as every other child, with love and care. Now she has become so courageous and active, and it makes us so proud to see her confidence growing. Almost every day, my children bring home beautiful artworks and paintings, which they are excited to show us. I truly recommend Busy Bees Hastings 100% to anyone looking for a warm, supportive, and creative environment for their children”
Interested?
Contact the centre directly to check for availability or arrange a visit.
Contact Details
Getting ready for daycare?
See what your child will need for their day: labels, drink bottle, lunchbox, spare clothes, sunscreen and more.
Daycare Essentials ChecklistOther centres nearby
Explore other options in your neighbourhood.
In Our Garden
Sunnyside Early Learning Centre
Chuckles Childcare
Piki Te Ora
BestStart Omahu Road
