Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Busy Bees Kawatiri

Westport

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

49 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Busy Bees Kawatiri

Busy Bees Kawatiri is a education & care service in Westport, 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 Busy Bees Kawatiri, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Busy Bees Kawatiri currently has a roll of 49 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (60% 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

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Brittany Perkins

May 2022

“My two kids have attended kawatiri kids with my son still present and no hesitation for any future enrollments. They are amazing and have become like an extra family to us. All the Team have been so great with the kids, i was a mum that found it hard to leave my kids with anyone, they are so thoughtful when we have birthdays, when i got my licence, the birth of our daughter they go above and beyond their work and thats why i trust them with my kids. Tina, Ange, Melissa and Gaylene have always made me feel listened to and supported. I love the chilled, relaxed understanding and down to earth enviroment. Absolutely love them and when the kids do leave there they will not be the only ones missing daycare.”

Shan Hill

May 2022

“Both of our kids attend or have attended kawatiri kids, and it was a fantastic experience for everyone. Full meals provided really helped take any extra pressure we felt as young parents. Such an amazing and passionate team here. Keep it up! You offer a fantastic service 😊”

candace macpherson

May 2022

“Love everything about kawatiri kids ❤ my twin sons absolutely adore all the staff , staff have always gone over and beyond to help and support me with 2 babies 🥰”