Busy Bees Otahuhu

About Busy Bees Otahuhu
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 Otahuhu, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Busy Bees Otahuhu currently has a roll of 85 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Pacific tamariki are the largest group (43% of the roll), alongside european, māori, 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
“Very nostalgic. I was in this back in 2013-2014 back when it was called “Tiny Town” although I have very little to no memories since I was only 4. It wasn’t really what I’d call the best but it’s still far better than Primary. It’s nice looking back at a place where I have been and back in those good old days before my life was entirely destroyed when I left and got into Fairburn Primary School. Any workers that are still here who worked back then?”
“Great childcare, friendly and lovely teachers. They will provide you information with regards of your child’s development. They were very supportive and helpful when it comes to the learning process of the child. Highly recommended. Thank you so much Busybees Otahuhu..”
“Back in around 2012-2014 when I attended this kindergarten, an Indian teacher would hit me real hard and I often would have purple marks soon after. My mother was shocked about this, but somehow I ended up not leaving this kindergarten and staying there until I had finally reached primary school. I believe it is because I coloured in a picture of a teddy or something like that and it was really terrible. I know that this was a long time ago but just shocking how teachers could hit their students even in the 2010s which was just last decade, and mind you these students were only 3 or 4 years old.”
“Friendly teachers all around and my daughter enjoys all the activities. They give her a lot of opportunities for develop her interests and abilities. Also the center is nearby library so kids can go library for events and librarian goes to center regularly to read stories for kids to make them like reading more”
“I got to know the centre under the previous management, though I hear things are going from strength to strength. What I observed when I have visited has been a fun, warm and caring environment for children. Centrally situated in Mason Ave.”
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