Busy Bees Papamoa Beach
About Busy Bees Papamoa Beach
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 Papamoa Beach, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Busy Bees Papamoa Beach currently has a roll of 57 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (52% 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
“We’re really happy with Busy Bees Papamoa! The teachers are so lovely and caring, and my daughter enjoys going every day. It’s such a warm and welcoming place, and we feel lucky to have found it.”
“My Son is so happy at this school. Teachers are amazing and I feel more than happy to leave my boy there while I am at work. The effort they do to teach the kids through playing is really amazing!!”
“The team are all so wonderful. Gave a lot of helpful info when I signed up as a first time Mum. My son loves coming here and being apart of the Nest.”
“Thank you happy feet whanau my child always loves coming to happy feet Papamoa. The teachers are very friendly and make my child feel safe, secure and happy. And I know that when I'm leaving she will have a great day full of laughter and play.”
“They're a good team. Great attitude”
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