Busy Bees Waitara
About Busy Bees Waitara
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 Waitara, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Busy Bees Waitara currently has a roll of 58 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (43% 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
“Love Busy Bees Waitara! My daughter has attended for almost 2 yrs now and she loves it. She has great friends there and the teachers are so welcoming and caring. The environment is enriching for kids. Heaps to do indoors, an awesome back porch play area and they are currently getting a new outdoor play area !”
“Absolutely flourishing Welcoming centre, welcoming teachers, and open minded with the kids. My boy loves attending Busy Bees Waitara every day, loves playing with the kids, the teachers, he’s always so occupied, and becomes smarter throughout the weeks. Whenever my son gets hurt, I get notified right away. Busy Bees Waitara is the best, absolutely love the environment and the place, I feel at such peace when he’s there, and I don’t feel that much. Utmost respect for the teachers, and centre.”
“Busy bees has an inviting and engaging atmosphere for the entire family. The teachers are friendly and I appreciate the regular updates on my son's progress. The learn through play system is exactly what I was looking for in a daycare. The transition process makes it easy for both child and parent. My son is thriving socially and learning everyday.”
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