Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Busy Minds Early Learning Centre

Auckland, Mairangi Bay
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
35 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Busy Minds Early Learning Centre

Busy Minds Early Learning Centre is a education & care service in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 2–5 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 Minds Early Learning Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Busy Minds Early Learning Centre currently has a roll of 35 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (55% of the roll), alongside asian 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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H Galloway
October 2025

“We have been with many early childcare centers in Auckland over the last decade due to our children's age gap, and Busy Minds outshine them all. Teachers play such a crucial role in those early years and the ones at Busy Minds are the representation of true educators. The level of passion and care they give each child including our own is just superb. We have the same teachers throughout the years we were there and that's a key assurance to our little boy who's very resistant to changes. Couldn't speak highly enough for Kate and her crew at Busy Mind!”

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Natalie King
October 2025

“We have had our 3 children all attend Busy Minds and I couldn’t speak highly enough about Kate and her team. The teachers and environment at Busy Minds is amazing and there hasn’t been a day when we haven’t felt comfortable dropping our kids off. I would highly recommend Busy Minds if you are looking for a daycare for your child.”

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Dai Bui
October 2025

“My elder son has been to a few day care centers and Busy Minds is the best of all. We’re happy to have our second son going there starting from next week. Everyone there is amazing. They understand each individual kid really well. Always come up with activities that are fun and educational. I would highly recommend this center to all parents”

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Saralee Wang
May 2025

“The teachers at Busy Minds are truly brilliant – they pay close attention to each and every child, ensuring their individual needs are met with care and understanding. As parents, we always felt supported and confident in the care our daughter was receiving. Over the past two years, we’ve watched her grow into a confident, happy little girl, and so much of that is thanks to the nurturing environment and wonderful team at Busy Minds. We’re truly grateful for everything they’ve done and highly recommend to any family looking for a caring and attentive early childhood centre.”

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Amber McEwen
April 2025

“From the moment we arrived at Busy Minds, we knew we'd found a special place with equally special people. Our son has spent the last two years at the centre, and in that time we've watched him grow, learn and flourish under their exceptional care. Kate and her incredible team, treat every child as if they're their own, and work hard to make them feel loved, valued and cared for. They are constantly finding new adventures and learning experiences for the kids, and focus on fostering each child's own unique strengths and interests. I can't speak highly enough of Busy Minds and would recommend the centre to any parent looking for a new early learning centre for their little one. The team is warm, welcoming, loving and committed to ensuring that every child is happy and thriving. We will miss the Busy Minds whanau as our son makes the step into school, but cherish the memories and bonds created there forever. Thank you for everything you've done for our family, Kate and team!”

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Contact Details

319 Sunset Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland

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