Country Bears Early Childhood Centre
About Country Bears Early Childhood Centre
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 Country Bears Early Childhood Centre, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Country Bears Early Childhood Centre currently has a roll of 83 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (78% 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
“The care and connection our son received while in Baby Bears has been beyond anything I could have wanted. They have taken time to get to know him, to nurture his personality and celebrate him and what he loves. This has led to countless dance parties and visits to the bunnies and as a mum I could not be more grateful! This team is exceptional! Our son has grown so fond of them and it’s hard to imagine that he will build such amazing connections with the new teachers (even though I know all your team are great). I have never been made to feel that I am asking too many questions or being an inconvenience for them. They truely care and for that I am so grateful. I just wanted to share our experience and thank you for this beautiful space you have created! We are so glad that country bears crossed our path!”
“As a grandmother and a nanny I would like to say how much I appreciate all the care and support you have given my Grandson Quinn during his time with you and yours. It has been a pleasure to call and see how my Grandson has grown in confidence and I would like to thank you all for your care and support. Love, Kathleen”
“LOVE Country Bears! Love the staff, love the ethos, love the vibe, the activities, location and set up, rave about it to all who will listen. Thanks to Jeds teachers to, you're the best!”
“Have had my two children here for 4 years. Delightful staff and wonderful, supportive upbringing for our kids.”
“The BEST daycare Centre at Kumeu. Two boys graduated there. They loved all the teachers, and enjoyed their life there. Good relationship with parents. I loved the forest in the Centre area. =)”
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