Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Honeybees Preschool

Auckland, Auckland CBD
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Ages
2–5 years
Roll Size
48 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
4.8/5

About Honeybees Preschool

Honeybees Preschool is a education & care service in Auckland CBD, 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 Honeybees Preschool, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Honeybees Preschool currently has a roll of 48 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 2–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Asian tamariki are the largest group (67% of the roll), alongside european, māori, pacific, 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

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DALDAL MOON
August 2025

“My child has been attending Honeybees Daycare since February this year. From the very beginning, the teachers warmly welcomed her every morning, which helped her settle in quickly. The daycare has a bright, clean, and warm atmosphere, and I also like that there is a separate room for nap time. Most importantly, my child truly enjoys going there—sometimes she even asks to go on weekends! She loves the teachers, and seeing her so happy makes me feel very reassured as a parent. Honeybees is a wonderful place where children can feel safe, happy, and cared for. Highly recommended!”

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Ramandeep Kaur
August 2025

“This is my daughter’s second daycare, and she started here at 2 years old. To my surprise, she loves Honey Bees from the very first day. we don’t even need a transition period! While I was a worried mum calling many times on her first day, she was super happy, settled quickly, and has made so many friends. She absolutely adores her teachers, especially Juliana, Marisa, and Nicolette. At home, she even copies Juliana and explains things to me just like her teachers do. Every morning she is welcomed with cuddles, smiles, and praise, which makes her so excited to go in. Since starting, she has also begun talking a lot more, which is amazing to see. All the teachers (Karen, Alana) are wonderful, caring, and always quick to reply to any emails or questions. My daughter truly loves Honey Bees and her teachers.”

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Monika Hajzokova
August 2025

“We absolutely love Honeybees! Our son has attended for almost a year now. Right away when you enter you notice the space is very bright and spacious with lots of natural light and has very creative play areas. The connected outdoor space is very lovely too. The teachers are very attentive, caring and passionate and we have fully trust them with his preschool education. Our son always looks forward to going there, he found many friends and learnt so many new things including some words from other languages like Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese or Maori as well as new cultural concepts. We couldn't be happier! Thank you Honeybees!”

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Thilini Fernando
August 2025

“Highly recommend..! My baby is being here almost six moths and yes, she is a happy bee. I really appreciate how they value all emotions and the activities are beautifully aligned with the NZ curriculum. What really stand out is how the entire team from admin to teachers and management work together to support and celebrate every child. A huge shout out to all the teachers who clearly love what they do. Their joy in teaching shines through everyday creating warmth, care and a real sense of belonging.”

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L Ogura
August 2025

“We truly appreciate having had the chance to stay at Honeybees! Thanks to the quick replies and detailed information provided beforehand, our concerns were eased before arriving. During our stay, I’m so thankful to all the teachers—especially to Karen and Marisa. My daughter is usually very cautious about settling into a new environment, but the gentle and kind approach from the teachers made her feel safe and comfortable. The school is also very welcoming to parents, thanks to the flexibility, and the community here is wonderful. Thank you for supporting us and helping make our first stay in Auckland such a wonderful experience.”

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Contact Details

Level 5 127 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland

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