Mamma Bear Whanganui
About Mamma Bear Whanganui
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 Mamma Bear Whanganui, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Mamma Bear Whanganui currently has a roll of 42 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
European tamariki are the largest group (61% 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
“My son and I absolutely love mamma bear! Environment and teachers are so welcoming. 10/10 highly recommend”
“My daughter love Mamma Bear. Great team of teachers and a wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities. She is always so excited to go everyday.she goes 5 days a week from 9.30 to 3.30 and it’s free.I strongly recommend this child care center.”
“We absolutely love Mamma Bear. Wonderful team of educators and a great range of both indoor and outdoor activities. Our son is always so excited to go and has a great day everyday. 100% recommend this center.”
“Absolutely love Mamma Bear! My daughter has the time of her life and has absolutely flourished during her time here so far! Couldn’t recommend anymore!!”
“I couldn’t imagine my kids in any other daycare, they have been so amazing with my kids, they developing new skills all the time with the help of the most kindest teachers. Highly recommend sending your children here”
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