Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees

Oamaru
5|
Ages
0–5 years
Roll Size
94 children
Subsidies
20 Hours
Rating
5/5

About Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees

Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees is a education & care service in Oamaru, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 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 Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Montessori Oamaru by Busy Bees currently has a roll of 94 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (69% 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

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Anne Pritchard
January 2024

“Great staff , kids just love going, happy relaxing atmosphere . And staff very helpfull at drop off and especially pick ups lol”

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Martynas Sinkus
April 2021

“Simply the best daycare centre in Oamaru, that's all There is to say. Our kids love it here, come every day with a smile and excitement to be here, which makes it easier to leave knowing they are taken care of and want to be here. and when the day is over they are just as happy as they were on arriving in the morning, it's great to know our children are in Such great care, and are learning lots on dayly basis.”

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David Port
September 2020

“My granddaughters go there and it's a great and friendly place to be”

RK
Rachael Keen
July 2020

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Contact Details

6 Regina Lane, Oamaru

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