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At Busy Bees Frimley, relationships come first, not as a buzzword, but as the foundation of everything we do. We work closely with parents and whānau because you know your child best, and we genuinely want to learn from you. Our days are shaped around children’s interests, strengths, quirks, big feelings, and tiny victories, creating a calm, connected environment where children feel safe to be themselves, curious enough to explore, and confident enough to try, fail, and try again.
We have two rooms: Pōtikī for under 2s, which embraces āhuru, cosiness and comfort, and Tuākana for 2 to 6 year olds, which focuses on tūhuratanga, discovery and investigation. Both rooms have their own outdoor spaces, offering endless opportunities to explore the natural environment. We communicate, engage, and work in partnership with parents and whānau on all aspects of children’s learning, interests, goals, and holistic development. Parents love the rich sense of community at Busy Bees Frimley, and our curriculum reflects our philosophy of strong, meaningful relationships.
Our Rooms
Pōtikī (up to 2 years)
Our nursery is a warm, unhurried space where trust, aroha, and secure relationships are built—one cuddle, one nappy change, and one “I’ve got you” moment at a time.
We follow each infant’s individual rhythms and routines, because babies don’t run on a timetable. Sensory play, music, movement, and plenty of outdoor time invite curiosity and joy, while familiar faces and responsive care help children feel safe, settled, and deeply cared for.
Think gentle beginnings, strong attachments, and lots of floor-level learning.
Tuākana ( 2-6 years)
Our preschool is a place of exploration, laughter, big questions, and growing independence.
Learning here is emergent and discovery-based, meaning children’s interests lead the way while our teachers skillfully guide, extend, and challenge thinking along the journey. Tamariki build confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills as they explore early literacy, numeracy, creativity, and care for others and the environment.
School readiness matters, but so do curiosity, resilience, kindness, and knowing who you are. We focus on the whole child, not just the next step.
Nourish - Thriving minds, active bodies, nurtured hearts
Our dedicated cook and centre team is currently striving towards the New Zealand Heart Foundation Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award.
With the inviting smell of home-cooked meals and baking, our passionate centre cook prepares fresh, wholesome meals right in the heart of our centre. Across morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, our dietitian-approved Nourish menu uses minimally processed ingredients, avoiding added sugars and focusing on fresh, real foods from the four main food groups—breads and cereals, milk and milk products, fruits and vegetables, and lean meats or alternatives. On Fridays, tamariki bring their own lunch boxes, giving families a chance to share a favourite or keep things familiar.
Good food matters to us, and we take it seriously—without taking the joy out of mealtime. Learning happens best when little bodies are well fuelled, and our meals are carefully designed to nourish children while being child-friendly and delicious. Our small planter boxes also give tamariki hands-on opportunities to plant, care for, and harvest food, helping them learn where it comes from, work together, and develop a love for nature and the environment.
Curriculum
Our local curriculum incorporates learning dispositions, the principles and goals of our ECE curriculum Te Whāriki, and competencies derived from Tataiako. Our innovative learning environments are abundantly resourced with stimulating educational resources which complements the delivery of our local curriculum and educational programme. Our teachers are passionate about encouraging children's creativity, supporting their emerging social interactions, and celebrating their individual successes.
Passionate Teachers
We have a talented group of kaiako who have been selected based on their experience and passion within the Early Learning field, their professional knowledge of teaching and nurturing tamariki as well as their philosophy of education and knowledge of child development. We recognise parents/caregivers as the child’s first educators and through a supportive and collaborative approach we work together to develop shared goals and aspirations for children.
Community
At Busy Bees Frimley, we believe that as an Early Learning Centre, we have an important part to play in our local community and a very special opportunity to positively impact the lives of our young tamariki in their early stages of development. We love to explore our local environment and are fortunate to be a short walk from Frimley Park and Frimley School. We encourage people in our community to come into our centre and share their talents and knowledge with us.
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