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At Busy Bees Masterton, we believe that as an early learning, 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 celebrate whanaungatanga by connecting with our community through multicultural celebrations, and creating a sense of belonging, where everyone has a place, no matter what culture they identify with. Our curriculum reflects our philosophy for strong relationships and we absolutely love coming together with our tamariki, whānau and community to strengthen our relationships with one another.
Our local area in Lansdowne, Masterton, is rich with native trees such as Kowhai, Pohutukawa, Manuka, and Totara, attracting Tui birds that feed on their fruits and berries. The melodic songs of these native birds inspired the name of the road we are on — Te Ore Ore, which means “lullaby” in te reo Māori. Reflecting this natural and nurturing environment, our spacious centre offers separate indoor and outdoor areas designed to support each age and stage of learning and development. We also provide shared spaces where tamariki can engage in tuakana-teina (older-younger child) interactions, creating wonderful opportunities for learning, guidance, and meaningful teaching moments.
Our Vision & Philosophy
Together, we aim to give our tamariki the roots to grow and the wings to fly. We embrace and nurture the growth and development of all by creating a learning environment where tamariki, whānau, and kaiako can thrive together. Guided by our core values of Happiness, Connections, and Discoveries, we foster Manaakitanga and provide an enriching experience for everyone.
Our inhouse cook provides freshly made meals for children each day using our Nourish menus and recipes, based on the New Zealand Heart Foundation Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award for Early Learning Centres. We believe that through nourishing food, children are fueled to thrive physically and mentally, whilst enjoying the benefits of coming together and connecting as a group at mealtimes.
Teachers also do regular baking with the children, which provides them opportunities to engage and learn a range of food preparations skills and fine motor movements such as pouring, sifting, spooning. It is a great hands on sensory experience for children to develop independence through self-help skills, practice simple maths as they measure and count quantities.
We are committed to follow the aspirations of the New Zealand National ECE Curiculum, Te Whāriki. Te Whāriki envisages kaiako in early learning settings working in partnership with parents, whānau and community to realise this vision. The expectation is that, in their early years, children will experience a curriculum that empowers them as lifelong learners, right from their early exploration of the world around them, through to preparation for school.
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