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Busy Bees Motueka

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20 Hours ECE

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Meals provided

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Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai
Nurture the seed and it will blossom

At Busy Bees Motueka, we see every child as a unique taonga, and we understand that choosing the right centre is an important decision. We are committed to partnering with you and your whānau, creating a tūrangawaewae where your child's aspirations are heard and respected. Our nature-rich environment, with both indoor and outdoor spaces, provides the perfect setting for exploration and growth. Before becoming our beautiful centre, this site was once a café, where whānau gathered to create lasting memories - just as we hope to do with you. Feel free to call or visit anytime.

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Our Philosophy

Inspired by the life cycle of an apple tree, our core values as a teaching team are deeply intertwined, supporting our Busy Bees Motueka tamariki in learning about the world and nurturing their unique abilities.

Whanaungatanga (SEED) – Just as the seed is carefully nurtured, we lay the groundwork to ensure tamariki are safe and supported as they establish their roots at Busy Bees Motueka. We work closely with whānau to honor their aspirations, building reciprocal, trusting relationships from the very start.

Turangawaewae (ROOTS) – From the moment tamariki and whānau arrive at Busy Bees Motueka, we ensure a strong sense of belonging and foundation, fostering a sense of Turangawaewae.

Manaakitanga (LEAVES) – We create an environment where tamariki learn together, engage in reciprocal experiences, and celebrate individual achievements as part of a cohesive roopu (group).

Tuakana—Teina (FLOWERS) – We empower tamariki to take charge of their learning experiences, providing opportunities for them to role-model and share their knowledge with their peers.

Mana Motuhake (APPLE) – As tamariki grow, they become independent learners, ready to embrace the next step in their educational journey.

Our Rooms

Here at Busy Bee’s Motueka, you will continue to sense this strong sense of aroha, as we foster relationships and strive on extension of learning. Our homely Kumanu Rūma (0-2 year olds) and adventurous Taruna Rūma (2-5 year olds) have their own large outdoor environments filled with nature, extension of learning, and endless opportunities of growth. Our natural environment allows tamariki to connect with Papatūānuku (the natural world) and gives them the freedom to explore and have fun, alongside the kaiako and tamariki.

Kumanu Rūma (up to 2 years)

The Kumanu kaiako are committed to the wellbeing of your pēpi, and foster a sense of home through our collaborative relationships and manaaki with whānau. Kumanu kaiako utilise meaningful āmiki (story telling), waiata (singing), kanikani (dancing), taiao (nature), and tākarokaro (play) whilst maintaining a focus on the aroha and care that infants need to thrive. Communicating with you every step of the way, we take special care to ensure your pēpi has a safe, secure, and nurtured environment, tailored for their unique individual growth and development. 

Taruna Rūma (2-5 years)

The Taruna kaiako are very aware that through these years of learning, curiosity, determination, and independence plays a huge role in the tamariki discovery of capability.  The Taruna kaiako welcome each child with open arms, embracing each child’s independence and what knowing they bring with them.  We embrace child led experiences to support enquiry, and include opportunities that involve, nature, literacy, numeracy, emotional development, confidence-building, social engagement in the daily curriculum.

Nourish - Thriving minds, active bodies, nurtured hearts

With the inviting smell of home cooked meals and baking, you won’t have to search very far to find our fabulous and passionate childcare centre cook who freshly prepares all meals in the heart of our centre.

Across morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, our Nourish menu provides foods that are minimally processed, avoiding recipes that are high in added sugar, instead using fresh, real and wholesome ingredients. Children are provided with well-balanced meals from the four main food groups (breads and cereals, milk and milk products, fruit and vegetables, lean meat and meat alternatives).

Our dedicated cook and centre team is currently striving towards the New Zealand Heart Foundation Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award.

Transport Service

We proudly operate our own Busy Bees Motueka centre van, allowing us to help support both new and existing whānau who require assistance with transport to and from the centre. We also utilise this awesome resource for excursions out and about in our local community!

Curriculum

We are committed to follow the aspirations of the New Zealand National ECE Curriculum, 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. You will see this woven respectfully throughout the learning documentation, as together we will celebrate the wonderful successes your tamariki will have.

Passionate Teachers

Our biggest strength is our teachers, their manaaki, and genuine care of tamariki. Our kaiako have a wide range of experience, and all share a passion for Early Learning Education. The kaiako each bring with them a kete of professional knowledge of teaching and child development, and nurture holistically, so that children leave Busy Bees Motueka with a love of learning, a sense of wonder and a strong sense of self.

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Testimonials

5 stars for sure the second home for our wee girl Miss nearly 4 has been with Busy Bees since she was 1.5yrs old, she’s fitted in so well. The teachers are so caring, she’s learning lots and interacting with kids of different ages. There’s an awesome Van that does a pickup and drop off service, I highly recommend Busy Bees for your child.

Parent Feedback

My kids have been at Busy Bees for 4 years now and I wouldn’t wish for anything more. We tried other kinds of childcare before finding Busy Bees but couldn’t find the right fit for our eldest child! Busy Bees offers everything for a busy parent; healthy food, flexible hours, a big outside area and lots of amazing learning for the kids! They have a big diversity of children which I believe is imperative for kids to learn and accept we are not “all the same”. But the most amazing part is the teachers and staff; they are the friendliest, most awesome teachers, my kids feel supported by them, and they have also become my friends and helped my family through some tough times. I will genuinely be sad when my babies outgrow this childcare centre and will miss it very much, thankfully I still have another 3 years here!!!

Parent Feedback

Busy Bees Motueka is a really great centre, they are so involved in my daughters life. A huge role in her development and she's grown so much since being there. Definitely would recommend this center :)

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I personally love Busy Bees Motueka it definitely feels like an extension of our family for my daughter and I know she is well cared for .

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I have had 2 of my pēpi in Busy Bees Motueka and they has been nothing but a beautiful experience. Great environment. Lots for the tamariki to do. Kai provided, as well as designated sleeping areas. With amazing kaiako I would definitely recommend to my whānau and friends.

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