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Finding the right centre for your child and whānau

With three Busy Bees centres across Woodend and Rangiora, there’s a place for your whānau to find their fit.

Each of our centres has its own personality, spaces and strengths. Whether you’re looking for beautiful outdoor spaces, creative learning environments, strong school readiness, connections with local schools and communities, nourishing meals or a warm and welcoming place for your tamariki to learn and grow, there’s a Busy Bees nearby for you.

Explore our three centres below and find the one that feels right for your whānau. We’d love to welcome you in for a visit.

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Busy Bees Judsons Road
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At Busy Bees Judsons Road, we create a warm and welcoming place where tamariki feel a strong sense of belonging from their very first days. Conveniently located for commuting and working whānau, with Busy Bees Woodend just 700 metres away.

  • Two dedicated infant rooms providing nurturing, responsive spaces for our youngest tamariki
  • Fresh, nourishing meals and snacks prepared onsite each day by our chefs
  • Large natural grass outdoor spaces designed for exploring, playing and connecting with nature
  • Strong focus on relationships and belonging, helping tamariki feel safe, known and connected
  • Purposeful spaces for every age, with four dedicated rooms supporting tamariki from infancy through to confident, independent school starters
  • School readiness and independence are a strong focus for our older tamariki
  • Sensory and nature-based learning encourages curiosity, exploration and discovery

details-poi 6 Judsons Road, Woodend, 7691

details-phone 03 312 2179

details-email [email protected]

details-clock 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday

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Busy Bees Woodend
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You can’t miss us in Woodend! At Busy Bees Woodend, we create a calm and nurturing environment where tamariki feel secure, build confidence and thrive. Conveniently positioned directly across from Woodend School, we’re a natural choice for local whānau, with strong relationships, whānau and community at the heart of our centre.

  • Smaller group sizes for pēpi, supporting gentle, responsive care and strong relationships
  • Dedicated preschool learning groups that build independence, confidence and readiness for kura
  • Strong whānau and community connections, with relationships at the heart of our centre
  • Lunch Box Centre, empowering tamariki to make independent choices and connect with their wairua
  • Beautiful natural gardens and expansive learning spaces that encourage exploration, creativity and discovery

details-poi 30 Main North Road, Woodend 7610

details-phone 03 312 7654

details-email [email protected]

details-clock 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

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Busy Bees Southbrook
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At the heart of the Rangiora community, we give tamariki opportunities to learn through real-world experiences, local connections and hands-on exploration. We work closely with whānau to build confident, capable learners ready for their next steps.

  • Strong connection to the Rangiora community, with regular local events, excursions and community experiences
  • Junior Explorers, taking learning beyond the centre and into the local community
  • Transition to School programme, building confidence and practical school-ready skills
  • Dedicated Lunch Box Centre, encouraging independence, choice and positive connections with kai
  • Eco Educate and gardens, inspiring tamariki to care for the environment and understand where food comes from
  • Strong cultural and whānau connections, celebrating the unique identities, cultures and aspirations of every family

details-poi 89 South Belt, Rangiora 7400

details-phone 03 313 7489

details-email [email protected]

details-clock 7:00am - 5:15pm, Monday to Friday

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