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We’re part of the same Busy Bees whānau, but each space offers something a little different to support your child’s learning journey.
Whether you are looking for a warm, nurturing nursery environment for your youngest tamariki, or a vibrant preschool space where confident, curious learners can grow, our Kerikeri centres provide high quality early learning in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Both environments feel like a home away from home, with strong relationships between tamariki, whānau, and kaiako at the heart of everything we do. Our large, natural outdoor spaces encourage movement, exploration, and connection with nature, while our play-based curriculum supports holistic development and the building of important life skills.
We also support our whānau community with our free van service for pick-ups, drop-offs, and excursions.
We would love to welcome you and your whānau to visit and experience our centres. Take a look at our nursery and preschool spaces below, or get in touch - we look forward to meeting you!
Busy Bees Judsons Road
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
6 Judsons Road, Woodend, 7691
7:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Busy Bees Woodend
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
30 Main North Road, Woodend 7610
7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Busy Bees Southbrook
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
89 South Belt, Rangiora 7400
7:00am - 5:15pm, Monday to Friday