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We have a nurturing and welcoming environment where every child and family feels right at home. Our compassionate educators provide a safe, supportive space where children feel truly loved, respected, and valued—just like they would in a close-knit family. Here, your child is a cherished member of our Busy Bees family, where every cultural background is celebrated, and individuality is embraced.
Our Rooms
The Nest 0-2 years | In our Nest space, we offer a gentle and caring transition for every child joining our centre. From the moment they arrive, we give them the choice to connect with the teacher they feel most comfortable with, helping them settle in at their own pace. All our teachers work closely together to ensure a consistent, comforting approach, so children always feel secure, even when their main teacher isn’t around. We believe in creating a strong partnership with parents, where open communication is key. Through our fun and engaging activities, we focus on providing opportunities for messy, creative play, which is essential for our youngest tamariki to explore their natural curiosities. By offering these hands-on experiences with the same materials as our older children, we prepare them for a smooth, confident transition into the next stage of their learning journey.
The Hive 2-4 years | In the Hive room, we have created a space where children can explore cause-and-effect activities that nurture their social and emotional development. Through these activities, they learn the importance of teamwork, sharing, and how to connect with their peers in meaningful ways. Our curriculum is child-led, allowing us to build individual development plans that reflect each child's unique interests and natural curiosity.
The Bumblebees 4-5 years | In our Bumblebees room, children are encouraged to explore their interests with independence, choosing activities that spark their curiosity. Through fun excursions and hands-on learning, we support their development of pre-literacy skills and responsibility. We focus on teaching self-help skills and accountability for belongings, creating a mini primary school experience that is not forced but rather promotes independence and responsibility all whilst having fun!
Dietitian Designed Nourish Menus
Nutrition is so important for young children as it is directly linked to all aspects of their growth and development. Our kitchen is the heart of our daycare centre in Papamoa Beach, where our talented chef creates healthy, well-balanced and nutritious meals. Food is minimally processed, avoiding recipes that are high in added sugar, instead using fresh, real and wholesome ingredients.
On a specified day, we have a centre-wide Lunch Box Day. The children thoroughly enjoy this, and it promotes independence and encourage self-help skills in preparation for school.
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.
