Busy Bees Mount Wellington

At Busy Bees, we value every child and see them as unique and a special taonga. We understand that your child’s education and care is a priority and that choosing the right centre can be a big decision. We would be delighted to share in your child’s learning journey. You’re welcome to call or visit anytime.

We are open 7.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Our Environment

At Busy Bees Mt Wellington, we have three separate spaces for our little learners - the cosy nursery, a separate toddler space and an adventurous preschool environment. Each space has its own separate outdoor space, providing endless opportunities to explore the natural environment. We promote the development of active and confident learners who think, question, seek information and apply knowledge to the best of their ability. Our team strongly value relationships with our centre whānau and wider community. This is something that we hold close to our hearts and incorporate into our programme daily. We are a committed and dedicated team with a shared vision for creating a nurturing, safe, creative, and happy environment for our tamariki and centre whānau to be a part of. We have created wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces, full of possibilities and ample resources, ready for discoveries to be made.

Nursery (up to 2 years)

Our Nursery environment is based on building loving and trusting bonds between infants and teachers, who structure the day according to individual needs. Teachers work closely with families to understand infant cues and develop a routine that supports children’s natural rhythms. Play is open-ended and full of fun as we embrace the unknown of how children explore and experiment with their ideas and theories of how the world around them works.

Toddler (2-3 years)

Our Toddler centre is designed to help our tamariki balance the desire to be independent with the need to be nurtured and cared for. This age group are ready to explore their sense of self whilst still needing more care than the older children, therefore a focus on emerging social skills and independence make this space. Our Toddler environment is prepared to entice children’s curiosity and exploration where testing, trying and challenging is valued. We support childhood learning with a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and supportive of all children during this age of discovery and wonder.

Preschool (3-6 years)

Our preschool room offers opportunities throughout the day for children to be involved in contributing to the curriculum by helping to make decisions about what is set up and sharing their ideas. Teachers work alongside the children to set up an environment which is challenging and provides curiosity and active exploration. Children’s self-help skills are very important at this stage and children are supported to go to the toilet on their own, wash their hands, dress themselves, and serve up their own morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The preschool children have regular mat times throughout the day where they learn songs, stories and are encouraged to share things with the other children. Some of our group learning times arise from the children’s own participation in incidental moments when we are playing outside games, at the play dough table or gardening.  We value that each child learns at their own pace and when they are ready, and that play is children’s work.

Bi/multi-Cultural / Celebrations/Traditions

· We promote a genuine appreciation for diversity and cultivate an environment of mutual respect. Embracing every child's cultural celebration is a powerful way to promote inclusivity, respect, and understanding. By providing opportunities for learning about different cultures, we encourage a sense of curiosity and respect from an early age.