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Child-led learning in a warm, home-like environment
Located at 3 Whetu Place, Mairangi Bay – perfect for all North Shore families.
Phone: (09) 479 7420
Email: info@wonderbees.co.nz
We reply within 24 hours. Your details stay with us.
Gentle, responsive care for your baby's crucial early years. With a 1:3 teacher-to-child ratio and maximum 10 babies, your infant receives individual attention throughout the day. Personalised sleep and feeding schedules, daily developmental activities, and constant communication via Storypark.
Your toddler is a natural explorer. Our programme channels their curiosity into meaningful learning through play, building language skills, social confidence, and independence. Creative arts, music, outdoor nature-based learning, and individual learning plans for every child.
Preparing confident, school-ready children while preserving the joy of childhood. Play-based learning develops literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Cultural awareness, Te Reo Māori, and smooth transition support when it's time for primary school.
Just 40 children total. Your child isn't lost in a crowd of 100+. Our teachers know every child by name.
1:3 for babies, 1:6 for older children. More attention, better care, stronger relationships.
All teachers hold ECE qualifications and are registered with the Teaching Council of New Zealand.
Fresh, nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. All dietary needs accommodated.
Photos, videos, and learning stories via Storypark. Know what your child is doing every day.
Individual learning plans based on your child's interests and developmental needs.
Contact us to arrange a tour. We’ll show you around, introduce our teachers, and answer all your questions. No obligation.
During your visit, you’ll meet the key teacher who will care for your child. They’ll discuss your child’s needs and routines.
Our gentle transition process helps your child feel comfortable. Ask about our 6-week welcome bonus for new families.
Both. Children aged 3 to 5 get up to 20 hours a week fully funded through 20 Hours ECE. FamilyBoost is an IRD rebate of up to 40% of your remaining fees (capped at $1,560 a quarter) for households earning under $57,286 a quarter, at any age. We’ll show you how they stack on your visit.
Yes, Wonder Bees is fully licensed by the Ministry of Education for children aged 0-5 years. We meet all government safety and education standards, are regularly audited by ERO, and follow the Te Whāriki curriculum framework. You can view our ERO reports online for complete transparency.
We maintain ratios that exceed Ministry requirements.
For under-2s, it’s 1:3 (one teacher for three children).
For ages 2-5, it’s 1:6. Our boutique size means smaller groups and more individual attention for your child.
Starting childcare can be emotional for children and parents. Our gentle settling process includes gradual visits where you can stay with your child initially.
Your child’s key teacher works closely with you to understand their needs. Most children settle within 1-2 weeks.
Yes, all meals are included. Our cook prepares fresh, nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily.
We accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies.
Wonder Bees is located at 3 Whetu Place, Mairangi Bay – easy access for families from Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Campbells Bay, Rothesay Bay, Sunnynook, Unsworth Heights, Rosedale, Northcross, and surrounding North Shore suburbs. Quick drop-off on your way to work or the motorway.
