Busy Bees in Christchurch
7 licensed centres across 4 suburbs · Canterbury
All Busy Bees centres in Christchurch
Busy Bees Judsons Rd
Busy Bees Judsons Rd is an education and care service in Woodend. Our analysis of the ERO report shows the service has sound learning experiences (B), good physical environment supporting wellbeing (B), and safe premises (B). Bicultural practice was identified as an area for continued growth (C).
Busy Bees Woodend
Busy Bees Woodend received an Akanuku review in March 2022. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service achieved B grades across curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, with a C grade in bicultural practice. Assessment documentation and enhanced partnership documentation were identified as next steps for development.
Busy Bees Burwood
Busy Bees Burwood is an education and care service in Burwood with a current roll of 65 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found B grades across curriculum and learning, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating the service meets Te Whāriki standards with appropriate resourcing and established systems for health, safety, and strategic direction.
Busy Bees Lake Terrace
Busy Bees Lake Terrace is an education and care centre in Burwood with a current roll of 68 children. Our analysis of the October 2021 ERO report shows B grades across children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership and governance, indicating the service meets regulatory standards and has established self-review processes for ongoing improvement.
Busy Bees Southbrook
Busy Bees Southbrook is an education and care service in Lilybrook. Our analysis of the ERO report identified areas of concern: curriculum and bicultural practice were graded as requiring development, with non-compliance noted in cultural awareness and respect. Children's wellbeing, health and safety, and leadership and governance were assessed as performing well.
Busy Bees Bottle Lake
Busy Bees Bottle Lake is an education and care service in Burwood, Christchurch, with a current roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from June 2021 found the service graded B across all six dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance. Positive interactions support children's wellbeing and inclusive curriculum, with health and safety processes established and monitored.
Busy Bees Avonhead
ERO assessed Busy Bees Avonhead as Not well placed in February 2020. Our analysis of the ERO report found the service demonstrated strengths in curriculum and learning (Montessori approach integrated with Te Whāriki), children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, health and safety, and leadership. Bicultural practice was identified as an area still developing.
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Frequently asked
- How many Busy Bees centres are in Christchurch?
- 7 licensed Busy Bees centres in Christchurch, across 4 suburbs. 0 (0%) participate in 20 Hours ECE.
- What are alternatives to Busy Bees in Christchurch?
- Other operators with centres in Christchurch: KidsFirst Kindergartens (53), BestStart Educare (45), Kindercare Learning Centres (12), Playcentre Aotearoa (10), Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (6). 397 total licensed centres in Christchurch.
- Do Busy Bees centres in Christchurch accept government funding?
- All licensed ECE centres including Busy Bees are eligible for the Childcare Subsidy (means-tested, MSD) and FamilyBoost rebate (25% of weekly fees, capped at $75/week, IRD). For 3-5 year olds, 0 of 7 Busy Bees centres in Christchurch also participate in 20 Hours ECE.
79 centres nationwide
397 licensed centres
FamilyBoost + 20 Hours stacking
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
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