Busy Bees Avonhead

Education & Care4.9 (18)Updated 12 days ago
Open today · 7:30am5:30pm · Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

About this centre

Busy Bees Avonhead is a licensed education & care centre in Upper Riccarton, Canterbury.

20 Hours ECE is available for eligible tamariki.

Compiled from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory.

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Key facts

HoursMon–Fri, 7:30am – 5:30pm
20 Hours ECEAvailable for eligible tamariki

Licence & ERO

Service type
Education & Care
MOE number
70381
Sourced from the Ministry of Education ECE Directory, last synced 17 Jul 2026. See the official record on Education Counts.

Reviews & ratings

4.918 Google reviews

Overall rating aggregated from Google. Verified Parent.nz reviews from families who enquired appear below.

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Amber Tuhua
★★★★★via Google ↗June 2026

My boys have been with Busy Bees Avonhead for the past five years (with one recently moving on to primary school). I honestly couldn’t have chosen a more supportive and nurturing environment for them. Throughout their time there, they have been incredibly well cared for in every aspect of their development. The teachers have supported their emotional wellbeing, learning, health, and overall growth with genuine care, patience, and kindness. It has been wonderful to see how much my boys have flourished, particularly in their emotional development and confidence. The teachers take the time to truly know each child and consistently go above and beyond to ensure they feel safe, valued, and supported. One thing I have especially appreciated is the way Busy Bees embraces and celebrates diversity. All cultures are genuinely valued and respected, creating an inclusive environment where children and whānau from all backgrounds feel welcomed and a true sense of belonging. This is reflected in the centre’s everyday practices and the respect shown to every child and family. Every teacher has shown a genuine commitment to the tamariki and their whānau, creating a warm and welcoming environment where children can thrive. I am so grateful for the care and support my boys have received over the years and would highly recommend Busy Bees Avonhead to any family looking for exceptional early childhood education and care.

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Kim Lloyd
★★★★★via Google ↗June 2026

My little one has come out of her shell and is way more confident in all aspects of life since going to busy bees. Being our first preschool experience as a family, it was a precious time and we couldn't have asked for a better place to start than busy bees avonhead. The kindness and gentleness the teachers have is incredible and the kids are always so happy to be there. Thank you busy bees you are absolute stars.

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Puspa Dhami
★★★★★via Google ↗June 2026

My daughter, Mishika, has been attending Busy Bee Preschool since she was just 7 months old, and she is now 4 n half years old. Choosing Busy Bee has been one of the best decisions we made for her early years. The teachers are incredibly caring, friendly patient and supportive.They have always made Mishika feel safe, loved, and encouraged to learn and grow. Over the years, we have seen her develop confidence, independence, social skills and of course leadership:). Thank you to the entire Busy Bee team for the wonderful care and education you are providing to Mishika. We are truly grateful and highly recommend Busy Bee Preschool to any family looking for a early learning and supportive environment for their child.