Hobsonville
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Hobsonville Childcare Centre
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172-190 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville, Auckland
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Children are invited to explore and play through large open spaces and intimate areas. The nurturing, family-like environment with richly resourced spaces and open-ended learning experiences serves to provoke each child's individual expression. We take great pride in our community and have forged strong connections through our regular excursions along the coastal walkway.
At Bear Park Hobsonville, we believe in the power of creating strong, respectful relationships with children, whānau and the world around us. Our nurturing, family-like environment – with richly resourced spaces and open-ended learning experiences – serves to provoke each child's individual expression. We take great pride in our community and have forged strong connections through our regular excursions along the coastal walkway that meanders past our front door.
We believe in the power of creating strong, respectful relationships with children, whanau and the world around us. Every family at Bear Park Hobsonville has a genuine place in our community.
Our Children
At Bear Park Hobsonville, our children are supported to feel secure, valued and confident in who they are. They are encouraged to investigate, experiment and follow their interests, building independence and resilience along the way. With caring guidance and positive relationships around them, our tamariki flourish as capable learners with a natural sense of curiosity about the world.
Our Teachers
At Bear Park Hobsonville, our teachers see each child as strong, capable and rich with potential. Through genuine, respectful relationships and intentional, reflective practice, we design learning experiences that inspire curiosity, imagination and growing confidence. The wellbeing of every child underpins our work, and we prioritise meaningful partnerships with whānau to foster a deep sense of belonging. As kaiako in Aotearoa, we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi by embedding te reo Māori, tikanga and kaupapa Māori throughout our daily practice, recognising the special place of Māori as tangata whenua.
Our Environment
Located within the historic Mill House at Hobsonville Point, our centre combines heritage and thoughtful design in a unique waterfront setting. With wide open grounds, sea views and carefully considered spaces, children can move between collaborative areas and quieter corners that support creativity and self expression. Our indoor and outdoor spaces connect naturally, encouraging exploration and respect for the environment. Strong community connections, including regular walks along the nearby coastal pathway, help children develop a meaningful relationship with the place they call home.
At Bear Park Hobsonville, the professionalism and diversity within our teaching team creates a rich sense of culture. Children and whanau feel genuinely welcome, appreciated and heard in everything we do.
In our Infant and Toddler rooms we believe in the capability of all our children to take control of their learning, to make discoveries and develop their working theories. We understand that our children do not come to our centre alone, but with their family behind them, and that it is important for us to acknowledge their kaupapa and work in partnership with them. Our environment is a reflection of the aspirations held by us, our children, and their families.
Children carry within themselves worlds of infinite, unimaginable and wonderful possibilities. In the Kea Room, we foster and extend these possibilities through meaningful and intentional learning experiences. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child and constantly seek ways to allow children to express themselves in ways that best align with who they are as individuals.
The Tui teaching team believe that all children are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to with the right support. The social and emotional wellbeing of a child is at the heart of all learning. We believe it is important that our tamariki take ownership of their environment, ensuring the development of confident, capable, independent world-wise learners.
Locations Information
Hobsonville Childcare Centre
Centre Owner:
Sue Stevely-Cole
Centre Director:
Jaimi Ailey
Age of children catered for:
3 months to 5 years
Licence:
25 under two's + 50 over two's
Phone:
(09) 416 1655
Address
172-190 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville, Auckland
FAQs
Where is the Hobsonville centre located?
Bear Park Hobsonville is at 172-190 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618. Hobsonville Point Primary School is a 4 minute drive. Catalina Bay and the Hobsonville Ferry Terminal are a 5 minute drive. The centre sits right in the heart of the Hobsonville Point community. Open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm. Nearby suburbs: Scott Point, Whenuapai, Massey, West Harbour, Herald Island.
How many children per teacher are there?
Bear Park Hobsonville is a small, close-knit centre set in a heritage home, and that intimacy extends to our group sizes. Our ratios are well above the minimum, giving kaiako the space to be fully present with each child. In our infant rooms, babies are cared for in a small, dedicated group by experienced kaiako who know them well.
What qualifications do your childcare staff hold?
Kaiako at Bear Park Hobsonville hold either ECE or Primary teaching qualifications at NZQA Level 7 or above, and are registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. At least 80% of our teaching team are fully qualified and registered. Our Centre Director has extensive ECE sector experience, and all teaching staff are mentored by Bear Park's Curriculum and Operations team to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching across the centre.
Which ages are accepted at Bear Park Hobsonville?
We welcome tamariki from 3 months to 5 years at Bear Park Hobsonville. Children move through our rooms as they develop, keeping familiar kaiako relationships all the way to school.
What are your fees and do you accept childcare subsidies?
Please contact Bear Park Hobsonville for current fees. We participate in New Zealand's 20 Hours ECE programme, and our team can help you understand which subsidies apply to your family.
Is Bear Park Hobsonville accepting new child enrolments?
To enquire about enrolment at Bear Park Hobsonville, contact our team directly. Spaces are in demand, so we encourage whānau to reach out as early as possible.
How can I book a tour?
Book your tour through our website by clicking the Book a Tour button and selecting Bear Park Hobsonville. Not ready to visit yet? Download our Parents Guide to learn more about our approach, environments, and what to expect.
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