About us

A warm little hive in Wellington

Bee Curious began with one belief: children learn best when they feel safe, seen and utterly delighted.

About Bee Curious

A Little Hive Built on Wonder

Bee Curious is an extension program of Curious Minds School, designed for parents with babies and young children. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

Bee Curious students

Our Mission

To provide a safe, happy, and nurturing place where every child is known, cared for, and encouraged to learn, play, explore, and grow. We partner with families to deliver dependable, high‑quality early childhood care while creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare children for school and for life.

Our Vision

A community where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Bee Curious is a place where children love coming to school, families feel welcomed and supported, and teachers are proud of the difference they make every day.

Our Core Values

Belonging, Kindness, Curiosity, Connection, Growth, Community, and Joy.

The Bee Curious Promise

Known. Loved. Learning. Growing. At Bee Curious, we believe a wonderful childhood doesn’t have to be complicated. Children need caring adults, consistent routines, meaningful experiences, plenty of play, and a place where they know they belong.

Come curious. Grow confident. Bee you.

About Bee Curious

Eight reasons families stay for years

Choosing care is a big decision. Here’s what parents tell us made Bee Curious feel like the right hive.

Safe Environment

Secure entry, trained staff and a hive that feels like home.

Our Vision

Early-childhood credentialed educators who stay for years.

Small Class Sizes

Low ratios so every child is truly seen each day.

Play-Based Learning

Purposeful play that builds real academic foundations.

Creative Discovery

Open-ended art, music and messy, marvellous making.

Outdoor Activities

Daily garden time, mud kitchens and nature walks.

Emotional Development

Gentle guidance, big feelings welcome, kindness practiced.

Character Building

Courage, curiosity and care woven into every day.

The Bee Learning Journey

From little egg to confident bee

Growing up isn’t a race. Tap a stage to see what life looks like inside our hive at each step.

A day in the hive

From little egg to confident bee

Growing up isn’t a race. Tap a stage to see what life looks like inside our hive at each step.

7:30

Morning Welcome

Warm greetings, hooks for coats and a soft landing.

8:45

Circle Time

Songs, weather, feelings check-in and today’s wonder question.

9:15

Storytelling

Picture books, puppets and children retelling their own tales.

9:45

Outdoor Play

Garden beds, mud kitchen, climbing and bug hunting.

10:30

Arts Studio

Clay, paint, collage — process over product, always.

11:00

Music & Movement

Rhythm sticks, dancing scarves and silly marching bands.

11:30

Science Nook

Magnifying glasses, sink-or-float and seed experiments.

12:00

Lunch Together

Family-style meals, pouring our own water, real conversation.

13:00

Rest & Nap

Dim lights, lullabies and cosy cots for growing bodies.

14:30

Creative Play

Blocks, dress-up, small worlds and child-led projects.

16:00

Reflection Time

What did we discover today? Journals and gratitude.

17:30

Home Time

Photo journals shared and big hugs goodbye.