# New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair [View online](https://theparentcircle.com/listings/new-shoots-childrens-centre-bayfair) - Type: Education & Care Service - Location: Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty - Address: 1E Salt Avenue - Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews - 20 Hours ECE: Eligible - Pricing: Available on request - Availability: Waitlist likely ## Overview New Shoots Children's Centre - Bayfair is a education & care service located in Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible. ## Key facts - Age range: 0-5 years - Teacher ratio: 1:5 - Licensed capacity: 85 children - Under 2s capacity: 35 children - Ownership type: Privately owned ## Philosophy Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence. ## Reviews ### null review (5/5) I couldn’t recommend a better childcare centre for our son! New Shoots Bayfair have the most loveliest teachers and offer such a warm and caring environment. I take my son to daycare knowing he is going to have an amazing day, is safe and happy, is learning new things constantly and making gorgeous wee friends. The staff across the board are super friendly and are always there to chat with and support our family. And did I mention the food! Nutritious meals 3 times a day is a game changer and I pick my son up knowing he’s eaten well and eats such a wide variety of foods. I couldn’t be happier with making the decision for him to go to New Shoots. I’d happily recommend them always! Knowing my son is happy, safe, fed, nurtured and loved is the best feeling and New Shoots provides this daily. ### null review (5/5) My children and I have had a wonderful experience with Newshoots. The staff are always friendly and genuinely care about the kids. They provide nutritious meals and snacks, and the flexible drop-off and pick-up hours make life so much easier. I really appreciate the extra care tailored to each child’s individual needs and the growing number of fun excursions. It’s a warm, supportive community that our family is grateful to be part of! ### null review (5/5) We have been with New Shoots Bayfair from the very first day they opened in June 2020. I have two children attending the centre and I have been able to watch them grow and flourish from all the love and support of the teachers over the past 8 months. It’s a very well run centre as the staff are top notch. This is hands down the main reason we love this pre-school so much. Below are a few of the other things we like: (1) the decor and choice of toys and materials the children play and engage with are high quality (2) The outdoor area is open to all the kids to share. That means big kids and little kids interact and learn from each other. My youngest is often found playing with or near his big sister almost daily. (3) Full-time chef cooking healthy meals daily. This is so important as we don’t have to worry about the kids getting the right nutrition. My oldest will often talk about her trying new veggies or foods at school that day. (4) Teachers. I have mentioned this already but the teachers here are really amazing. You can just see how it reflects in all the children. The love and care they give allows the children a safe and loving place to learn and grow. My children really have flourished under their care and I am so grateful to have found this centre.