Cuddly Bear Childcare is a bicultural early learning centre at 121 Beach Road in Pahurehure, Papakura. Its centre is built around three developmental rooms, each with its own approach. Sessions are offered as a full day from 7am to 6pm, school hours from 9am to 3.30pm, morning sessions from 8am to 12pm, and afternoon sessions from 12pm to 4pm. The centre says it now offers free pick-up and drop-off, subject to terms. Te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are part of daily practice, and the centre works from Te Whāriki-style values of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga. Its motto is "Together we explore, nurture and build lifelong memories", and the centre says it values the role of whānau as children's first teachers and is committed to environmental sustainability.