Mamma Bear Child Care Whanganui is a childcare centre at 2 Koromiko Road in Gonville, Whanganui. It takes children aged 0 to 6, and it has an open-door policy, so parents can visit during opening hours. The centre offers 30 free hours a week for children aged 2 to 6. Babies and toddler places are offered at competitive fees, and families must book the full 30 hours a week, on a minimum of five days. The centre follows Te Whāriki, and it welcomes parents' input into the programme.
The centre's values are built on the Māori values of manaakitanga, ako, maramatanga, mauri and aroha. Its aim is to give children a consistent, predictable day, with time to explore and solve problems, and a sense of ownership over their day. The centre describes itself as a community-based service that offers good-quality education and care at a low cost. For a family in Gonville or Whanganui who wants a centre built on relationships with children and families, this is the centre to visit.