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Busy Bees at Salt Ash

Busy Bees at Salt Ash

Centre Details
6:30am – 6pm | 
Monday – Friday

Busy Bees at Salt Ash welcomes you with beautifully designed open-plan rooms, a boutique farmyard with animals, and a newly renovated spacious outdoor playground — with water play area, sandpits, timber fort with climbing wall, slide, swing, balance beams, yarning circle, bush tucker garden, and outdoor eating or art area — where children are encouraged to ignite their sense of curiosity and discovery.

At Busy Bees at Salt Ash, your child will benefit from:

  • Enriching program with music, yoga, sports, gardening and sustainability, outdoor education and First Nations education
  • Funded Preschool program, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher
  • Nutritionally balanced meals made in our on-site kitchen by our Qualified Chef
  • Our farmyard animals teach children about care, empathy and responsibility
  • Community library and pantry to support children’s learning and nutrition at home
  • Long-standing team of highly qualified Educators
  • Our extended hours give you the freedom to drop off and pick up when it works for you
Timber playground fort and slide at Busy Bees childcare in Salt Ash
Wooden teepee in outdoor playground at Salt Ash preschool

Our Salt Ash childcare encompasses an innovative approach that is based on the discovery and exploration of respectful relationships with children. We follow this philosophy and offer children uninterrupted time for play, plenty of freedom, a calm and relaxed environment, cooperative relationships, and our full attention.

Conveniently located on Nelson Bay Road, our childcare in Salt Ash lends itself to commuting families in the area and is just a hop, skip and jump away from Salt Ash Public School. Our Salt Ash day care was developed to ensure that children are being provided with exciting opportunities and challenges for them to play and grow in an innovative and stimulating environment where their individuality can be nurtured by dedicated educators.

We would love to have you join our Busy Bees family at Salt Ash. We look forward to meeting your family! Book your tour today.

Teygan Ashton, Service Manager of Busy Bees Salt Ash

Teygan Ashton

Service Manager

Kirra Newman, Assistant Director for Busy Bees at Salt Ash

Kirra Newman

Assistant Service Manager

Teygan Ashton, Service Manager of Busy Bees Salt Ash

Teygan Ashton

Service Manager

Hi, my name is Teygan and I am the Service Manager at Busy Bees at Salt Ash. I have been at Busy Bees at Salt Ash for 14 years, it is my second home.

I pride myself on making meaningful relationships with children, families and educators.

I believe it is important to ensure our Service provides an environment that allows children to feel safe, nurtured, loved and have access to numerous opportunities as they learn through play exploring their environment, building relationships and having fun.

On the other side of my time at Busy Bees, I love to spend time making memories with my two young children, interior decorating and photography.

Kirra Newman, Assistant Director for Busy Bees at Salt Ash

Kirra Newman

Assistant Service Manager

Hi, my name is Kirra and I’m the Assistant Manager for Busy Bees at Salt Ash.

I started as a trainee and worked myself up to be a diploma qualified educator who has 8 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Care. I am thoroughly enjoying my supportive role of being an Assistant Manager, were I get to work alongside Teygan and help her support our team at Busy Bees at Salt Ash.

I believe that the early years of a child’s life and their first experiences have a huge effect on their overall development, and shape who they will eventually become and grow into. It is a privilege to be a part of their journey and that’s why I’m so passionate about our industry.

Outside of the Service, you will find me exploring different beaches, camping anywhere up the North Coast and enjoying the company of close family and friends.

What's Included

Bedding

Farm Animals

Hats

Library

Meals Provided

Music

Nappies

Outdoor Education

Parent Lounge

Parking

Qualified Educators

Sports

Storypark

Sunscreen

Vegetable and Herb Garden

Yoga

Our Fees

0-1 Years
$154 per day
1-2 Years
$154 per day
2-3 Years
$149 per day
3-4 Years
$144 per day
4+ Years
$144 per day
  • The above fees are based on a full day session at the Centre.
  • Please note that different combinations of days or sessions may result in an increase or decrease to the daily rate.
  • Please contact our Family Support Team on 1300 851 331 for personalised fee information for your child.
  • We can also help you calculate your Childcare Subsidy using our super friendly Childcare Subsidy Calculator.

Reviews

Tina Kahui
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5
The centre setup is awesome with lots of activities for the kids to do. The farm animals are so fun too.
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Julie Nixon
google-review
5
5 STARS!!! Amazing staff — all very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and great with kids!
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G de
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5
Carrying, experienced and skilled educators. Animals for the kids to be excited about going to school. Plenty of space and areas for the kids to explore, so they don't get bored.
Angela Proudlock
We absolutely love Busy Bees. My little boy started when he was 2 years old — he absolutely loves it there.
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Busy Bees at Salt Ash

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