Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in early childhood
In honour of NAIDOC Week, Service Managers from Busy Bees at Cameron Park (New South Wales), Busy Bees on Furlong Road (NSW) and Jenny Wren Early Learning by Busy Bees (Australian Capital Territory) are sharing about their commitment to Reconciliation and how they’ve been taking continued action to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives […]
Let’s Build Friendships!
Busy Bees at Quinns Beach “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” – Winnie the Pooh. Childhood friendships are the seeds that bloom into lifelong connections. At Busy Bees, we understand the importance of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can develop meaningful […]
Busy Bees turns 40
It was 40 years ago when three families began a search for the right striving to create safe and enriching environments filled with opportunities for children to learn and develop. As Busy Bees celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, we sat down with Co-Founder, Marg Randles, who looks back over the last 40 years, sharing […]
How to support children with grief
For some children, grief is experienced when a family pet dies, but for others, it’s the death of someone close to them that changes life forever. Losing a family member can be a challenging and emotional time, and as parents and carers, you want nothing more than to support your child with the loss of […]
Top ways to save energy at home.
With the colder months around the corner and the rising cost of energy, we know many families are feeling the pinch this winter. Making energy efficiency a family focus isn’t just good for your budget, it’s also good for education, future generations and helps give them the best start in life. As part of Quality […]
Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs childcare centre receives Achievement Award
Congratulations to Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs (South Australia) for being awarded the Community Vote Achievement Award at the Child Friendly Business Awards 2023! Presented by AnglicareSA Communities for Children Onkaparinga, this annual award is an initiative that recognises businesses in the Onkaparinga area who create innovative, welcoming and supportive environments for children and their […]
Discover a buzzing new Childcare Centre in Pimpama!
Busy Bees at Pimpama (Queensland) is the newest addition to the Busy Bees Hive and the local community was thrilled to celebrate its grand opening on Monday, 8 May 2023. It’s been heartwarming to see the new purpose-built childcare centre welcoming families and staff as they settle into their new home away from home, embarking […]
Celebrating the Grand Opening of an exciting new centre, Busy Bees at Everton Hills!
Welcome to Busy Bees at Everton Hills, a brand-new childcare centre situated in the tranquil suburb of Everton Hills in Queensland. On Monday 17 April, Busy Bees at Everton Hills became a hive buzzing with excitement as the Busy Bees team opened its doors for the very first time to welcome children and their families […]
Child Care Subsidy is changing from July 2023
New changes to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) are coming on Monday 10 July 2023 to provide more support to families. These exciting changes may reduce the Child Care fees you pay, making care more affordable for most families and supporting children to attend quality early childhood education and care. We’ve summarised the information provided […]
Busy Bees proudly supports Branka Indic in the Bravehearts 777 Marathon
As an official corporate partner of Bravehearts Foundation, Busy Bees supports Bravehearts’ vision of a world where people, communities and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. As Early Childhood Educators, this is an important cause that we believe in wholeheartedly and a crucial one to support in our mission to give […]
