Busy Bees at Carrum Downs

4.1 (12 reviews)

6.30am – 6.30pm | Monday – Friday

A young child in a striped shirt and hat smiles while hugging a plush bee toy outside during the day at preschool. Trees and a bright sky are in the background, creating a joyful atmosphere perfect for Childcare activities.

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 03 9783 0812 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

50 Brunnings Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Kindergarten 3 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 03 9783 0812 Email Centre

6.30am – 6.30pm | Monday – Friday

50 Brunnings Road, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Kindergarten 3 – 5 years

4.1 (12 reviews)

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Outdoor children's play area with sandbox, plastic toys, tricycles, and a yellow shade canopy. Perfect for early learning at a kindergarten or childcare center, it’s enclosed by a black metal fence and surrounded by greenery and wooden structures.

A playground at the day care features a white slide attached to a wooden play structure, a colorful play mat with large toy blocks, a green barrel, and a small wheelbarrow on a wood chip surface, creating an ideal setting for early learning and development.

A preschool playground with a wooden climbing structure, a slide, a balancing beam, colorful blocks, and a red tricycle on a gravel path is surrounded by a metal fence and trees, offering an ideal early learning environment.

A woman kneels and interacts with a child holding a toy lawn mower in a room adorned with an "Early Learning" educational poster. Toys and a vacuum cleaner are visible, capturing the essence of engaging childcare.

A brightly lit classroom designed for early learning, featuring tables, chairs, educational toys, and learning stations. The room includes a tree stump sitting area for storytime, an art station with paints to inspire creativity, and a play kitchen perfect for imaginative play in kindergarten.

Preschool outdoor play area with a blue slide, climbing equipment, a toy tricycle, multi-colored stepping stones, and greenery.

A playground sandbox filled with various toy trucks, buckets, and shovels, perfect for early learning adventures. In the background, a wooden play structure and slides provide additional fun for the preschool day care environment.

A young girl and an adult are sitting at a table drawing with colored pencils. The adult, embodying the nurturing essence of childcare, is smiling and assisting the child.

A display at the preschool showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural artifacts, with books, woven items, dolls, and colorful fabrics arranged on a table. A poster in the background reads, "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Science.

Educational cards with bee illustrations displaying various emotions, including Surprised, Nervous, Confident, Sad, Happy, and more, are arranged on a table—perfect for day care and early learning environments.

Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Busy Bees at Carrum Down is in the Melbourne suburb of Carrum Down. Conveniently located on the doorstep of Carrum Downs Secondary College and only minutes from Banyan Fields Primary School.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments with a dedicated sensory and yoga room. Explore our adventurous playgrounds with sandpits, swings, mud kitchens, a slide, cubby house, climbing frame, worm farm and compost. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Kindergarten room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Carrum Down Childcare and Kindergarten and meet the team.

Buzzworthy Features.

Our centre offers a diverse range of exciting features to keep your child engaged, learning new skills and boosting confidence for a bright future.

Five women in matching navy blue uniforms stand in a row inside a modern room with pendant lights.

Continuity of Staff

Our dedicated team ensures continuity of care, with consistent and familiar staff who build lasting relationships with children and families.

A young child and an adult interact over an educational book, with the adult fostering early learning and guiding the child's progress.

Multi-lingual Educators

Our multi-lingual Educators — fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Fijian, Tamil, Sinhalese, Bosnian, Malayalam and Haryanvi — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.

A person in a black outfit sits cross-legged on a pink mat with hands in prayer position, smiling at a child seated across from them. The cheerful setting resembles a preschool, with indoor plants and colorful yoga mats in the background.

Yoga

Our relaxation and movement program helps children stay healthy, flexible, focused, calm and happy.

A woman and a child sit on the floor looking at a book together. The child, excited with hands raised, eagerly listens as the woman points to the book and smiles. They are in a bright, cozy daycare room.

Inclusion Support Plan

An Inclusion Support Plan for children with autism, ADHD and diverse abilities to ensure adequate support.

A woman and a young girl are sitting on a pouf, reading a colorful book together in a cozy room with shelves of toys, perfect for early learning.

Community Library & Pantry

We support your children’s learning and nutrition at home with a library of books and a community pantry that you're welcome to use.

A group of kindergarten children sit on the classroom floor, smiling and raising their hands, with a person in a lion cub costume sitting behind them in front of a projection screen that says "Keep Safe!".

Interactive Fun with Guest Experts

With a rotating array of fun activities provided by our Guest professionals, your child will be engaged by activities crafted to spark creativity, promote health and wellbeing, and encourage joyful exploration.

A breakfast spread with coffee, croissants, orange juice, strawberries, raspberries, mixed cereal, muesli, granola, and a half kiwi on a wooden table—a perfect treat for the daycare families.

Parents' Breakfast Bar

Start your day on the right foot with our free breakfast bar, served to kickstart your busy mornings.

Centre Pet

Boost your child’s understanding of responsibility, care and empathy through hands-on experiences with our fishes.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Carrum Downs Childcare, we embrace a child-centered approach that recognises each child's unique individuality. Our philosophy emphasises self-discovery, creativity, and a sense of belonging through hands-on experiences and engaging activities. With dedicated educators and a supportive environment, we inspire a lifelong love for learning in every child.

All-inclusive Care

Nappies, wipes & cream

Fresh meals provided

Allergy aware

Hat, sunscreen & Aerogard

Bedding

Secure facilities

Playground, books & toys

Community

Family & local community focus

Inclusive & culturally aware

Parent Services

Government subsidies

Flexible times & casual days

Daily Storypark updates

Parking

Education and Learning

Approved Kindergarten program

Qualified educators

Play-based curriculum

Excursions & incursions

Sports program

Here Every Step of the Way.

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Nursery

Encouraging their natural curiosity, creativity and love for learning, we provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for our nursery children.

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Toddlers

Fostering growth through engaging experiences tailored to their needs to support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

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Kindergarten

Developing curious, confident and capable children with all the tools they need to take their next big steps in school and life.

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Daily Fees.

0 – 2 years

$171.20

2 – 3 years

$168.60

3 – 5 years

$165.90

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Meet our Team.

Kelly Hughes
Service Manager

Hello, I’m Kelly and I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children for the past 15 years.

I’m passionate about building meaningful and respectful relationships with children and families. I am deeply committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Outside of the centre, I’m a mother who enjoys shopping and socialising with loved ones.

Book a visit to our centre today to meet me and see firsthand the difference our incredible team can make in your child's life.

Barbara Ioannou
Assistant Manager

Hello, I’m Barbara a qualified Educator who has had the privilege of nurturing and educating children since I was 15 years old.

I believe children learn through play and should be given every opportunity to learn in a loving and caring environment.

I am deeply committed to helping families and educators bring out the best children and to support them in their daily needs.

We can't wait to welcome you into our Busy Bees family.

Brittany Wells
Kinder Teacher

Hello, I’m Brittany a Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teacher and a mother of two.

I aim to create an environment that supports each child’s learning journey, tailored to their unique interests, strengths and learning pace.

I'm passionate about the power of reading and creativity to inspire a life-long love for learning. I believe learning can be fun, so I endeavour to create an environment that reflects this.

We can't wait to welcome you into our Busy Bees family.

FAQs.

How do I enrol my child at a Busy Bees Centre?

The first step is to tour your preferred Busy Bees childcare centre. This gives you an opportunity to meet our educators, explore our nurturing environment and understand how we can provide an experience that is best suited to your child. After your tour, you’ll receive an enrolment form to secure a spot or join the waitlist.

Do you offer casual or part-time care?

What is included in my child’s care?

We provide what is known as ‘All inclusive care’. This means not only do we educate your child in a nurturing environment, our childcare centres provide meals and beverages, sunscreen, hats, nappy creams and kids Aeroguard for your child. All you need to provide is a spare change of clothes and any specialised products your child requires: medications, milk or formula.

How do you keep parents updated on their child’s progress?

How do you handle parent concerns or feedback?

What medical emergency and security measures do you have in place?

We follow strict emergency protocols and will immediately notify you if your child requires medical attention while contacting a doctor/hospital if required.

We have a First Aid Officer on hand every day at every childcare centre who is first aid and CPR certified, and we conduct regular safety training.

Each of our childcare centres has secure entry and exit systems, child-safe facilities, strict security policies and procedures, and trained staff to ensure your child’s safety at all times.

What our Families say.

Samantha Couper

I love the centre and my son loves it here. It's close to home and the staff are friendly, attentive, and professional. The centre has a great atmosphere and facilities.

Renee Lylak

It's a great centre with friendly staff and a great variety of food served to the kids. I'm very happy.

Kate

Great educators who are very happy and welcoming.

Emily Egan-lee

Amazing centre with really caring staff. It's always a pleasure talking to everyone that works there. I highly recommend sending your little ones here.

Lyndel e

Our child loved Busy Bees, and was so comfortable there. The staff engage very well with the children. Great communication on app.