Busy Bees at Colac

Q: Do you offer casual or part-time care?

Busy Bees at Colac offers both permanent and casual childcare options to suit the needs of every family. Our schedule works around you while ensuring your child benefits from high-quality care in their early years.

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

We use updates in the Storypark app. You’ll find details and photos of the activities your child has completed with us, as well as any milestones they’ve achieved.

Our Colac childcare centre inspires children to develop a love of learning from an early age.

Vacancies Available

4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

7am – 6pm

Monday – Friday

Childcare for ages

6 weeks – 5 years

91-97 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250

Existing Families:

03 5231 4811

Centre Overview Safety Fees & Subsidy Family Experience

Why You’ll Love Our Centre

Welcome to Busy Bees at Colac, a childcare centre that inspires children to take their first steps and familiarise themselves with the world around them.

Our centre features various indoor and outdoor learning spaces where children are free to play, build early friendships and discover new skills they didn’t know they had.

Busy Bees at Colac has been trusted by generations of local families, who have watched their children thrive under the careful guidance of our educators.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our Colac childcare community.

Our Early Learning Programs.

The curriculum at our Colac facility grows alongside your child, supporting them from nursery all the way through to kindergarten.

Bush Kinder

Our Bush Kinder Program encourages little adventurers to explore nature, learning about Aussie plants and animals along the way.

Yoga

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

Cooking Program

Interactive cooking classes, led by our chef or Educators, teach children about nutrition and food safety.

Community Library

We support your children’s learning at home with a library of books you’re welcome to borrow.

Cultural Celebrations

We celebrate the diverse cultures of our families and educators through special events and traditions throughout the year.

Discover how we support your child at every stage

Age-appropriate programs designed to support every stage of your child's development.

Nursery 0-2 years Toddlers 2-3 years Kindergarten 3-5 years

What Makes Busy Bees Centres Different.

Nappies, wipes & cream

Fresh meals provided

Breakfast & morning tea

Allergy aware

Hat, sunscreen & Aerogard

Bedding

Excursions & incursions

Secure facilities

Playground, books & toys

Family & local community focus

Inclusive & culturally aware

Government subsidies

Flexible times & casual days

Daily Storypark updates

Parking

Qualified educators

Play-based curriculum

Holiday program

Excursions & incursions

Incursions

Yoga

Cooking lessons

How Does Busy Bees Keep Children Safe?

Safety in childcare is never negotiable. In the learning spaces and daily routines at our Colac early learning centre, we’ve made safety a priority, so children feel comfortable exploring their surroundings and discovering their place in the world.

Caring Experts

Our qualified educators are specially trained in child safety and wellbeing, so your child is always in caring and capable hands.

Safe Spaces

From secure entrances and vigilant sign-in and out systems to clean, easily visible, and well-maintained learning areas, every part of our centre is designed with safety in mind.

Clear Policies

We follow best practice procedures for health, nutrition, allergies, sleep, and emergencies, giving you peace of mind every day.

Open Communications

We believe in strong partnerships with families. You're always informed, always involved, and always heard.

All-Inclusive Care

Busy Bees is the only early learning provider in Australia partnered with Bravehearts, strengthening our approach to child protection through specialised training and resources.

Learn about our safety approach

Fees & Child Care Subsidy

We make fee structures easy to understand at our Colac childcare facility, so you know exactly what you have to pay and when. Most families receive support through the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

Daily Fees

Our transparent daily fees vary depending on your child's age group.

6 weeks - 3 years

$191.90

3 years - 5 years

$186.00

Daily fees include meals, nappies, wipes and enriching learning programs.

Child Care Subsidy

Life’s stressful enough without you trying to understand confusing childcare fees and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We’re here to simplify your life with transparent fees and flexible options.

Check your eligibility

Estimate your subsidy

See your out-of-pocket cost

Calculate Your Child Care Subsidy

Supporting Families Every Step of the Way.

Busy Bees at Colac proudly welcomes families to be a part of their child’s progression through our centre.

Stay Connected

Our educators post updates and photos in the Storypark app that show you how your child’s day is going and what they have achieved. From the major milestones to participation in everyday activities, we’ll make sure you never miss a moment of their development.

Be Part of the Journey

Families are always welcome as part of our Colac childcare community. Come along to a Busy Bees event or organise a one-on-one chat to talk about your child’s progress with their educators.

Peace of Mind

We always put safety and wellbeing first at Busy Bees. All our educators hold a recognised early childhood qualification, while our centres are fully secure to ensure children, staff and visitors remain safe every day.

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Busy Bees at Colac

Frequently Asked Questions.

How do I enrol my child at Busy Bees Colac?

Start by booking a tour of our Colac childcare centre. Here, you’ll be able to meet our educators and tour the facility to see what its learning environments can offer your child. Afterwards, we’ll send you an enrolment form to secure a place or join our waiting list.

Do you offer casual or part-time care?

What is included in my child’s care?

We offer all-inclusive care at our Colac early learning centre. In addition to our early learning programs, we provide all meals and beverages, sunscreen, hats, nappy creams and Kids’ Aerogard your child will need. All we ask you to pack is a spare change of clothes and any medications, milk or formula that your child requires.

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

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

If your child requires medical attention while in our care, we’ll let you know straight away and follow up with a doctor or hospital if needed. We have a CPR-trained First Aid Officer on staff every day at our Colac childcare centre, and all staff undergo regular safety training. Our facility is secured at all entry and exit points and features child-safe equipment throughout.

Busy Bees at Colac

Why You’ll Love Our Centre