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Busy Bees at Port Melbourne

Busy Bees at Port Melbourne

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Hours
Monday – Friday
6:30am – 6:30pm

At Busy Bees at Port Melbourne, you’ll find a warm and nurturing learning environment and inspiring learning opportunities for children aged birth to 5 years. Our purpose-built facilities are filled with educational play space and Educators who are dedicated to encouraging your children to grow.

At Busy Bees at Port Melbourne, your child will benefit from:

  • High quality educational programs based on each child’s interests, abilities, culture and strengths
  • Passionate, experienced and qualified Educators and Teaching Practitioners
  • Architecturally designed indoor and outdoor spaces which ignite children’s sense of curiosity and discovery
  • Unique Atelier art workshop you won’t find anywhere else in Australia! Your child will be encouraged to unleash their creativity and express themselves artistically
  • Delicious wholefoods menu developed exclusively for us by Nourished Beginnings
  • All meals are prepared in our on-site kitchen by our qualified Chef
  • Government Approved Kindergarten program, led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher
  • High standards for safety, care and well-being
Undercover playground with boat and ocean toys
kindy classroom tables

At Busy Bees at Port Melbourne, our philosophy focuses 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.

Our child-led learning programs provide exciting opportunities and challenges for children to play and develop and we nurture individuality, helping each child to move at their own pace, in their own way.

Our funded Kindergarten program is led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to getting your child ready for their next big steps in school. We work in partnership with you to make their transition to school successful. Our child-led curriculum is designed to build confident and active learners, using a holistic approach to education that combines school readiness with learning experiences that foster your child’s social and emotional development.

We’d love for you to join our Busy Bees family at Port Melbourne. Book your tour online today!

Carmel Zappia, Service Managerat Busy Bees at Port Melbourne

Carmel Zappia

Service Manager

Carmel Zappia, Service Managerat Busy Bees at Port Melbourne

Carmel Zappia

Service Manager

Hi, my name is Carmel Zappia and I am the Service Manager of Busy Bees at Port Melbourne.

I have been a childcare professional for over 20 years and have loved and cherished every moment along the way in this wonderful journey. I am dedicated and very enthusiastic when it comes to children, their safety and well-being, and of course their learning. I am very committed to fostering a warm, safe, nurturing and encouraging environment for the children in my care, while working closely with their families to ensure all their needs are met.

I look forward to giving you a tour of Busy Bees at Port Melbourne!

What's Included

Atelier

Bedding

Excursions

Hats

Kitchen

Library

Meals Provided

Music

Nappies

Outdoor Education

Parent Lounge

Parking

Pram Storage

Qualified Educators

Science

Sports

Storypark

Sunscreen

Technology

Vegetable and Herb Garden

Yoga

Our Fees

0-1 Years
$168.5 per day
1-2 Years
$168.5 per day
2-3 Years
$168.5 per day
3-4 Years
$168.5 per day
4+ Years
$168.5 per day
  • The above Fees are based on the Centre’s average daily 10-hour session.
  • 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

Bory
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5
5 stars for location. 5 stars for facilities. 5 stars for drop off and undercover parking. 5 stars for playgrounds. 5 stars for design and layout.
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Sarah Maimone
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5
My son has been attending Busy Bees since he was 6 months old. He is graduating next week which is a little sad!
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C Ballantine
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5
The Educators are engaged and supportive, many times going above and beyond for our child.
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Rowena 21
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5
I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing team of educators. They are truly dedicated to the care and education of children.
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A Underwood
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5
I love Busy Bees at Port Melbourne. This place is fantastic for the children with a very hard working and welcoming team, who really care for the children.
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Amy Lezala
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5
The Service Manager and the team are fantastic. They foster a sense of community at the centre. Our son has been going here for the last 6 months and what I love is that every educator knows his name and says hello.
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Holly Pfeiffer
google-review
5
Very friendly and welcoming staff who pay great attention to my daughter to ensure she is having a happy and positive experience.

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