Busy Bees on Furlong Road

4.5 (13 reviews)

7.00am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

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New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 6284 2022 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

Corner Dawes Street & Furlong Road, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 6284 2022 Email Centre

7.00am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

Corner Dawes Street & Furlong Road, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

4.5 (13 reviews)

Explore our Childcare & Preschool.

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Preschool boy playing with a truck in sandpit.

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Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Busy Bees on Furlong Road is in the Southern Tablelands region in the suburb of Queanbeyan, located adjacent to the Australian Capital Territory.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments. Explore our engaging playground with climbing equipment, a teepee, sandpit, slide, chalkboard and a veggie garden. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Queanbeyan Childcare and Preschool 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.

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Continuity of Staff

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

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Multi-lingual Educators

Our multi-lingual Educators — fluent in Italian, Hindi and Wiradjuri — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.

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Italian Language Lessons

We engage children with fun, interactive Italian language lessons fostering early learning and communication skills.

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Yoga

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

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Cooking Program

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

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Pen Pal Program

Help your child see the world from another perspective with a pen pal at a Busy Bees Centre in Italy and our local aged care.

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Vegetable & Herb Garden

The veggie and herb garden is a hands-on place for your child to learn about nature, food and sustainability.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Queanbeyan Day Care and Preschool, we are committed to nurturing holistic development, which includes academic, social, cognitive and emotional growth. Our curriculum blends play-based learning and planned activities to meet the unique needs and interests of each child. With dedicated educators and a supportive environment, we pave the way for lifelong learning and achievement.

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 Preschool program

Qualified educators

Play-based curriculum

Excursions & incursions

Sports & music

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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Preschool

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

$167.50

2 – 3 years

$166.50

3 – 5 years

$165.50

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.

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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.

Sandy Fraser

The team at Busy Bees are amazing! Always professional but ready for a chat and advice or guidance and ideas for my toddler. What a great centre!

Ivana Spasov

I went to every childcare in Queanbeyan and at the end this one was my choice. Everything that you need is here.

Eloisa Tordi

My daughter really loves it there! She is thriving and shining thanks to the beautiful team at Furlong Road!

Katy

We have been at this centre for nearly 3 years and my daughter loves it! She’s getting the education that she needs in a positive and fun way (most days she doesn’t want to go home).