Busy Bees at Salt Ash

5 (12 reviews)

6.30am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

A child in a striped shirt and bucket hat smiles while hugging a stuffed toy bee outdoors. Trees and sky are visible in the background.

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 4982 6240 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

2634 Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash NSW 2318

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 4982 6240 Email Centre

6.30am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

2634 Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash NSW 2318

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

5 (12 reviews)

Explore our Childcare & Preschool.

A wooden playground structure with a beige slide, stairs, and a small tunnel entrance underneath, set on artificial grass with a clear blue sky in the background.

A black circular swing hangs from a wooden structure on artificial grass under a shaded area, with buildings and plants in the background.

A classroom with wooden flooring and colorful rainbow decorations hanging from the ceiling. Shelves with toys and educational materials are organized throughout the room, with framed artwork on the wall.

A children's playroom with wooden floors, tables and chairs, a wall with various decorations, a small tree, and a few toys and play structures throughout the room.

A landscaped garden features a stone-paved area with a wooden water pump and a wooden seesaw-like structure among rocks and plants, enclosed by fencing.

A small, landscaped garden features a gravel pathway, assorted plants, and several wooden stump seats arranged in a semi-circle. The area is enclosed by metal fencing.

A farmyard area with animal enclosures under a roofed shelter. The shelter has a sign that reads "Busy Bees Farmyard & Friends." A few animals, including a llama, are visible in the enclosure.

Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Busy Bees at Salt Ash is in the rural suburb of Salt Ash in the Port Stephens area. Conveniently located on Nelson Bay Road, it’s only minutes from Salt Ash Public School.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments with an art area and outdoor dining. Explore our newly renovated playground with sandpits, balance beams, a timber fort with climbing wall, slide, swing, water play area, yarning circle, and a bush tucker garden. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Salt Ash 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.

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.

Two curious alpacas stand outside a shelter, one up close to the camera with the other peeking from behind. The background shows a fenced area and part of a building.

Barnyard Animals

Boost your child’s understanding of responsibility, care and empathy through hands-on experiences with our chickens, goats, ducks, birds, an alpaca and a pig.

Two young girls, wearing hats and aprons, water plants in a garden bed while a woman kneels beside them, smiling and assisting. It's a delightful moment of early learning and childcare in nature's classroom.

Vegetable & Herb Garden

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

A young child in a blue rugby jersey smiles while holding a craft with a painted handprint. There are book covers visible in the background, capturing the joy of early learning in kindergarten.

First Nations Education

Our ongoing commitment to embedding First Nations perspectives creates a sense of belonging for all and encourages children to respect diverse cultures.

A baby wearing a bib reaches for a spoon while sitting outdoors at day care. The baby, with food smeared on its mouth, is being fed by an adult.

Outdoor Dining Area

Mealtimes is the perfect opportunity for your child to build communication and social skills while enjoying our nutritious meals developed by paediatric dieticians.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Newcastle 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

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

Parking

Education and Learning

Approved Preschool program

Qualified educators

Play-based curriculum

Here Every Step of the Way.

Baby sitting on fluffy rug at childcare.

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

$163.50

2 – 3 years

$158.50

3 – 5 years

$153.50

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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Meet our Team.

Teygan Ashton
Service Manager

Hello, I’m Teygan and had the privilege of nurturing and educating children at our Salt Ash day care for the past 14 years.

I’m passionate about providing an environment where children feel safe, nurtured and loved while learning through play.

Outside of the Centre, I’m a mother of 2 children who enjoys interior decorating and photography.

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.

Kirra Newman
Assistant Manager

Hello, I’m Kirra and I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children for the past 8 years.

I believe children's early years and first experiences have a huge effect on their overall development, and shape who they are as individuals.

Outside of the Centre, I'm a nature lover who enjoys camping and exploring different beaches.

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.

Tina Kahui

The centre setup is awesome with lots of activities for the kids to do. The farm animals are so fun too.

Julie Nixon

5 STARS!!! Amazing staff — all very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and great with kids!

G de

Carrying, experienced and skilled educators. Animals for the kids to be excited about going to school. Plenty of space and areas for the kids to explore, so they don't get bored.

Angela Proudlock

We absolutely love Busy Bees. My little boy started when he was 2 years old — he absolutely loves it there.

The teachers are amazing — they go above and beyond, are so loving towards him and are very patient with him when he has a hard time saying goodbye. The playground is amazing and it's pretty special that they have animals there too. My little girl will be going to Busy Bees too when the time comes.