Busy Bees Smithfield Plains preschool welcomes you with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces where children have plenty of opportunities to explore, discover, challenge themselves and ignite their curiosities. Our passionate Educators guide a stimulating, child-centred curriculum that will extend your child’s sense of curiosity and build their self-esteem as a learner.
At Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains, your child will benefit from:
Our funded preschool 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.
At our Smithfield Plains preschool, 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.
We’d love for you to join our Busy Bees family at Smithfield Plains. Book your tour online today!
Service Manager
Welcome, my name is Natasha, and I am the Service Manager of Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains.
I have worked in childcare education for the last 23 years. I started working in OSHC and vacation care whilst finishing my Diploma in Children’s Services. Since then, I have been a Team Leader, Curriculum Leader, Early Childhood Teacher, and now Service Manager. My passion for quality early childhood education drives me to succeed in providing an environment for children to flourish and develop.
I honestly believe that exceptional Educators are led and guided by management, and I want to be the person that assists my coworkers with their learning. I listen to their needs and support them to obtain the information and tools required to help the families in our community.
I strongly believe family is everything and I love spending time with all my family. I especially love watching my children involved in their passions including my son playing footy and watching my daughter dance.
Assistant Service Manager
Hi, my name is Andrea and I’m the Assistant Manager of Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains.
I have worked in the Early Childhood Sector for 25 years. During that time, I’ve gained extensive experience in many areas of early education and care including Team Leader, Educational Leader and Managerial roles. I thoroughly enjoy the many aspects of our profession, including the relationships with families and children, the connection with our community, and continuing to enrich my knowledge and skills through professional development.
My many years working with children and young people has helped me enhance my communication skills, knowledge of early childhood development and the many services evident in our community to support children. I thrive on helping families and young people. I believe I demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with families to ensure they receive the best possible care while enrolled in our centre.
I am a mother of three children. Having my own family has helped me develop many strategies to best support families with compassion, empathy and kindness. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, travelling and reading. My formative years were spent in rural South Australia, where I was fortunate enough to develop my interest in nature, the outdoors, and animals with my extended family and friends. This interest has extended into my adult years and into my professional career in the Early Childhood Sector, where I help young minds develop an interest in the wonder and beauty of nature.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Busy Bees Early Learning acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and recognises First Nations peoples’ continued cultural and spiritual connections to land, sea, sky and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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