The year before school begins is an incredibly important milestone for your child, as they begin the transition into a structured routine and a more formal learning environment.
Whether you call it Kindergarten, Kinder or Preschool… choosing the right centre is essential to ensure that your child develops a love for learning and feels comfortable in an academic environment.
Why choose Busy Bees?
- Experience an amazing play-based curriculum led by highly qualified Teachers that support your child to get set for school
- Never stress again about the 3pm pick-up — our extended hours give you the freedom to drop off and pick up when it works for you
- Say goodbye to the lunch box dramas! Our dedicated Chefs prepare delicious and nutritious meals for healthy minds and bodies
- A more settled experience — avoid the juggle between multiple care providers so your little one has more time to focus on learning
- Building friendships for school — our wonderful community of families will help make sure your child has some friendly faces as they start school
- Reduce the cost of out-of-pocket expenses — Government funding available for Preschool/Kindergarten programs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia
Transition to School programs
At Busy Bees, we believe that preparing for school begins from day one, even for our nursery children. Our quality learning programs are designed to build resilience, vital social skills and independence, while preparing children with all the essentials they need to take their next big steps in school and life. Our expert Educators and Qualified Early Childhood Teachers will focus on building their independence and self-confidence, while getting them used to a more structured routine and learning environment.
Preparing for their next big steps
Starting school is a big transition for children and families, and it is just as important that your child is prepared emotionally for this change. Our Transition to School programs will help prepare your child with the cognitive, emotional and social skills they need to handle any challenge, including:
- Regulating their emotions
- Showing empathy and care for others
- Joining in group play and making connections with their peers
- Caring for their own needs
- Taking care of their belongings
- Asking for help when they need it
- Understanding and following directions
- Developing fine motor skills, such as those needed for writing and drawing
- Pre-reading skills
Are you eligible for funded Kindy?
Families may be entitled to additional government support for fees when attending a Busy Bees Preschool or Kindergarten program.
Busy Bees implements funded Preschool and Kindergarten programs across five states — ACT, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia — and has made a commitment to extend this program to our centres in Western Australia that are currently unfunded by the government.
The ACT Government has announced that Free three-year-old preschool will be available to all Canberra families for one day per week (300 hours per year) from the start of 2024.
Further information for Families will be available shortly.
At Busy Bees you can access the Start Strong FREE Preschool Government initiative; providing 15 hours a week for all eligible-aged children who attend a Busy Bees NSW Government Approved Preschool Program in 2024.
Enrol now for Preschool in 2024. Call 1300 851 331.
At Busy Bees you can access the QLD Government FREE Kindy initiative; providing 15 hours a week for all eligible-aged children who attend a Busy Bees Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program in 2024.
Enrol now for Kindy in 2024. Call 1300 851 331.
At Busy Bees you can access the South Australian Government Targeted Child Subsidy initiative; providing 15 hours a week for all eligible-aged children who attend a Busy Bees Preschool Program in 2024.
Enrol now for Preschool in 2024. Call 1300 851 331.
At Busy Bees you can access the Victoria Government FREE Kinder initiative; providing 15 hours a week for all eligible-aged children who attend a Busy Bees Victorian Government Approved Kinder Program in 2024. Additional Funding may also be available for priority groups through Early Start Kindergarten (ESK) Funding.
Enrol now for Kinder in 2024. Call 1300 851 331.
