Busy Bees at Gilles Plains

4.5 (24 reviews)

6.30am – 6.30pm | Monday – Friday

A brightly lit classroom with various seating areas, artwork on walls, bookshelves, and educational toys. There is a play tent, rug, and green decorations hanging from the ceiling.

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 08 8261 1322 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

46 Wandana Avenue, Gilles Plains SA 5086

Long day care 6 weeks – 5 years

Preschool 4 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 08 8261 1322 Email Centre

6.30am – 6.30pm | Monday – Friday

46 Wandana Avenue, Gilles Plains SA 5086

Long day care 6 weeks – 5 years

Preschool 4 – 5 years

4.5 (24 reviews)

Explore our Childcare & Preschool.

A cozy classroom corner with a play teepee, books on display, a couch, a chair, and various educational toys arranged on a low shelf unit. Wall decorations include hanging artwork and a colorful play mat.

A small wooden table with natural decorations including rocks, wooden slices, and potted plants in a child’s play area. Shelves with toys and a cushion are visible in the background.

A courtyard features a sand and rock play area surrounded by a beige brick building. Cookware lies on a table in the foreground. Trees and bushes are scattered around the space.

A child and Early Childhood Teacher children wearing navy bucket hats explore wooden blocks with magnifying glasses at a table, immersing themselves in early learning activities.

A sensory play setup featuring a round tray filled with rice, oats, and pasta, and small toy construction vehicles. A blackboard sign reads "Dig. Dig. Dig!" The background has a light wooden floor.

A built-in bookshelf shaped like a tree in the corner of a room, holding books and a basket. A display easel with posters is positioned next to it.

Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Busy Bees at Gilles Plains is in the Adelaide suburb of Gilles Plains. Conveniently located on the doorstep of Wandana Primary School and Pinnacle College.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments. Explore our nature inspired playgrounds with sandpits, a bike track, mud pit, a hand water pump, and a vegetable and herb garden. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Gilles Plains 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.

A young child and an adult interact over an educational book, with the adult fostering early learning and guiding the child's progress.

Multi-lingual Educators

Our multi-lingual Educators — fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, Sinhalese, Greek and Urdu — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.

Three women in colorful outfits hold a large toothbrush and a tablet displaying a smiling mouth against a vibrant backdrop of circles and stripes, perfect for promoting early learning in kindergarten or day care settings.

Happy Feet Fitness

Boost your child's fitness with this dance and music program, available on Tuesdays (optional paid extra).

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 group of kindergarten children sit on the classroom floor, smiling and raising their hands, with a person in a lion cub costume sitting behind them in front of a projection screen that says "Keep Safe!".

Interactive Fun with Guest Experts

With a rotating array of fun activities provided by our Guest professionals, your child will be engaged by activities crafted to spark creativity, promote health and wellbeing, and encourage joyful exploration.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Gilles Plains Day Care and Preschool, we embrace a child-centered approach that recognises each child's unique individuality. Our philosophy emphasises self-discovery, creativity, and a sense of belonging through hands-on experiences and engaging activities. With dedicated educators and a supportive environment, we inspire a lifelong love for learning in every child.

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

Incursions

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

$153.00

2 – 3 Years

$152.00

3 – 5 Years

$151.00

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.

Tracey Perkin
Service Manager

Hello, I’m Tracey Perkin and I've had the privilege of educating and nurturing children for the past 5 years.

My passion for early childhood education, fueled by being a mom to 2 wonderful kids, drives my commitment to giving every child the best start in life.

I love working with the fantastic team at Gilles Plains, where I focus on supporting children and their families and enhancing our service.

Book a visit today to see how our amazing team can positively impact your child’s life.

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.

Lana Fioretti

I couldn’t speak more highly of this centre and the staff that work there! All three of my boys have attended here over the past 4.5 years and we have always been treated as part of the childcare family.

Rajan Kumar

It's a big decision to be able to decide which childcare is best for my kids. I am so happy with my decision of choosing Busy Bees at Gilles Plains. The staff are very passionate and look after the kids with due care. Truly the best in Gilles Plains.

Rubina Rubina

My two year old daughter is having a great time and learning new skills each day. Great team work staff, keep it up.

Ibiwoye Odunayo

Wonderful staff. I'm happy with their service and care. They even help with my son's toilet training, and he is learning a lot too. Would recommend this centre to anyone.

Charles Kingston Vincent

I can confidently leave my kid in this place in safe hands of the educators. Wonderful people.