Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

4.6 (33 reviews)

7.30am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

A toddler wearing a striped shirt and sun hat smiles while hugging a large stuffed bee toy outdoors at day care. Trees and a blue sky are visible in the background.

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 6221 9390 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

1/83 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912

Long day care 6 weeks – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 02 6221 9390 Email Centre

7.30am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

1/83 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912

Long day care 6 weeks – 5 years

Preschool 3 – 5 years

4.6 (33 reviews)

Explore our Day Care & Preschool.

A preschool playground with colorful stepping stones, various play equipment, and large shade sails overhead. The ground is damp, indicating recent rain. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.

A playground structure perfect for preschool and kindergarten ages features a climbing ramp on the left, a green slide in the center-right, and red and blue handles. This early learning gem is made of wood and set against a brick wall.

A playground for the kindergarten with a covered sandbox, colorful planter boxes, raised garden beds, and paved walkways. The area is enclosed by a fence, and the playground equipment is visible in the background.

Preschool boy playing with a truck in sandpit.

A preschool classroom with round tables set for activities, featuring art supplies and flowers in the center, and various educational materials on shelves against the walls.

Classroom corner display featuring various art projects, a decorated pole, wooden dividers, low bookshelves with plants, and a rug with a felt scene of aquatic creatures and volcanoes—a perfect setup for any early learning environment or day care center.

Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees is in the Canberra suburb of Gungahlin.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments. Explore our spacious playground with a large sandpit, slide, fort, tunnel and climbing equipment. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Gungahlin Day Care 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.

Six women in matching navy blue uniforms stand in a row inside a modern room with pendant lights and a sign that reads "Busy Bees Day Care.

Continuity of Staff

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

Two young children wearing sun hats are outdoors in a garden at their daycare. One child is handing a small green item to the other, fostering early learning through play. Both are casually dressed and surrounded by greenery.

Bush Kindy

Our Bush Kindy Program encourages little adventurers to explore nature, learning about Aussie plants and animals along the way.

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 German, Nepali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog, Filipino, Ilocano, Pangasinan, French, Ilonggo, Newari, Hindi and Bhutanese — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.

A young child wearing a cap and backpack, fresh from preschool, raises their arms enthusiastically while standing outdoors surrounded by trees.

Outdoor Excursions

Join our fun excursions to the local library and parks encourage little adventurers to build confidence and learn about our local environment.

A young child with a top-knot hairstyle is smiling while painting with various colors on a white paper at a preschool table. Paint jars and brushes are visible nearby.

Art Program

Our art room encourages your child to express their artistic side and develop their creativity.

Three children are joyfully engaged in a planting activity, using gardening tools and small pots, fostering early learning. An adult from the day care is attentively assisting them.

Green Goals Galore

Join us in our mission to reduce, reuse, and recycle with our worm farm, compost and loose parts play.

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

Aboriginal musician, dancer and artist, Duncan Smith, visits monthly to share his culture through storytelling, didgeridoo playing and dance.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Gungahlin Childcare, 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 & bedding

Sunscreen

Fresh meals provided

Allergy aware

Secure facilities

Playground, books & toys

Incursions & excursions

Community

Family & local community focus

Inclusive & culturally aware

Parent Services

Government subsidies

Flexible times & casual days

Daily Storypark updates

Parking

Education and Learning

Qualified educators

Play-based curriculum

Holiday program

Approved Preschool program

Here Every Step of the Way.

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.

6 weeks – 2 years

$179.00

2 – 3 years

$177.00

3 – 5 years

$175.00

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.

Wendy Mackay
Service Manager

Hello, I’m Wendy a Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 20 years of experience, including 6 years as the Service Manager here.

I am inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and teachings which view children as powerful, competent and resourceful. I aim to provide a respectful, trusting and collaborative environment that encourages children to be themselves, share knowledge, and express themselves.

Visit our centre to see the difference our dedicated team can make in your child's life.

Carys Conran
Assistant Manager

Hello, I’m Carys, a qualified educator working towards my Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education to become an Early Childhood Teacher. I have been privileged to work with children over the last 9 years and with Busy Bees for over 5 years.

I'm deeply committed to providing children with a consistent and nurturing environment. I am passionate about advocating for young children to be active participants in their learning and development.

We can't wait to welcome you into our Busy Bees family.

Anne Tey
Preschool Teacher

Hello, I'm Anne Tey, a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher with a Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) from Southern Cross University.

I aim to create and maintain positive reciprocal relationships with children and families to foster a sense of belonging and an environment where children feel safe, secure, and supported.

Outside of work, I have taken up gardening, embracing the joys and challenges it brings.

What our Families say.

Ashleigh O'Sullivan

We loved our time at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees and would recommend this service to anyone.

I'm honestly so upset to be leaving. The team are dedicated, passionate and committed to delivering an amazing early learning experience for the children. The educators are kind, loving and committed to delivering high quality educational programs, that take into account the interests and individual needs of the children. I felt safe and confident leaving my children in their care and truly appreciated the fact that they invested the time to get to know my children but also our family.

BKP 130

We have been to four day cares across three states and Busy Bees has been the best by far. The whole team go above and beyond in every way and our child has had the best time here over the past two years.

Candice De J

My daughter has been attending Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees since 2019 and current.

My daughter also has a life threatening chronic medical condition that requires monitoring and medications during the day. As a parent I was so nervous to let others care for my daughter, but as soon as I met the centre manager and educators I felt this was the place for us and we have never regretted our decision to send her to Yerrabi Pond by Busy Bees.

Kuan Kiat Cheah

Excellent childcare centre. The nursery room has a shoes off policy which is fabulous for infants who are on their hands and feet all day.

Belinda Day

My daughter finished today at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees after 3 years. She has had many great carers, learning experiences and great times while she has been there.

From being able to help on the front desk in the mornings to assist her settle in the mornings to the learning and fun in the rooms and on local walks. The effort put in to 4, yes 4 progress reports a year blew me away. Thanks to all the staff for all the support and care. We will miss Busy Bees as we head into our next chapter of school.

Lauren

The managers are welcoming and helpful, and so hands on with the kids. The carers I have dealt with in the nursing/toddlers area are amazing! And the front desk area smells beautiful!

Anshi Reddy

My 3 year old daughter started going to Busy Bees located at Gungahlin 3 months ago. She absolutely loves it there, the carers in the junior preschool room are just so wonderful.

Eileen Eileen

I have found Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees to be a communicative, caring and educational environment for my child. She has developed in leaps and bounds since attending this childcare.

I have peace of mind knowing she is happy at the Centre and will be well looked after. The educators give unlimited cuddles and teach good behaviours, as well as regularly rotate in and out different play experiences. The educators always know I want information about my child's eating habits and nap length that day and they always have that information on hand when I pick up my child. Lead Educators share detailed stories about my child on Storypark and strive to make visible my child's learning experiences. I have also observed the lead educator documenting how the children are behaving in order to tweak the care program to better suit the children. The Centre Director and 2IC are communicative and transparent about changes at the centre, including educator changes. They share information in the newsletters about how their work aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework and the childcare centre's values. They also know all the children's names and greet the parents warmly everyday!

Hayley Agostino

Couldn’t talk highly enough of the director at this centre. Since day dot she has been welcoming, supportive and nothing short of amazing.

Kahly Ware

Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees is a lovely space for children. Nestled away but still very close to the Gungahlin town centre.

Chloe Durrant

We couldn’t recommend Busy Bees enough to all our friends and family. We have had the best experience.

Tegan Arnold

We love Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees. Both of our children enjoy going each day and are engaged and loved by the reliable staff. We are well informed of our children’s activities and enjoy getting photo updates throughout the week.

Shera Tumamak

My daughter had a smooth transition at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees. All the educators are very kind, gentle and welcoming. She settled straight away because of all the supportive and caring educators in her room.

Nicole Pontarin

The manager and the educators are just fantastic. We cannot express enough how grateful we are for them taking good care of our child's well-being and development.

The rooms and the facilities look new and welcoming, with plenty of light and at a good temperature. In the nurseries lately the educators have been exploring playing with recycled material, but there are also plenty of toys and books. Children are given the option to spend time outside whenever the weather conditions allow it. The staff are always available to quickly answer requests, both administrative and on the nature of the education. We strongly recommend having a chat with the manager if you are looking for a child care centre!

Anto

One of our sons has "additional" needs. The staff go above and beyond to ensure these needs are in good hands.

The Nicholls

I'm absolutely delighted and satisfied that my daughter is enrolled in a childcare center that not only aligns perfectly with the parenting practices I've been seeking

but also has an exceptional director and dedicated educators. The director's leadership and the educators' commitment to providing a nurturing and educational environment truly stand out. I must say, I love everything about the centre, and it brings me immense peace of mind knowing that my child is in such capable hands.

Arnold Palencia

Enrolling our child in this excellent centre is one of our best decisions as a family.

Terra

Honestly such an amazing service. The staff are fantastic and accommodating. They have made our experience so pleasant and seamless. They genuinely care about their families and it shows. I highly recommend Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees.