Busy Bees at Salt Ash

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Explore our Childcare & Preschool.

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.

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.

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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.
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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. 
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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.

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 & bedding
Sunscreen
Fresh meals provided
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
Qualified educators
Play-based curriculum
Approved Preschool program

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.

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