Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains

4.9 (12 reviews)

6.00am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

A child wearing a striped shirt and a hat smiles while holding a large bee stuffed toy. The background features greenery under a clear sky, capturing the joy of early learning at day care.

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 08 8254 8520 Email Centre

Vacancies Available

36 Crittenden Road, Smithfield Plains SA 5114

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 4 – 5 years

Vacancies Available

New Families: 1300 851 331 Existing Families: 08 8254 8520 Email Centre

6.00am – 6.00pm | Monday – Friday

36 Crittenden Road, Smithfield Plains SA 5114

Long day care 0 – 5 years

Preschool 4 – 5 years

4.9 (12 reviews)

Explore our Childcare & Preschool.

A striped teepee stands on a wooden deck beside a sandpit with sand toys under a large blue shade umbrella in a backyard, creating an ideal space for early learning. Children's books and cushions are inside the teepee, perfect for kindergarten storytelling sessions.

A covered outdoor play area with a sandbox, colorful toys, a slide, and seating. Perfect for preschool activities or an early learning environment, a blue shade structure provides protection from the sun. The area is surrounded by greenery and a secure fence.

A colorful kindergarten classroom features a "Once Upon a Time" reading nook, toys, tables with chairs, and blue flooring.

A brightly lit, spacious kindergarten classroom with blue flooring, low shelves stocked with educational materials, colorful cushions on the floor, and large windows letting in natural light.

A children’s play area in the kindergarten features a mirror, cushions, a fake palm tree, and various colorful musical toys on a gray rug over green turf. A small wooden climbing structure is in the background, creating an ideal early learning environment.

A well-organized kindergarten classroom with small tables, chairs, educational toys, and a play area rug. Large windows provide natural light, and art supplies are visible in the background, fostering an ideal environment for early learning.

A sunny outdoor play area at the preschool features shaded canopies, wooden structures, a water pump, and natural elements like trees and rocks.

Looking for childcare they’ll adore? Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains is in Adelaide's northern suburb of Smithfield Plains. We're conveniently located on the doorstep of Smithfield Plains Shopping Centre.

Come see our state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments. Explore our indoor and outdoor playgrounds with sandpits, climbing equipment, water play area and natural logs for balance play. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Book an obligation-free tour to explore our Smithfield 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.

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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 Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarat, Filipino, Swahili, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.

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.

A woman and a young boy engage in early learning at a table with alphabet blocks. The boy, immersed in their kindergarten-style activity, points to his chin while looking at her.

Professional Collaboration

We are committed to community involvement and actively welcome Occupational and Speech Therapists into our centre to ensure all children receive personalised support and care.

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Thrive in our Hive.

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Smithfield Plains 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 & 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

Excursions & incursions

Here Every Step of the Way.

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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

$168.00

2 – 3 years

$166.00

3 – 5 years

$164.00

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.

Natasha Durdin
Service Manager

Hello, I’m Natasha and I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children for the past 23 years.

I believe that exceptional Educators are led and guided by management, and I want to be the person who assists my coworkers with their learning.

Outside of the centre, I’m a mother who enjoys watching my son playing footy and my daughter's dancing.

Book a visit to our centre today to meet me and see firsthand the difference our incredible team can make in your child's life.

Nadia K
Assistant Manager

Hello, I’m Nadia and I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children for the past 17 years.

I believe there is always something new to learn and I want everyone in our centre to succeed. I am deeply committed to helping guide and support not just my team, but every child that joins our centre in achieving their goals.

Outside of the centre, I enjoy taking time out in nature.

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

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.

Sammy Quinlan

The staff are amazing, I have no worries about leaving my granddaughter at the centre. Her development has really taken off since being there. It's a very nice environment for children and families.

Luke Roberts

My son attended for a year and we had no complaints. Great staff and good community feel.

Charmaine

My daughter loves this day care centre. She comes home with nothing but grins and beautiful stories, and never wants to leave at pick up time. I'm very impressed with the quality of care.

Troy Riley

My daughter has been going here for a while and the ladies that work at the centre are the most beautiful people I've ever meet. They're the best team ever and I'll always tell people to bring there kids here.

Shel Snow

A dedicated and friendly team that go above and beyond, to meet the needs of each child.

Carolyn Wood

This is the best childcare I could ask for. The staff are friendly and send regular updates to the parents via an app. I love my updates with photos of what my son gets up to throughout the day.

Iesha Slade

If you want a day care where you know your child is truly loved and celebrated. This is the daycare! Transitioning back into work from maternity leave was only made easier because of the educators.

They keep you informed and never make you feel like the constant checking in is a hassle. My child loves this day care and I love how much he has grown and developed with their help. It truly feels like a little family where even the educators from other rooms will know you and your child on a first name basis. I'm so glad I chose Busy Bees.