Empowering Children to Reach their Full Potential
Welcome to Busy Bees, where we provide high-quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities that give every child the best start in life. We believe in the amazing potential of every child, family, and Educator who uses our Services. Our mission is to develop curious, confident, and capable children with all the tools they need to take their next big steps in school and life.
Leadership, Mission, Vision, and Values
At Busy Bees, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. Our leadership team is dedicated to ensuring that we meet the needs of every child and family who walks through our doors. Our mission is to unleash the potential of every child, family, and Educator who uses our Services. We aim to guide, encourage, and direct each individual to develop a lifelong love of learning and develop skills and attributes to ensure the best start in life. Our vision is to be the leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care in Australia.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child. We value respect, diversity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Governance
At Busy Bees, we follow the National Quality Framework and abide by National Law and Regulations. Our Services aim not just to meet but exceed the National Quality Standards in all areas of Early Childhood Education and Care. We have developed a unique learning curriculum that explicitly focuses on developing the well-being of each child. Our curriculum is informed by statutory frameworks and guided by our extensive knowledge of how children learn. Personal and social development is at the core of our curriculum.
Videos
We are proud of the work we do at Busy Bees, and we want to share it with the world. Our videos showcase the incredible learning and development that takes place at our Services every day. From our Play-Based Learning Approach to our SunSmart Practices, our videos give you a glimpse into the Busy Bees experience.
Careers
At Busy Bees, we are always looking for passionate and dedicated Educators to join our team. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, professional development opportunities, and competitive remuneration. If you are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care, we want to hear from you.
Hive Life and Job Vacancies
At Busy Bees, there's always something happening. From special events and activities to job vacancies and career development opportunities, there's never a dull moment at the Hive. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information from Busy Bees.
Locations
Busy Bees has Services across Australia, including ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA. Find your local Service today and book a tour to experience the Busy Bees difference for yourself.
Curriculum
At Busy Bees, we offer a unique learning curriculum that explicitly focuses on developing the well-being of each child. Our curriculum is informed by statutory frameworks and guided by our extensive knowledge of how children learn. Personal and social development is at the core of our curriculum. We offer learning programs for Nursery, Toddlers, Pre-Kindy, Kindergarten, and Family Child Care.
Be SunSmart
At Busy Bees, we are proudly SunSmart. The health and well-being of every child is our top priority. We are committed to protecting all children and Educators from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. We aim to provide appropriate practices in relation to the management of sun protection, while teaching children good sun protection habits from an early age. Sun protection is part of the Busy Bees learning program and every Service follows the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide recommendations.
Be Part of the Largest Global Provider
At Busy Bees, we're really proud to be part of a global success story. Our Early Learning Services are a part of the national group, Busy Bees Early Learning Australia, and our innovative approach is based on the discovery and exploration of respectful relationships with children. We follow this philosophy and offer children uninterrupted time for play, plenty of freedom, a calm and relaxed environment, cooperative relationships, and our full attention.
In conclusion, Busy Bees is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care in Australia. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child. We value respect
General Impression
The majority of the reviewers had a positive experience with Discovery at Play/Little People's Place, praising the staff, facilities, and overall environment. However, there were some negative reviews that highlighted issues with administration, refund policies, and staff behavior.
Positive Comments
Staff and Environment
Many reviewers praised the staff, describing them as attentive, experienced, and lovely. The facilities were also commended, with descriptions of a clean, safe, and creative environment.
Communication and Updates
Several reviewers appreciated the regular updates provided by the centre, including photos and app notifications, which allowed them to feel connected to their children's daily activities.
Negative Comments
Administration and Refund Issues
Some reviewers expressed frustration with the centre's administration, citing issues with refunds, unnecessary deductions, and unprofessional behavior.
Staff Behavior and Culture
A few reviewers criticized certain staff members for making false police reports and exhibiting unprofessional behavior. One reviewer also mentioned a high turnover of staff, which they attributed to poor management.
Concerns and Worries
Some reviewers expressed concerns about the centre's ability to care for young children, given the issues they experienced with administration and staff behavior.
