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Busy Bees at Bentleigh East

Busy Bees at Bentleigh East

359-361 Chesterville Road, Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 view map
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5.0
1300 851 331

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7.00am to 6.30pm

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Address:

359-361 Chesterville Road, Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165

5.0

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About Busy Bees at Bentleigh East

Busy Bees at Bentleigh East is in the Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh East.

Our centre has state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments. Explore our adventurous playgrounds with a huge fort, slides, sandpits and vegetable gardens. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Kindergarten room.

Buzzworthy Features:

  • Small Class Sizes - Your child will benefit from more one-on-one time and engaging activities tailored to their unique interest
  • Multi-lingual Educators - Our multi-lingual Educators —fluent in Mandarin, Sinhalese, Greek, Korean and Hindi — love to share their languages and cultures with the children.
  • All inclusive childcare - Fresh meals, nappies, bedding, sunscreen, hats and more!

    Book your tour to explore our Bentleigh East Childcare and Kindergarten and meet the team.
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Services Provided by Busy Bees at Bentleigh East

State Government Approved Programs

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About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

Renowned for its incredible facilities and skilled educators, our Bentleigh East Childcare and Kindergarten prioritises children's holistic development. Aligned with the government-approved Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia learning approach, our programs are delivered by qualified Educators who give each child personalised attention to nurture their growth and development. With a strong emphasis on social development and community involvement, we ensure each child is being prepared for not just school, but life.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care for our children, our Bee Healthy menu is designed specifically for our little bees healthy minds, active bodies and love for food!

Our Bee Healthy menu has been developed in partnership with paediatric dietitians to follow the Australian Dietary Requirements for children to nourish young bodies and minds.

• Fresh & Seasonal
• Nutritious & Delicious
• Diverse Flavors & Cultural Cuisines
• Dietary and Allergy Safe

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

Our centre focuses on collaborative partnerships with families to create personalised learning experiences that nurture each child's interests, culture and learning style; helping them to learn and grow at their own pace, in their own way.

Stay connected with your child's journey through the Storypark app, where you can access activities, photos, milestones, daily updates, and two-way communication to ensure a seamless connection between day care and home.

Programs

Programs

  • Vegetable & Herb Garden - The veggie and herb garden is a hands-on place for your child to learn about nature, food and sustainability. 
  • Cooking Program - Interactive cooking classes, led by our chef or Educators, teach children about nutrition and food safety. 
  • 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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$185.9 /day

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$185.9 /day

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$184.8 /day

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$183.8 /day

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Busy Bees at Bentleigh East Reviews (34)

5.0

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Varun Khetrapal

Feb, 2026

Our son attended Busy Bees Bentleigh East from the age of 3, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From day one, the educators made him feel safe, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. The teachers are incredibly skilled, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. They take the time to understand each child’s personality and needs, and it shows in how happy and comfortable the kids are. What really stood out to us was how family-oriented the centre is. Communication was always excellent, and we always felt included and informed about our son's progress, activities, and development. Most importantly, our son absolutely loved going there every day. He built wonderful relationships with his teachers and friends, and we saw so much growth in his confidence, social skills, and overall happiness during his time there. We’re truly grateful to the entire team at Busy Bees Bentleigh East and would highly recommend them to any family looking for a caring, professional, and nurturing childcare centre.

Response from the owner 25 Feb 2026

Oh wow, Varun! This is such heart warming feedback. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us. We agree that Luna and the team do a wonderful of job and are pleased that your family is enjoying the Busy Bees experience. Thanks for being part of our community. Best wishes, The National Support Team.

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Sivan Gonen

Jan, 2026

Such a great centre. My daughter went there for years, from 9 months to 5 years old. The staff is amazing, both educators and manager, super professional, patient, warm and lovely! Quality learning and fun educational activities and experiences (STEM science experiments, space, art, first aid, etc). Highly recommended!

Response from the owner 11 Feb 2026

Hi Sivan, and thank you for sharing your experience with Busy Bees Bentleigh East. It’s incredibly special to have been part of your daughter’s journey from her early months right through to school age. Our team is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and confidence across a range of subjects so it’s lovely to hear how much your family valued that balance. We've passed your kind words on to the educators and Centre leadership team as they love to hear this kind of feedback. Warm regards, Busy Bees National support team

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Natasha Dodds

Dec, 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Most Exceptional Childcare Centre You Will Ever Find As a parent, entrusting someone else with your child’s care is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make and this centre has proven time and time again that it’s one of the rare gems in early childhood education. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the warmth, professionalism and genuine joy that radiates from the entire team. The manager, Luna, is truly exceptional — warm, thoughtful, deeply present and actively engaged on the floor with the children. She doesn’t just lead the centre; she is part of it. Her team clearly respects her and that strong leadership creates an environment where children feel safe, celebrated, and nurtured every single day. You can tell she genuinely loves every child, and it shows in the atmosphere she has built. The educators are, quite simply, remarkable. They are attentive, caring, and truly invested in each child’s journey. They celebrate every milestone, cheer on your child’s development and communicate with parents in a way that makes you feel seen, supported and confident in your child’s progress. What stands out most is how collaboratively the educators work. There is a sense of unity, teamwork and shared purpose. They support one another, which creates a stable, positive and uplifting environment for the children - something you don’t often see at other centres. Every day when I drop my child off, I know they are in loving, capable hands. And every afternoon when I pick them up, I’m met with stories, achievements and genuine excitement about their day. The growth, confidence and happiness my child has gained here is something I will always be grateful for. If you are looking for a childcare centre that feels like an extended family, where your child will be valued, supported and truly loved - this is the place. I could not recommend it more highly. Enrolling your child at Busy Bees Bentleigh East will be one of the best decisions you make.

Response from the owner 08 Dec 2025

Wow! We are absolutely speechless, Natasha. Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed information about our Bentleigh East early learning centre. We wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments. Luna and her team are wonderful and truly live and breathe our vision of giving every child the best start in life. We are so pleased your family is enjoying the Busy Bees experience. Thank you for being part of our community. Warmest wishes, The National Support Centre

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