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Busy Bees at Cranbourne

Busy Bees at Cranbourne

1280 Thompsons Road (Homemaker Centre), Cranbourne, VIC, 3977 view map
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1300 851 331

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6.30am

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Address:

1280 Thompsons Road (Homemaker Centre), Cranbourne, VIC, 3977

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We have been at busy bees for a little over a year now. Couldn't be happier with all the progress Jai has made in the adventures room. He absolutely loves his teachers Always has a smile on his face when i pick him up. Hes definitely come out of his shell since starting at busy bees. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

- Melissa Prout

About Busy Bees at Cranbourne

Busy Bees at Cranbourne is conveniently located within the Cranbourne Home Shopping Complex, only minutes from South Gippsland Highway.

Our centre has state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments, an interactive kitchen and dining room and an expertly designed Kindergarten room. Explore our adventurous playgrounds with a bike track, sandpit, slide, cubby house, teepee, climbing frames, vegetable and herb garden.

Book your tour to explore our Cranbourne Childcare and Kindergarten and meet the team.

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Services Provided by Busy Bees at Cranbourne

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Get To Know Us

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Cranbourne Day Care, 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.

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.

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$167.9 /day

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$167.9 /day

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$164.2 /day

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$161.5 /day

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Busy Bees at Cranbourne Reviews (65)

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Vanessa Patelesio

Apr, 2026

I feel that your reply does not fully reflect the situation we experienced. While I understand that documentation may have been pending, this does not address the lack of interim support provided to my son during that time. In particular, restricting his days due to behaviours such as climbing tables, without appropriate support strategies in place, was concerning. As a child on the spectrum, he required understanding and guidance rather than limitations that impacted his access to care. I am more than happy to forward previous email correspondence to clarify the steps we took and the communication that occurred. At this stage, I do not feel that the centre has provided a supportive environment for children with additional needs, and I would be hesitant to recommend it to other families in similar situations. Respectfully, Vanessa

Response from the owner 09 Apr 2026

Hi Vanessa, We are committed to supporting all children, including those with additional needs. In some cases, this requires a structured inclusion support plan to ensure appropriate resources and staffing are in place. We're of the understanding the process was initiated however the required documentation to progress this support was not received, which impacted the centre's ability to move forward with the plan. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact our Family Care team on 1300 851 331. Warm regards, Busy Bees National Support Team

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Melissa Prout

Dec, 2025

We have been at busy bees for a little over a year now. Couldn't be happier with all the progress Jai has made in the adventures room. He absolutely loves his teachers Always has a smile on his face when i pick him up. Hes definitely come out of his shell since starting at busy bees. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Response from the owner 12 Feb 2026

Hi Melissa, and thank you so much for sharing your experience. It’s wonderful to hear how much progress Jai has made in the Adventures Room and how happy he is each day. Seeing children grow in confidence and come out of their shell is exactly why our team is so passionate about what they do. We’ve passed on your kind words to the whole Centre team as we know everyone will be delighted to hear the impact they’re making. Thank you for choosing Busy Bees Early Learning as a partner in Jai’s education. Warmest, Busy Bees National Support Team

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Jess Williams

Nov, 2025

I’ve never seen my daughter happier this is her second childcare centre and she absolutely loves coming

Response from the owner 12 Feb 2026

hi Jess, and thanks for your lovely feedback! There’s nothing more important to us than seeing children happy and excited to attend each day. We’re so pleased your daughter loves coming to Busy Bees Cranbourne as we know the Centre team works hard to foster that sense of belonging and joy everyday. Warmest, Busy Bees National Support team

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