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Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

1/83 Gozzard Street, Gunghalin, ACT, 2912 view map
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5.0
Top Rated

Top Rated Centre

(02) 4089 4621

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

7.30am to 6.00pm

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Address:

1/83 Gozzard Street, Gunghalin, ACT, 2912

5.0

Rating Score

Read our 40 Reviews

Our experience with Busy Bees has been excellent. The team shows a high level of professionalism and care, and they always take the time to understand the children’s needs. Our daughter has become more confident and independent since attending, and she talks about her educators and friends at home all the time. The centre provides a nurturing environment with great activities that keep her engaged and happy. We appreciate the strong communication and the effort the staff put into creating such a supportive space for families. Highly recommend.

- Angus

Busy Bees has been a wonderful centre for our family. The educators always greet my daughter with warmth and genuine care, and she is excited to come every day. The learning environment is clean, engaging, and thoughtfully set up with activities that support her development. Communication from the team is consistent, professional, and reassuring, which gives us real confidence in the care she receives. Watching her grow socially, emotionally, and academically has been a joy, and Busy Bees has been an important part of that. We are very grateful for the support and would happily recommend this centre to other families.

- bonnie newham

Great childcare centre. Staff are amazing and all 3 of my kids enjoy everyday they are there.

- Jaz Filipaina

About Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees is in the Canberra suburb of Gungahlin.

Our centre has state-of-the-art facilities including nurturing learning environments and an art room. Explore our spacious playground with a large sandpit, slide, fort, tunnel and climbing equipment. Additionally, we feature an expertly designed Preschool room.

Buzzworthy Features:

  • Continuity of Staff - Our dedicated team ensures continuity of care, with consistent and familiar staff who build lasting relationships with children and families.
  • Multi-lingual Educators - Our multi-lingual Educators — fluent in German, Nepali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog, Filipino, Ilocano, Pangasinan, French, Ilonggo, Newari, Hindi and Bhutanese — 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 Gungahlin Day Care and Preschool and meet the team.

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Services Provided by Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

Get To Know Us

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“I don’t know where they learnt that…” We do. At our Gungahlin Childcare, 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.

Programs

Programs

  • Bush Kindy - Our Bush Kindy Program encourages little adventurers to explore nature, learning about Aussie plants and animals along the way. 
  • Art Program - Our art room encourages your child to express their artistic side and develop their creativity.   
  • First Nations Education - Aboriginal musician, dancer and artist, Duncan Smith, visits monthly to share his culture through storytelling, didgeridoo playing and dance.
  • Green Goals Galore - Join us in our mission to reduce, reuse, and recycle with our worm farm, compost and loose parts play.
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our Government Funded Preschool program for 3 - 5 years is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to getting your child set for their next big steps in school by developing:

• Cognitive, Social & Emotional Skills
• Language & Pre-literacy Skills
• Self Help Skills
• Resilience & Independence

We work in partnership with you and local schools to ensure a smooth and successful transition to school.

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Fees & Vacancies

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$186.8 /day

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$186.8 /day

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$186.8 /day

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$184.7 /day

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Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees Reviews (40)

5.0

Rating Score

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Angus

Oct, 2025

Our experience with Busy Bees has been excellent. The team shows a high level of professionalism and care, and they always take the time to understand the children’s needs. Our daughter has become more confident and independent since attending, and she talks about her educators and friends at home all the time. The centre provides a nurturing environment with great activities that keep her engaged and happy. We appreciate the strong communication and the effort the staff put into creating such a supportive space for families. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner 30 Oct 2025

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, Angus. We really appreciate it. We agree the team at our Gungahlin early learning centre are wonderful. We are glad to hear you and your daughter are enjoying the Busy Bees experience 🐝 Warmest wishes, The National Support Team

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bonnie newham

Oct, 2025

Busy Bees has been a wonderful centre for our family. The educators always greet my daughter with warmth and genuine care, and she is excited to come every day. The learning environment is clean, engaging, and thoughtfully set up with activities that support her development. Communication from the team is consistent, professional, and reassuring, which gives us real confidence in the care she receives. Watching her grow socially, emotionally, and academically has been a joy, and Busy Bees has been an important part of that. We are very grateful for the support and would happily recommend this centre to other families.

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Jaz Filipaina

Oct, 2025

Great childcare centre. Staff are amazing and all 3 of my kids enjoy everyday they are there.

How Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees Compares

with Gunghalin, 2912

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Price

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$185

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$171

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Meeting
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Meeting
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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