Our mixed-age kindergarten room is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play-based learning.
Our Long Day Care operates Monday - Friday.
Younger children learn from older peers, while older children develop leadership and social skills in a caring, inclusive environment.
Our educators create warm, supportive spaces where each child’s strengths and interests are valued. Through hands-on exploration, play and meaningful relationships, we help children build independence, confidence and a love of learning, preparing them for school and beyond.
Funded Kindergarten
Funded kindergarten for three- and four-year-olds is delivered as part of our long day care program, combining play-based learning with familiar educators and friends.
Five Days a Week
We’re open Monday to Friday, supporting families with consistent care and learning throughout the week.
Hours & Bookings
6:30am - 6:30pm
Minimum booking of two days per week.
Year-Round Care & Holiday Step-Up
Care continues through school holidays, with a Christmas closure of around 10 days.
During school holidays, kinder children can also choose to join our Step-Up Program alongside school-aged children. This optional program helps build confidence and school readiness while introducing children to different activities, routines and an understanding of school holidays.
Our Long Day Care Program
Why Families Choose Bug-A-Lugs
Funded Kinder Within Long Day Care
Play-based kindergarten for three- and four-year-olds, building curiosity, confidence and friendships as part of our long day care program.
Familiar, Trusted Educators
Our caring, consistent team brings a decade of experience supporting local children and families, building strong relationships that help every child feel welcome and valued.
Exceeding-Rated Service
Proudly rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, reflecting our commitment to children’s learning, wellbeing and care.
Supporting the Transition to School Our strong local school connections, established OSHC program and optional holiday Step-Up Program help children build confidence and familiarity as they prepare for school.
Quality Staffing and Supervision
We maintain educator-to-child ratios with educators working directly with children, supporting attentive care, strong relationships and active supervision throughout the day.
A Strong Focus on Safety
Your child’s safety is our priority. Clear supervision plans, experienced educators and careful risk management help keep children safe, supported and well cared for.
Fee Structure
Long Day Care Fees
Our fee is $130 per day, before applicable CCS and kinder funding reductions.
A minimum booking of two days per week supports consistent routines, friendships and a sense of belonging.
During school holidays, children can join our optional Step-Up Program for an additional $30 per day, on top of the long day care fee.
Included in Your Long Day Care Fee
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Breakfast, served until approximately 8:00 am
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Afternoon tea
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Our educational program
Funded Kindergarten
Eligible three- and four-year-olds can access funded kindergarten as part of our long day care program.
Your Free Kinder fee offset reduces your fees and is applied directly to your account throughout the year, after any applicable Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
You pay the remaining balance each fortnight.
Families can receive Free Kinder funding through one service at a time.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Eligible families may receive Child Care Subsidy from the Australian Government to help reduce long day care fees. CCS is paid directly to our service and applied to your account.
Your entitlement depends on your family’s income and circumstances, as assessed by Services Australia.
After CCS and any applicable Free Kinder fee offset are applied, you pay the remaining balance each fortnight.
For eligibility and further information,
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Additional Information
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Our funded kindergarten program runs during school terms.
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Long day care continues during school holidays on your child’s usual booked days at the standard daily fee.
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Enrolled kinder children can join our optional holiday Step-Up Program with school-aged children for an additional $30 per day.
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Children who do not join the Step-Up Program continue with their usual long day care routine.
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Our service closes for approximately 10 days over Christmas.