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Bug-A-Lugs Kindergarten Program 

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We’re thrilled to announce that Bug-A-Lugs will open its new Funded Kindergarten Program in 2026,

offering high quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds in one inspiring space.

Our mixed-age kindergarten room is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence through

play-based learning.
Younger children thrive by learning from older peers, while older children strengthen leadership and

social skills in a caring, inclusive environment.

Our educators create warm, supportive spaces where all child’s strengths and interests are valued.

Through hands-on exploration, inquiry projects, and meaningful relationships, we help children build

independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning, preparing them for school and beyond.

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2026 Kindergarten Schedule

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In 2026, our Kindergarten will operate three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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Funded Session Options

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  • Tuesday & Thursday

  • Tuesday & Wednesday

  • Wednesday & Thursday

 

Session times with our teacher: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

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Extended Care

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  • Before Kinder Care: 6:30 am – 8:30 am

  • After Kinder Care: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

We plan to extend to a five day in 2027, giving families even more flexibility and continuity of care.

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Long Day Care 

 6:30am-6:30pm 2 days booked minimum 

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Holiday Care

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Holiday care will be available only to children already enrolled in our Kindergarten/ Long Day Care.
This ensures familiar educators, consistent routines, and a safe, nurturing environment throughout the holidays.

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Why Families Choose Bug-A-Lugs

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  • Funded Kindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds in one vibrant shared space

  • Before and after kindergarten care for flexible family schedules

  • Same passionate educators your family already knows and trusts

  • Exceeding-rated service with over a decade of local experience

  • Strong school transition through our established OSHC program

  • High-quality staffing: we proudly maintain educator-to-child ratio and never use “under-the-roof” ratios, ensuring every child receives genuine attention and care.

 

Fee Structure (Before CCS)

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Eligible families will receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

 

Enrolments are now Open
Email us for more information: Info@bug-a-lugs.com.au
 

Join a trusted, community-based Kindergarten that puts children first. Where care, quality, and connection grow together every day.

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Register for care

Our online enrolment form must be completed on a computer.
You can not complete the form from a phone correctly
 

Register for My Family Lounge in 3 Simple Steps:
 

Step 1
  • For families who are new to our services and have not used My Family Lounge before, click on the image to the right. You will be taken through a registration process to create your My Family Lounge account on their website. www.qkenhanced.com.au/external/Registration/Register
     

  • For new families who have used My Family Lounge before at a different service, skip to Step 2.

For families who have attended our services before but are NEW to My Family Lounge - please contact us and we will generate a login for My Family Lounge for you.

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Step 2 

Log into your My Family Lounge (MFL) account and tell us about yourself, your child, and what bookings you require so that we can help you out.

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Step 3 

  • To make a casual booking for care, simply download the free My Family Lounge APP and select the days required for your child.   

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  • If you require permanent bookings, please request these through the app and we will check to see if we have availability for your child. If we have a spot, we will email you an offer and ask you to accept the offer.

 

**Please note that all  families enrolling to our services must complete an enrolment form and submit it through the MFL portal, as well as printing a copy to sign and date on your child’s first day of attendance.                                      

Easy as 1...2...3

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Bug-A-Lugs acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waterways across the Macedon Ranges where our children, families and educators learn, play and come together.

We recognise their living cultures, their continuing connection to Country, and the important role they hold in caring for land, waterways, community and culture.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community members connected with Bug-A-Lugs.

We are committed to learning with respect, caring for Country, and teaching children to value kindness, connection and belonging.

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​Copyright © Bug-A-Lugs Play Centre 2026. All Rights Reserved

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