Jules Clapham - Director

In 2012, when Bug-A-Lugs Indoor Play Centre was facing closure, Jules stepped in with a clear purpose: to keep alive the joy her own family had experienced there. She became the proud owner in December of that year, and what began as a space for parties and casual play soon grew into something much more.

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By 2013, Bug-A-Lugs expanded to offer school-aged childcare in Kyneton and just a year later, the Outside School Hours Care Program in Woodend was launched. Based at Woodend Primary School, the program now supports children from four local schools for before and after school care, and up to sixteen schools during our popular holiday program.

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The COVID era brought its challenges, including the permanent closure of the original play centre. But this also marked a turning point. In 2022, Bug-A-Lugs Kyneton underwent a major internal and external renovation to transform the space into a more beautiful, welcoming, and comfortable environment—designed with children’s needs, growth, and happiness at its heart.

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Jules is a proud mother of six and grandmother of two and her commitment to children’s wellbeing is at the core of everything we do. For her, this work isn’t just a profession—it’s a calling. She’s deeply invested in helping every child grow, thrive, and feel valued.

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Under Jules’s leadership, Bug-A-Lugs has become more than a childcare service. It’s a warm, inclusive space with the most passionate educators, where children flourish, families connect, and community grows.