Visit Our Orchard Road Centre
Discover a nurturing environment where your child's growth and happiness are our top priorities. Explore our unique programs designed to cater to every age and stage of development.
A little note about our Orchard Road centre
Our Orchard Road centre will be closing in mid-August, and all our families are warmly moving across to our Mulwala Drive centre. Everything on these pages stays available to you in the meantime, and our team is always here for a chat if you have any questions.
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Rooms for Every Age & Stage
Bumblebees (0-15 months)
Holds 8 children with two staff members.
Our Little Bumblebees are our littlest learners. This beautiful room is designed for children aged 6 weeks to 15 months and features cosy learning nooks and age-appropriate resources. Each child’s learning is gently scaffolded by our dedicated educators, who provide nurturing, responsive care to support their early development.
Ladybugs (15-24 months)
Holds 16 children with four staff members.
Our Ladybugs room supports children aged 15 to 24 months during this exciting stage of growth and independence. The environment is thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration, movement and early social connections. Children’s learning is carefully scaffolded by our dedicated educators, who provide consistent, nurturing support as toddlers build confidence and new skills.
Witchetty Grubs (2-3 years)
Holds 16 children with four staff members.
Our Witchetty Grubs room caters for children aged 2 to 3 years and embraces this energetic and inquisitive stage of development. The space is set up to promote active learning, creativity and growing independence, with a range of carefully selected resources and play areas. Our educators take a responsive and intentional approach, extending children’s thinking, supporting emerging skills and fostering positive relationships as children learn and grow together.
Caterpillars (2.5-3.5 years)
Holds 16 children with three staff members.
Our Caterpillars room supports children aged 2.5 to 3.5 years during a time of rapid growth, imagination and social development. The environment encourages curiosity, creativity and collaboration, offering a variety of engaging spaces and resources that invite children to explore and learn through play. Educators work alongside children to guide learning experiences, build emerging skills and support children as they develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of self.
Dragonflies (Funded 3-Year-Old Program)
Holds 16 children with two staff members.
Our Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program is designed and delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), providing children with a strong foundation for ongoing learning and development. The program operates within our long day care setting, with children able to attend between 6:30am and 6:30pm, 52 weeks of the year. This extended and flexible model supports families’ varying schedules while allowing children to experience a calm, consistent and unhurried daily routine that supports wellbeing, learning and meaningful engagement.
Butterflies (Funded 4-Year-Old Program)
Holds 28 children with three staff members.
Our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed and delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). The program is grounded in a play-based approach that supports learning through social interaction, exploration, investigation and meaningful opportunities to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. As part of the kindergarten program, these learning experiences are intentionally extended, with a strong focus on building essential life skills to support children’s confidence and readiness for a successful transition to primary school.
Meet Our Centre Managers
Lorna
Centre Director at Orchard Road
Hi, I’m Lorna. I’ve been part of the organisation for 2 years and have loved making a positive impact at our Orchard Road centre with my energy and passion for early learning. I began my journey with the service at Mulwala Drive, where I quickly became known for my enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to support and inspire my team.
As Centre Director, I bring my knowledge, leadership, and experience to support our educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences every day. I’m committed to building strong relationships, maintaining high standards, and helping the centre continue to grow and thrive.
As a mum to two children, I understand how important trust, communication, and confidence are in your child’s early learning journey. I love being part of a team and community that makes every child feel valued and supported.
Amanda
Centre Director at Orchard Road (Maternity Leave)
Hi, I’m Amanda and I have been a part of Butterflies for over 14 years and am one of the owners’ daughters. I have been connected to the service and its values since we opened and I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. In previous organisations I have worked as a Lead Educator for many years, shaping programs, supporting educators, and nurturing children even before Butterflies began. Since we opened our doors in 2011 I have been in a management position and currently serve as Centre Director at Orchard Road.
I’m passionate about creating a caring, high-quality environment and supporting my team, and I love seeing the positive impact we can have on children and families every day.
I will be on maternity leave in 2026 to welcome my first child but I look forward to meeting you and your family when I return.
Explore Our Centre
Orchard Road Centre Photo Gallery
Book a Tour at Orchard Road
We run tours at 11:00am each day – subject to availability.
Bookings are essential to ensure we have a team member available to show you through our beautiful services. We ask that families book tours as we are committed to providing a safe, secure and predictable environment for the children enrolled at our service. Unfortunately walk-in tours do not support this. We appreciate your understanding & co-operation.
If you need to reschedule your tour for any reason, please advise our team so that we can reschedule your appointment for you.