The Play Room
Be inspired with a fresh and exciting theme every week. Experience a variety of multi-sensory activities, including musical group time and hands-on play zones—Sensory Play, Messy Play, and Gross Motor activities.
The Play Room is also a special space for grown-ups to connect—whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or carer, you’ll find a warm, supportive community where the precious early years are shared.
Crawlers & Early Walkers
9 – 18 months
Next, babies are free to explore our thoughtfully designed play zones, filled with sensory-rich activities that encourage curiosity and motor skill development. Soft climbing structures and tactile play experiences support your baby’s growth.
Little ones begin to socialise and explore their world, while parents and carers connect and share the journey.
Toddlers
1 year olds
After group time, toddlers are encouraged to explore a dynamic gross motor circuit and hands-on activity stations that encourage physical and cognitive development. Learning through play in a safe, stimulating environment naturally builds confidence and social skills.
Parents and carers enjoy the chance to connect with others during play time, building a sense of community while their children engage in meaningful, developmentally appropriate activities.
2 Year Olds
Busy little explorers love the Play Room. Movement, learning, and hands-on fun stimulate your energetic two-year-old. With a new theme each week, together you’ll experience an interactive group time filled with music, literacy, and movement.
A challenging gross motor circuit and engaging activity stations encourage problem-solving, coordination, and creative thinking. The program is thoughtfully crafted to support growing independence, curiosity, and emerging social skills—all through play.
Best of all, you’ll discover an abundance of fresh ideas for at home play.
3 Year Olds
Interactive group time brings everyone together through themed songs and movement —helping to build language, confidence, and social skills in a fun and engaging way.
The Play Room encourages creativity and problem-solving, through more complex play.
Makeup Classes
Can’t Make It to Class?
Life happens—we get it! Just let us know through the Client Portal at least 2 hours before your class, and we’ll send you a makeup token.
Maximum of 2 makeups per term are offered in Bee-school and ONLY where availability exists. we do not overbook our premium learning sessions under any circumstances.
Makeup tokens are valid for 4 months and can be used anytime while your enrolment is active.
NB: Your makeup token will appear on your account AFTER the missed classed has finished.
Hive Play Room Teachers
Kirsty Venables | BEd(Prim)
Kirsty completed her Bachelor of Education through the University of Newcastle...
“Working with children has been a dream of mine since I was a child myself – there was never any other career path for me. It truly is my ‘dream job’ to be working in The Hive team; as it allows me to combine my passion for engaging with children as well as my love for The Arts.
Emily Kingsmill | BPsych(Ed).
Emily grew up playing the piano then completed her Psychology in Education...
Her two little boys share her love of music, and together they like to spend time exploring and adventuring outdoors, going to the beach, sailing, crafting, baking, plus singing, dancing and making music!
Shuna Mackay | Bach. Theatre
Shuna was born in the UK and studied at the Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts...
Bach. Community Drama (hons)
Melissa Saunders | Dip. ECE
Melissa is an experienced early childhood teacher and music educator...
She’s also a singer and songwriter – you might just see her wowing audiences at live performances in local venues around Newcastle.
Melissa is a proud mum to Natasha and Daniel, who share her passion for beautiful music and performance.