High Quality Childcare & Teaching for over 20 years
The curriculum at Busy Little Bees is tailored to suit each child, building on individual interests and learning step by step.
Our inclusive, highly skilled and experienced team celebrates individual development and creativity.
We strongly believe that every child can thrive and that there should be no limits to learning opportunities.
Our commitment to all children who attend our nursery is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where their individual needs are met by highly skilled passionate staff.
Children will feel happy, valued and safe, enabling them to have confidence to develop and thrive in the world.
Our Ethos
More expertise. More attention. More progress.
Your child’s day is led by a highly qualified team, and we staff above the statutory ratios. That means more one-to-one attention, deeper relationships and richer learning moments, all within the EYFS.
Optional extras, clearly explained (no obligation)
Government funding covers the education entitlement; it doesn’t cover meals, certain consumables or enhanced activities. We therefore invite voluntary contributions for those extras, and we’re fully transparent about costs. If you prefer not to opt in, your child still receives their funded hours and EYFS curriculum; you can supply your own consumables/packed meals, and optional extras can be skipped.
What Makes Us Different
Enriched days that go beyond the basics
Alongside core early education, children enjoy an evolving programme of specialist sessions (such as yoga, drama and sports), creative and STEM-style activities (including science and cooking), gardening, local outings, seasonal celebrations, and parent workshops—curated to broaden horizons and build confidence.
Designed around family life
Open 7:30am–6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (closed bank holidays and over Christmas), with clear monthly billing and practical session choices for working parents. Funded hours can be stretched across the year for consistency.
Transparent, flexible funding options
We make it simple to see what’s included and how funded hours are delivered. Our fee information breaks down additional hours, food, consumables and activities; offers zero-cost funded sessions in set patterns; and provides fully-inclusive “All-In” packages for convenience—so families can choose the model that suits them best.
Consistently rated among the Best nurseries in the area
Curriculum
We follow the national curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Activities and experiences are planned so our children learn through play.
Our Team
Our greatest strength is our people
We’ve built a team of warm, experienced and highly skilled practitioners who share one clear purpose — to give every child the very best start in life.
Experienced, long-standing and genuinely caring
Many of our practitioners have been with us for years, providing the consistency, familiarity and emotional security children need to thrive. They bring deep Early Years knowledge, thoughtful practice and a genuine love for what they do.
Experts in child development and early learning
Our team understands the science of how young children learn — through exploration, relationships and meaningful play. Practitioners carefully plan purposeful activities, observe children closely and tailor experiences to their individual needs, interests and next steps.
Warm relationships at the heart of everything
We know that children flourish when they feel safe, understood and valued. Every child has a key person who really knows them — their personality, routines, challenges and strengths — helping them settle, build confidence and develop strong foundations for learning.
Continuous training and a culture of excellence
We invest heavily in professional development so our team stays ahead in best practice, including safeguarding, SEND support, communication and language, behaviour guidance and the latest EYFS approaches.