Welcome to Busy Little Bees Handsworth Wood
Find us: 69 Hamstead Hall Rd, Handsworth Wood B20 1HU
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00 every weekday
Contact: 0121 733 6686 infohandsworthwood@busylittlebeesnursery.co.uk
Handsworth Wood nursery facilities: spaces shaped for every stage.
Four carefully designed rooms guide children from baby to preschool in a calm, consistent way. We staff above statutory ratios, use highly-qualified practitioners, and every child has a Key Person who knows them deeply. Ages are a guide — we move children when they’re developmentally ready so each transition feels natural.
Bumble Bees Room
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3-18 months
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A serene, homelike space where babies are nurtured in line with their own routines and rhythms. Practitioners use rich language, songs and stories while introducing sensory and heuristic play with natural, open-ended materials that spark curiosity.
Heuristic play (treasure baskets, loose parts) to build attention and early thinking
Calm daily rhythm with a cosy sleep area and regular checks
Unhurried mealtimes that encourage emerging independence
Daily outdoor experiences — fresh air, textures, and nature every day
Individual learning woven through your baby’s comfort cues and milestones
Honey Bees Room
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18-36 months
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Curiosity with gentle structure
Busy toddlers thrive with just-enough routine to channel energy into learning. The room invites language bursts, early friendships and big-sensory play that turns mess into meaningful discovery.
Independence in action: simple choices, tidy-up time, coats/boots practice, early toileting support
Big on messy, big on meaning: sand, water, dough, paint and clay as early science, maths and language
Small-group songs, stories and turn-taking that build attention and listening
Outdoor exploration daily — digging, planting and seasonal discoveries in a secure garden
Key Person support to pace challenges to each child
Busy Bees Room
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30-36 months
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Bridging to preschool with confidence
A nurturing transition room that adjoins Honey Pot, giving children free-flow access and regular time with preschool staff. We focus on self-care, communication and the confidence to join bigger group times — all while keeping play joyful.Free flow with Honey Pot to make the next step feel familiar
Small-group learning for focus, turn-taking and early problem-solving
Role play, construction and cooking to develop language and real-world skills
Independence skills: self-serve snack, choosing resources, looking after belongings
Outdoors in all weathers for balance, coordination and resilience
Honey Pot Room
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3yrs -5yrs
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Confident, school-ready — still joyfully playful
Our preschool blends child-led exploration with skilled adult teaching so children leave us curious, capable and kind.
Early literacy & maths through play: storytelling, mark-making, phonological awareness, number sense
Understanding the world: simple STEM provocations, cooking, nature study and child-led projects
Voice & independence: planning their play, job roles, respectful routines and self-regulation
Indoors ↔ outdoors: continuous access to the garden, mud kitchen, potion-making and planting beds
Smooth transition to school: thoughtful handovers, confidence-building visits and a personal learning record
I joined Busy Little Bees in 2020 after working in the Early Years sector for 12 years, including eight years in management.
With many years of invaluable experience in Early Years education, I am deeply passionate about creating an environment where every child feels valued, included and inspired to reach their full potential. I celebrate the rich diversity of our children and families, fostering an inclusive setting where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.
Being very family-oriented, I recognise the importance of forming close partnerships with parents and carers. By building these strong relationships, we have created a nurturing community where learning, growth and meaningful connections extend beyond the nursery setting.
At Busy Little Bees, we offer each child a unique and individual learning journey through purposeful play and thoughtfully designed environments. My aim, together with my team of nurturing practitioners, is to help shape the future by guiding and inspiring our little learners — placing them at the heart of everything we do.
We look forward to welcoming you to our setting.
Hafsa, Manager
Contact us
Email: infohandsworthwood@busylittlebeesnursery.co.uk
Phone: 0121 820 8359
69 Hamstead Hall Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 1HU
Hours: Monday–Friday 7.30am–6:00pm