About our Nursery

Busy Bees at Norfolk & Norwich is a new purpose-designed nursery, set in the grounds of the hospital. The nursery caters for children aged from 3 months to 5 years and is open to the general public as well as NHS staff.

The nursery has two large, fully enclosed, soft surface, outdoor play areas and a grassed area, all of which have a wide variety of equipment for outdoor play.

The nursery has been designed and decorated to a high specification, to make it bright and inviting. The rooms are fully equipped with extensive modern play equipment, toys and educational activities for all types of play and development.

For example, dressing up equipment for role play activities, art and craft resources, water and sand play and plenty of books for story time.

Security of the nursery is of high importance, and admittance to the nursery building is through a secure video entry system.

There is off the road parking at the nursery for parents and visitors and a number of drop-off spaces.

Food for thought

All of our meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site by our cook, using fresh local ingredients. Any special dietary requirements are agreed with parents.

Barry Baldwin, Chef at Busy Bees Norwich has received some expert tuition from celebrity chef Phil Vickery at a special workshop held in London, check out the video footage from the day below.

 

Opening Times

Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Morning Session: 7:30am to 1:00pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00pm to 6:30pm

Flexible shift patterns are available. If these opening hours
do not meet your individual requirements please contact us to discuss.

Annual Holidays

The nursery will be closed on all bank holidays, and for certain days over the Christmas period.

Please contact the nursery manager for further details.

 

Activities Noticeboard

• Art & Craft
• Music & Movement
• Heuristic Play
• Water Play and Sand Play 
• Clay, Plasticine, Painting
• Dressing Up, Imaginative Play

OFSTED

Our Day nursery facilities are registered with the Department of Education and Employment DfES) to accept grants for Early Years education for children aged three and four and activities are geared to meet the requirements of Ofsted incorporating the Early Learning Goals.

Activities also take into consideration all aspects of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children are given every opportunity to make their own choices with encouragement and help from staff and parents.

Last Ofsted Inspection: 10th December 2008

Overall Rating: Good

 

Ofsted Comments:-

"Busy Bees at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital offers effective provision for children within the EYFS."

"The staff team creates a safe and welcoming environment paying particular attention to the inclusion of all children. Parents’ involvement in their children’s learning and development is highly valued."

"A committed team of senior management and longstanding staff members actively promote children’s welfare and development."

"children feel safe and secure and develop a sense of belonging within the setting."

"babies are well supported through caring interactions with staff who respond warmly with smiles and soft voices."

"staff members are caring and affectionate and encourage children to be considerate of others."

"children are happy, confident and enjoy their time at the nursery."

 

 

 

 

You can check the latest Ofsted reports here

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk