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Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge

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Nursery ManagerWendy Holland
Childcare for3months - 11years
Opening Times7:30am - 6pm
Telephone01772 324 644

About Us

Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge is situated in a large two storey building, positioned in its own private grounds which also has a car park for parents.

It was originally converted from a former primary school in 1992, which won a civic trust award for a sympathetic conversion of the building.
 

Meet the Manager

Wendy, the Nursery Manager is NNEB qualified and has over 23 years experience working with children from 0-16yrs; in schools, day nurseries and children's centres. She started working at Busy Bees in November 2005 as Senior Nursery Nurse and was appointed as Nursery Manager in May 2009.
 

Parent Testimonials

"Shyla has developed into a well mannered enthusiastic child due to all the support and guidance given by Busy Bees, Bamber Bridge. Thanking you always" Talony Williams

"I would recommend any parent to take their child to Busy Bees in Bamber Bridge. Fantastic Nursery." Louise Cross

"We have been extremely happy with Phoebe's recent move into sunshine's classroom. She has lot's of fun and is happy there. Thank you to all the staff who help Phoebe." Lucy Jolly

 

Our Nursery

Facilities and Benefits

The right nursery setting can make a big difference to a child, that's why Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge is purposely designed with children in mind. Our play areas are bright welcoming and fun with areas for messy activities, active play, sleeping and quiet times.

Toys and equipment are chosen specifically for each age and stage of development so there's always plenty to keep young minds stimulated.

Other benefits of Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge include...

  • A safe, enclosed adventure playground
  • Skilled and knowledgeable staff
  • Transport (Busy Bee's mini buses and prams) allow the children to enjoy visits into the local community and local theatres and attractions
  • Good links with local schools which aids transition from nursery to school
  • Before and after school care and holiday club
     

Extra Activities

To compliment the fun activities we provide every day in nursery, we also offer additional extra curricular activities that will help your child to develop further and enjoy their time at nursery even more.

Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge currently offer...

  • Ballet/Dance Lessons
  • Mini Melodies
  • French Lessons with Le Club Francais
  • Tiny Talk Sign Language
     

Quality Childcare

Providing high standard, high quality childcare is of utmost importance to us and we want your child to enjoy their time at our nursery. Each child is treated as an individual and we strive to ensure that each child's social, physical and emotional needs are met.

At Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge some of our unique objectives to providing high quality childcare include...

  • To ensure that children are cared for in a warm, caring, friendly and resourceful environment
  • To provide children with the opportunities to make informed choices when accessing all activities and resources
  • To encourage parental involvement and in supporting every child's development within the nursery 
     

Ofsted

Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge is regulated and inspected under the Children's Act by Ofsted and receives inspections and visits to ensure that our practices and procedures are in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) welfare requirements.

Here are some of the comments from our latest Ofsted report: -

"Children are given a well balanced diet with healthy and nutritious food."

"Well displayed notice boards and news letters provide parents with information to nursery."

"Children's needs are appropriately met because key staff caring for them have a good knowledge of their individual needs"
 

What's on?

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15/02/2010 - Holiday Club Dates for 2010
Don't forget your holiday club dates for next year! ...  More »

Latest News

20/07/2010 - Busy Bees Sweeten up Flower Show
This July, Busy Bees and Leapfrog Nurseries in the North of England will be working together to design and create a spectacular garden, base ...  More »
13/03/2009 - Red Nose Success!
Red Nose day was a great a success, the nursery raised over £80.00, a big thanks to all those Parents, Children and staff who donated. ...  More »
02/08/2008 - Graduation Party was a great success
Bamber Bridge held their annual graduation party and everything went perfectly ...  More »

Healthy Eating

Food for Thought

At Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge we make mealtimes happy social occasions, where skills can be developed and new foods tasted.

We are dedicated to providing your children with fresh, well-balanced meals every day; that not only taste great, but that also provide lots of nourishment.

Phil VickeryTo ensure we are providing well balanced, nutritious meals to our children, the Busy Bees catering team worked alongside Michelin-starred chef, Phil Vickery, and a child nutritionist to create a brand new range of delicious recipes to use, as part of the nurseries' day to day menus.

[Click Here] to download a sample nursery menu and see some of the tasty dishes being served in our nurseries.

Our nursery has a fully equipped kitchen where all meals are prepared and cooked using only the freshest produce - including fresh fruit and vegetables every day.

Each meal is carefully planned to meet each child's individual needs and to cater for any special dietary requirements.

  • Healthy and nutritious meals and snacks provided
  • Children with food allergies and dietary requirements are catered for
  • Fun and exciting activities based on healthy eating including celebrating SeaFood Fortnight
  • Nursery awarded the National 'Encouraging Children to Eat SeaFood' Award in 2009
     

Nursery Address
Busy Bees at Bamber Bridge
School Lane
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6QE

Telephone : 01772 324 644
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