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Nursery ManagerKelly Langley
Childcare for3months - 5years
Opening Times8am - 6pm
Telephone0115 984 7882

About Us

Busy Bees at Milford School has been specifically designed with children's needs and safety mind.  It is a purpose built nursery, catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery is situated on the Milford School site in Clifton, Nottingham and is linked with Sure Start.

 

Meet the Manager

Nursery Manager, Kelly, joined Busy Bees as Nursery Manager in 2008. She gained her NNEB qualification in 1997 and is currently studying towards a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

Kelly's other roles within the nursery include Child Protection Officer and Behaviour Co-ordinator.  Kelly is also a Support Nursery Manager for the Busy Bees Group.

Parent Testimonials

"I am very happy with the development of my child, I feel she is very advanced for her age and this isn't something that myself and dad can take credit for." Zoe Abela

"Staff are excellent in their work. They are all very polite, cheerful and smiley in the mornings. The staff are also very helpful." Natalie Hibbett

"The rooms are all bright and attractive, with lots of children's work and photos's displayed." Rachel Wharton

Our Nursery

Facilities and Benefits

The right nursery setting can make a big difference to a child, that's why Busy Bees at Milford School 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 Milford School include...

  • A high proportion of qualified, well-trained, caring, friendly staff team
  • Wrap around care provided for local schools - collection and drop off included
  • Spacious, bright, well resourced rooms
  • Great links with local schools and outside agencies
  • Weekly visits from a Nursery Support Teacher
Just one of the facilities to be found at Busy Bees at Milford School

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 Milford School currently offer...

  • Jo Jingles - an interactive music, singing and movement class for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years, term time only from 1.30-3.00pm - included in nursery fees
Just one of the facilities to be found at Busy Bees at Milford School

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 Milford School some of our unique objectives to providing high quality childcare include...

  • To ensure that every child's needs are met by making every child's interests, safety and happiness central to everything we do
  • To cater for children's individual needs, making their time at nursery as enjoyable as it can be
  • To promote good working relationships with parents and outside agencies
  • To provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children in our care

 

Ofsted

Busy Bees at Milford School 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.

Latest inspection date: 19/09/2008

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

"The nursery provides well for the children who attend.  as a result of outstanding leadership and management, children's individual needs and their health, safety and welfare are promoted extremely well.  They thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery and achieve well."

"Partnership between the nursery and its parents is excellent.  As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage of their education and their lives in the community when they leave."

"The nursery provides healthy snacks and lunches and encourages children to choose well.  This helps them to develop good eating habits.  The positive relationships and care provided ensure that they behave extremely well and treat each other with respect."

 

What's on?

MAR
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31/03/2010 - Easter Activities
The children will be creating their own Easter bonnets and taking part in a bonnet parade. ...  More »
APR
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13/04/2010 - Sensory Sessions
During April and May come along and join us for a sensory session. ...  More »

Latest News

01/03/2010 - Grow your own
On 1st March 2010 we started our project for grow your own. ...  More »
13/03/2009 - Hair raising fun raises £242 for Comic Relief!
Scott Porter a male employee of Busy bees at Milford school in Clifton, generously had his legs waxed to raise money for Comic Relief. Scott ...  More »
19/09/2008 - Clifton gain EYFS 'Good' rating
Clifton was the first Busy Bees nursery in the region to undergo the new EYFS related inspection, achieving 9 out standings and 5 goods givi ...  More »
22/07/2008 - Busy Bees Clifton get 'Good' Ofsted report
Busy Bees in Clifton Nottingham recently received a 'Good' review from Ofsted ...  More »

Healthy Eating

Food for Thought

At Busy Bees at Milford School 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.

  • We strive to provide highly nutritious and tasty meals for the children
  • Individual dietary requirements are catered for
  • All dishes are prepared and cooked by our own Nursery Cook who produces a wide range of healthy meals and snacks

Meet Our Catering Team

Jane Curtis, our Nursery Cook, is qualified in City and Guilds 701 and 702 and Management and Hospitality Level 2. She joined Busy Bees in July 2008.

Jane provides the children with healthy balanced meals every day and also organises cooking activities with the children on a regular basis.

Nursery Address
Busy Bees at Milford School
Dungannon Road
Clifton Estate
Nottingham
NG11 9BT

Telephone : 0115 984 7882
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