Leapfrog Day Nursery in Thurrock is a purpose built, two storey nursery with individual play areas for each age group.
Each play area is fully equipped with age appropriate equipment and facilities, including free flow in to the nursery's secure garden area.
Nursery Manager, Laura Lindsay, is an NNEB qualified Nursery Manager, which she gained in 2004.
Laura started working in childcare as a nursery nurse at Thurrock nursery and worked her way up to her current role of Nursery Manager.
"The staff are friendly and genuinely care for the children, they have a very close relationship with both children and parents so you know your child is safe and secure, They are the best."
"Both of my daughters have attended Thurrock it is a cheerful, well equipped and well run nursery and the children always appear happy and well cared for. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Thank you..."
The right nursery setting can make a big difference to a child, that's why Busy Bees in Thurrock 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 in Thurrock include...
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.
Ask at nursery for more information regarding our exciting activities for children.
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 in Thurrock some of our unique objectives to providing high quality childcare include...
Busy Bees in Thurrock 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: 18/01/2006
Here are some of the comments from our latest Ofsted report: -
"Children stay healthy because staff follow sound procedures which meet the children's physical, nutritional and health needs. Drinking water is available throughout the day to ensure the children do not become dehydrated."
"Mealtimes are calm and happy social occasions. Babies are seated where they can see each other, older children gain independence through making choices about their food and serving their own meals."
"A range of out door apparatus is provided so that children can practice and refine their skills when climbing and balancing. They run and move confidently in outdoor activities and games."
At Busy Bees in Thurrock 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.
To 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.
Nursery Cook, Denise Ryan, has worked at the nursery since 2000. Denise has 15 years catering experience and a NVQ level 3 in Cooking.
Denise enjoys all aspects of cooking and is always available to speak with parents to discuss dietary or religious beliefs with regards to the menu on offer to the children.