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Welcome to Busy Bees nurseries

We know choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. So across our 390 nurseries in the UK, Ireland, and beyond, Busy Bees make sure every setting is designed to give your child the best start in life.

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Created by leading early years experts, Bee Curious is the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, inspiring curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

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We're pleased to offer government-funded childcare, including up to 30 funded hours, across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Soaring Success - Busy Bees Sutton Scotney Celebrates Strong Standard from Ofsted Photo

Soaring Success - Busy Bees Sutton Scotney Celebrates Strong Standard from Ofsted

Busy Bees Sutton Scotney, where children are ‘happy, settled and show a secure enthusiasm for learning from the moment they arrive’ is celebrating its Ofsted result following its latest inspection. 

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Busy Bees Creates a Buzz with Seven National Nursery Awards Shortlistings Photo

Busy Bees Creates a Buzz with Seven National Nursery Awards Shortlistings

Busy Bees is celebrating after being shortlisted for seven national Nursery Management Today (NMT) awards, recognising the outstanding work of its nurseries and teams and their commitment to delivering exceptional early years education and care for children.  
 

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Busy Bees at East Grinstead Recognised for Nurturing Environment Where Children Thrive Photo

Busy Bees at East Grinstead Recognised for Nurturing Environment Where Children Thrive

Busy Bees at East Grinstead, where children are ‘happy’ and ‘form deep bonds with staff’ is celebrating its Ofsted result following its latest inspection.

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From Pre-Loved Teddies to Pudsey - Busy Bees Norwich Hospital Raise over 1,500 for BBC Children in Need Photo

From Pre-Loved Teddies to Pudsey - Busy Bees Norwich Hospital Raise over 1,500 for BBC Children in Need

More than 150 children at Busy Bees Norwich Hospital have spent months on a nursery-wide storytelling adventure, culminating in a pre-loved teddy bear drive that helped raise over £1,500 for BBC Children in Need. Their efforts were celebrated this week with a surprise visit from BBC Childre

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