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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
East Grinstead

Rated strong in Achievement Rated strong in Behaviour Rated strong in Curriculum Rated strong in Inclusion

Ofsted Rated

STRONG

for Achievement, Behaviour, Curriculum & Inclusion.

Google
5 /5

9.3

Day Nurseries Score

Are you looking for a caring, comfortable environment for your child to socialise, learn and thrive?

Our incredible team of nursery staff strives to provide the best possible care to all children within our setting.  

Busy Bees
East Grinstead
Nursery Facilities

We understand the difficulty of trying to juggle everything, which is especially tricky with little ones in tow. That’s why we do as much as possible to make parents’ lives easy – for example, we serve delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, offer on-site car parking, and provide nappies and wipes, giving you one less thing to remember!  

Want to keep up to date on what your little one is getting up to during their time at nursery? Download our Busy Bees app! Here our enthusiastic nursery team will provide you with regular updates on all the excitement. 

You'll find our nursery in East Grinstead on Moat Road, not far from Noddy Park. We're easily visible from the road, we have convenient on-site car parking, a bike store and a handy buggy store for those arriving on foot. Travelling to us via public transport? The nearest bus stop is a stone's throw from our nursery doors - at Kings Centre (bus route 485).

So, if you’re looking for childcare in East Grinstead that provides a feeling of a home-from-home, Busy Bees could be the perfect option for you and your child.  

Get in touch today to book a visit, view the excellent facilities, and meet the friendly team! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family! 

Special things about East Grinstead

School Readiness

School Readiness

A dedicated Buzz room and 12 month plan to get children ready for school. 

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere.

State of the art Kitchen

State of the art Kitchen

With Chef Mentor Sam Daniels

A warm welcome

from our Director
 - Centre Director

Director

Alex Peacock

Hello, I am Alex the Centre Director here at Busy Bees East Grinstead.

I have worked in childcare for over 20 years. This has been working with a variety of age ranges, and specialising in early years over the last 15 years. It has taken a long time to find the incredible team I have here, all of which bring something very special.

I believe East Grinstead Busy Bees can offer your family amazing care, and give your child the best start in life. We go above and beyond here at the Centre to ensure you and your family feel welcomed, and part of our growing family.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

 

Reviews

What
East Grinstead
parents say

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We honestly couldn't recommend Busy Bees East Grinstead more highly. Our daughter has been at the nursery since she was just 7 months old and has progressed through every room. She has absolutely loved every stage of her journey and has attended full-time (5 days a week). Even now, she often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day because she's having so much fun! Every single member of staff has been kind, caring, friendly and approachable. They've created such a warm, family atmosphere that has made us feel completely confident leaving our daughter in their care every day. One thing we've always loved is that they have their own on-site cook preparing fresh, homemade meals. Our daughter has always enjoyed the food, and it's reassuring knowing she's eating such lovely, nutritious meals each day. The biggest testament to Busy Bees is how much our daughter has learned during her time there. She constantly amazes us with the clever things she comes out with, and so much of that is down to the fantastic teaching, encouragement and care she's received from the team. As she gets ready to start 'big school' next month, she's already confident with her letters, numbers, early writing and so many practical life skills. They've done an incredible job preparing her for this next chapter. We're all feeling quite emotional about leaving because Busy Bees has been such a huge part of our lives over the last four years. We know she's more than ready for school, but we'll really miss the wonderful staff and the special family feel they've created. Thank you to everyone at Busy Bees East Grinstead for giving our daughter such a happy, nurturing and inspiring start to life. We couldn't have wished for a better nursery (side note - we have an older child too who went to another local nursery and Busy Bees trumps it by miles!!)

Alex and all the team at East Grinstead Busy Bees are absolutely brilliant and so accommodating. Both my children have loved their time at the nursery. there is such thoughtfulness with the activities planned, the keepsakes they make with the children are beautiful. The menu is also varied and has exposed my little ones to a variety of meals they otherwise would miss out on. Can only highly recommend!

We are so pleased with our daughter’s care at busy bees. All the staff are so lovely and attentive and are always happy to help with a smile! Our daughter is very happy there and she comes home telling us all about her day!! They provide very enriching activities within their curriculum and every teacher shows upmost dedication and care to each child. Our daughter is very well cared for and on observation all the children at busy bees all look happy and busy learning through play!! We will miss you all when she goes to school in September. ❤️

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees East Grinstead operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees East Grinstead helps support families around the demands of work and everyday life.

We look forward to working with you to create a plan that suits your family.

SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

We take pride in our safeguarding policies

Safety and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do, and your child's safety is our highest priority. Our policies and procedures are designed to ensure every child in our care is safe, supported and well looked after.

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Award-Winning Safeguarding Standards recognising our commitment to protecting children across the UK

A dedicated Safety and Safeguarding Team with decades of experience, led by an industry-recognised leadership team

ISO 45001 certification supported by robust policies and procedures to help protect every child in our care

Thorough recruitment processes including enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive referencing, before joining Busy Bees

Carefully managed drop-off and collection procedures and sign out with controlled entry

Paediatric first aid trained staff in every nursery

A safe, supportive environment and a dedicated "speak up" service, where team members can confidentially report concerns 24/7, 365 days a year, through a variety of channels, without fear of retaliation

Curriculum and education

Giving your child the best start in life

Our Bee Curious curriculum is at the heart of everything we do, helping your child grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

Centred around your child's interests and pace, we combine purposeful play with a carefully designed curriculum that fosters curiosity and confidence. Bee Curious guides every moment in our nursery, from caring routines to planned activities, placing the unique child and their key person at the heart of learning. From encouraging independence at mealtimes, to supporting friendships in the playground, to celebrating every milestone with enthusiasm, our curriculum sparks a love of learning from the very beginning.

Expertly

developed

Using our 40 years of industry leading childcare experience, Bee Curious is a blueprint for playful learning. It is:

Developed by industry-leading experts and using over 40 years of global expertise

Based on the latest child behavioural science research and findings

Developed through collaboration with Busy Bees educators across the world

Led by Gill Jones MBE - Busy Bees Group Chief Quality Officer

Playfully

taught

Alongside structured learning, we encourage your child to express themselves freely and explore the world around them through creative and outdoor experiences that support every area of development. We do this by:

Using role play and storytelling to strengthen communication

Exploring art, music and movement

Learning outdoors in a safe, stimulating environment

Developing physical coordination and confidence

A head start

in life

Our teams nurture your child's curiosity and confidence, preparing them not just for school, but for life. We do this by:

Early reading and writing through phonics, storytelling and mark-making activities

Strong number sense through counting, patterns and problem-solving

Hands-on, purposeful play to encourage critical thinking and curiosity.

Strengthening focus and listening skills with guided group learning sessions.

Childcare at Busy Bees

Childcare funding

Funding and fees

Understanding childcare funding and nursery fees can feel complicated. Our aim is to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible, helping you to find the right options for your family.

Use our funding fees calculator to estimate how your childcare hours could reduce your weekly nursery fees. Before using the calculator, please check which funding you might be eligible for here.

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees East Grinstead

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused sensory activity

Exploring colours and textures

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk (if required) is provided.

A story with calm time or a nap

The children may have one or two naps in the day depending on their home routine and we will always offer these in line with their home life.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Outdoor guided play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused learning activity

A warm welcome with a morning song

Snack Time

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor learning

Exploration and connection with nature, whatever the weather.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Curious Mind

Maths, sensory experiences or problem solving.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Outdoor play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Children and staff sharing a healthy meal at nursery

Food

Our weekly menu

NHS-accredited meals, drinks and snacks available.

Prepared daily by our on-site nursery chef

Variety of fresh ingredients throughout the week

Supports healthy growth and development

NHS-accredited nursery menu; our two seasonal menus are accredited by NHS Startwell, ensuring the food we serve is balanced and offers optimal nutrition.

If your child has any dietary requirements, allergies or cultural preferences, please speak with the Centre Director. Our team will work to ensure safe, suitable alternatives are provided.

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child's progress with our Busy Bees App.

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