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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

8

Day Nurseries Score
Parent-room
Parking
Recently-renovated

Our fabulous nursery is tucked away in the heart of Biggleswade, located in the Saxon Centre. With exciting environments and incredible outdoor spaces, specifically created for each age group, our centre is an inspirational learning environment for all children. 

We are so looking forward to welcoming you and your family to our nursery. We cannot wait to show you wait makes Saxon Centre so special, for all of the families in our care.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Biggleswade, Saxon Centre
Nursery Facilities

At Saxon Centre, the children are the heart of everything we do. Our passionate team pride themselves on creating environments that are happy, stimulating, fun-filled and educational. Thus ensuring that the first 5 years of development are secure and impactful, a positive start to further education. 

Located near the Saxon Centre in central Biggleswade, our nursery is within easy reach of the town's main amenities and Biggleswade railway station, with Thameslink services direct to London King's Cross in under 45 minutes. 

Town centre bus services and the A1 provide excellent connectivity for families driving from the surrounding area. With parking nearby, drop-offs are easy to fit around even the busiest of mornings.

Special things about Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

Purpose Built Setting

Purpose Built Setting

Rooms tailored for each age group

Unique to

Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

Large outdoor spaces

Large outdoor spaces

For your child to explore the garden.

Unique to

Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

Extended Opening Hours

Extended Opening Hours

Opening times to suit your day

Unique to

Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Laura Howard

Hi, my name is Laura, the Centre Director of Saxon Centre Busy Bees. 

I am passionate about delivering the highest level of care for children and ensuring that learning is at the heart and everything we do.

I have many years of experience working from Babies to Foundation class. I have been at Saxon since 2012 and started as an apprentice and have worked myself up to become the Centre Director. 

I support the team in multiple ways, I feel that alongside my senior team we all hide different attributes to the centre.  My team and I are very passionate about the Saxon centre and delivering the best care.  It is vital for our parents and children to feel safe and secure with the care provided. 

Parent partnership is a focus as we strive to ensure that we maintain communication with the child at the centre. I look forward to meeting and showing new families around our wonderful Centre.   

Meet the amazing team

Chelsea Robinson

Assistant Centre Director

Chelsea Robinson

Victoria Mead

Assistant Centre Director

Victoria Mead

Reviews

What
Biggleswade, Saxon Centre
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

8

Google

5 /5

My son loves nursery! He has a great bond with the staff, he eats like a king and when I pick him up he loves to tell me all the fun things he’s being doing. I recommend this nursery to any one in the area.

SM

29/07/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Biggleswade, Saxon Centre operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Biggleswade, Saxon Centre 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

Curriculum

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.

Calculate your fees Fee Sheet Funding Eligibility

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees Biggleswade, Saxon Centre

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:00am

Children arrive from 7:00am 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 7:00am

Children arrive from 7:00am 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.

See our food & menu

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Busy Bees

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

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