New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01335 342 712
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01335 342 712
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Located on Derby Road in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, you will find our sought-after day nursery and preschool. Housed in a converted church, the two-storey, listed building sits on the main road leading into Ashbourne Town Centre with great transport links for nearby Derby, Uttoxeter and close to the A515 and A52. Our caring and highly-skilled childcare team caters for children aged 12 weeks up to the age of 5 across individual rooms, specifically designed to provide tailored, age and stage-appropriate activities and experiences. We'd love to welcome your child to Busy Bees in Ashbourne. You can find everything you need to know in our Parent Pack, and if you’d like to look around feel free to book a visit.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Ashbourne offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Ashbourne. Click on each facility to find out more.
Car Parking
We offer ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.
Buggy store
A safe place to store your pram while visiting the nursery.
CCTV
Our nursery is fitted with CCTV for the safety and security of our team and the children in our care.
Secure Access
Our entrance ways are fitted with an intercom system and all access points are safe and secure.
Nappies and Wipes inclusive
Fees are all-inclusive to include nappies and wipes.
Formula Milk provided
Fees are inclusive to include formula milk if required.
Meals and Snacks Provided
All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and are NHS accredited.
Outdoor Facilities
Our outdoor environment offers space to explore and take safe risks with the support of our team, aiding child development.
Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room is a relaxing space providing a unique sensory experience with activities and equipment to explore, engaging and stimulating children’s senses.
Parent Room
Our parent room is a dedicated safe space for us to get to know your family and you to speak in confidence with our nursery team about your child's nursery life.
Smart Board
Our Interactive Smart Board is used daily to bring learning to life and provides children with a hands-on approach with technology.
Funded Childcare
We offer government funded places for children aged 9 months to 4 years, please speak to the Centre Director for more information.
Teacher
We have a fully qualified Teacher in our pre-school room who delivers exciting learning opportunities, whilst ensuring statutory and legal welfare requirements are met for every child.
Foundation Class
The foundation class nurtures each child's natural curiosity within a structured framework providing pre-school children with an early introduction to school life.
Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.
Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.
Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.
Read moreTake a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.
If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.
See food menu
We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.
Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.
Download fee sheet
In order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Busy Bees Nursery in Ashbourne are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.
Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.
Our friendly, expert team of staff are always happy to welcome you and your child for a tour of the facilities on offer at our nursery in Ashbourne. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Ashbourne for yourself.
My little boy has been going to Busy Bees Ashbourne for just over 6 months and we've had a fantastic experience. The staff are all lovely and attentive, they have really got to know our boy and he's very well cared for. They spend lots of time outside and doing activities. The food is also great, with loads of variety! We have never had any issues and our little one seems very content and happy there.
Show more30/10/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewFriendly staff, great food, always willing to answer questions. Great activities for the kids Great size rooms with good selection of toys Both my children always seem happy to be there and enjoy going I feel nursery is expensive, the funded hours help but it expensive for families however I think Busy Bees prices are about standard for the area The hours offered are great and cover what we need as a family Management are very friendly
Show more14/10/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewOur son has been attending Busy Bees Ashbourne since he was 11 months old. He's now 17 months and is really thriving there. The staff are always so positive, friendly and kind, and it really shows in the care and support he receives. He's settled really well and is learning and exploring new things every day. Much more than I'd be able to do with him at home. We feel really happy that he's safe and content while at nursery and love seeing the updates on the app. We couldn't recommend the team and setup at Busy Bees Ashbourne highly enough.
Show more07/10/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy daughter absolutely loves it at BusyBees! She is so settled and as parents, we don’t worry about her during the day at all. We know she is being so well looked after! We love all the updates and photos we get on the parent zone app; it’s great to see what she’s up to during the day! I can’t praise BusyBees enough from our experience, we are so happy our little girl has been given the best start! Thank you for everything you do!
Show more09/06/2025 - Trustpilot
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