WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Bedford, Elstow

Rated Good by Ofsted

8 Reviews

Busy Bees

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Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! It fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

Are you searching for excellent childcare in Bedford? There is much to love about Busy Bees Bedford Elstow, from the extensive range of exciting activities and engaging learning resources to the highly qualified, caring staff. 

Throughout your child’s journey at nursery, they will come on leaps and bounds with us, as the devoted team will support every child during each stage of their development. By following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, our enthusiastic team carefully plan and prepare a wide variety of fun-filled activities so that your child’s mind and body stay stimulated.

To help support preschoolers make the next leap in their educational journey, we have our very own qualified Teacher, who will provide professionally guided knowledge to allow a seamless transition into the next key stage.  

Children can continue to explore their imagination with our large outdoor area whilst enjoying the fresh air and discovering their independence. With something on offer for every child to enjoy, rest assured your little one will flourish and thrive during their stay with us.  

You can keep up to date on all the excitement through our ‘ParentZone’ app, where the fantastic team will provide you with regular updates on what your little one has been up to, along with any milestones they may reach.

It is never a dull day here at our nursery in Bedford Elstow, with endless opportunities for your child to learn, grow and have fun! 

Book a visit today, we can't wait to welcome you to our Busy Bees family.  

Not sure if Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is the best option for your family? View all of our Nurseries in Bedford to explore all Busy Bees locations in your area.

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them.​ Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.

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Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow

Progress Park

Elstow

Bedford

MK42 9XE

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Zoe Kirkpatrick - Centre Director

Zoe Kirkpatrick

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Bedford. Click on each facility to find out more.

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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 2 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.

ParentZone
We keep families informed through ParentZone, an online learning journal platform, which can be accessed via a smartphone app.

UP
Exclusive to Busy Bees, UP is a learning and development app used by educators in our nursery and parents at home. Search ‘UP by Busy Bees’ on the app store to find out more.

Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.

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Food at Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow

All Fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks, are included in the fees you pay and are prepared on-site by our nursery chef each day. How often do you hear ‘I don’t like that!’ when giving your little one healthy meals packed full of fruit or vegetables? We completely understand this!  

We change our menus seasonally, and we are always thinking of new and interesting ways to get all the good stuff into little tummies!  

Get an idea of what you can expect your child to eat while at our Bedford day nursery:  

Breakfast 

Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.  

Morning Snack 

Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, served with a cup of milk or water. 

Lunch 

Fish cake or homemade sweet potato burgers with new potatoes, peas, and homemade tomato ketchup. Followed with banana and yoghurt for dessert, served with a cup of water.  

Afternoon Snack 

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks served with a cup of milk or water. 

Early Evening Snack 

Homemade Spaghetti on toasted muffin, served with a cup of water. 

Interested in learning more about how we encourage positive eating habits at Busy Bees Bedford Elstow? Follow the link below to our ‘Eating Well’ page to explore the NHS-accredited menu in full. 

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Our Fees

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.

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Preparing for School

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 Bedford 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.

Busy Bees Nursery Bedford Location

Located just off the A421, following on to the A6 road, you will find our nursery in Bedford.

For those parents arriving by car, rest assured we have an onsite car park available, allowing collections and drop-offs to be as safe and seamless as possible.  

Arriving via public transport? You will find our nursery located just a stone’s throw away from Bedford’s Park and Ride, which departs frequently.  

Still having difficulty finding us? Don't worry - try using the what3words app on your smartphone. 

Find the exact location of Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow by using our What3Words:

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Book a Tour

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 Bedford. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Bedford for yourself.

Reviews

Alona L.

03/10/2024

"The experience at this nursery so far has been excellent. Absolutely wonderful team,friendly, warm and welcoming. A really safe and trusting environment.The environment is always clean as well..Highly recommend 10/10"


Lauren A.

14/10/2022

"We have seen significant improvements to the nursery after the changeover in management. Zoe and Kirsty have done a great job in creating an environment that feels welcoming and friendly for parents and children. There is a definite change to the staff morale, they all seem much happier in their workplace and this reflects within the atmosphere of the nursery. Zoe and Kirsty engage with the parents, proactively seeking ways to involve parents in events within the nursery and their own child’s learning and progress. Certain staff members really shine. Siobhain is a great asset to the nursery, she has a real passion for her role and she has an incredible bond with the children. Amy Taylor has recently taken over as my son’s room leader and we have really noticed the changes that her presence brings. My son is much more happier in the nursery setting. Amy takes a genuine interest in our sons progress, finding ways that she can encourage and support his learning. You can tell that she genuinely cares. There is still some improvements to be made, but on the whole many positive changes have already been implemented and we as parents feel more confident with leaving our child in their care. "


Valentine V.

12/09/2022

"The staffs at the center are really friendly however I was not happy that my child was not looked after which led to her falling and hurting herself and having a wound on her face. Secondly, her bum was not cleaned properly after she had a poo, but after speaking to the site manager, she was very apologetic and promised to talk to the room and I believe she did because my daughter's bum is wiped clean everything she comes homes since then."


Andreea A.

14/01/2022

"Im happy with the care they provide."


Natasha J.

12/10/2021

"An amazing nursery. Staff are exceptional. My little one loves it there and he is well cared for. Nothing is too much trouble and I am so happy to send my son. "