New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01234 330220
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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.
Staff are extremely friendly and wonderful with my child. I would not send her anywhere else. She loves and adores all the nursery workers, but Zoe the Centre Director is her absolute favourite person. Amazing communication, I can not fault this nursery.
Show more30/09/2025 - Trustpilot
ViewThis nursery is really lovely, the staff are so friendly and the manager ALWAYS gets back to me when I call or have any concerns regarding my son. I am more than comfortable leaving my son with them 3 days a week. They update me on any issue immediately too and that's always so helpful. Thanks busy bees !
Show more14/08/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewI had a few teething problems in the beginning settling our daughter in but the team and management were great at addressing them quickly. Communication has been clear and consistent especially since the new app has been introduced, the resources provided for the children are good and always being refreshed. But what really stands out for me, is her key workers throughout her journey and the team in general are kind, caring, and genuinely committed to the her wellbeing and development. It's clear they really love what they do, and that makes all the difference. I always feel happy when dropping her off that they will provide her with the support and love that she needs!
Show more11/07/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy daughter absolutely loves her time at this nursery! From the very beginning, we've been so impressed with the caring and friendly staff who make every child feel welcome and safe. The meals provided are nutritious and well-balanced, and my daughter always talks about how yummy the food is! It's clear the children are well looked after and truly enjoy being there - the happy atmosphere is felt as soon as you walk in. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place where our child can learn, grow, and have fun every day. Thank you to the amazing team!
Show more04/07/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewOur experience of the nursery so far has been exceptional. My child has blossomed so much since being here. Communication is amazing, and no question is too much for anyone. The staff are so friendly and easily approachable. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
Show more04/07/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewAmazing team who create a nurturing and engaging environment to develop our child’s progress. The food is of a great quality and they keep us informed both face to face and using the app. It is great to have the regular meetings with her key worker but they are happy to catch up whenever needed. Would highly recommend!
Show more20/12/2024 - Google
ViewPoor management, poor supervision of some rooms and poor safeguarding. Baby room experience was fantastic. Ladies were polite and welcoming. Both my children settled quickly and were happy. When moved to 2-3 room accidents and incidents happening daily. Sometimes staff did not know what happened but significant marks or injuries. Poor supervision of children and massive concerns. Would not recommend if looking for long term nursery.
Show more13/08/2024 - Day Nurseries
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