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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

9.9

Day Nurseries Score
Outdoor-facilities
Parking
Teacher

Our warm and welcoming 80 place nursery is located in the peaceful community of situated on Turners Crescent within the peaceful residential community of St Michaels Mead, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

We have been awarded a 5-star rating from EHO and pride ourselves in the inclusivity of our NHS accredited seasonal menus. Our fantastic kitchen team enjoy being creative with additional recipes when celebrating special occasions.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent
Nursery Facilities

We have four spacious base rooms, supplemented by a school room that supports transitions between the two oldest age groups and provides an environment to focus on school readiness. Our large wrap-around garden is well equipped and divided by age groups, enabling us to carry out extensions of base room learning while exploring the wonders of the outdoors.

The nursery benefits from a quiet, community setting while remaining easily accessible, with ample on-site parking available for families.

We would love for you to visit and meet our friendly, long-standing staff team who will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Please note: this page is for our Busy Bees nursery at Bishop's Stortford. If you're looking for our Thorley Park nursery, please visit this page. 

Special things about Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups. 

Unique to

Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent

Spacious outdoor garden

Spacious outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Unique to

Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Stacey Mansford Hassan

Hello my name is Stacey Mansford Hassan and I am the covering Centre Director team at Busy Bees in Bishops Stortford.

Here at Busy Bees in Bishops Stortford we aim to create a caring, nurturing environment that feels like a second home. Bringing to life our Bee Curious curriculum through learning tailored to the individual children we have at our wonderful centre in Hertfordshire!

Meet the amazing team

Harmony Wright

Assistant Centre Director

Harmony Wright

Reviews

What
Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.9

Google

5 /5

Our son has been attending this nursery for 9 months now and we honestly couldn’t be happier! After viewing multiple settings, this nursery stood out from the rest with their excellent tour, learning curriculum, food options and the general feeling of calm. All of the staff are fantastic, they communicate so well on handovers, create activities around things our son loves and have helped him come on leaps and bounds since joining! He loves going in and I couldn’t ask for better people to look after him. We mainly have Jess, Beth and Frankie looking after our son and we honestly couldn’t be happier with their level of interest and care for him. Would recommend this nursery to anyone ☺️

AC

16/06/2026

A wonderful nursery with fantastic team and great amenities. Both children are thriving in their settings

C

03/09/2025

Going back work and sending my only baby to nursery was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Like so many other parents, it was not a choice for us but something we had to do. The choice we did have was what nursery to send her to, and we couldn’t have been happier with choosing Busy Bees. Right from our first settling session, the whole team were so kind and supportive, not just to my daughter but to me as well. They made the whole process as smooth and easy as this tough situation could be, and what amazes me is how much they cater to each child’s needs and challenges. The regular updates are so reassuring and it’s so much more than just child care, our daughter is developing and we are provided with ideas to help her develop further. We’re so happy with Busy Bees and believe our daughter is truly getting the best start.

TS

21/08/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:30
PM

Busy Bees Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent 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 Bishops Stortford, Turners Crescent

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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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