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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Chorley

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

9

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Parking
Teacher

At Busy Bees at Brooke Street, we provide exceptional childcare in Chorley for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow and thrive.

Our dedicated team provide a caring and welcoming environment where children can explore, play and develop their confidence, curiosity and independence.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Chorley
Nursery Facilities

Our Chorley nursery provides a welcoming environment designed around the needs of young children, with bright, engaging spaces where they can learn, play and spend time with their friends. We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences throughout the day, giving children the freedom to explore, be creative and develop at their own pace.

Our experienced, long-standing team are at the heart of our nursery, creating a familiar home-from-home atmosphere where children feel comfortable, cared for and encouraged to be themselves. We also provide nutritious meals in a relaxed and sociable setting, helping children to develop positive routines from an early age.

Conveniently located in the heart of Chorley, our nursery is just a short walk from Chorley train station, with a bus stop nearby on Eldon Street. We’re also easily accessible from the M61 motorway and offer on-site parking for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups.

With spaces available now and a variety of funding options, we’re excited to welcome your little one to Busy Bees at Brooke Street. Book a visit today to explore our nursery and meet our friendly team.

Special things about Chorley

Music and Dance Studio

Music and Dance Studio

 A dedicated space for children to explore music, movement, creativity and self-expression.

Unique to

Chorley

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Chorley

Spacious outdoor area

Spacious outdoor area

 For all children to enjoy and explore

Unique to

Chorley

Separate dining rooms

Separate dining rooms

A space for children to enjoy nutritious meals together.

Unique to

Chorley

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Danielle Lomax

Hello, my name is Danielle Lomax and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees at Brooke Street.

Here at our centre, we create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe, settled and ready to learn. Our team provides a variety of exciting experiences throughout the day, encouraging children to explore, play and develop their confidence and independence at their own pace.

We also value the strong relationships we build with families, working together to make sure every child feels supported and happy during their time with us.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child and sharing in all the wonderful moments of their early years journey.

Meet the amazing team

Cara German

Assistant Centre Director

Cara German

Vicki Grindley

Senior Early Years Educator

Vicki Grindley

Jo

Chef

Jo

Reviews

What
Chorley
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9

Google

4 /5

Great nursery, staff really care.

BC

21/03/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Chorley operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Chorley 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 Chorley

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 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

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 6:00pm

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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