Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Dorking, Westcott Road

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Looking for a homely, expert-led nursery in Dorking? We’ve got you.

Housed in a spacious detached home, Busy Bees Dorking Westcott is a captivating space, bursting with engaging activities for your little one to explore.

Book visit Bee curious curriculum

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Busy Bees
Dorking, Westcott Road
Nursery Facilities

Welcome to Busy Bees at Dorking Westcott Road!

Whether they’re a budding green thumb exploring our vegetable garden and mud kitchen or a future artist feeding their inner creative at a craft table, your little one will be free to explore and find what sparks their curiosity.

And with our huge, secure outdoor space, they’ll get plenty of opportunities to explore the natural world and take supervised risks on age-appropriate apparatus.

We even use the garden for summer picnics, story time and painting.

We’re passionate about supporting your little one’s growth into a confident, independent learner, and through a mix of free play and planned activities they’ll develop the skills they need to thrive.

You’ll find us on Westcott Road, just off the A25.

Arriving by public transport? We’re a 12-minute walk from Dorking West train station, and are served by several local bus routes, including the 32 and 22.

We’ve even got a super-handy buggy store, where you can stow bulky pushchairs and strollers until the end of your little one’s session.

Want to see Busy Bees Dorking Westcott for yourself? Book a visit today. Natalia and the team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Special things about Dorking, Westcott Road

Mud kitchen

Part of our extensive outdoor space.

Gardening

A calming activity for budding green thumbs.

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere.

A warm welcome

from our Director

Director

Natalia Thwaites

Hi. My name is Natalia Thwaites and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Dorking Westcott Road.

I have been working as the Centre Director since November, 2015. Recently I graduated from Roehampton University with a MA in Leadership and Management. I have also been studying at Kingston University where I gained my Early Years Professional Status.

During my career I have worked as Nursery Teacher, Deputy Manager and an Ofsted Compliance Manager. My aim is to continue creating an interesting, challenging and welcoming environment that allows children to progress and develop at their own pace to fulfil their potential.

Meet the amazing team

Assistant Centre Director

Lauren Hardcastle-Johnson

Room Manager

Lucy Parker

Google

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High attention to detail from centre director. Answers queries and questions extremely quickly and comes across as very professional. Practitioners are first class a great environment for little ones to grow up on their next steps to school.

Safe, caring, professional, we’ve loved all practitioners at BBs and can’t recommend it enough!

Westcott Road Busy Bees in dorking is absolutely amazing. My son thrives here and has learnt so much and gained so much from attending this wonderful nursery. In particular, his key worker, Nat is an absolutely wonderful person to have in my son‘s life. She is so caring and I trust her implicitly. Nat really does go above and beyond for the children in her care. She is an incredible member of staff.

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30

6:30

Busy Bees Dorking, Westcott Road operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 51 weeks a year, Busy Bees Dorking, Westcott Road 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.

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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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

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.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

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.

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

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

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.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

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.

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.

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Track Progress

Our mobile App

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child's progress with our Busy Bees App.

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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Dorking, Westcott Road

Busy Bees
Dorking, Westcott Road
Nursery Facilities