40 Years of Busy Bees

WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in
East Grinstead

Rated Good by Ofsted

20 Reviews

Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our funding calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01342 306 500

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Are you looking for a caring, comfortable environment for your child to socialise, learn and thrive? Our incredible team of nursery staff strives to provide the best possible care to all children within our setting.  

We understand the difficulty of trying to juggle everything, which is especially tricky with little ones in tow. That’s why we do as much as possible to make parents’ lives easy – for example, we serve delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, offer on-site car parking, and provide nappies and wipes, giving you one less thing to remember!  

Want to keep up to date on what your little one is getting up to during their time at nursery? Download our 'ParentZone' app! Here our enthusiastic nursery team will provide you with regular updates on all the excitement. 

So, if you’re looking for childcare in East Grinstead that provides a feeling of a home-from-home, Busy Bees could be the perfect option for you and your child.  

Get in touch today to book a visit, view the excellent facilities, and meet the friendly team! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family! 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at East Grinstead

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at East Grinstead 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

Busy Bees at East Grinstead

Springvale

72-74 Moat Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3LH

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Alex Peacock - Centre Director

Alex Peacock

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at East Grinstead

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in East Grinstead. 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 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 3 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 East Grinstead

At Busy Bees East Grinstead, you can drop your little one off safe in the knowledge that they’ll be eating delicious meals and snacks to support their growth and development.  

What’s better? They’re all included in the fees you pay! All meals, drinks, and snacks are freshly prepared on-site each day. 

Get a taste of what your little one might enjoy while at our nursery: 

Breakfast

Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.  

Morning Snack

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

Lunch

Garlic bread followed by mixed vegetable pasta Bolognese, with a drink of water. 

Afternoon Snack

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks with a drink of milk or water. 

Early Evening Snack

Jacket potato slice with cheese savoury with cucumber, followed by banana and sultanas, with a drink of water.  

Have questions about the menu, or want to discuss specific dietary requirements or allergies? Check out our ‘Eating Well’ page by following the link below, or get in touch with the Centre Director who would be happy to chat about the food served in our East Grinstead nursery. 

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees.  

You can find out all about weekly and daily session rates for our exceptional childcare by clicking the 'Download Fee Sheet' button below. 

Take a look at our ‘Funding Options’ page to find out about the Government’s 30 Hours Funded Childcare Scheme for eligible three and four-year-olds and follow the simple five-step process to apply for your code.  

Your Centre Director will be able to help you choose the best option for your childcare needs. 

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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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead Location

You’ll find our nursery in East Grinstead on Moat Road, not far from Noddy Park. We’re easily visible from the road, we have convenient on-site car parking, a bike store and a handy buggy store for those arriving on foot.  

Travelling to us via public transport? The nearest bus stop is a stone’s throw from our nursery doors - at Kings Centre (bus route 485). 

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

Reviews

Kate L.

25/01/2024

"Staff are amazing and my daughter is so happy there! Just wish there was more availability for ad hoc days to be added. "


Charlotte B.

18/01/2024

"Lovely caring nursery"


Vivian N.

07/10/2023

"Friendly, listens, a nd amazing relationship "


Charlotte G.

06/09/2023

"Alex and his incredible team welcomed our family in with warmth and joy. They have gone to tremendous efforts to nurture and support our little ones as they grow and discover the world and who they are. Thank you for the wonderful difference you make. "


Chelsie D.

15/05/2023

"Great Service, Friendly Staff, :) "