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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Farnborough

Google
5 /5

9.4

Day Nurseries Score
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Are you looking for excellent childcare in Farnborough where your little one can receive the very best start in life?

Then Busy Bees Farnborough could be the perfect option for you, as we take on a nurturing approach to help support your child's learning and development. 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Farnborough
Nursery Facilities

At Busy Bees Farnborough, the highly experienced team provides every child with endless opportunities to learn, develop and thrive as they plan and prepare a variety of fun-filled activities in line with the Bee Curious curriculum.  

Rest assured it is never a dull day at our day nursery in Farnborough with the extracurricular activities we have on offer. With French classes for preschoolers and cooking sessions available for all children to get involved in, your child can have fun whilst learning new skills. 

You can join the proactive and enthusiastic parent partnership group sessions to discuss innovative ideas and provide feedback to help enhance the service provided. We will even invite you to team building events so you can get to know other parents at the nursery.  

We are located on the grounds of Farnborough Business Park, on O'Gorman Avenue, just a 7-minute drive from the A331.

Arriving via public transport? The nearest bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away on the college of technology grounds serving bus routes 1 gold, 402 and 194. With excelling transport links for those commuting, we are located just a 5-minute drive from Farnborough train station.

Rest assured if you are arriving by car, we have a car-parking facility on-site to help make drop-offs and collections as safe and seamless as possible.

Book a visit and come and see the fantastic facilities for yourself. We cannot wait to welcome you to our Busy Bees family!

Special things about Farnborough

Extra Curricular Activties

Extra Curricular Activties

Including French Lessons

Unique to

Farnborough

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Farnborough

Home cooked meals

Home cooked meals

From our NHS accredited menu.

Unique to

Farnborough

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Jo McGowan

Hello, my name is Jo and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Farnborough Q.

I have been part of Busy Bees for 11 years, progressing from a relief member of staff to Centre Director, alongside gaining my Level 3 qualification and many years of experience in childcare. It has been wonderful to develop my career within the company and continue to support children and families along the way.

Here at our centre, we work closely with families to create a caring and nurturing environment where children feel happy, secure and supported. We want every child to have the very best start in life, with plenty of opportunities to learn, explore and grow in confidence.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child and being part of their exciting early years journey.

Meet the amazing team

Claire King

Assistant Centre Director

Claire King

Sarah Andrews

Assistant Centre Director

Sarah Andrews

Cristina Angelache

Chef

Cristina Angelache

Reviews

What
Farnborough
parents say

Day Nurseries

9.4

Google

5 /5

My little girl is very happy at Busy Bees! She has formed a lovely bond with the staff and particularly with her keyworkers who are taking very good care of her!

MK

03/11/2025

Busy bees has been great for my son and i really feel the staff know him as a person. I love that he still has relationships with staff from when he was in the baby room.

E

09/07/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Farnborough 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 Farnborough 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 Farnborough

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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