WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Gillingham, Godden Way

Rated Good by Ofsted

9 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01634 379352
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01634 379352

Opening Times:

From 07:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

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Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! As the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, it fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

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Busy Bees Gilingham is a purpose-built, one levelled nursery with 10 bright, airy, stimulating childcare rooms, 6 of these are cosy and well-resourced for our under 2s allowing them the time, and space to settle into nursery life. We have a large outdoor area which is sectioned allowing each age group to have their own area to grow and explore developing their love for the outdoors.  

We are close to the motorway and bus stops making it easier for the commuting parent in addition to having ample parking spaces. 

Excellent relationships have been made with the schools in the local area making the transition to school as smooth as possible when the time comes.  

Our daily covers from 7am-6pm and we also offer a special discount for children who attend full time. 
 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Gillingham

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

Godden Way

Beechings Way Industrial Centre

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD

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Kelly Clarkson - Centre Director

Kelly Clarkson

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Gillingham

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Gillingham. Click on each facility to find out more.

Nappies and wipes

Meals and snacks

Sensory Room

Funded Childcare

Pebble

Outdoor Facilities

Parking

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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 are 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 9 months 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.

Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.

Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.

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Food at Busy Bees at Gillingham

Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.

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Food Menu

Take a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.

If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.

Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.

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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 Gillingham 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.

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

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