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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Peterborough

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

9.5

Day Nurseries Score
Outdoor-facilities
Parking
Teacher

Looking for quality childcare in Peterborough? We’ve got you. Busy Bees Hampton Hargate provides a safe, nurturing environment for your little one, where they’ll engage with a variety of activities designed to support their development and prepare them for the transition to full-time education.

Our mission is to provide children with nurturing environments where they can develop the skills they need to thrive. At Busy Bees Hampton Hargate, your child will explore basic literacy and numeracy concepts, as well as begin to develop the social and emotional skills they’ll need when they transition to school. 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Peterborough
Nursery Facilities

Our nursery is spread across two floors, featuring 5 spacious rooms kitted out with a range of activities designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity. Whether they’re curling up with a book in the reading corner or engaging in a spot of messy play, your little one will find countless ways to explore the world, all supported by friendly, expertly-trained staff.

There’s even a secure outdoor space, filled with age-appropriate apparatus for them to get a daily dose of exercise and develop a love of the outdoors. 

Enroling your baby or toddler with us? No problem. Our baby and toddler space features wooden cots for cosy nap times and a variety of sensory toys designed to entertain and comfort. 

Staff at Busy Bees Hampton Hargate are experience childcare professionals, dedicated to supporting children of all ages achieve their potential. We’ve even got strong links with local schools, easing the transition into full-time education. 

We’re strong believers in community, and Busy Bees Peterborough Hampton plays an active role in the community and welcomes families from across Peterborough.

Want to see Busy Bees Hampton Hargate for yourself? Book a visit today. Our friendly team will show you around and answer any questions you might have. 

Special things about Peterborough

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Peterborough

Large outdoor spaces

Large outdoor spaces

For your child to explore the garden.

Unique to

Peterborough

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups. 

Unique to

Peterborough

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Alexandria Askew

Hi, my name is Alex and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees at Peterborough Hampton.

I have worked with Busy Bees since November 2021. I originally started working in Childcare as an apprentice and worked my way from Level 2 to then gaining my Level 3 qualification.

I joined the Busy Bees team as the Assistant Centre Director here at Peterborough, since then I have achieved lots within the company, I was given the opportunity to take on the Centre Director Designate role being able to support a variety of different centres to achieve the highest standards of care and education, this has given me a wide range of tools and experiences to use moving forward.

I have recently returned to the Peterborough Nursery to take on the Centre Director Role and this time, with my beautiful Baby Girl. Since having my Daughter I have found myself embarking on the same journey as all new parents do and seen visible importance of their nursery journey as well as all the important milestones to be achieved during their Early Years.

I see myself to be a very hands on leader and enjoy coaching and guiding the staff team to join me with ongoing enthusiasm and love for their roles. As a result I will be making it my ultimate goal to ensure that all children within our nursery are receiving the best quality of care and education throughout their journey here at Busy Bees allowing them to have the Best Start in Life. 

 

Meet the amazing team

Helen Linsdell

Senior Room Manager

Helen Linsdell

Bethan Beebe

Senior Room Manager

Bethan Beebe

Meike Birch

Assistant Centre Director

Meike Birch

Reviews

What
Peterborough
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.5

Google

4 /5

Current management and staff are very professional, friendly and they take good care of all kids. Each kids situation can be different with parents ups and down it can vary. But our child was looked after very well for 4years and is happy going here every single day.

CJ

30/06/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Peterborough operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Peterborough 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 Peterborough

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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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