40 Years of Busy Bees

WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in
Harrogate

Rated Good by Ofsted

7 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our funding calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01423 815 990
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 01423 815 990

Opening Times:

From 08:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

We provide lots of experiences and activities centred around the children's individual interests in addition to preparing them for school by promoting and developing their independence and self help skills focusing on literacy, shapes, numbers and physical play.

The children especially enjoy our investigation station, yoga area and self registration on a morning!

The children from our Centre transition to numerous schools in Harrogate when the times comes, making us a feeder for multiple schools in the area. 

Not sure if Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park is the best option for your family? View all of our Nurseries in Harrogate to explore all Busy Bees locations in your area.

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Harrogate Hornbeam Park

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

Hookstone Road

Harrogate

HG2 8QT

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Sarah Saynor - Centre Director

Sarah Saynor

Centre Director

Meet the team Ofsted Report
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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Harrogate Hornbeam Park

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

Meals and snacks

Buggy Store

Outdoor Facilities

UP

Funded Childcare

Pebble

Parent Zone

Secure Access

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 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 Harrogate Hornbeam Park

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

Reviews

Jennifer H.

03/08/2023

"A great nursery. The kids are safe and happy."

Emily W.

23/03/2022

"Lovely team at Busy Bees Hornbeam and my children are very happy there"

Emma G.

06/01/2022

"Our daughter has attended Busy Bees for a year now and has developed so much during this time. She walks in with a smile every day and absolutely loves it. The staff is fantastic, so professional, dedicated and approachable. We get a great summary of what she's been up to at the end of each day, as well as regular updates and photos on the Parent Zone app. Would highly recommend this nursey! "

Greg W.

10/11/2021

"Staff are always very helpful, friendly and do a great job with both our children "

Claire S.

01/09/2021

"Amazing team! All the girls are wonderful and friendly! I have the utmost confidence that my little girl is well looked after. She always leaves super happy. They have so many activities planned for them everyday. The management team are also really lovely. Helen the manager and the deputy Emily, are super friendly. I’ve moved house out of area and still battle the traffic to keep my little girl here as she’s so happy. "