New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01992 503 610
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01992 503 610
From 07:30 to 18:30 Mon - Fri
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Welcome to Busy Bees at Hatham Park. Our beautiful nursery is situated in the grounds of Hartham Common, which is a short walk to the town and both train stations. Here at Hartham Park we believe in providing opportunities for all children to develop, flourish and thrive.
Our nursery in Hertford features rooms that are divided into different age groups providing a warm, homely and stimulating environment. This is the perfect way to ensure that children of all ages can engage in relevant and exciting activities. Our long-standing team is dedicated to going above and beyond whilst providing exceptional care to your child, giving them a head start in life.
Our nursery Chef prepares healthy and fresh meals cooked on site for the children which are all nutritionally balanced and are NHS accredited.
We are proud to have been awarded OUTSTANDING by OFSTED not only once, but twice, across all areas in 2016 and 2022.
We'd love to welcome your child to Busy Bees at Hartham Park in Hertford. You can find everything you need to know in our Parent Pack, and if you'd like to look around our nursery in person, you can book a visit online.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Hartham Park offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Hartham Park
Port Hill
Hertfordshire
SG14 1QS
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Port Hill. Click on each facility to find out more.
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.
Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.
Read moreTake 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.
See food menu
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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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 Port Hill 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.
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 Port Hill. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Port Hill for yourself.
My son has attended Busy Bees in Hertford for a year now and we've been incredibly pleased with them. The staff are great and Jo and Stacey have been hugely gracious in answering questions and making us feel confident in their care. We've appreciated how our son's progression has been handled. Transitions into older classes have been smooth. He's grown loads in terms of confidence and skills since joining. That's certainly thanks to the carers and the mix of structure and play. There is a real sense that everyone pitches in to support the kids. They have a great range of activities for the kids and loads of toys that encourage life skills, motor skills, and imagination. Finally, I love that when weather permits, they're outside. Ultimately, I'd recommend Busy Bees Hartham Commons. The app is easy to use and carers seem to use it a good amount. We feel that our son is safe and well taken care of. Which gives us great peace of mind.
Show more23/01/2026 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy daughter loves coming to nursery and the bond she has with all the staff especially her key worker makes it so much easier to drop her off in the mornings. I can drop her off knowing she will have the best care and most fun . The love and care she gets from all the staff makes me feel like they treat her like there own and she knows they are there for her if she needs them. The photos updates always make my day as she always has a smile on her face and 9 times out of 10 doesn't event want to come home.
Show more19/03/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. Throughout her time at Busy Bees Hartham Park, she has thrived in each room and is now nearly 3 in the preschool. All staff who have taken care of her have been amazing, supportive, reassuring, comforting and really adapted activities to help her development. They go above and beyond for her care needs especially as she can be very poorly, resulting in many days off which can be an adjustment for her upon returning. However, without fail, staff always welcome her with a smile and positive energy which allows her to feel safe, happy and secure wherever she is there and this puts me at ease too!
Show more17/02/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewOur daughter joined Busy Bees Hartham Park at 1 year old, in 2023, following a successful settling-in period and she has been thriving ever since! All the members of staff are so attentive and friendly. The members of staff know all the children that attend the nursery and that is a testament to the beautiful culture they have cultivated there. We are always greeted with a warm welcome at drop-offs and pick-ups. We also love the app, which the nursery uses to keep us updated on our daughter's development and the staff take their time to send us pictures, which we really appreciate. It is such a lovely nursery.
Show more12/02/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy son currently is at Busy Bees nursery and has been for nearly 2 years and I can honestly say they are fantastic. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking to put their child/children into childcare. The support you receive is great, very professional and my son absolutely loves it there. Thank you all at Busy Bees
Show more06/02/2025 - Google
ViewThis is my first baby. So choosing a nursery has felt like a bit of a minefield, to be honest. However, the staff are so incredibly kind and competent. They are very helpful with my million questions too. Genuinely feel like they all go above and beyond to support us, especially in the early days when we were settling in. The care my son receives is outstanding. I love that I can see what he's up to throughout the day on the parent portal. He is always a happy little sausage when we pick him up. Communication is brilliant. Couldn't ask for a better, more nurturing and friendly environment. For baby or myself!
Show more27/01/2025 - Day Nurseries
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