New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01634 261156
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01634 261156
From 08:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Looking for a safe environment where your child can get the best start in life? Busy Bees at Hempstead might just be the perfect place!
With its spacious childcare rooms, excellent facilities and welcoming atmosphere, our nursery takes a nurturing approach to children's development. It's split into three separate areas, one for each age group: babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. This means children can learn, play, and have fun with others at a similar stage in their development journey.
Each of our rooms is equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, and other resources, all designed to inspire little ones to engage with and want to learn more about the big world around them. We're also fortunate enough to have a special sensory room, where the children can relax and engage their senses with colourful lights, the bubble tube and fine motor toys.
Our friendly team is keen to make sure the children are happy and engaged while they're with us. There’s never a dull day at Busy Bees Hempstead - whether the children are exploring our outdoor space and learning about taking safe risks, or learning about reading and writing from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Come and see our Hempstead nursery for yourself - we can't wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family. Book your visit today.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Hempstead. 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.
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.
Here, at our Hempstead day nursery, we encourage the children to enjoy a nutritious diet. During your child's day with us, they'll be able to enjoy regular snacks, meals, and drinks throughout the day, to keep their tummy full and them happy and healthy. It's all included in your nursery fees too - no additional payment needed.
Developed by our team and accredited by expert child nutritionists at NHS Startwell, our seasonal menus are full of favourites, as well as delicious new dishes for the children to try. Everything is freshly prepared on the day by our on-site nursery chef.
Is your child affected by food allergies, or do they have specific dietary requirements? We can account for any specific needs when it comes to food and drink, and provide a safe alternative. Simply speak to your Centre Director to find out more.
Here's just a selection of the many goodness-packed dishes your child might enjoy on a typical day with us!
Breakfast
Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.
Morning Snack
Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods. Served with a cup of milk or water.
Lunch
Vegetable nuggets with root vegetable mash and reduced salt and sugar baked beans. Peaches with a mixed berry sauce for dessert.
Afternoon Snack
Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks. Served with a cup of milk or water.
Early Evening Snack
Vegetable sticks with a selection of sandwiches (hummus and cucumber, and cheese savoury). Served with a cup of water.
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 Hempstead 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.
You'll find our nursery in a leafy setting on Hempstead Road. We're next door to Hempstead Neighbourhood Community Hub, and just under a 10-minute walk from the heart of the village. Coming from Gillingham? We're a 15-minute drive from the town centre.
Hempstead Infant School is nearby too, which means we're conveniently placed for any parents with older children who attend the school. Our on-site car park provides lots of space, away from the road, for safe pick-ups and drop-offs.
What if you want to visit us via public transport? That's fine - the Infant School bus stop (served by the 113 bus) is only a minute's walk away from us.
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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 Hempstead. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Hempstead for yourself.
My son has been attending Busy Bees Nursery in Hempstead since he was nine months old, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. He has absolutely loved his time here, and the staff have been amazing at supporting him as he progressed through the different age groups. As a working parent, the detailed daily updates on his food, sleep, activities, and toilet training go a long way in putting my mind at ease. Their recently launched app makes it incredibly quick and easy to check in on his progress throughout the day. I am also consistently impressed by the nursery's menu, the food choices are so varied and nutritious that they actively encourage the children to try new recipes (and sometimes, I wish I could eat it myself!). It is a wonderful nursery, and I am so grateful to the entire team for making his experience so enjoyable.
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ViewChoosing Busy Bees Hempstead for our son has been one of the best decisions we've made. From the very beginning, the team made what was an emotional transition so much easier with their kindness, patience and genuine care. They supported not only our son but us as parents too, giving us complete confidence that he was happy, safe and well cared for. Over the past year, it has been wonderful to watch him grow in confidence, independence, communication, and social skills. He loves going to nursery, is always welcomed with a smile and has built such lovely relationships with the staff. It's clear they take the time to understand every child as an individual, encouraging them to learn, explore and celebrate their achievements. The nursery provides a warm, nurturing environment with engaging activities that support children's development through play. The daily app updates with photos, observations, meals, and naps are fantastic and give us real peace of mind while we're at work. My son is genuinely happy and comfortable at nursery. The drop-off system works incredibly well, and every morning he is greeted with a smile by the one of the lovely members of the team. It is so reassuring to know he feels safe, loved and happy to be there. The team have taken the time to understand his personality, interests, and individual needs, always encouraging him, celebrating his achievements and helping him grow in confidence. Every member of the Busy Bees Hempstead team is friendly, approachable and dedicated to giving children the very best start. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done for our son. You're all an absolute blessing!
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ViewMy little boy started in the baby room and now is in the preschool room. He is so happy and content there he has a relationship with all members of staff and has developed so well and staff are working on what areas he is lacking showing great progress. I’m happy to know when leaving my son he is cared for like he is at home and he loves it there and does not want to leave on his half days.
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ViewCouldn't ask for more from busy bees Hempstead valley. As a parent I'm kept well informed about all matters concerning my children, and I'm listened to and heard when I need to speak to them about anything. The app they offer is absolutely brilliant, it sends me notifications continuously through the day so I can see what my children are doing. I get a constant flow of photos and videos of my children happy and content at nursery. They look after two of my children, and I wouldn't send my children anywhere else because every single member of staff is truly amazing. They genuinely care and put their all into taking care of my children and that's all I could ever ask for. My son is always telling me how delicious the food is he gets, and even gets sad when he isn't at nursery he loves it that much. Thank you busy bees ❤️
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ViewMy daughter Eva has been at Busy Bees since she was just 9 months old and we couldn't have asked for a better start to her early years. She has absolutely thrived, growing into such a happy, confident little girl and that's a real testament to the incredible care and support from all of the staff. As a first-time mum, leaving my baby at such a young age was a huge step, but from day one I had absolutely no anxiety because I knew she was in the most capable, caring hands. Every member of the team has been so kind, nurturing and genuinely invested in Eva's development and happiness. We are so grateful for the love, encouragement and wonderful experiences you've given her over the years. Eva will miss you all so much, and we'll always be thankful for making her first years so special. Thank you for everything!
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ViewMy daughter has been coming to this Nursery since September, and I would highly recommend sending your little one here. The staff are caring, friendly and highly professional at all times, and the Nursery is clean, safe, with lots of activities for the children and large outside areas from them to play in. My little girl kicks her legs with excitement to go in, and is always happy when we come to collect her at the end of the day. I have always had fast and efficient responses when I have contacted anyone at the Nursery, and the communication via the Busy Bees app eg. Photos, nappy changes, meals, important updates etc. is a great added touch.
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