New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01473 687017
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01473 687017
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Need an expert-led nursery in Ipswich? We’ve got you. Busy Bees Ipswich Pinewood offers a nurturing, captivating environment designed to ignite your little one’s imagination and support their transition into full-time education.
Whether they’re discovering their inner artist, feeding their inner bookworm, or enjoying a spot of sensory play, your little one will participate in a variety of structured activities, designed to help them develop into a confident learner.
We’re passionate about making sure children get the most from their nursery experience, and our expert team are always seeking new ways to make learning magical and engaging.
We cater to children of all preschool ages, so whether they’re taking their first steps or confidently bounding around, they’re sure to find something to enjoy.
Busy Bees Ipswich is overseen by Centre Director Victoria Murphy, who’s been part of the Busy Bees family for five years, using her wealth of knowledge to cultivate an experience that your little one will love.
Want to see Busy Bees Ipswich for yourself? Book a visit today. Victoria and the team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
Pinewood
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3TL
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Ipswich. 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.
The fees you pay are inclusive of all meals, drinks, and snacks, which are prepared on-site by our nursery chef. We understand it can be tricky to get your child to eat healthy, nutritious meals, which is why our on-site chefs ensure they create fun, tasty and healthy meals that little ones love.
If your child has any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please speak with the Centre Director who will be happy to discuss other safe alternative options for your child.
Want to learn more about how we encourage eating well at Busy Bees? Click the link below to find out more and read our NHS accredited menu in full.
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 Ipswich 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 us a short distance from the A14, a 10-minute drive from Ipswich town centre, making us ideal for parents working and living in the area.
We’ve even got ample on-site parking, making drop-offs and pick-ups a piece of cake, no matter the weather.
Arriving by public transport? No drama. We’re just 2.2 miles from Ipswich train station.
Find the exact location of Busy Bees Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood by using our What3Words:
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 Ipswich. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Ipswich for yourself.
Excellent nursery, staff are amazing and genuinely care about my child. Food is diverse and healthy and always lots of activities for kids to partake in. We get updated through the app what food has been eaten, nappy changes and nap times as well as picture updates of what our child has been up to and how he's progressing. Overall I'm extremely happy with this nursery and he will be attending until he leaves to start school.
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ViewBusy Bee's have been great. My daughter loves her key person, who has really helped make starting nursery an enjoyable experience for all of us. The activities are super fun, they spend lots of time outside, and they get lots of exposure to different foods. My only comment is that, due to the increase in numbers, there have been a lot of changes to staffing in general, but thankfully this hasn't affect us too much.
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ViewMy son attended this nursery first and we have placed our daughter here as well. Both came on leaps and bounds in confidence, my son had speech issues and they went out of their way to help us get the extra help we needed from the health visiting team. The staff are truly lovely, we always get an update at the end of the day as to what our daughter has been up to, the food always sounds delicious (she eats so much more there compared to when she is at home) she has such a busy fun day. Activities always sound fun and productive to their learning and she always comes home with some wonderful crafts.
Show more19/03/2025 - Day Nurseries
ViewOur child’s nursery is taking very good care of her. We have seen so much change in her since we first started in June 2024. She has built confidence, she is inspired by others to move around and to start walking. She seems to be enjoying crafty activities and to play with the toys and sensory play. She is growing well, so we believe the meals she is eating there are quite nutritious. We are happy with Busy Bees and the people working there and taking care of our child. They update the Parents Zone app regularly so we can see what our child is doing during the day and this makes us really happy to be kept informed.
Show more16/12/2024 - Trustpilot
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