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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Kings Heath

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

9.8

Day Nurseries Score
Outdoor-facilities

Busy Bees Kings Heath is a unique, fairy tale style house converted into a large quirky nursery. Comprising of 4 beautifully decorated, alluring childcare rooms. 

We are proud to boast that we have a long standing, highly qualified staff team who are welcoming, professional, and here to support you every step of the way.

 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Kings Heath
Nursery Facilities

Busy Bees Kings Heath is ideally located in south Birmingham, making it a convenient choice for families living in Kings Heath, Moseley, Billesley and the surrounding areas.

You’ll find us on Haunch Lane, close to the local shops and amenities of Kings Heath and just a short distance from the green open spaces of Billesley Common and Kings Heath Park. The A435 Alcester Road provides easy access towards Birmingham city centre and the M42, while local bus services connect the area with Birmingham and surrounding suburbs.

The nursery is close to the M42 and offers great transport links into both Solihull and Birmingham City Centre, Busy Bees is the perfect location to drop children off on your busy commute. 

A large front garden offers children space to explore the great outdoors, carrying out exciting physical activities, and cosy covered areas to complete small group activities whatever the weather. 

Children make secure bonds, before progressing their journey as they transition onto local feeder schools with firm friendships made at Busy Bees.

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

Special things about Kings Heath

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Kings Heath

NHS Accredited Menus

NHS Accredited Menus

Ensuring healthy and tasty meals 

Unique to

Kings Heath

Paediatric First Aid

Paediatric First Aid

Our whole team are fully trained 

Unique to

Kings Heath

A warm welcome

from our Director
Sam Goulding-Talbot - Centre Director

Director

Sam Goulding-Talbot

Hi my name is Sam Goulding-Talbot and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees at Birmingham Kings Heath.

I cannot wait to welcome your family to our wonderful centre here in Birmingham.

Book a visit today and find out all about our Bee Curious curriculum, ask questions about funding and meet our amazing centre team.

Meet the amazing team

Lucy Wood

Senior Room Manager

Lucy Wood

Susan Horgan-Garbett

Senior Room Manager

Susan Horgan-Garbett

Reviews

What
Kings Heath
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.8

Google

4 /5

Definately the best start and nursery life my child has! My child loves coming to this nursery and staff are so caring they have strong and positives relationships with parents and children. My child talks about the staff nearly every weekend! He loves nursery!

AS

29/10/2026

All of the staff are friendly, caring and wonderful teachers. Both of my daughters have gone to Busy Bees from about 6 months old, up until joining school age. They have both really enjoyed it, learned so much and made many friends. It helped them greatly to prepare for what lay ahead starting Primary school. Thank you Busy Bees!

NH

19/06/2026

I am very happy with the staff and my daughter enjoys nursery.

NB

11/02/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Kings Heath operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Kings Heath 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 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 Kings Heath

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am 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 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am 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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