WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Maidstone, Allington

Rated Good by Ofsted

2 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01622 756667
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01622 756667

Opening Times:

From 08:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! It fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

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Our small nursery is set in a peaceful area of Allington just on the outskirts of Maidstone, in the grounds of Palace Wood junior school. Our nursery is split into 3 different age groups including separate cozy sleep room for our under 2 year old's. the nursery has a homely feel to support children and families mainly from the local community. Our extensive outside space is a firm favourite of our current children and families, We have 4 individual outside spaces including a separate baby garden and large outside garden with climbing frame, mud kitchen, chatter house and more. We would love to welcome you to be part of our family here, you should find all you need on the website and our parent pack, if you would like to come and see our facilities then please do book a visit

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Maidstone Allington

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

Allington Day Nursery

Ash Grove

Maidstone

Kent

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Heather Dodds - Centre Director

Heather Dodds

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Maidstone Allington

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

Nappies and wipes

Outdoor Facilities

Secure Access

Parking

Parent Zone

Pebble

UP

Funded Childcare

Meals and snacks

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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 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 2 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 Maidstone Allington

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

Reviews

Eirini K.

04/11/2021

"Loving, caring and educational environment. Highly recommended."

Hazel S.

30/11/2020

"My boy loves this nursery. Great staff."