40 Years of Busy Bees

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Nursery in
Matlock

4 Reviews

Busy Bees

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Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

There is much to love about Busy Bees Matlock, nestled in the picturesque county town of Derbyshire. We offer several nursery rooms, each tailored to different age ranges and development stages. Your child will have a dedicated key worker, who will not only provide your child with support and care, but will also update you with feedback on the development and milestones your child is reaching while in the nursery setting.

We have peaceful quiet nursery rooms for our younger children, featuring safe and cosy cots, comfortable chairs and playmats, as well as stimulating sensory play equipment such as monochrome toys, musical toys and touchy-feely activities. 

Our Matlock nursery boasts a fantastic outdoor play area, something which all of our children love to make the most of in the time they spend with us. Whether they enjoy bike riding, playing football, exploring safe risks on climbing equipment or simply discovering their natural surroundings, there is something for everyone. 

Find out more about what our Matlock nursery has to offer by reading through the facilities below or get in touch to book a visit today!
 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Matlock

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

Busy Bees Nursery

Chesterfield Road

Matlock

Derbyshire

DE4 3DQ

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Leanne Patrick - Centre Director

Leanne Patrick

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Matlock

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

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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 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 3 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 Matlock

The fees you pay include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on-site by our nursery chef. We want the absolute best for your child, which is why we promote and encourage healthy eating habits at every meal or snack time.

Our dedicated nursery chef ensures that they create fun, enjoyable and nutritious meal plans to make sure your child is getting everything they need while at our Matlock nursery. 

Get a taste of what they could be eating: 

Breakfast

Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge

Morning Snack

Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, with a drink of milk or water.

Lunch

Vegetable spring roll with plum sauce, followed by orange chicken or tofu served with egg noodles and broccoli, with a drink of water. 

Afternoon Snack

Fresh fruit or vegetable stick served with a drink of milk or water.

Early Evening Snack  
 
Turkey sandwiches, or hummus and tomato sandwiches, served with cucumber sticks, with a drink of water.

For more information about how we encourage eating well within the nursery and to read our NHS-accredited menu in full, follow the link below to our ‘Eating well’ page.

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Getting Outdoors

Our Busy Bees Matlock nursery boasts various outdoor areas for children to play and enjoy, come rain or shine! We encourage children to get out outdoors as much as possible, to get some fresh air, physical exercise and explore with friends.

An outdoor area which is particularly popular is within the wooded, forest area of our grounds. This space allows children to fully explore and discover the nature around us, playing with leaves, branches, mud and everything in between!

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. 

You can find out all about weekly and daily session rates for our exceptional childcare by clicking the 'Download Fee Sheet' button below.

Take a look at our ‘Funding Options’ page to find out about the Government’s 30 Hours Funded Childcare Scheme for eligible three and four-year-olds and follow the simple five-step process to apply for your code.  Your Centre Director will be able to help you choose the best option for your childcare needs.

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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 Matlock 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.

Busy Bees Nursery Matlock Location

You’ll find us on the Chesterfield Road, in the leafy area of Matlock. We offer parking for parents on-site, making collection and drop-off seamless and safe. For those arriving via foot, we also have a handy buggy store. 

Plan on taking public transport to reach us? There is a bus stop a short walk away on the Bakewell Road. 

Find the exact location of Busy Bees at Matlock by using our What3Words:

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

Reviews

Jennifer S.

13/09/2023

"Excellent staff, really care about my child and his happiness and development :) "


Laura H.

01/08/2023

"Lovely, caring staff & so much fun for my daughter"


Anna G.

30/06/2022

"My twins are super happy at Busy Bees and that makes such a difference. The staff are friendly and helpful and we couldn’t be happier!"


Shaney S.

09/08/2021

"Fabulous team of teachers and lots of activities"