WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Meopham

Rated Good by Ofsted

11 Reviews

Busy Bees

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01474 813076

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.

Busy Bees Meopham nursery is situated in a peaceful, rural location close to the village library with ample onsite parking. 

Our nursery is on one level with 6 large, airy, inviting childcare rooms with the addition of a large communal space which is mainly used for sensory play or small group focused activities with key-worker groups. The amazing, exciting, spacious outdoor area provides children with the learning opportunities of the natural world developing their love for nature as well as their self-confidence and self-esteem. We are a Busy Bees Centre of Excellence! We focus our learning opportunities around the individual child's interests and abilities.

We are very proud of our long standing, friendly, welcoming staff team some of whom have been at the setting for many years. 

We cannot wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family!

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Meopham

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

Meopham Secondary School Campus

Wrotham Road

Meopham

Kent

DA13 0AH

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Kirsty Coll

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Meopham

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Meopham. 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 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 Meopham

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

Reviews

Leanne S.

22/02/2024

"My daughter initially took a while to settle but kirsty and the team worked with me to find a solution to help her. Really friendly. Vicki, jade, kaira, Kirstin and Megan are all so lovely and professional. Very happy. "


Sarah F.

02/10/2023

"All the staff are amazing! They are so helpful and friendly; and I know my children are in safe hands. It would be good to see a few more pics of the activities/ things they are learning at nursery on a daily basis as makes for good conversation, and can continue to do the activities at home :)"


Alice K.

19/09/2023

"My son has been at after school club with John and Helen for 1 year and my daughter has just started, both John and Helen have been fantastic. Always friendly and make my children feel so settled. "


Alina B.

13/09/2023

"Great costumers service "


Kristel K.

25/10/2022

"Great and friendly staff! My daughter is always happy at the end of the session."