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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Meopham

Google
5 /5

8.9

Day Nurseries Score
Parent-room
Parking
Recently-renovated

Looking for an expert-led nursery in Meopham? We’ve got you.

Busy Bees Meopham is spread out across six rooms, packed with exciting things for your little one to see and do, all supervised by our friendly team.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Meopham
Nursery Facilities

Whether they’re feeding their inner artist at a craft table or exploring our huge, free-flowing gardens, your little one will build their confidence a little more each day. We even offer extracurricular activities, including exciting football sessions.

We believe that children thrive when they’re engaged with activities that ignite their imagination, so we’ll build your little one’s learning around their unique interests and abilities.

You’ll find us on Wrotham Road, a short walk from the Meopham Leisure Centre and a stone’s throw from Meopham Secondary School, just off the A227.

Arriving by public transport? We’re a half-an-hour walk from Meopham train station, and served by bus routes 306, 308, and 416.

We’ve even got a handy buggy store, where you can stow bulky pushchairs and strollers until the end of your little one’s session.

Want to see Busy Bees Meopham for yourself? Book a visit today. Letitia and the team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you might have.

Special things about Meopham

Extra curricular activities

Extra curricular activities

Including exciting football sessions

Unique to

Meopham

Free flow garden spaces

Free flow garden spaces

Allowing children to explore.

Unique to

Meopham

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups. 

Unique to

Meopham

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Letitia Crowhurst

My name is Letitia and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Meopham.

I have been at Meopham Busy Bees for nearly 4 years, I have been in various childcare settings working my way up from unqualified to level 2, 3 and most recently my level 5 with Busy Bees training. 

I have a strong relationship with staff, children and their families I have an open door policy and this works great for all! 

I am happily married since 2014 to Graham and have two amazing boys Lenny and Ronnie with Ronnie going through Busy Bees and now flourishing at school, our family interests are racing where you can find us most weekends in our motor home with our race car! 
 

Meet the amazing team

Bronwyn Broad

Assistant Centre Director

Bronwyn Broad

Lisa Hartup

Room Manager

Lisa Hartup

Blessings Obideyi

Room Manager

Blessings Obideyi

Reviews

What
Meopham
parents say

Day Nurseries

8.9

Google

5 /5

I have been so happy with my children’s experience at the nursery. My 2-year-old absolutely loves going, and it is such a lovely feeling knowing he is happy, settled and so well cared for while he is there. My oldest son, who is now 6, also attended the nursery and had such a wonderful experience, so I had no hesitation in choosing it again for our youngest. It really says a lot about the nursery that I have happily returned for my second child. The staff are caring, friendly and attentive, and they have created such a warm and welcoming environment where the children can learn, play and grow. I have always felt confident leaving my children in their care and have been really pleased with the support and communication from the team. I would highly recommend the nursery to any parents looking for a friendly, caring and nurturing place for their little ones. I couldn't be happier with the care my children have received.

A

18/08/2026

Really great care for my son on his two days he is at busy bees. The staff have loads of fun activities for him and he always has a great day. Really good communication & trustworthy staff. Very happy.

LN

09/03/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Meopham operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Meopham 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 phonics, 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 Meopham

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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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