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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Northampton, Spinney Hill

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

8.6

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Parent-room
Teacher

Welcome to our nursery in Spinney Hill! Our warm and welcoming nursery is jam-packed with fun and stimulating activities for a whole range of ages and development stages. There’s never a dull day at our Spinney Hill, Northampton nursery.  

Choosing who looks after your child is an important and sometimes tricky decision, but our qualified and friendly team of nursery staff are truly amazing at what they do. Children love our Spinney Hill nursery because of the caring and dedicated attention they get from the staff, as well as the exciting activities they get to enjoy with their friends!  

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Northampton, Spinney Hill
Nursery Facilities

The nursery is split into different rooms depending on age and development stage. So, if you’re looking for day care in Northampton that can look after snoozy babies through to exuberant pre-schoolers, Busy Bees Spinney Hill could be the perfect place! 

We understand that communication is key when it comes to choosing and trusting a nursery. At Busy Bees Spinney Hill your child will be allocated a key worker who’ll update you on day-to-day routines as well as key milestones your child might reach – all via our handy Busy Bees app.  

You’ll find our Spinney Hill nursery within easy reach of Northampton town centre – it’s easily accessible by either car or on foot.  

We’re on Kettering Road, with large, clear signs to make us easy to spot. If you’re travelling to us via bus, the closest stop is on the main road – the A5123, next to Morrisons. Stagecoach buses 2, 6, 10 and 58 run this route, and the stops are a short walk from our doors.  

We have a safe and convenient car park too, making collection and drop off even easier!  

Want to learn more about the team or the facilities at our Spinney Hill, Northampton nursery? Get in touch to day to book a visit! We can’t wait to meet you.  

Special things about Northampton, Spinney Hill

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Northampton, Spinney Hill

Diverse Team

Diverse Team

With lots of languages spoken in our centre 

Unique to

Northampton, Spinney Hill

Conveniently located

Conveniently located

Close to public transport links.

Unique to

Northampton, Spinney Hill

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Beth Merriman

Hello, my name is Beth Merriman and I am the Centre Director here at Spinney Hill. 

I love working closely with my team to enhance children's opportunities and help them grow and learn during their time with us. 

Our nursery has a strong, long standing staff team who are incredibly passionate about their roles. We work together to create an exciting, engaging atmosphere for the children.

We hope you visit us soon to show you our nursery and meet the team! 

Meet the amazing team

Jess Sweeney

Assistant Centre Director

Jess Sweeney

Katieann Kearney

Assistant Centre Director

Katieann Kearney

Reviews

What
Northampton, Spinney Hill
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

8.6

Google

4 /5

Great nursery, lovely people, my son can't wait to go there (and in the beginning wasn't easy) He loves his friends and teachers

MM

09/03/2026

Very friendly staff, my child is very happy , he likes so much this place, they does a lot of activities, day by day he teaching something new. Overall, very nice nursery!

CR

02/03/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:30
PM

Busy Bees Northampton, Spinney Hill operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Northampton, Spinney Hill 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 Northampton, Spinney Hill

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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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