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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Northampton, Wootton Fields

Google
4 /5

9.3

Day Nurseries Score
Outdoor-facilities
Parking

Providing excellent childcare in Wootton, our nursery offers the perfect environment for children to unleash their full potential. With an extensive range of fun-filled activities and excellent learning opportunities available, your child will learn, develop and thrive during their stay with us.  

We welcome children from babies through to preschoolers, which is reflected throughout the nursery environment. Within each of the bright and airy rooms, you will find a wide variety of age-appropriate facilities to help support your child's development. 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Northampton, Wootton Fields
Nursery Facilities

All children can enjoy the outdoors come rain or shine, with our spacious gardens which offer covered areas. With a mud kitchen and vegetable patch throughout each garden, your little one can have so much fun outdoors. 

You will find our nursery in Wootton, just a 13-minute drive from the town centre of Northampton, on Wootton Hope Drive.  

Located just off the M1 at J15, our nursery is in the perfect location for those commuting. Rest assured, if you are arriving by car, drop-offs and collections will be as safe and seamless as possible with our onsite parking facility.  

Arriving via public transport? There is a bus stop just outside the nursery on Hocknell Close serving bus route 12A.  

To ensure your child is well prepared when making the next steps in their educational journey, our highly experienced team will support your child throughout each stage of their development by following the Bee Curious curriculum.  

We'd love to welcome you and your child to visit our nursery in Wootton. Book a visit, to view the excellent facilities for yourself and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees Wootton Fields. 

 

Special things about Northampton, Wootton Fields

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Unique to

Northampton, Wootton Fields

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups. 

Unique to

Northampton, Wootton Fields

Spacious outdoor garden

Spacious outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Unique to

Northampton, Wootton Fields

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Danielle Nash

I would like to introduce myself; my name is Danielle Nash.

I have worked at Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields since 2015, starting as an apprentice to my position now as Centre Director. I hold a Level 3 in Early Years and have also completed my Level 3 in Leadership and Management.

Providing the foundation to future learning and successes is what I am passionate about. As a bonus, I am fortunate to lead a team who share this passion.

Meet the amazing team

Sally Gibbs

Assistant Centre Director

Sally Gibbs

Emma Metcalf - Matenity Cover

Centre Director

Emma Metcalf - Matenity Cover

Reviews

What
Northampton, Wootton Fields
parents say

Day Nurseries

9.3

Google

4 /5

The staff are dedicated and know each child personally but some recent changes to the rooms could have been justified better.

S

07/10/2025

Our 15 month olds are always happy to go to nursery. The staff are great and caring and we're very happy for our children to be there.

DB

27/08/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Northampton, Wootton Fields operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Northampton, Wootton Fields 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, Wootton Fields

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 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

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 6:00pm

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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