WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Nottingham, Toton

Rated Good by Ofsted

4 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 0115 973 2311
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 0115 973 2311

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! As the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, it fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

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Looking for expert-led childcare in Toton, Nottingham? We’ve got you. At Busy Bees Toton, we’ll nurture your child’s development through a variety of fun, engaging activities designed to support their transition into full-time education. 

Whether they’re participating in imaginative play, channelling their inner artist, or discovering the joy of books, our expert-curated Bee Curious curriculum is designed to spark your child’s curiosity, developing them into a confident, independent learner. And with our dedicated, in-house teacher, they’ll have access to expert support, at all times. 

We also offer a range of extracurricular activities, such as swimming, football, and French lessons to enrich your child's experience and promote physical fitness, cognitive growth, and a well-rounded skill set. 

There’s so much to see and do at our nursery in Toton. From dedicated craft tables, packed with art supplies to a cosy reading corner, bursting with books, your little one will be spoiled for choice. There’s even a secure outdoor play area, kitted out with age-appropriate toys and apparatus—perfect for getting a daily dose of physical activity. 

Our childcare  in Toton is overseen by centre director Jemma Doyle, who’s been part of the Busy Bees family for almost a decade, and prides herself on building a relationship with each child, learning their quirks and needs to tailor a nursery experience that supports their development. 

Want to see Busy Bees Toton for yourself? Book your visit today. Jemma and the team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. 

Need a different Busy Bees in Nottingham? No problem. Check out our other nurseries in Nottingham to find the right one for you. 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees Toton, Nottingham

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

Minton Close

Off Swiney Way, Toton

Nottingham

NG9 6PZ

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Jemma Doyle - Centre Director

Jemma Doyle

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees Toton, Nottingham

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

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Outdoor Facilities

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UP

Funded Childcare

Parent Zone

Pebble

Meals and snacks

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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 Toton, Nottingham

Here, at our nursery in Toton, all the meals, snacks, and drinks we provide are packed with natural goodness. They form part of our NHS Startwell-accredited menus, which have been carefully created to help children enjoy a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet. It is all included in your nursery fees too – so, there is no extra to pay.  

Our talented nursery chef prepares all food and drinks, on-site, using fresh, local produce where possible. Do you need us to adjust the food your child is served, because of an allergy or dietary need? We can do that - simply let your Centre Director know.  

 

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5* Food Hygiene
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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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham Location

Busy Bees Toton is conveniently located just off the A52, on Minton Close, a twenty-minute drive from the centres of both Derby and Nottingham. We’re also a stone’s throw away from the M1, at junction 25, making transport connections a breeze. 

We’ve got ample on-site parking, making drop-offs and collections safe and seamless. 

Arriving via public transport? There’s a bus stop just a 2-minute walk from the nursery on Morris Avenue serving bus routes 510 ECOnnect and 536.  

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

Reviews

Yvette B.

06/02/2025

"The team at Toton are brilliant. They have taken the time to learn about my child to support her with enjoying her nursery experience. I always recieve a brilliant hand over and the team are always supportive of implementing things we do at home, such as moving to pull ups. Mark, April and Winky have been especially brilliant with us and our daughter "

Paige P.

06/01/2023

"Absolutely amazing nursery who take such good care of both of my girls. Very grateful for busy bees Toton"

Tracy B.

05/01/2022

"I love busy bees toton and more importantly so does my daughter. She is comfortable to go with a staff and sometimes doesn’t even want to come home! "

Keely J.

25/02/2021

"We are loving Busy Bees. Our little one is happy, we've not had any problems, staff are friendly and supportive. And despite playing in a mud kitchen nearly all day every day, our little one comes home pretty clean - it's amazing :)"