New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01634 362221
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01634 362221
From 07:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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Welcome to Busy Bees at Rainham Nursery, your trusted destination for exceptional childcare.
Here at our nursery in Rainham, we take pride in our highly qualified team, who are passionate about supporting your child's development. With their expertise and dedication, your little one will receive the utmost care and attention, ensuring a positive and enriching early years' experience.
There is so much to love about our nursery in Rainham, from our sensory exploration room, which is designed to excite the senses and stimulate the minds of your little ones, to our Unleashing Potential room where your little one can engage in various physical activities.
Within our pre-school, we offer an array of enriching extracurricular activities to further enhance their learning journey. From drama classes to dance lessons your child will have the chance to explore their interests and develop new skills.
We understand that the settling-in process can be both exciting and challenging for both children and parents. To help make this transition smoother, we provide a parent room where you can stay during your child's settling-in sessions.
You can also keep up to date during your child's time at nursery, wherever you may be with our ‘ParentZone’ app!
So, if you're looking for a day nursery in Rainham, which provides high-quality childcare where your little one can unleash their full potential, then look no further. Book a visit to view the fantastic facilities at Busy Bees Rainham, and join in on all the excitement.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Rainham offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Rainham. Click on each facility to find out more.
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 9 months 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.
Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.
Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.
At Busy Bees, we understand the importance of promoting healthy eating habits early on in life. That’s why we ensure all the food and drink we serve is nutritionally balanced.
During your child’s typical day at our Rainham nursery, they’ll enjoy regular meals and refreshments from our NHS Startwell-accredited menu.
There’s nothing extra to pay for this – it’s all included in your nursery fees. Everything is freshly prepared on the day by our talented on-site nursery chef. And if your child has any specific dietary requirements, don’t worry – we can account for their needs. Speak to your Centre Director for more information.
Want a taster from our menu at Busy Bees Rainham?
Breakfast
Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.
Morning Snack
Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, served with a cup of milk or water.
Lunch
Cowboy pie or vegetable cowboy pie, served with sweetcorn, followed by fruity flapjack for dessert. Served with a cup of water.
Afternoon Snack
Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks served with a cup of milk or water.
Early Evening Snack
Mixed potato wedges with Indian roast tomato dip and satsuma smiles for dessert. Served with a cup of water.
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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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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 Rainham 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.
We are conveniently located in the heart of Rainham on Solomon Road, with an onsite car-parking facility available for safe and easy collections and drop-offs.
Our day nursery in Rainham has excellent public transport links, with Rainham train station just a 5-minute walk away, along with a bus stop which is situated just a short 3-minute walk from the nursery, ensuring convenient transportation options for families.
Whether you prefer to travel by car, train or bus, reaching our nursery is a breeze.
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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 Rainham. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Rainham for yourself.
Busy Bees has been amazing for our child. Our 3-year-old has been attending for nearly two years and the staff are incredibly caring and supportive. The learning activities are engaging, communication is excellent, and the meals are nutritious and well balanced. It's reassuring to know our child is happy, safe, and learning every day. We're very grateful to the team and would highly recommend Busy Bees.
Show more11/02/2026 - Day Nurseries
ViewOur daughter started at Busy Bees when she was 1 year old. She took a few weeks to settle but the staff have been absolutely amazing, and she is now thriving. The staff are so friendly, and show that they really care for our daughter. We get lovely updates, which has been great since I've gone back to work, and their communication is excellent. The management team are always helpful and sign post to the right team (I.e funding team). They are very quick and clear with their response. The menus are outstanding and I am happy knowing that she is getting such a well balanced diet. I am so happy we've chosen Busy Bees as her nursery placement. Her confident and talking has come a long way and I thank the staff for all their support and care.
Show more30/01/2026 - Day Nurseries
ViewRainham Busy Bees is simply FANTASTIC!!!! I can not praise them enough. I was a very nervous mum dropping off my 15 month old baby for the first time in September and thanks to the lovely staff I am now very happy and confident to leave him for the day. In fact I feel guilty not taking him in he loves it that much. This is down to the Staff. Whilst all the staff are amazing my LO key staff member is simply superb. My son loves her. The centre director is fantastic - I have never meet someone so dedicated and happy to go out of her way to help resolve issues. I feel extremely lucky to have my LO at this nursery.
Show more03/12/2025 - Trustpilot
ViewThe staff are all amazing, they take the time to know the children’s names, even the ones not in their classes. Sam the manager knows every child’s name and greets them in the morning. They do a range of activities throughout the day. Pre school change things slightly to prepare them for school, everything is logged on an app which is easy to access. We changed nurseries to Busy Bee’s and our children’s development and happiness is really lovely to see.
Show more01/11/2025 - Trustpilot
ViewOur son has settled in to busy bees quickly and is so eager to get through the doors at drop off in the morning. The updates throughout the day are reassuring and it’s lovely to know what he’s up to. All of the staff are so friendly and he really does have the best time 😊
Show more20/03/2025 - Google
ViewBoth my son and my daughter have attended holiday club at Busy Bees Rainham and have always enjoyed their time there. All holiday club staff take so much time and effort to plan activities and trips! My children always walk out with a big smile on their faces and they have made many friendships and memories. The staff go above and beyond. Thank you!
Show more31/10/2024 - Day Nurseries
ViewWe are very happy with Busy Bees Nursery in Rainham, our son started here in September and he really enjoys it, he loves all of the staff who are so nice. We receive lots of information about him from his day at nursery, such as everything he's eaten, nappy changes, pictures of things he's been up to and all of the activities he's been doing, they always have a wide range of activities out for the children as well which is great! Staff are really friendly too, so overall, in the short amount of time he has been attending Busy Bees, we are really impressed. Thank you.
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