WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Salisbury, Bishopdown

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

7 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01722 417272
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 01722 417272

Opening Times:

From 07:00 to 19:00 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 a custom-built, expert-led nursery in Salisbury? We’ve got you. 

Busy Bees Salisbury is a spacious, two-storey nursery packed with exciting things for your little one to see and do—all designed by experts to support their transition to full-time education, giving them the headstart they deserve. 

Our mission is to spark your child’s imagination and curiosity, setting them off on a lifelong learning journey with all the tools they need to thrive. Our dedication to providing a stimulating, nurturing experience is reflected in our OUTSTANDING Ofsted report. (May 2022). 

During their time at Busy Bees Salisbury, your little one will begin to explore foundational concepts in literacy, mathematics, arts and crafts, and the natural world, all delivered through our exclusive Bee Curious curriculum. 

Whether they’re channelling their inner artist at a craft table, discovering new favourite books in a cosy reading corner, or exploring our huge custom-designed outdoor play area, your little one will always find something to do that supports their development. 

We cater to preschool children of all ages—from 3 months to 5 years—with airy, spacious base rooms packed with age-appropriate toys and resources. 

What’s more, our in-house chef prepares fresh meals each day, working from our NHS-accredited menu, ensuring your little one enjoys a tasty, nutritious diet, as well as being exposed to new and exciting tastes and textures. Does your little one have specific dietary needs or aversions? No problem. We’ll work with you to ensure they enjoy a diet tailored to their needs. 

Busy Bees Salisbury is overseen by centre director Linda Sawyer, who’s been part of the Busy Bees family since 2007, and pours her passion for quality childcare (and many qualifications) into every interaction and activity plan. 

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

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees in Salisbury

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

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Linda Sawyer - Centre Director

Linda Sawyer

Centre Director

Meet the team Ofsted Report
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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees in Salisbury

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

Nappies and wipes

Buggy Store

Secure Access

Parking

Pebble

Funded Childcare

Outdoor Facilities

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.

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.

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Food at Busy Bees in Salisbury

Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.

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Food Menu

Take a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.

If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.

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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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury Location

Our spacious, purpose-built nursery in Salisbury is conveniently located just off the A30, next to the Parkwood Leisure Centre, and the London Road Park and Ride. 

Arriving by car? No problem. We’ve got ample free parking on-site, making drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze. 
 

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

Reviews

Lauren H.

29/10/2025

"I cannot fault the team. Incredible!"

Julia D.

27/04/2024

"Staff always go the extra mile and truly care about the children. My children love busy bees. "

Georgie C.

29/08/2023

"Staff are really great, massive hats off to steven and lucy! They go above and beyond. I wouldnt put my daughter in any other nursery "

Alys H.

21/06/2022

"Great customer service always there if you need it. So great with my two they have grown so much being there. "

Julia D.

07/09/2021

"Lovely, caring staff, brilliant food & a great set up for EYFS. My children love it here. "