40 Years of Busy Bees

WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in
Sevenoaks

Rated Good by Ofsted

3 Reviews

Busy Bees

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01732 46 11 46

Opening Times:

From 08:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

If you're looking for a Sevenoaks day nursery to set your little one up for the best start in life, Busy Bees Riverhead might be the perfect place.

Formerly known as Squiggles Sevenoaks, our nursery provides plenty of space for children from zero to five to thrive every day they're with us. We have multiple rooms dedicated to each age group - babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Each room is equipped with age-appropriate learning toys, games and activities designed to help them learn all about the world around them.

We make sure your child has everything they need when they're with us. Meals and drinks, as well as nappies and wipes and formula milk, for younger children, are all included in your nursery fees.

No matter what your child enjoys, we have something for them - whether it's soft play shapes, puzzles they can challenge themselves with or craft tables where they can draw, paint, make and create to their heart's content. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework too, so all the activities are designed to prepare the children for primary school learning while allowing them to have fun.

Our nursery in Riverhead also benefits from having access to outdoor space. This means the children can get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air.

Want to see the brilliant facilities at our day nursery in Sevenoaks for yourself? Book a visit today - we can't wait to show you around!

 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees Riverhead, Sevenoaks

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

Busy Bees Riverhead, Sevenoaks

Walker House, London Road

Riverhead

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2DN

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Bryony Mealin-Holmes - Centre Director

Bryony Mealin-Holmes

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees Riverhead, Sevenoaks

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

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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 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 3 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 Riverhead, Sevenoaks

Here, at our Riverhead nursery, we like to make sure all the snacks, drinks, and meals your child enjoys are delicious and healthy. Each morning, afternoon, or day they spend with us, they'll get to try a variety of exciting new foods from our NHS-accredited menus.

The food and drinks are prepared on-site by our dedicated nursery chef. Everything is freshly prepared from scratch using high-quality ingredients. We can also take into account any dietary requirements or allergies your little one might have. Speak to your Centre Director to find out more.

Want to know the very best bit? It's all included as part of the rates you pay for your childcare!

Below, we've included just a small sample of what your child might enjoy from our menu on a typical day at our nursery.

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

Tuna pasta bake or mixed bean and vegetable pasta bake, with peas and sweetcorn. Seasonal fresh fruit 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

Herby mixed potato wedges and roasted red peppers with ranch dip. Apples and sultanas for dessert. Served with a cup of water

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Our Fees

We've always taken an open and transparent approach when it comes to our nursery rates. Our approach is flexible because we know just how busy parents are. You can easily schedule childcare or book extra sessions when needed.

Our Riverhead nursery also offers funded childcare places, as part of the government's 30 hours funded childcare scheme. Under this scheme, eligible children age three and four, are entitled to up to 30 hours of  funded childcare each week. To find out more, simply speak to your Centre Director or Funding Options page. 

Want to find out more about the rates for childcare at our nursery in Riverhead, Sevenoaks?

Click the button below to see our weekly, daily, and sessional rates, as well as everything else you need to know about what's included in your fees

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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 Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks Location

Our day nursery in Sevenoaks, formerly known as Squiggles Sevenoaks, is in the Riverhead part of the town. You'll find us at Walker House, on London Road.

We're just a 10-minute drive from the town centre, and a 15-minute walk from Dunton Green Station, which sits on the South Eastern Main Line.

There's plenty of on-site parking space, so you can have total peace of mind when dropping off and picking your little ones up - well away from the nearby busy main road.

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

Reviews

Katie G.

07/01/2023

"Amazing nursery. The most kind and caring staff, so efficient, professional and thoughtful. Our son is very happy here and with him having some more complex health needs currently the team have been incredible. "


Leanne S.

10/11/2022

"Great staff . "


Kylie B.

31/08/2022

"The staff are amazing always keeping me updated on the activities and how my daughter has been when she’s been there"