40 Years of Busy Bees

WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in
Stotfold

Rated Good by Ofsted

5 Reviews

Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our funding calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01462 734 306

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Welcome to Busy Bees Stotfold! Our nursery is based in a big redbrick building right at the heart of Stotfold. No two days are ever the same here – they’re always packed with excitement and opportunities for your child to thrive during their important early years. 

The nursery features large, light and airy rooms, which help to create a welcoming ‘home from home’ atmosphere for the children. These rooms are split into age groups: babies, toddlers and preschool children. This means the children can learn and play with others at a similar stage in their development journey. 

There’s always plenty to keep the children happy and engaged – from toys to help them with their fine motor skills to quiet corners, where they can read their favourite story books. We also have an outdoor space, where they can explore and learn about taking safe risks under the supervision of our nursery team. 

At Busy Bees, we look to nurture your child’s curiosity for learning. Our foundation class helps to prepare preschool children for the next big step in their journey – the move to primary school. Everything we do is tailored around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum too – to help your little one get the best start. We'll always keep you updated with their progress via our ParentZone app

Ready to come and meet the team and see our facilities for yourself? Book a visit to our Busy Bees Stotfold nursery today! 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Stotfold

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

Grange House, 70 High Street

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 4LD

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Abi Fordham - Centre Director

Abi Fordham

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Stotfold

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Stotfold. 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 at Stotfold

We understand just how important is for children to enjoy a healthy balanced diet, packed with vitamins and minerals. We also know just how much of a challenge it can be to get them to eat well. That's why we created our seasonal nursery menus - accredited by NHS Startwell. So, while your child is with us, they'll be able to enjoy delicious snacks, drinks and meals packed with goodness. 

All foods and drinks are prepared by our nursery chef, every day, using fresh, local ingredients where possible.  

You don't have to pay any extra - it's included in your nursery fees. Does your child suffer from food allergies or have specific dietary requirements? Just let your Centre Director know - we can accommodate with suitable alternatives. 

Want to take a sneak peek at our Stotfold nursery's menu? Here's just a taster! 

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

Loaded mac and cheese (vegetarian option also available) with green beans and garlic bread. Served with a cup of water. 

Afternoon Snack

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks. Served with a cup of milk or water. 

Early Evening Snack

Salmon mayo and sweetcorn wrap (vegetarian option: beanie crunch wrap) and cheese wrap with mixed peppers and carrot sticks. Peaches, strawberries and yoghurt for dessert. Served with a cup of water. 

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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 places for three and four-year-olds? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 1140 hours of funded childcare 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 Stotfold 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 Stotfold Location

You’ll find our Stotfold nursery in the town centre on High Street - it’s really easy to reach either by car or on foot. 

High Street is home to a number of bus stops, including the Co-Operative (served by 96, 96A and 97 buses), and the Post Office (served by W1, W4, W8 and WX buses), which are just a short walk from our centre. 

Coming to us by car? We’ve got lots of on-site parking, so you can pick-up and drop-off safely and easily. 

Find the exact location of Busy Bees at Stotfold by using our What3Words:

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

Reviews

Mari C.

02/11/2023

"Lovely and caring staff "


Rikita S.

30/08/2023

"My son started nursery when he was 11 months old and since he has developed considerably. He loves going to nursery so much that when we drop him off he forgets about his mumma and dadda. It brings me joy knowing that he loves it there. All of the staff are super friendly, helpful and gives a brief summary of my toddler’s day. He is due to move into the next class when he turns 2 and I hope that he continues to have as much fun. Well done Busy Bees Stotfold, we love you! "


Melanie W.

10/05/2022

"Staff are friendly and have taught my son so much "


Emma S.

16/02/2022

"Everyone I’ve met at Busy Bees has been incredibly caring, kind and friendly. My son loves it and has a fantastic time doing lots of exciting activities. I can see how much he is learning every day and he has so much fun. "


Chrissie K.

24/08/2021

"Great team"