Welcome to Busy Bees

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St Peter Port

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Looking for a welcoming nursery in St Peter Port, Guernsey, where your child can learn, explore and grow?

Busy Bees at St Peter Port is a brand-new, purpose-built nursery on Queens Road, providing a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged from three months to five years.

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Busy Bees
St Peter Port
Nursery Facilities

Our three-storey nursery in Guernsey has been thoughtfully designed with young children in mind, creating bright, spacious environments where children can feel at home while having plenty of opportunities to explore, play and discover. With creative learning spaces, dedicated areas for different stages of development and large outdoor spaces, there is always something new for children to investigate.

We can welcome up to 77 children, allowing us to create a friendly and supportive nursery community where children can build relationships, develop their confidence and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Our brand-new nursery has been carefully designed to provide children with an inspiring place to spend their days. The tailored rooms give children the freedom to explore, while our creative play areas encourage imagination and self-expression.

Our outdoor environment provides another important space for learning and discovery. Children can enjoy being active, exploring nature and taking safe risks with the support of our experienced team. Outdoor play helps children develop physically while also encouraging curiosity, independence and an understanding of the world around them.

Busy Bees at St Peter Port is located on Queens Road, making it a convenient choice for families living and working in and around St Peter Port. The nursery also has on-site parking, making drop-off and collection as straightforward as possible for busy families.

Whether you are looking for your child's first nursery, somewhere to support them through their toddler years or a preschool environment to help prepare them for school, our friendly team is here to help.

Choosing a nursery is a big decision, and we want you to feel confident that Busy Bees at St Peter Port is the right place for your family. We would love to welcome you for a tour of our brand-new nursery, introduce you to our team and show you how we bring learning through play to life.

Book your visit today and take the first step towards your child's Busy Bees journey.

Special things about St Peter Port

Outdoor spaces

For your child to explore the garden.

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups.

Home cooked meals

From our NHS accredited menu

A warm welcome

from our Director

Director

Kay Heaford

Hello,I am Kay the centre director here at Busy Bees Guernsey.

I have worked in early years for over 30 years in a variety of roles, as a nursery owner, Ofsted Inspector and quality advisor. I have a passion for creating a caring environment where all children thrive and feel part of our growing family.

I have 2 children of my own and understand the importance of giving children the very best start in life.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Meet the amazing team

Room Manager

Jo Moorish

Chef

Ricardo Riberio

Early Years Educator

Tamsin Davidison

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Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00

5:30

Busy Bees St Peter Port operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 5:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees St Peter Port helps support families around the demands of work and everyday life.

We look forward to working with you to create a plan that suits your family.

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SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

We take pride in our safeguarding policies

Safety and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do, and your child's safety is our highest priority. Our policies and procedures are designed to ensure every child in our care is safe, supported and well looked after.

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Award-Winning Safeguarding Standards recognising our commitment to protecting children across the UK

A dedicated Safety and Safeguarding Team with decades of experience, led by an industry-recognised leadership team

ISO 45001 certification supported by robust policies and procedures to help protect every child in our care

Thorough recruitment processes including enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive referencing, before joining Busy Bees

Carefully managed drop-off and collection procedures and sign out with controlled entry

Paediatric first aid trained staff in every nursery

A safe, supportive environment and a dedicated "speak up" service, where team members can confidentially report concerns 24/7, 365 days a year, through a variety of channels, without fear of retaliation

Curriculum and education

Giving your child the best start in life

Our Bee Curious curriculum is at the heart of everything we do, helping your child grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

Centred around your child's interests and pace, we combine purposeful play with a carefully designed curriculum that fosters curiosity and confidence. Bee Curious guides every moment in our nursery, from caring routines to planned activities, placing the unique child and their key person at the heart of learning. From encouraging independence at mealtimes, to supporting friendships in the playground, to celebrating every milestone with enthusiasm, our curriculum sparks a love of learning from the very beginning.

Using our 40 years of industry leading childcare experience, Bee Curious is a blueprint for playful learning. It is:

Developed by industry-leading experts and using over 40 years of global expertise

Based on the latest child behavioural science research and findings

Developed through collaboration with Busy Bees educators across the world

Led by Gill Jones MBE - Busy Bees Group Chief Quality Officer

Alongside structured learning, we encourage your child to express themselves freely and explore the world around them through creative and outdoor experiences that support every area of development. We do this by:

Using role play and storytelling to strengthen communication

Exploring art, music and movement

Learning outdoors in a safe, stimulating environment

Developing physical coordination and confidence

Our teams nurture your child's curiosity and confidence, preparing them not just for school, but for life. We do this by:

Early reading and writing through storytelling and mark-making activities.

Strong number sense through counting, patterns and problem-solving.

Hands-on, purposeful play to encourage critical thinking and curiosity.

Strengthening focus and listening skills with guided group learning sessions.

Understanding childcare funding and nursery fees can feel complicated. Our aim is to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible, helping you to find the right options for your family.

Use our funding fees calculator to estimate how your childcare hours could reduce your weekly nursery fees. Before using the calculator, please check which funding you might be eligible for here.

Fee Sheet Funding Eligibility

Children arrive from 8:00am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused sensory activity

Exploring colours and textures

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk (if required) is provided.

A story with calm time or a nap

The children may have one or two naps in the day depending on their home routine and we will always offer these in line with their home life.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Outdoor guided play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Our last available pick up is at 5:30pm.

Children arrive from 8:00am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused learning activity

A warm welcome with a morning song

Snack Time

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor learning

Exploration and connection with nature, whatever the weather.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Curious Mind

Maths, sensory experiences or problem solving.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Outdoor play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Our last available pick up is at 5:30pm.

Children and staff sharing a healthy meal at nursery

Food

Our weekly menu

NHS-accredited meals, drinks and snacks available.

Prepared daily by our on-site nursery chef

Variety of fresh ingredients throughout the week

Supports healthy growth and development

NHS-accredited nursery menu; our two seasonal menus are accredited by NHS Startwell, ensuring the food we serve is balanced and offers optimal nutrition.

If your child has any dietary requirements, allergies or cultural preferences, please speak with the Centre Director. Our team will work to ensure safe, suitable alternatives are provided.

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Track Progress

Our mobile App

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child's progress with our Busy Bees App.

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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
St Peter Port