WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Sunderland, Fulwell

Rated Good by Ofsted

21 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 0191 5485888
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 0191 5485888

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 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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Busy Bees Sunderland Fulwell is a uniquely converted spiritualist Church. There are 4 childcare rooms across 2 floors which are beautifully decorated and spacious. We have fabulous extensive outdoor gardens with a separate safe baby area for the children to explore and develop their love for the outdoors.

Extracurricular activities are available weekly, our nursery staff even provide baby massage experiences throughout the day to our babies! 

Our Pre-School room has been adapted into a Foundation Class to prepare the children not only for their next stage of education but also for life. This helps smooth the transition between nursery and school when the time comes making the children the centre of everything we do and providing every child with the very best start in life. 

The staff team are warm and welcoming with a genuine passion for childcare.

Not sure if Busy Bees at Sunderland Fulwell is the best option for your family? View all of our Nurseries in Sunderland to explore all Busy Bees locations in your area.

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Sunderland, Fulwell

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

178 Newcastle Road

Fulwell

Sunderland

SR5 1NW

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Kayleigh Pearce - Centre Director

Kayleigh Pearce

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Sunderland, Fulwell

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

Secure Access

Buggy Store

Parent Zone

Foundation class

Parking

Outdoor Facilities

Funded Childcare

UP

Pebble

Meals and snacks

Nappies and wipes

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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.

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 Sunderland, Fulwell

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

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5* Food Hygiene

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 Sunderland 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.

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

Reviews

Jayne T.

02/08/2024

"My daughter has been going to Busy Bees for 1 year and we absolutely love the nursery, the staff are so friendly and always go above and beyond for you and your child, I feel confident in Busy Bees that my little girl is getting the best start in life and learns somthing new every day. "

Gemma G.

19/06/2024

"Love the busy bees girls looking after my son. He has been at nursery since 11 months old and absolutely thrives and looks forward to going every morning. As a mother it is reassuring to know he is so well thought of and cared for! "

Lauren B.

24/01/2024

"Absolutely fantastic. Special thank you to Kayleigh who goes above and beyond to make my little girl feel welcomed and safe. Most importantly answers all of my questions and makes me feel valued as a parent. Just 5* nursery and super happy. "

Rebekah B.

06/01/2024

"Great service, they make everything go with ease when you first leave your little one. Couldn’t have picked a better nursery "

Rachel T.

20/06/2023

"Love BusyBees! My child is just over 2 and has been in there from 11 months and has developed beautifully. The staff are all amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and keep you updated throughout. Centre Manager is also brilliant, flexible and on top of everything. My child loves going there and has settled really well, thanks to the attentive and nurturing staff. "