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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
York, Rawcliffe

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

9

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Parent-room
Parking

At Busy Bees York, children can learn, explore and grow in a warm and welcoming environment. From imaginative role play to discovering nature through textures, smells and sounds, our engaging activities encourage children to follow their curiosity and develop new skills.

Our experienced team support children through play, creating fun and meaningful experiences that help build confidence and prepare them for their next steps.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
York, Rawcliffe
Nursery Facilities

Our nursery offers a wide range of carefully planned activities and resources, giving children opportunities to explore their interests and develop at their own pace. Sensory play, imaginative experiences and outdoor exploration all form part of the nursery day, helping children build important skills through play.

Our Bee Curious Curriculum encourages children to be curious, creative and confident learners, supporting their development as they prepare for the transition to school.

Located on Eccles Close in Rawcliffe, our York nursery is conveniently positioned for families in the surrounding area. We have on-site parking for safe and straightforward drop-offs and collections.

For families travelling by public transport, there are several bus services nearby, with a bus stop on the A19 just a short walk from the nursery.

We’d love to welcome you and your family to Busy Bees York. Book a visit to explore our nursery, meet our friendly team and discover what we have to offer.

Special things about York, Rawcliffe

Woodland walk

Woodland walk

A natural space for outdoor exploration and discovery.

Unique to

York, Rawcliffe

Convenient location

Convenient location

Close to the bus hub, parking and ring road for York.

Unique to

York, Rawcliffe

Strong parent partnerships

Strong parent partnerships

Working closely with families to support every child.

Unique to

York, Rawcliffe

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Carole Hood

Hello, my name is Carole Hood and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees in York.

Here at our centre, we create a warm and nurturing environment where children can feel happy, secure and at home. Our team provides engaging opportunities for children to learn through play, explore their interests and develop their confidence and independence at their own pace.

We value the relationships we build with families and work closely with parents and carers to create a welcoming and supportive nursery community.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child and sharing in the exciting first steps of their learning journey.

Reviews

What
York, Rawcliffe
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9

Google

4 /5

Great experience so far! (6 months in). Lovely facilities, friendly and caring staff, varied and healthy meals, fun and interesting activities. Very happy with our choice of nursery and thrilled to see our little one (18months old) thriving there.

EH

09/07/2025

Amazing staff, creating an environment where our child is clearly thriving.

FE

10/04/2025

My daughter has grown in confidence, made lots of new friends. Staff are amazing with her and she has formed great bonds with them.

SE

25/03/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees York, Rawcliffe operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees York, Rawcliffe 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.

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

Curriculum

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.

Expertly

developed

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

Playfully

taught

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

A head start

in life

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 phonics, 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.

Childcare at Busy Bees

Childcare funding

Funding and fees

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.

Calculate your fees Fee Sheet Funding Eligibility

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees York, Rawcliffe

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

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

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

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.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

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

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

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.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

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

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

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.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

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

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

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.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

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.

See our food & menu

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Busy Bees

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

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