New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01904 674762
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01904 674762
From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri
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From imaginative role play to exploring nature, textures, smells, and sounds, - there’s something for every child to explore at our Busy Bees York nursery. We ’re extremely proud of our excellent range of activities and resources. They’re all carefully planned and organised to ensure your child gets the very best out of their time spent at our York nursery.
Our experienced and supportive nursery team makes sure children are having fun while learning through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, providing the perfect springboard for the next step in their journey to primary school.
Interested in learning more about our excellent day nursery in York? Read through the facilities below, or get in touch to book a visit with our friendly Centre Director.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees in York offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in York. Click on each facility to find out more.
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 9 months 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.
Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.
Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.
At Busy Bees, we like to make parents’ lives as easy as possible! We include all meals, drinks, and snacks within the fees you pay, so you can have peace of mind that your child is receiving delicious and nutritious food to support their growth and development.
All food and drinks are prepared on-site by our nursery chef. Does your child have any dietary requirements or allergies? No problem, just speak with our Centre Director who will be happy to discuss other safe and tasty alternatives. .
Get a taste of what your child may eat while at our York day nursery:
Breakfast
Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.
Morning Snack
Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, with a drink of milk or water.
Lunch
Tuna pasta bake or mixed bean and vegetable bake with peas or sweetcorn, followed by fresh fruit salad with a drink of water.
Afternoon Snack
Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks served with a drink of milk or water.
Early Evening Snack
Herby mixed potato wedges and roasted red peppers with ranch dip followed by apple and sultanas, with a drink of water.
Explore the ways Busy Bees encourages healthy eating and read our NHS-accredited menu in full on our ‘Eating Well’ page,
See food menu
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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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 York 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.
You’ll find our York pre-school on Eccles Close in Rawcliffe,. wWith convenience in mind, we’ve got onsite car parking for parents to allow for safe and easy collection and drop off at the nursery.
Travelling to the nursery via public transport? No problem! There are multiple buses servicing the local area. One of the nearest bus stops is on the A19, just a few minutes’ walk from the doors of the nursery.
Find the exact location of Busy Bees in York by using our What3Words:
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 York. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery York for yourself.
We are so happy with our choice of Busy Bees York for our little girls. The staff are amazing- very caring, knowledgeable and nurturing. They spend both time and effort creating exciting set ups each day to keep the children engaged and clearly love the children in their care and enjoy their job thoroughly. The perfect setting for your child
Show more05/03/2025 - Trustpilot
ViewWe now have two children at Busy Bees and are so happy with our experience. Our eldest has thrived and we can see how her time at nursery has helped encourage her love of learning. I have no doubt she will be as ready as she can be for school next year in no small part because of the way the nursery is set up to steadily familiarise the children with what to expect, introducing lessons and structure but most importantly fun. Having our youngest just started with babies has given us a real appreciation of all the hard work that goes in from the staff to adapt the days to match the needs of the children they are looking after. We are still getting there with our youngest in terms of settling in but I have complete faith that the team looking after her will help her adjust and be as happy as her big sister is.
Show more04/09/2024 - Day Nurseries
ViewI have two children at the nursery. One is just about to start school in September and they could not have prepared him any better! I have another child in the baby room and I love dropping my child off with the staff in there - there are never tears. Everyone working there is kind and approachable and we couldn't ask for better people to care for our children.
Show more27/08/2024 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy daughter absolutely adores the pre-toddler room and has absolutely thrived there under the care of some fabulous staff. Two members of staff, in particular, are fantastic with my daughter, I feel that they really know her and respond well to her needs. I know my daughter is completely herself at Busy Bees and at pick-up, all the activities she has been involved in are centred around what she enjoys doing. It is surprising how much outside space the nursery has considering its location. I love the atmosphere of the nursery and all staff, from the chef to the management team to the room staff, are so friendly and welcoming.
Show more27/08/2024 - Day Nurseries
ViewMy son has been at Busy Bees for a few months now, at first, he was a little reluctant but now he goes to his key worker with open arms. His key worker is lovely and she always provides really good feedback at the end of each day with what my son has done, how he's eaten and slept. The app is really helpful, I can see photos or updates of how much he's eaten, nappy changes etc. They had no problems with me calling every day when he first started nursery and I was feeling a little anxious leaving him. He absolutely loves being outside and they really make a point of the children having a lot of outside time. Unless our circumstances change, I imagine we'll be with Busy Bees through to preschool!
Show more21/08/2024 - Day Nurseries
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