NURSERY IN REIGATE

Welcome to Busy Bees
Reigate

8.3

4 /5

Giving your child the best start in life with Bee Curious, the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum.

We combine purposeful play with a uniquely designed curriculum that nurtures curiosity and confidence. Our highly trained educators take your child's care very seriously, upholding the highest safeguarding standards to help your child thrive in a safe, nurturing environment from their very first days and grow ready for their next big step.

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Busy Bees
Reigate
Nursery Facilities

Busy Bees Reigate is a spacious nursery located close to Reigate High Street, with convenient access for local families and the train station within walking distance.

The nursery was fully refurbished in 2023, creating a bright and welcoming environment with thoughtfully designed spaces, including dedicated rooms for both under 2s and children aged 2–5, as well as a sensory area for our youngest children.

Your child will also benefit from daily trips to the park, to engage with plenty of fun, local activities. Families also have a generous car park, two buggy storage areas and a highly trained team committed to providing safe, nurturing care.

Standout Features

Dedicated sensory area

Which can be used and enjoyed by all children.

Conviniently located

Close to Reigate High Street.

Extra activities

From Football to cooking classes.

A warm welcome

from our Director

Director

Becky Elliott

Hello, my name is Becky and I'm the Centre Director at Busy Bees Reigate.

I have over 15 years of experience in childcare and hold a BA (Hons) degree in Early Years Education, which I achieved in 2015. I began my career as a relief team member and worked my way through roles including Room Leader, Third in Charge and Deputy Manager before becoming Centre Director. I have been part of Busy Bees since 2019 and am passionate about providing high-quality early education and a safe, supportive environment for children, families and staff.

Meet the amazing team

Assistant Centre Director

Amy Jenkins

Chef

Lewis Ivey

Room Manager

Shannon Whitehouse

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30

6:30

Offering half or full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

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 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.

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.

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Children arrive from 7:30am 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 6:30pm.

Children arrive from 7:30am 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 6:30pm.

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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Ofsted

Day Nurseries

8.3

Google

4 /5

Understandably when my daughter first started going for her settling in days , I was absolutely petrified and wouldn't even leave the centre. Both my child and I had anxiety which even the staff reassured me that it's perfectly normal, which I felt comforting and could tell they could see I was anxious and offered reassurance. 5 months later and I couldn't imagine a better group of people to leave my child in the care of. I have noticed the changes in her development and I've also seen how proactive the staff are and how observant they are and they are always informative (ie: if my child had a good day, if my child had a fall, etc.) Once my child overcame her initial separation anxieties from myself she is always enthused and excited when I tell her , It's time to go to nursery! That in itself speaks volumes . Most importantly you can tell how much the staff genuinely care about the children they look after which says so much. Thank you Busy Bees Reigate for everything you do.

Welcoming atmosphere . Very nice teachers and staff. My toddler enjoys attending his nursery. My priority is keeping my child happy and safe and i know he is safe in busy bees . Thanks for all wonderfull staff .

Very good nursery, staff are incredibly friendly and my child always seems to come home well-stimulated. Nice, imaginative crafts which my child clearly enjoys. Would recommend the nursery to anyone in the area.

Reigate

7:30 - 6:30 Mon-Fri

NURSERY IN REIGATE

NURSERY IN REIGATE

Welcome to Busy Bees
Reigate