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Welcome to Busy Bees nurseries

We know choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. So across our 390 nurseries in the UK, Ireland, and beyond, Busy Bees make sure every setting is designed to give your child the best start in life.

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Our parent reviews.

Our son has been attending this nursery for 9 months now and we honestly couldn't be happier! After viewing multiple settings, this nursery stood out from the rest with their excellent tour, learning curriculum, food options and the general feeling of calm.

All of the staff are fantastic, they communicate so well on handovers, create activities around things our son loves and have helped him come on leaps and bounds since joining! He loves going in and I couldn’t ask for better people to look after him. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

AC

Google - 16/06/2026

We were treated to a wonderful preschool graduation ceremony. It was colourful; the children were smart, confident and very entertaining. We thank the teachers and administrators for the preparations because it must have taken a lot of time and passion to put it together. We have a lot of beautiful memories to take away with us.

Thank you so much Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School!

FW

Trustpilot - 24/07/2024

All of the staff are friendly, caring and wonderful teachers. Both of my daughters have gone to Busy Bees from about 6 months old, up until joining school age.

They have both really enjoyed it, learned so much and made many friends. It helped them greatly to prepare for what lay ahead starting Primary school. Thank you Busy Bees!

NH

Google - 19/06/26

Latest news.

Busy Bees at St Peter Port Welcomes Families

There’s a new buzz in Guernsey as brand-new nursery, Busy Bees at St Peter Port, officially opens its doors to families, providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for up to 77 children.

Strong All Around - Busy Bees at Farnborough IQ Praised for Happy Environments Where Children Thrive

Busy Bees at Farnborough IQ, where children feel ‘safe and secure’ in a ‘welcoming and inclusive setting’ has been praised by Ofsted in its latest inspection.

Praise All Around from Ofsted - Busy Bees Emersons Green Recognised for Warm and Inclusive Care

Busy Bees Emersons Green in Bristol, where children feel ‘safe, secure and emotionally supported’ has been praised by Ofsted in its latest inspection.

New Beginnings for Families as Busy Bees at Hailsham Opens Doors

There’s a new buzz in East Sussex as brand-new nursery, Busy Bees at Hailsham, officially opens its doors to families, providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for up to 110 children.

Welcome to Busy Bees nurseries

Visit ourHive of Knowledge.

Introducing theBusy Bees App.

Say hello toBee Curious.

Discover funded childcareoptions across the UK.

Funding yourchildcare.

Calculateyour fees.

Our parent reviews.

Latest news.

Busy Bees at St Peter Port Welcomes Families

Strong All Around - Busy Bees at Farnborough IQ Praised for Happy Environments Where Children Thrive

Praise All Around from Ofsted - Busy Bees Emersons Green Recognised for Warm and Inclusive Care

New Beginnings for Families as Busy Bees at Hailsham Opens Doors

Visit our
Hive of Knowledge.

Introducing the
Busy Bees App.

Say hello to
Bee Curious.

Discover funded childcare
options across the UK.

Funding your
childcare.

Calculate
your fees.