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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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Welcome to our blog, where you'll find friendly advice, tips and expert guidance on all things to give your child the best start.

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Created by leading early years experts, Bee Curious is the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, inspiring curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

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We're pleased to offer government-funded childcare, including up to 30 funded hours, across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Busy Bees Retains Top Five Spot in UK Apprenticeship Employer Ranking and Number One Early Years Position Photo

Busy Bees Retains Top Five Spot in UK Apprenticeship Employer Ranking and Number One Early Years Position

Busy Bees has secured a place in the top five of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026 for the second consecutive year, cementing its position as one of the country’s leading employers for developing the next generation of early years educators.

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Busy Bees Leamington Spa Children Raise 1,600 for BBC Children in Need and Earn Surprise Pudsey Visit Photo

Busy Bees Leamington Spa Children Raise 1,600 for BBC Children in Need and Earn Surprise Pudsey Visit

Children at Busy Bees Leamington Spa celebrated raising more than £1,600 for BBC Children in Need this week with a surprise visit from Pudsey Bear, recognising weeks of fundraising inspired by the nursery's passion for reading.

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Praise All Around from Ofsted - Busy Bees at Huntingdon Recognised for Warm and Inclusive Care Photo

Praise All Around from Ofsted - Busy Bees at Huntingdon Recognised for Warm and Inclusive Care

Busy Bees Nursery at Huntingdon, where children ‘truly thrive’ in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment has been praised by Ofsted in its latest inspection. 

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Busy Bees Castle View Nursery Celebrates Triple Good in First HMIE Inspection Under New Framework Photo

Busy Bees Castle View Nursery Celebrates Triple Good in First HMIE Inspection Under New Framework

Busy Bees Castle View nursery is celebrating a major milestone after achieving ‘Good’ across all three areas of learning in its first HMIE inspection, highlighting the safe, nurturing environments created for children.
 

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