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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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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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From Pre-Loved Teddies to Pudsey - Busy Bees Norwich Hospital Raise over 1,500 for BBC Children in Need Photo

From Pre-Loved Teddies to Pudsey - Busy Bees Norwich Hospital Raise over 1,500 for BBC Children in Need

More than 150 children at Busy Bees Norwich Hospital have spent months on a nursery-wide storytelling adventure, culminating in a pre-loved teddy bear drive that helped raise over £1,500 for BBC Children in Need. Their efforts were celebrated this week with a surprise visit from BBC Childre

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Busy Bees at West Byfleet Praised for Strong Bonds with Children Photo

Busy Bees at West Byfleet Praised for Strong Bonds with Children

Busy Bees at West Byfleet, where ‘children walk through the door each morning with complete confidence and happiness’ has been praised by Ofsted in its latest inspection. 

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Forget ABCs and 123s UK Parents Say Confidence Matters Most for Starting School Photo

Forget ABCs and 123s UK Parents Say Confidence Matters Most for Starting School

UK parents believe confidence, communication and independence are more important than reading, writing and counting when it comes to helping children feel prepared for school, according to new research* from Busy Bees.

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Kids 1st Low Fell Nursery Praised for Joyful Environment Where Children Feel Safe and Secure Photo

Kids 1st Low Fell Nursery Praised for Joyful Environment Where Children Feel Safe and Secure

Kids 1st in Low Fell, Gateshead, where children are cared for by ‘kind and nurturing staff’ has received glowing praise from Ofsted in its latest inspection.
 

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