Bee's Knees Nursery and Pre-School

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6pm

Age range

Babies to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Established

2024

Rebekah Dennis

2 months ago

Since starting nursery in April 2025, I cannot overstate how pleased we are to have been welcomed into the Bee’s Knees family. Our child has made incredible progress, growing into a confident toddler. Every single one of their needs has been met and exceeded by all the staff at nursery and as parents we feel extremely comfortable knowing that they are being given the best care every day. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who give the children so many different experiences and activities to enjoy including Dots and Tots sessions and trips into the local community to the park. The mix of focused group work (targeted to particular needs and interests) and whole nursery play gives our child the opportunity to make close friends and build relationships with children of a range of ages. As a family, we have loved opportunities to come into nursery for Stay and Play sessions and grandparent reading sessions. We have always felt very safe at Bee’s Knees. We get regular updates about general happenings and daily activities via text messages, emails and calls. Updates on social media brighten our days to see what our child has been up to that day and the parenting posts support us as new parents too. Their daily book is always completed and provides us an insight into their day at nursery as well as regular long term progress reports which inform us about their development and next steps. Above all, we could not be happier with our nursery, the staff who work there and the joy and care that our child receives each day.

Becky Hulme

3 months ago

My son has been going to Bees Knees now since it opened on day 1, from being about 6 months old. We love Bees Knees, and couldn’t be happier with the care they provide. The staff truly understand his individual needs and always take the time to support whatever he is interested in at the moment, which means so much to me as a parent. He has built up really special bonds with staff. They keep me updated throughout the day on how he is doing, giving me complete peace of mind and making me feel very involved in his day with pictures ect. I also really appreciate the great variety of nutritious food they offer, knowing he is eating well while he’s there. Most importantly, he thoroughly enjoys going to Bees Knees, and seeing how happy and comfortable he is there reassures me that we made the perfect choice.

Janine Fearon

3 months ago

Bee’s Knees have been more than we could have ever asked for our daughter. We came to Bee’s Knees with a lot of trepidation, as we had such bad experiences in previous settings. Our daughter was unsettled and never enjoyed going to nurseries or childminders. We came to Louise asking for an urgent place and, from the start, she was supportive, alleviated our fears, and validated how we felt after the breakdown of previous placements. We had become used to our daughter crying at every drop-off, and the strain this put on us all as a family really took its toll. Within just three days of starting at Bee’s Knees, she stopped crying and became excited to go to nursery — I cannot tell you the relief this gave us all. Within a short space of time, our daughter would come home telling us about the new things she had learned. To our astonishment, after a couple of months she came home speaking and singing in German! At parents’ evenings, the staff explained how they plan to stretch her academically. They focus on preparing her for school while meeting her individual needs. She is always coming home singing a new song or telling me what she has been doing. I’ve noticed that my daughter is doing things my son didn’t start doing until he began school. Before Bee’s Knees, I thought nursery was mainly about children being happy, safe, and having fun. Bee’s Knees go far beyond that, and I now see how important early education is. I know that when my daughter starts school, she will be ready. The staff are extremely conscientious and clearly know their stuff. I genuinely have no worries about leaving my daughter in their care. They always keep us updated on how the children are doing — whether via Instagram during the day, at evening handover, at parents’ evenings, or through direct contact if there is ever anything to discuss. One of my favourite things about the nursery is how much the staff appear to enjoy their jobs. They genuinely love working at Bee’s Knees, and this fills me with so much confidence. They have strong bonds with all the children, and I know my daughter adores the staff — and the feeling is mutual. They have built such wonderful relationships with her. I also love the varied activities they do, such as trips to the library, walks, and visits to the park. I love that the children learn about different cultures and religions, and that they even have friends in Austria! Another thing I love is that my daughter knows all the staff and all the other children — and they all know her. It is such a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment. I could go on and on about how much I love Bee’s Knees. After the experience we’ve had, I will be forever grateful to them. I’m actually glad my daughter is an October baby so she gets to stay with them longer before starting school. I now know what a nursery should look like — a place where your child is encouraged to thrive and grow, not just somewhere they go while you’re at work and you hope they stay safe and enjoy it. Bee’s Knees truly go above and beyond for every child.

Rachel Moran

3 months ago

I just wanted to share how incredibly proud we are of how much PJ has thrived at Bees Knees Nursery. From starting in the Shoots room to confidently moving on to the Preschool room, the growth we’ve seen in him has been amazing. The nursery staff have met every expectation and truly gone above and beyond in supporting him, helping him to grow in confidence and feel safe, happy, and secure. PJ has become so much more independent in many aspects of his day-to-day routines, and it’s been wonderful to watch his personality blossom. We’re so grateful for the care, patience, and encouragement he’s received — it’s made such a positive difference to his development and happiness. Kind regards Rachel Moran and Phillip Palmer

Laura Underwood

a year ago

Amazing Nursery. My little girl is so settled, coming on leaps and bounds. They have been so supportive of potty training aswell. I highly recommend to anyone thinking of putting their child into a Nursery to go to Bees Knees. You will not be disappointed with the gorgeous little setting and amazing staff! Proud to tell anyone that I chose here to take care of my little girl. 🐝 💛