Buckland Beehive

About this day nursery

Buckland Beehive is a welcoming preschool in Buckland Monachorum, catering to children aged two years old up until they transition to Reception class. Operating during term-time, the preschool provides a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.

The dedicated team, led by Owner/Supervisor Jane Beard, focuses on offering high-quality care within the local community. The setting encourages outdoor play, featuring a bug hotel, fairy house, and a mud kitchen for imaginative exploration, alongside new planters for growing activities.

Parents are encouraged to view their children's activities through a special password-protected online gallery, fostering a sense of connection and involvement. The preschool's commitment to child development is reflected in its structured policies covering various aspects of care, education, and safety, ensuring a supportive and engaging experience for every child.

Our ethos

The nursery encourages outdoor play and imaginative exploration, with activities such as a bug hotel, fairy house, mud kitchen and growing activities. They also focus on offering high-quality care and fostering connection and involvement with parents through an online gallery.

What it's like

Children eagerly arrive at the pre-school and staff welcome them warmly. Children have developed close bonds with staff and their peers. They feel safe and secure. Children are highly confident and are keen to talk to visitors about their experiences, for instance, children talk about how they grow various fruit and vegetables in the garden. They know strawberries are safe to eat when they have turned red.

Pricing & funding