Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-School is idyllically positioned on the border of Wales and Herefordshire, a mere five minutes from the charming town of Hay-On-Wye. This rural setting provides a wonderful backdrop for a nurturing and vibrant learning environment, where children can be heard laughing and seen playing joyfully.

The nursery operates on the core belief that each child embarks on a unique educational pathway. To honour these individual differences and learning styles, Busy Bees integrates a variety of educational theories and methods, fostering a holistic environment designed to cater to every child's specific needs.

The philosophy extends to embracing and celebrating all children and their families, ensuring everyone feels loved and supported. The nursery's resources are thoughtfully chosen to spark curiosity, encourage open-ended exploration, and, crucially, to prompt children to ask questions and engage actively with their surroundings.

Our ethos

Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-School believes each child has a unique educational pathway and integrates various educational theories and methods to cater to individual needs. They aim to spark curiosity, encourage open-ended exploration, and prompt children to ask questions, creating a holistic and supportive environment that celebrates every child and their family.

What it's like

Children confidently separate from their parents upon arrival due to welcoming staff who know them well. Staff effectively engage children, extending their learning through creative activities like exploring a book about shoes with babies or constructing a world map with older children.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges an all-inclusive hourly rate that covers all meals, consumables, and planned activities. There is a minimum attendance requirement of two days per week, with a core session running from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Funded places may incur daily charges for food, consumables, and activities.