Busy Bees Pre-School and Day Nursery in Bourne offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from 6 weeks to 11 years old. This family-run establishment, led by Catherine Taylor and her daughters, prides itself on a long-standing team, many of whom have seen their own children thrive within the nursery.
The nursery recently relocated to a spacious 3-acre site, providing ample indoor and outdoor play areas, including fantastic secure gardens and a cosy bedroom for younger children. They run engaging Forest School sessions for their 3 and 4-year-olds.
Dedicated to providing flexible childcare solutions, Busy Bees accommodates diverse family needs, including shift patterns, and operates almost year-round, closing only for bank holidays and Christmas. Meals are freshly prepared by Bourne Catering, with dietary requirements carefully addressed.
The nursery received a "Good" rating across all areas in its March 2024 OFSTED inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality care and education.
Our ethos
Busy Bees Pre-School and Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment and runs engaging Forest School sessions for their 3 and 4-year-olds. They are committed to providing flexible childcare solutions to meet diverse family needs.
What it's like
Children arrive excited to learn in this safe and welcoming environment created by staff. Children settle quickly and feel secure enough to explore the wide range of experiences staff provide, both indoors and in the large outdoor area. They build close friendships with children of all ages.
Funding accepted
Food
Meals are freshly cooked by Bourne Catering. Breakfast provided for children arriving by 8am; tea can be booked for those staying after 4:30pm. Bee Hive children can book breakfasts. Full-time attendees and Beehive 5-morning/afternoon attendees receive complimentary breakfast and tea.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6pm, Closed Bank Holidays and Christmas week
Age range
6 weeks to 11 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 26 March 2024 · Lora Teague
What it's like to attend
Children arrive excited to learn in this safe and welcoming environment created by staff. Children settle quickly and feel secure enough to explore the wide range of experiences staff provide, both indoors and in the large outdoor area. They build close friendships with children of all ages.
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents explain the nursery feels like a large, extended family.
They say children flourish due to the care and educational support staff provide.
Parents describe the staff's extensive communication.
They receive information about their child's development and feel their feedback is valued and always fully considered.
Inclusion & environment
Staff are ambitious in what they want children to learn, including children who need additional support. They work alongside parents and carers to identify what children already know and can do and potential gaps in children's learning and experiences.
Children settle quickly and feel secure enough to explore the wide range of experiences staff provide, both indoors and in the large outdoor area. Leaders are passionate about their new curriculum and the use of outdoor learning.
My son has been with Busy Bee Nursery since he was 9 months old. The teachers picked up that he might have hearing issues and they've been very supportive to put things in place to help him reach verbal milestones. As first time parents this was the extra mile that showed us their expertise and deep care. The teachers are transparent about milestones and daily updates. Highly recommend!
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Absolutely disgusting, My son has come home absolutely caked in mud and soaked hasn’t even bothered to put him in his spare clothes, nappies put on the wrong way round with nappy rash, already complained to the nursery about these issues and nothing gets done, roll on when we move nursery
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I cannot praise Busy Bees enough..my now 5 year old son started Bees when he was 2. My son had hearing difficulties and a speech and language disorder and therefore needed additional support. This was picked up very early on and for the 2 1/2 years he was at nursery not only did he but my husband and I also received the best support anyone could ask for. My son is now doing amazing in his school and this is all because of the confidence Bees gave him. He also goes back to Bee hive occasionally because he just wants to see all the staff. My 2nd son (22 months)now goes to Busy bees and also enjoys his time in the babies rooms. They follow any routine you have and the communication is fab! I couldn't be happier
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Both of my children have been 'Busy Bees' and it has set them up well for school and life in general. The experiences they have had, the friends they have made and the support they have been given have been outstanding. Busy Bees outstanding OFSTED rating is well deserved. A great business with fantastic and mature staff and great facilities. I'd recommend Busy Bees and the Beehive Out of School Club to any local parents looking for a caring, safe, secure and supportive environment for their 0-11 year old
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A superb nursery! The staff go above and beyond expectations to support both children and parents. Every day is an adventure at Busy Bees. I am so glad my son is starting his education at this nursery, with amazing staff guiding him and encouraging his development.
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Most recent inspection
26 March 2024
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