Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 12 midday and Friday from 8.30am to 1pm
Busy Bees Pre-school and Forest School, located in the charming rural village of Bishops Sutton near Alresford, offers enriching learning experiences for children aged two years up to school age. The curriculum is rooted in play-based education, aligning with the Early Years framework, and places a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, especially through its dedicated Forest School programme on Mondays and Fridays.
This commitment to nature-based learning fosters physical and emotional development in children. The pre-school operates with a focus on high-quality childcare, providing a nurturing environment for its young learners.
Beyond its core educational offerings, Busy Bees also engages with the local community through events like its Festive Food Fair, and maintains an active online presence to keep parents informed and connected. The pre-school consistently strives to provide a stimulating and supportive setting for early childhood development.
Our ethos
Busy Bees Pre-School's educational approach is rooted in play-based learning and the Early Years framework, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning through its Forest School programme. This pedagogy aims to foster children's physical and emotional development in a stimulating and supportive environment.
What it's like
Children separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this warm and welcoming pre-school. Staff implement a fun and stimulating curriculum, which focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and carefully consider children's next steps in learning.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 12 midday and Friday from 8.30am to 1pm
Session types
Forest School on Monday and Friday, hall based activities Tuesday to Thursday
Age range
2 years up to school age
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 20 January 2025
What it's like to attend
Children separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this warm and welcoming pre-school. Staff implement a fun and stimulating curriculum, which focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and carefully consider children's next steps in learning.
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly about the pre-school.
They comment that staff are lovely and communicate well.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding are well supported. Leaders spend additional funding thoughtfully to provide the extra sessions, meals and resources that children require. Staff work closely with outside agencies to ensure that children have appropriate support in place.
Children have many opportunities to be active in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. Younger children enjoy throwing a flying disc to staff, helping to develop their hand-eye coordination. Pre-school children are passionate about their forest school sessions, where they run and explore the natural environment.
Date: May 2009
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