Honey Bees Day Nursery in Leominster

About this day nursery

OAKS Children's Group, a charitable organisation based in Leominster, Herefordshire, offers a supportive and inclusive setting for families and children. This group manages Honey Bees Day Nursery, a full-day care facility that includes dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, catering to children from birth up to six years old.

The day nursery boasts bright, colourful, and distinct environments for each age group, complemented by well-equipped outdoor areas for exploration and growth. Registered with Ofsted in 2009, OAKS Children's Group is committed to providing outstanding childcare through its experienced and highly qualified staff.

Beyond the nursery, OAKS also runs parent and child play sessions, including art groups, sensory play, and outdoor explorer groups, designed to foster sensory development in children and offer parents opportunities for social connection. During school holidays and half-terms, the OAKS Holiday Club provides engaging activities for children aged 4 to 13, encouraging confidence and new friendships.

A key educational component is Forest School, which promotes self-confidence and emotional development by allowing children to safely interact with nature and engage in activities like tree climbing, den building, bug hunting, and campfire experiences, all supported by a qualified leader. The organisation prides itself on being an inclusive setting, equipped and trained to care for children with diverse backgrounds and most physical and mental disabilities, and also educates children about various cultures.

Our ethos

Honey Bees Day Nursery, managed by OAKS Children's Group, incorporates Forest School principles, promoting self-confidence and emotional development through safe nature interaction, including activities like tree climbing, den building, and campfire experiences, guided by a qualified leader. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, catering to children with diverse backgrounds and disabilities, and educating them about various cultures.

What it's like

Staff implement a curriculum that builds on children's prior knowledge and focuses on what they need to learn next. Activities are tailored to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. Children forge close relationships with staff and their well-being is given high priority.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured as hourly rates based on the child's age, divided into under two, under three, and three to four age bands. Additional specific morning, twilight, tea, and late sessions are charged separately. Meals and nappy provisions are billed as extra daily or individual costs.