The Beehive Day Nursery

About this day nursery

The Beehive Day Nursery Ltd, situated in Taunton, TA1 5AA, caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating 50 weeks annually, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (with a slightly earlier closing time of 5:30 pm on Mondays, available upon request). The nursery requires a minimum of three sessions per week for each child to aid in their settling and continuity.

Fees are all-inclusive of meals and snacks, though parents must provide baby milk, weaning foods, nappies, and creams. The nursery offers sibling discounts, with 5% off for the eldest child until they receive Early Years Entitlement Funding, and a 10% discount for twins (5% per child).

A registration fee of £185 is required to secure a place, which includes a non-refundable £85 administration fee and a £100 deposit that is credited to the first month's invoice. The Beehive Day Nursery offers flexible drop-off and pick-up times within their operating hours and uses an online platform for attendance and invoicing.

They accept various funding schemes, including 2-year-old funding, 15 hours universal funding for 3-4 year olds, and 30 hours extended funding for working parents of 3-4 year olds, with additional charges applicable to funded hours. They also accept Tax-Free Childcare and various childcare vouchers.

Parents are advised that full fees are payable during absences due to holidays or sickness, and for Bank Holidays and staff training days. Late collection incurs a charge of £10 for every 15 minutes.

One month's written notice is required for any permanent session changes or to terminate a child's place.

What it's like

Children keenly participate in nursery life, thriving in a warm and welcoming environment. They engage in a broad curriculum, leading their own play and immersing themselves in focused learning. There are also good opportunities for children to be active and learn the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured based on the child's age due to staffing ratio requirements. Charges include all meals and snacks, and full fees apply on bank holidays and staff training days. Surcharges are applied hourly for children accessing government-funded childcare hours.