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Busy Bees at Midlothian Hopefield Castle Busy Bees Nursery at Midlothian Hopefield Castle in Bonnyrigg provides exceptional childcare and daycare in a unique nursery setting.

Conveniently located for families across Midlothian, our nursery features spacious learning environments, outdoor play areas, and engaging activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. With experienced staff, NHS-accredited meals, and a nurturing curriculum, we help children enjoy the very best start in life. Every nursery is as unique as its children, but whichever you choose you can look forward to the exceptional quality childcare, NHS accredited food menus, enriching curriculum and exciting environments that give your child the best start in life.

Sky’s the limit! 🪂 Louise & Evie from our Busy Bees Coventry Allesley Green took to the skies to raise money for BBC Chi...
01/10/2026

Sky’s the limit! 🪂 Louise & Evie from our Busy Bees Coventry Allesley Green took to the skies to raise money for BBC Children in Need 🥰
10,000ft up with plenty of supporters cheering from below. And one VERY nervous jumper! 😂
Louise loved every second… Evie? Not quite so much!🤣
But they absolutely smashed it, raising an incredible £2,400+ so far! 🎉
👏 We’re all SO proud of you both!

And there’s still time to donate… Every penny helps, head to our stories to support 🙌🏻

Did we miss any? ⭐️These little gold star moments show independence, communication, confidence, resilience and social sk...
28/09/2026

Did we miss any? ⭐️

These little gold star moments show independence, communication, confidence, resilience and social skills that happen naturally throughout their day, ALL woven into our Bee Curious Curriculum from their very first day with us ❤️

24/09/2026

👀 We followed some little hands throughout their day… here’s a little bit of what they got up to…

Painting? Yep.
Rolling? Of course.
Page turning? Obviously.
Having fun? ABSOLUTELY. 

And what might look like “just playing”?
👀 It’s actually learning, experimenting, creating, problem-solving and becoming more independent 🥰

10/09/2026

Meet Rebecca, one of our lovely practitioners!
Hear why she loves working with our little ones and why those all important ‘invisible skills’ matter from day one...

Confidence, communication, resilience, independence and social skills are all part of growing, learning and getting ready for life.

Want to know more? Come along and join us for our open week... Book your visit to experience the Busy Bees difference: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery-open-day

In honour of back to school week, we thought it only fair to throw back to some of our first day of school pics (before ...
03/09/2026

In honour of back to school week, we thought it only fair to throw back to some of our first day of school pics (before we were the ones behind the camera 😭) Thank you to all of our parents who made the trips into the loft, it’s worth it we promise 🙋‍♀️

What’s your fondest first day of school memory?

01/09/2026

We’re so proud to see our very own Jenny Shaw live on this morning sharing her expert insight on the ‘invisible skills’ that play such an important role in children’s development…

Confidence, communication, emotional resilience, independence and social skills ❤️

These skills can often be overlooked when the common focus is on academic milestones like reading, writing and maths, but they play such a vital role in helping children navigate school and life way beyond.

That’s why they’re woven throughout our Bee Curious curriculum from a child’s very first day with us - all through the art of play!

School readiness is about more than letters and numbers, it’s about giving them the skills to thrive from those very early years 🥰

A nursery with a difference… Come along with your little one to our Open Week and see what makes Busy Bees so special. 🐝...
27/08/2026

A nursery with a difference… 
Come along with your little one to our Open Week and see what makes Busy Bees so special. 🐝

Experience our nurturing care, learning through play and our expertly developed curriculum, designed around every individual child - because when it comes to children, there’s no such thing as one size fits all!

And most importantly? Come and get that “They’re exactly where they should be’ feeling 🥰

Join us for Open Week and book your visit today - tap the link in our bio, we can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️

How many can you recognise in your little one? ☝️ The skills you can’t always see are often the ones that matter most......
21/08/2026

How many can you recognise in your little one? ☝️
The skills you can’t always see are often the ones that matter most... 

At Busy Bees, we nurture these invisible skills from the earliest years through our Bee Curious Curriculum, helping little ones build foundations that last long beyond nursery. 🐝

Because it’s not just about getting ready for school. It’s about getting ready for life.

And when they’re learning, growing and building the skills they’ll carry with them, you know they’re exactly where they should be. ❤️

📣 Come and see it for yourself during our Open Week, 21st - 25th September. Book a visit at your local Busy Bees nursery via the link in our bio 🐝

👏 A huge shoutout to Team Telford Priorslee! They took on the challenge of climbing Snowdon to raise money for BBC Child...
16/08/2026

👏 A huge shoutout to Team Telford Priorslee! 
They took on the challenge of climbing Snowdon to raise money for BBC Children in Need and what an incredible achievement it was! ⛰️

After an unforgettable day of teamwork, determination and plenty of smiles, they’ve raised an amazing £1,772 so far... and donations are still coming in! 

Well done to everyone at Telford Priorslee. We’re so proud of you for going the extra mile (or mountain) to make a difference 🙌🏻

Looking for a nursery that feels like a home from home? 🥰Come and discover the Busy Bees difference. Meet our amazing te...
13/08/2026

Looking for a nursery that feels like a home from home? 🥰
Come and discover the Busy Bees difference. Meet our amazing team, explore our inspiring spaces and see how we help children build confidence, curiosity and friendships through the joy of play.
From our expertly developed Bee Curious curriculum to our delicious NHS-accredited menus, there's so much to discover. 🐝 Book your visit at your local Busy Bees during our Open Week and see why, from the moment they walk through our doors...
They're exactly where they should be.❤️

Book your visit here: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/find-a-nursery
We can't wait to meet you 😊

Looking for some holly-jolly stories to share with your little elves?🎄We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite festive ta...
15/12/2025

Looking for some holly-jolly stories to share with your little elves?🎄We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite festive tales for a magical Christmas read! 🎅📖

27/10/2025

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit! 🎃 Looking for some spook-tacular stories to share with your little pumpkins? 👻 We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite not-too-scary tales for a frightfully fun read this Halloween! 🕸️

Has your little one started or about to join our Busy Bees family? 👪We understand this is a huge milestone moment for bo...
14/10/2025

Has your little one started or about to join our Busy Bees family? 👪
We understand this is a huge milestone moment for both you and your child. That’s why we’ve created some helpful tips to get your little love settling soundly ☺️

Don’t forget, we’re always just a phone call away... 🐝


We have loved seeing your photos of children exploring our first week of Curiosity Camp. Have you been taking part in ou...
07/08/2025

We have loved seeing your photos of children exploring our first week of Curiosity Camp.

Have you been taking part in our ‘Nature Detectives’ week? From spotting minibeasts to nature collages and tree rubbing, our activities are sure to keep little ones busy! Let's go exploring!

Calling all nature explorers this summer!Have you been taking part in our ‘Nature Detectives’ week? From spotting minibe...
05/08/2025

Calling all nature explorers this summer!

Have you been taking part in our ‘Nature Detectives’ week? From spotting minibeasts to nature collages and tree rubbing, our hunt to keep little ones busy!

Explore the outdoors and spark curiosity with these sensory-rich, language-building adventures.

📸 Don’t forget to share & tag us in your photos – we’d love to see your little ones getting curious!

Welcome to Curiosity Camp at Busy Bees – four weeks of endless wonder for your little one. 🎒💛This August, join us for fo...
04/08/2025

Welcome to Curiosity Camp at Busy Bees – four weeks of endless wonder for your little one. 🎒💛

This August, join us for four weeks of summer adventures. From nature discoveries and sensory play through to movement and stories, let curiosity take the lead! Follow along all month for lots of ideas and inspiration.

This week, we’re discovering the outdoors and little explorers becoming nature detectives. Don't let the rainy weather stop you from having fun. It's time to grab those wellies, splash in puddles, and go exploring!

Download your free activity pack here – https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/curiosity-camp

📸 Don’t forget to share & tag us in your photos – we’d love to see your little ones getting curious!

We couldn’t be prouder to be ranked number 4 in The Sunday Times Top Apprenticeship Employers and placed in the top 5 by...
25/07/2025

We couldn’t be prouder to be ranked number 4 in The Sunday Times Top Apprenticeship Employers and placed in the top 5 by the Department for Education. 🎉

Giving children the best start in life is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s made possible by our incredible team.

Achieving not one, but two top five rankings, and being the only company recognised in both, is testament to our commitment to nurturing future talent and to the passion and dedication of our amazing apprentices across the UK. 🌟

Looking to start your early years career? Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
busybeestraining.co.uk/apprenticeships

Ready, Set, Nursery! 🐝🎒Starting nursery can be exciting and a little daunting. At Busy Bees, we’ve been supporting famil...
25/07/2025

Ready, Set, Nursery! 🐝🎒
Starting nursery can be exciting and a little daunting. At Busy Bees, we’ve been supporting families through this milestone for over 40 years. Here’s how we help your little ones prepare:

- Boost social confidence by spending time with other children before their first day.

- Enjoy settling-in sessions so children feel comfortable with the setting and team.

- Practice simple routines like tidying up toys or putting on coats small steps with big impact.

- Set calm morning routines to ease into those early nursery days.

Looking for more helpful guidance for parents? Check out our blog post, Five Ways to Prepare Your Child for Starting Nursery: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/blog/tips-for-preparing-for-nursery

Our Shepherd’s Pie & steamed broccoli combo is a tasty meal that all the family will enjoy. Lamb, veg and fluffy mash ba...
23/07/2025

Our Shepherd’s Pie & steamed broccoli combo is a tasty meal that all the family will enjoy.

Lamb, veg and fluffy mash baked golden, alongside vibrant green broccoli.

Simple, nourishing, and delicious, just how family meals should be. Try it at home and let us know what your mini-foodies think!

Address

Cockpen Road
Bonnyrigg
EH193HS

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441316293363

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