Montessori by Busy Bees

Don’t want to miss a moment of your child’s nursery adventure?
From a smooth and simple start with everything you need in one place, to those little updates that bring you all the smiles throughout the day 🥰 The Busy Bees app keeps you connected every step of the way.
Whether it’s mealtimes, activities, naps or milestone moments, you can check in anytime for reassurance that your little one is happy, thriving and having the best time at nursery 😊
Because even when you’re apart, you’re still part of their adventure ❤️

Huge shoutout to Luke, Tom, Ben & Charlie from Busy Bees Plymouth for absolutely smashing the Plymouth Half Marathon and raising money for ! 🏅👏
And honestly… the outfits deserve their own medal 🤌 🏆
We’re SO proud of you all - and a massive thank you to everyone who’s donated and supported so far!
Still want to donate? Head to the link in our stories 🙌

It’s National Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrations are in full swing as we celebrate our very own Buzz Bee, who’s been out and about visiting communities and spreading smiles.
Across our nurseries, children have been learning all about the importance of bees and the amazing role they play in looking after our planet 🌎

And because it’s National Bee Day… we’re giving you the chance to WIN your very own Buzz Bee plushie! 🐝

We’ve got 5 to give away! To enter:
✨ Tag a friend in the comments
✨ Tell us what you’d name your Buzz Bee plushie!
 
Entries close on Wednesday 27th May, winners will be notified shortly after in the comments. Good luck everyone! 🙌🏻

What’s the Busy Bees difference? 🐝
Our Bee Curious Curriculum is the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum. The best part? It’s designed around children, led by play, and built to develop life skills from the very beginning. ✨
See the Busy Bees difference… hit the link in our bio to book a visit at your nearest Busy Bees nursery ❤️

🎉 BIG celebrations at Busy Bees Plymouth! 🐝 💪
We’re so proud to share that our latest Ofsted inspection recognised us as strong in ALL areas 💪
Inspectors praised our ambitious curriculum for helping children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence every day, alongside the warm, nurturing relationships and safe environment that make our nursery so special. 🥹

A huge well done to our amazing team and brilliant children! 🥰 This is such a special achievement and one worth celebrating together 👏

We LOVE an activity set up here at Busy Bees…. Even more so when it comes to life! 🐞 A morning spent with our creepy crawly friends, exploring, learning, engaging and most of all having FUN!

Learning through play, every. single. day. 🙌🏻
Our Bee Curious curriculum is at the heart of everything we do 🐝
Want to see what it’s all about? Head over to our website to find out more!

A difference that lasts a lifetime… Every story starts somewhere and at Busy Bees, it starts from their very first chapter 🐝
Storytelling builds confidence, language, imagination and a love of learning that really lasts a lifetime. That’s why reading is part of every day in our nurseries.

Built into our Bee Curious Curriculum (the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum) storytelling helps spark curiosity and gives every child the best possible start. 🐝

Through play-based learning, backed by the latest research and global best practice, we help little minds grow, explore and thrive 🌱

Head over to our website and find out more 🙋‍♀️

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! 🎅📖

💬 “How will you support my child’s learning?”
💬 “What’s on the menu at nursery?”
💬 “How will I know my little one is settling in?”

We understand that starting nursery is a big step for you and your child, and we’re here for every question, every concern, and every proud moment. ❤️

✨ Join us for our Week of Open Days! ✨
🗓️ 29th September - 3rd October

Step inside your local Busy Bees nursery and discover what makes our nursery so special.

🎨 Explore our playful and engaging environments
🧸 Meet our amazing educators
💬 Ask us anything – we’re all ears!

Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, this is the perfect chance to get a glimpse of nursery life.

👉 Book your visit now and find your nearest nursery:
🌐 https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery-open-day

Can’t make it that week? No problem, you can choose another date and time that works for you!

Have you ever wondered what makes our Montessori nurseries so special? It's our educators - they make everyday count, creating moments of joy and fostering a love of learning in children right from the moment they step through our doors.💕

If you want to see what makes Busy Bees special, join us for a special week of nursery open days at Busy Bees, happening from the 29 September to 3rd October.

Click here to find our nursery and book from the available slots. https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery-open-day

We can't wait to welcome you through our doors. 🐝

🎉It's the final week of Curiosity Camp - the fun isn't over just yet!

This week, we're exploring CURIOUS SENSES - where little ones can see, hear, touch, smell, and taste the world in new ways with playful, hands-on sensory fun that sparks curiosity at every turn.

Here's what's in store:
🎨 Explore scented playdough
🍋 Try a fun taste test
🪵 Explore stick sounds
💛 And much more...

📥 Download your FREE activity pack to join the fun:
👉 https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/curiosity-camp

📸 Don’t forget to tag us and let us know which activity your child is enjoying this week

Which storytelling activity has your child enjoyed this week?

🎨 Story stones
🧸 Teddy bear’s picnic
🎭 Puppet show
🧥Dress-up box
📚 Sharing a story

Comment below, we'd love to hear more! 💛

Make childcare go further!

Did you know you can get up to 30 hours of funded childcare?

It's quick, easy, and could make a big difference to your family.

⏱️ It only takes a few minutes
📱 Wondering how much your childcare may cost? Try our funding and fees calculator to help estimate your fees.

❗To get up to 30 hours of funded childcare from September to December, don't forget to submit your code by the government's deadline of 31st August (your code is valid for 3 months).

Read the full 5-step guide on our blog - https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/blog/30-hours-free-childcare

Wondering how to apply for up to 30 hours of funded childcare?

We’ve broken it down into 5 simple steps to help you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

📝 All you need are a few details and a couple of minutes.

Swipe through to get started.

❗To get up to 30 hours of funded childcare from September to December, don't forget to submit your code by the government's deadline of 31st August (your code is valid for 3 months).

🔗 Click here to check out our handy guide for more information - https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/blog/30-hours-free-childcare

Tag a parent who you think might be eligible!

It's Week 3 of Curiosity Camp and this week, we're diving into the magical world of STORIES.📚💫

Get ready for a week filled with imagination, creativity, and adventure! Your little storyteller will become the hero of their own tale as they:
🎨 Create story stones
🧸 Host a teddy bear’s picnic
🎭 Put on a puppet show (with lots of giggles!)

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

📸 We'd love to see your little one's story time adventures - tag us in your photos 💛

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!