Busy Bees are better because…
We go beyond Government standards to provide your child with a range of diverse experiences and activities to support them on their learning journey.
Here at Busy Bees, we understand you want the very best for your child, and so do we.
Did you know that Busy Bees follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework* in England? The EYFS framework includes seven areas of learning that are pivotal to your child’s learning and development.
But we don’t just stop there because we know just how precious their childhood is. After all, they only get one.
From our health and wellbeing to our learning through play activities, our passionate and experienced team goes beyond Government’s standards. We want to ensure your child’s learning journey is full of wonderful experiences that they can carry with them throughout their early years.
Don’t just take our word for it. Come and experience the Busy Bees difference with us.
The Busy Bees Difference.
We’re here to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, build their confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning, so they’re not just ready for school, but ready for life.
Trusted Educators who care
So your child feels safe, confident, and valued.
Learning that prepares them for life
Because the early years shape their future.
All-Inclusive care with flexible hours
So you know they’re getting everything they need.
Why choose us?
We’re here to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, build their confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning, so they’re not just ready for school, but ready for life.
Founded by Parents, for Parents
Busy Bees began in 1983 when co-founder Marg Randles and her family couldn’t find the early learning environment they dreamed of — so they created it themselves, focused on care, creativity, and child-led development.
A Global Success Story
Families around the world trust us for our values-led care. Busy Bees brings experience from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, North America, and Asia. By sharing global knowledge and resources, we are able to invest more in your child’s care.
A Nurturing Home Away from Home
Every Busy Bees centre is built on the belief that children thrive in safe, stimulating environments where their individuality is celebrated and their emotional and developmental needs are met, just like the very first centre over 40 years ago.
“We wanted to give our children the best start in life, which to us meant better, more exciting care, stimulating environments, and lots of opportunities for play, interaction and development, at their own pace and in their own space.
We couldn’t find a nursery that offered everything we wanted.
So, we decided to find it ourselves in 1983.”
Marg Randles
Busy Bees Co-founder
Safe, Every Step of the Way
At Busy Bees, safety is built into everything we do, from national policies to daily routines.
Trusted, qualified educators
All team members hold Working with Children Checks, are first-aid trained (including CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis), and complete annual child protection training.
Health and wellbeing first
We follow national sleep and nutrition guidelines, maintain high hygiene standards, and manage allergies and medical needs with individualised plans.
Secure environments
Centres have monitored access, strict sign-in/out procedures, and approved emergency plans with regular drills.
A culture of safety
We empower children to speak up, foster safe relationships, and uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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