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Busy Bees Nurseries

Giving every child the best start in life through quality early years education

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Early Years Education and Childcare
Founded 1983
Busy Bees Nurseries National Support Centre Shaftsbury Drive, Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9QP, United Kingdom
10,025 UK employees. 25,000 employees globally
Profile last updated: July 2026

About Busy Bees Nurseries

Early Years Education and ChildcareFounded 1983

Busy Bees The UK’s leading Early Years provider has a clear vision: to give children the best start in life. This is achieved this through an amazing team of over 10,000 dedicated and enthusiastic people who deliver this vision every day. Busy Bees was established in Staffordshire in 1983 and has grown to become the largest provider of early years childcare in the nation, with over 390 nurseries across the UK and Ireland, and almost 1000 nurseries globally. With four decades of experience, Busy Bees has developed a practical, child-centred approach to providing exceptional early years education that exceeds the Government’s standards to ensure every child gets the best start in life. At Busy Bees, our people are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their own futures.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryEarly Years Education and Childcare
  • Founded1983
  • HeadquartersBusy Bees Nurseries National Support Centre Shaftsbury Drive, Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 9QP
  • Certifications1

What Sets Us Apart

Team of Over 10,000 Dedicated Professionals

A passionate workforce of early years experts united by a shared mission to give children the best start in life across 390+ UK and Ireland nurseries

Child-Centred Excellence for 40+ Years

Four decades of proven expertise delivering exceptional early years education that exceeds Government standards, with a practical approach that empowers children to create their own futures

Global Leader in Early Years Care

The UK's largest early years childcare provider with nearly 1000 nurseries worldwide, setting industry standards and inspiring generations of children

Our Culture

The lived experience at Busy Bees Nurseries

Genuine Care for Each Other

Team members experience a workplace where they're truly cared for—not just as employees, but as whole people. Colleagues support one another through challenges, celebrate wins together, and create a family-like environment where everyone belongs.

Continuous Learning and Growth

Every day brings opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge. Whether through apprenticeships, training programmes, or international exchanges, colleagues are empowered to grow professionally and discover their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Community

Colleagues work in an environment where diversity is genuinely celebrated and all voices are heard. People from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed and valued for the unique contributions they bring.

Purpose-Driven Impact

Team members experience the profound satisfaction of knowing their work directly impacts children's lives and futures. Every day brings meaningful moments that remind colleagues why they chose early years education.

Energy and Passion

The workplace vibrates with enthusiasm and dedication. Colleagues feed off each other's passion for working with children, creating an energetic environment where excellence is the standard and innovation is celebrated.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Busy Bees Nurseries

nurturingdedicatedqualityinclusivepassionatesupportiveinnovativecollaborativecaringgrowth-oriented

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Nurseries

Common questions about working at Busy Bees Nurseries, their culture, and benefits.

We take staff development seriously. 80% of our UK staff hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in early years care and education. We provide continuous training and development opportunities, with apprentices receiving on-the-job training and support to achieve their qualifications. We've invested over 29,000 hours in health and wellbeing training for our team.

Our BeeCurious Curriculum is based on discovery and exploration, with a focus on respectful relationships with children. We create a 'home-from-home' environment where children's emotional needs are prioritized, their interests are nurtured, and their individuality is respected. We believe this foundation prepares children not just for school, but for life.

Busy Bees offers diverse career paths across our 1,000+ nurseries globally. We recruit nursery practitioners, centre directors, apprentices, and support staff. We offer apprenticeships with guaranteed full-time positions upon completion, ongoing professional development, and international talent exchange programmes. We aim to be the employer of choice in every market where we operate.

Yes, we have over 1,400 apprentices across our organization. Our apprentices receive an hourly rate well above the statutory minimum, on-the-job training, and mentorship. We guarantee full-time positions for apprentices who successfully complete their training, making it an excellent pathway into early years education.

Full-time staff enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus Employee Assistance Programmes. We provide access to beautiful learning environments, continuous training and development, flexible working options, and regular wellness initiatives including our annual 'Love Your Team Week' celebrations.

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