Below, we have tried to answer some of the main questions our families ask us during the visit and registration process.  If we have not answered a question you have, please contact us.. we will be more than happy to help!

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Email: admin@busybeesledbury.com

Phone: 01531 634556

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My child is still in nappies.  Can they still come to Bees?

Yes!  We understand that children are in different stages of their development when they start with us.  We are happy to change nappies - you will need to send your child in with nappies and wipes every time they attend as we don't supply these.  When children are in our Butterfly group (their final year before starting school in September), we would encourage and support children to use the toilet unless there are any medical needs as part of promoting school readiness.  We work with parents in partnership to help children achieve this important stage in their physical development.  

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Can my child just attend one session a week?

Yes.  We understand that if children are not funded, parents can be limited financially as to how many sessions they can afford per week.  

What do I need to send my child in with for a session at Busy Bees?

Children need to come in fully prepared for a session. They will need nappies, wipes, a change of clothes (named), a balanced packed lunch box (if attending all day or for our afternoon session) and a drinks bottle.  Children also must be adequately prepared for the weather.  In the Summer, children must have sun cream applied before coming to Bees - if they are staying all day, they will need an all day sun cream applied before attending, a sun hat is also a necessity.  In the colder weather, children must come in with a warm, waterproof coat and a hat, scarves and have wellies to put on when going outside. 

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My child has had Calpol when they woke up.  Can they still come?

Unfortunately, not.  If children have needed Calpol or any other pain relief, they are deemed to be unwell and should stay at home. 
Pain relief can mask other symptoms and we usually find that children go downhill once the medication has worn off.

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My child has dietary needs.  Can they still come?

Yes.  We have catered for many children with lots of different dietary needs.  We ask that you communicate your child's needs with us before starting or as soon as the need has developed so we are able to ensure they are safe, and well looked after.

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My child has a dummy.  Can they use this at the setting?

We have recently developed a 'no dummy' policy.  This was following our journey to becoming a 'Communication Friendly Setting' through Elklan and also with advice from the local Health Visiting Team.  Although not all children who use dummies experience problems with their communication and language development, many do.  Dummies prevent children from making the correct movements with their tongue and mouth when making speech sounds.  Research also suggests that children with a dummy are less likely to make babbling and speech sounds when sucking, impacting on early speech development.  

 

What is your routine at Bees?

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9:00 The doors to Bees are opened and children are welcomed into the setting!

 

9.00-11.30 Free flow and continuous provision to foster independence, choice and exploration both indoors and outdoors.

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9:45-10:15 Rolling snack time.

 

11:30 Putting resources back where they belong.

 

11:45 Circle times - story and song time for Caterpillars. Letters and Sounds, and activities for Butterflies.

 

12:00 End of morning session.  Doors open for families to collect and drop off.  

 

12:15-12:45 Lunch time. 

 

12:45-2:20  Free flow and continuous provision to foster independence, choice and exploration both indoors

                       and outdoors.

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2:20 Putting resources back where they belong.

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2:30 Snack and story time.

 

2:45-3:00 Children are collected by their families.

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