
We couldn't be happier with Bees at Hives Nursery! The staff are incredibly caringBabitha R(Mother of Child)

The teachers are super good and very professional.S A(Mother of Child)

I feel like my child is learning at a good pace and also making some good friendships.Laura H(Mother of Child)

We couldn't be happier with Bees at Hives Nursery! The staff are incredibly caringBabitha R(Mother of Child)

The teachers are super good and very professional.S A(Mother of Child)

I feel like my child is learning at a good pace and also making some good friendships.Laura H(Mother of Child)

Bees in the Hive Pre-school is located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and offers 32 Ofsted registered places for children aged two- to four-years-old.
Managed by the Early Years Alliance, the pre-school focuses on encouraging learning through play and involving parents in the life of the setting.
A committed, friendly and well-qualified team provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus...
Bees in the Hive Pre-school is located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and offers 32 Ofsted registered places for children aged two- to four-years-old.
Managed by the Early Years Alliance, the pre-school focuses on encouraging learning through play and involving parents in the life of the setting.
A committed, friendly and well-qualified team provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play.
Bees in the Hive Pre-school is are open from 9:00am - 12:00 noon, and 12:00 noon - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time (38 weeks of the year), excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
The pre-school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeAttendance patterns offered
Term Time
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Early Years Alliance
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Lennox (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 7
Registered Charity Number
- 1096526
Total Places for Children
- 32
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Snacks
Consumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday09:00-15:00
- Tuesday09:00-15:00
- Wednesday09:00-15:00
- Thursday09:00-15:00
- Friday09:00-15:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- Parking is available at The Cresset car park, but please note that a free parking ticket must be displayed (available from the Cresset reception desk).
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£437/ month(£46 / day)
Families accessing government-funded childcare hours are not charged for extras such as consumables, learning resources, or activities. However, a contribution is asked towards snacks and meals, which is entirely voluntary for families accessing funded hours.
Families accessing government-funded childcare hours are not charged for extras such as consumables, learning resources, or activities. However, a contribution is asked towards snacks and meals, which is entirely voluntary for families accessing funded hours.
Snack charge: 50p per session
Lunch charge: N/A
Late pick-up charges are: £20 for the first 15 minutes, £10 for every additional 5 minutes thereafter
Refundable Deposit
The nursery does not charge a registration fee. However, families who are paying fees are required to pay a deposit to secure their child's place. This deposit is fully refundable and will be deducted from your final invoice, provided the required notice period has been given and all terms of the agreement have been met. Full details of the deposit and notice requirements will be provided during the enrolment process to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind for families.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
2-3 years • 3-days • term time
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£79
3 days per week
£437
5 days per week
£728
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 9:00am to 3:00pm (6 hours)
- Included in this price: Snacks
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Bees in the Hive Pre-school Reviews (51)
Bees in the Hive Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bees in the Hive Pre-school has 51 reviews.
My child asking when i go back to nursery and I know she missed their teacher, wish all the best for the teachers.
My child asking when i go back to nursery and I know she missed their teacher, wish all the best for the teachers.
We miss her too, and all our 'Little Bees' who are 'buzzing' off to big school. We will always be here if you fancy popping by for a quick hello. We love to see our little ones as they grow up. All the very best to you all for your new adventure.
The communication with...
The communication with parents is excellent, and it's clear how much thought goes into planning engaging activities that support learning and creativity. Our child has thrived since attending, becoming more confident, independent, and excited to go to nursery each day.
We highly recommend Bees at Hives Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, professional, and welcoming place for their little one. Thank you to the whole team for the amazing care and support you provide!
Your comments are so kind that they have brought a tear to my eyes. We do try to put in the extra effort, because we feel that our children are worth it. We spend a lot of time with them. We are thoroughly invested in their development and love watching them as they grow into their own amazing...
Your comments are so kind that they have brought a tear to my eyes. We do try to put in the extra effort, because we feel that our children are worth it. We spend a lot of time with them. We are thoroughly invested in their development and love watching them as they grow into their own amazing personalities. We will miss those who are off to school, and we will miss our supportive families as well. Good luck to everyone who is moving on.
Thank you so much for looking after them. They enjoyed coming to school every day
Thank you so much for looking after them. They enjoyed coming to school every day
Thank you for your kind review. Once again I have to say that we are always honoured to be trusted to become a part of a young child's journey. We love what we do, and will continue to provide the love and attention that we think helps children to thrive and to get ready for their next steps at school.
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. My daughter has been attending since she was two, and now at three years old, she continues to thrive and enjoy her time there.
Her key worker, Chloe, has been wonderful, and it's clear that all of the staff are caring, attentive, and...
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. My daughter has been attending since she was two, and now at three years old, she continues to thrive and enjoy her time there.
Her key worker, Chloe, has been wonderful, and it's clear that all of the staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's development. My daughter feels comfortable with the whole team, which gives me great peace of mind.
I really appreciate the regular updates, which give a clear picture of her progress and development. The nursery also does a fantastic job of sharing photos and keeping parents informed about the activities the children take part in, which is always lovely to see.
It's been great to see them supporting her early learning too, especially introducing things like recognising and spelling the first letter of her name.Overall, I don't have any complaints at all - it's a nurturing, supportive environment, and I'm very happy that my daughter still has another
It is always lovely to hear that parents and children are happy here. That is our number one wish. Once we know that the children are happy and settled, then we know that they will play, explore, investigate and learn, using all the different toys, resources and people that are here. Thank you for your comments...it means a lot to us.
Will definitely recommend to my friends
Both of my children loved to go to the care every day.staff are polite and gentle with child care.Is a child friendly environment and caterd the needs of my children.Thankyou.
Will definitely recommend to my friends
Both of my children loved to go to the care every day.staff are polite and gentle with child care.Is a child friendly environment and caterd the needs of my children.Thankyou.
It is so kind of you to give us a lovely review. We have loved having your children here with us, and hope that they both go on to great things during and after their school lives.
I was first invited to a father's day event at the nursery and gladly accepted. I found this interesting because I didn't have this kind of thing when I was growing up, and when I discussed this with my family and friends they didn't experience this either. To me this shows that this nursery is...
I was first invited to a father's day event at the nursery and gladly accepted. I found this interesting because I didn't have this kind of thing when I was growing up, and when I discussed this with my family and friends they didn't experience this either. To me this shows that this nursery is open to modern ideas and also is open to making a nursery a family environment - helping everyone to feel included in their child's time at their nursery.
From the start to the end I felt not only welcomed, but important. Most of the responsible adults spoke to me for some time, they were polite and allowed me to engage with my daughter in my own way. In fact they were very encouraging to have my daughter engage with me.
This is relevant because there has been a family breakdown, and this was the first time I had visited our daughter at her nursery. So to feel welcomed, respected and encouraged is extremely inviting to me. I would 110% recommend this nursery to my friends, family & colleague.
My twins have been at this preschool for nearly two years and could not wished for a better preschool all the teachers are lovely and my twins really enjoy being here made me feel so at ease and my twins doing really well in the preschool highly recommended thank you all so much
My twins have been at this preschool for nearly two years and could not wished for a better preschool all the teachers are lovely and my twins really enjoy being here made me feel so at ease and my twins doing really well in the preschool highly recommended thank you all so much
Thank you.We are enjoying watching the twins develop their own personalities, both different. It has been a pleasure to have them with us and to have your support too.
Both my boys attend this pre-school and it's absolutely brilliant. All the staff are so friendly and very approachable. My boys love going into school everyday and all they do is talk about school. I would 100% recommend this pre-school.
Both my boys attend this pre-school and it's absolutely brilliant. All the staff are so friendly and very approachable. My boys love going into school everyday and all they do is talk about school. I would 100% recommend this pre-school.
Thank you for your lovely words. It was a pleasure to have had the boys with us for as long as we did, watching them grow in confidence and their personalities develop too. We wish you well in the new chapter of your lives, good luck.
Fantastic staff members, really good, have helped my little one progress so much since being there. Not just that but they have given me support when I needed and I definitely would recommend to anyone thinking of sending their children there. They are so understanding and I'm grateful for their...
Fantastic staff members, really good, have helped my little one progress so much since being there. Not just that but they have given me support when I needed and I definitely would recommend to anyone thinking of sending their children there. They are so understanding and I'm grateful for their support and to see how well my son has progressed since starting nursery. I know I choose the right nursery, definitely 5 stars.
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to have had your family with us.
It is an absolutely amazing space, run by a brilliant team. My little one has hearing problems and the team has been amazing to her and helped her in ways I can't even begin to...
It is an absolutely amazing space, run by a brilliant team. My little one has hearing problems and the team has been amazing to her and helped her in ways I can't even begin to explain. It is a second home for my kids. An inclusive space for the kids to thrive.
The nursery provided my daughter with a safe, stimulating and caring environment that helped her thrive during those crucial early years. It was a place where she felt happy and excited to go every day and as a parent, I couldn't have asked for a better start to her educational journey. The nursery...
The nursery provided my daughter with a safe, stimulating and caring environment that helped her thrive during those crucial early years. It was a place where she felt happy and excited to go every day and as a parent, I couldn't have asked for a better start to her educational journey. The nursery encourages the children to play and work together. The teachers and caregivers are always attentive, showing a deep understanding of the needs of each child. The environment was playful and a range of activities.
It is always so lovely and heartwarming to hear from our families that they feel we are doing a good job and that their children enjoy spending time here with us. Thank you for your kind comments. We do appreciate it.
Our daughter has been going here for a year now and we are all very happy with the experience. She likes all the staff, has made lots of friends and is always doing lots of fun things. As a parent, I am always made to feel very welcome by the staff and it makes me happy to know my child is being...
Our daughter has been going here for a year now and we are all very happy with the experience. She likes all the staff, has made lots of friends and is always doing lots of fun things. As a parent, I am always made to feel very welcome by the staff and it makes me happy to know my child is being looked after by such a lovely and also highly professional team.
We are so happy to be able to support our children and their families from those early childhood pre-school days all the way through to making the big step into school life. We hope that we manage to do this in a kind, caring and fun way. Thank you for taking the time to comment on your experiences with us.
The experience at Bees at the Hive Pre-school was and still is a very impressive one. The staff are very friendly and very professional. My daughter is very happy that she goes there and we, the parents, are very calm, knowing that our child is in good hands. Hugs to everyone.
The experience at Bees at the Hive Pre-school was and still is a very impressive one. The staff are very friendly and very professional. My daughter is very happy that she goes there and we, the parents, are very calm, knowing that our child is in good hands. Hugs to everyone.
Thank you for the hug... we all appreciate a good hug. And thank you for the kind words. We really do love what we do, so we are glad that it shows.
The staff always go above and beyond to help.
It really does feel like you and your children are part of the bee hive (family).
The staff always go above and beyond to help.
It really does feel like you and your children are part of the bee hive (family).
So glad that you feel like part of our family. That is exactly what we want.Thank you
The best preschool. My daughter is always happy to go there, every day she tells me many things about what she is doing and what she is learning during a day in preschool. And the teachers are amazing, lovely very helpful and friendly. I am so happy we chose Bees in the Hive Pre-school.
The best preschool. My daughter is always happy to go there, every day she tells me many things about what she is doing and what she is learning during a day in preschool. And the teachers are amazing, lovely very helpful and friendly. I am so happy we chose Bees in the Hive Pre-school.
Thank you so much. We have thoroughly enjoyed having your beautiful children here with us. They were both so very different from each other, but both are fabulous. We will miss you when you are gone.
I moved my daughter to this preschool from another one in September 2023, and it was the best decision I’ve made. I receive artwork almost every day. My daughter comes home telling me about all the activities she has done throughout the day and what she has learned. She’s becoming so confident with...
I moved my daughter to this preschool from another one in September 2023, and it was the best decision I’ve made. I receive artwork almost every day. My daughter comes home telling me about all the activities she has done throughout the day and what she has learned. She’s becoming so confident with her numbers, letters and days of the week. The activities the children do also relate to multi-cultural occasions which is amazing for promoting diversity and equality from such a young age. The staff are fantastic; they make you feel so welcome and have a good rapport with parents. Every day the children have access to different equipment/toys in the room and outside in the garden, so they have something new to look forward to each day. Overall, this is an inspiring and creative environment for my daughter to learn and she always looks forward to going to pre-school.
Thank you so much for that review. We do all of these things with our children and with our parents because that is what we would want for our own children or grandchildren. This is where we want the children to want to come, to want to play and to want to learn. We also want all of our parents and carers to feel just as welcome. Hope we are providing a home-from-home for everyone.
My daughter started Bees in the Hive Pre-school in September and all staff were brilliant at supporting her settle in. She can be quite shy and it can take her a while to feel comfortable. However, her key worker has been absolutely amazing and has built a lovely relationship with my daughter. As a...
My daughter started Bees in the Hive Pre-school in September and all staff were brilliant at supporting her settle in. She can be quite shy and it can take her a while to feel comfortable. However, her key worker has been absolutely amazing and has built a lovely relationship with my daughter. As a result of this, my daughter is now starting to come out of her shell in the setting and she absolutely loves pre-school! All the staff are caring and nurturing. Thank you for all your hard work!
We are so happy to have you guys back as a part of our 'pre-school family'. It's always a huge compliment when families choose to come back with younger siblings and we always love to see a familiar face returning.
Fantastic nursery, friendly staff and always have tie for you, very helpful and welcoming. My boys love it and I would highly recommend.
Fantastic nursery, friendly staff and always have tie for you, very helpful and welcoming. My boys love it and I would highly recommend.
It has been a pleasure to look after your boys. We love having them at our pre-school, and as part of our ever growing family. Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for us. We do appreciate it.
My daughter attended Bees in the Hive since 2 years old, the staff have been absolutely amazing and considerate as she has severe eczema. The staff were all fantastic. Exceptional care. My daughter started reception but she still misses this place.
My daughter attended Bees in the Hive since 2 years old, the staff have been absolutely amazing and considerate as she has severe eczema. The staff were all fantastic. Exceptional care. My daughter started reception but she still misses this place.
Happy Christmas.
I have two of my children here. One is due to leave for school this term. Myself and my partner feel that they have done a fantastic job over the past few years with him, and also getting him ready for starting school, by doing a lot of activity work regards to going to school. They have amazing...
I have two of my children here. One is due to leave for school this term. Myself and my partner feel that they have done a fantastic job over the past few years with him, and also getting him ready for starting school, by doing a lot of activity work regards to going to school. They have amazing staff that will take the time and effort to help you and your child on a one-to-one basis if needed, and you always have someone there to talk to if you have any concerns, these always get dealt with when needed. We feel, as parents, that our other child will thrive at this nursery due to the support of all the people involved.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We always want to offer a preschool that tries to include parents and younger siblings in the things that we are offering, so we are so pleased that you feel that we do put in the effort and find the time for everyone. Thank you.
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News (2) & Events (0)
- 22 Jul 2026
In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...
- 22 Jul 2026
This month, Bees in the Hive Pre-school had a very exciting delivery … of chick eggs! Chloe Kirchin, lead early years educator, said: “The children all eagerly waited for the...
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- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Bees in the Hive Pre-school
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Bees in the Hive Pre-school
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Early Years Alliance
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bees in the Hive Pre-school
What is the Age Range of Children that Bees in the Hive Pre-school accepts?
Bees in the Hive Pre-school accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Bees in the Hive Pre-school Open?
Bees in the Hive Pre-school is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.
How many Children does Bees in the Hive Pre-school have capacity for?
Bees in the Hive Pre-school has capacity for a total of 32 Children.
How far is Bees in the Hive Pre-school to the centre of Peterborough?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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