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.
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
Accepts government funding
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.
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2-3 years • 3-days • term time
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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
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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.
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Review from Susan E (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Fantastic setting all staff are very patient and friendly. My son looks forward to coming to school.
Fantastic setting all staff are very patient and friendly. My son looks forward to coming to school.
↩Reply from Claire Lennox, at Bees in the Hive Pre-school
Thank you for this review.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am really satisfied with pre-school. Very friendly staff. Communicative, always smiling with energy for working with children. They do really good work. My son loves to spend time in pre-school. He is really enjoying playing and learning. Thanks to staff he made really good progress with no...
I am really satisfied with pre-school. Very friendly staff. Communicative, always smiling with energy for working with children. They do really good work. My son loves to spend time in pre-school. He is really enjoying playing and learning. Thanks to staff he made really good progress with no stress or any difficulties. Thank you.
↩Reply from Debbie Buckingham, at Bees in the Hive Pre-school
Thank you for your review, we are pleased that your son enjoys his time with us.
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Review from L O (Stepmother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The nursery offers a very welcoming environment. All the staff that work here are fantastic and make it a very enjoyable place for the children.
They have a range of activities for the children each day so they are never short of things to do.
The nursery offers a very welcoming environment. All the staff that work here are fantastic and make it a very enjoyable place for the children.
They have a range of activities for the children each day so they are never short of things to do.
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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Overall I feel the Bees in the Hive Preschool is very good, I've has no issues and no concerns concerning my child attending here.
All the staff are lovely and professional.
Overall I feel the Bees in the Hive Preschool is very good, I've has no issues and no concerns concerning my child attending here.
All the staff are lovely and professional.
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Review from Blaze D (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Extremely happy with how my daughter has settled into this preschool. I cannot recommend enough! The staff are all very warm and welcoming. I've had no problems settling her in at all.
Extremely happy with how my daughter has settled into this preschool. I cannot recommend enough! The staff are all very warm and welcoming. I've had no problems settling her in at all.
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Review from Beverley H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Wonderful place. Thoughtful and always help parents as well as children.
Wonderful place. Thoughtful and always help parents as well as children.
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Review from Gary C (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very good nursery. The staff are great. My daughter loves to come every day. It just shows how much she enjoys it.
Would recommend the nursery to anyone.
Very good nursery. The staff are great. My daughter loves to come every day. It just shows how much she enjoys it.
Would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Cara R (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My child really enjoys coming to pre-school. She has fitted in well and has made lots of friends. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
I'll be very sad to say goodbye this summer and would recommend Bees in the Hive to everyone.
My child really enjoys coming to pre-school. She has fitted in well and has made lots of friends. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
I'll be very sad to say goodbye this summer and would recommend Bees in the Hive to everyone.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Bees in the Hive have been brilliant with my son but also with me as a parent. My son had a delay in his development at the start of nursery years which resulted in an operation. Without the staff at this nursery, my son wouldn't be at the stage he is today. The staff are warm and friendly. Bees in...
Bees in the Hive have been brilliant with my son but also with me as a parent. My son had a delay in his development at the start of nursery years which resulted in an operation. Without the staff at this nursery, my son wouldn't be at the stage he is today. The staff are warm and friendly. Bees in the Hive is more of a family than a business.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Bees is a lovely pre-school. Made my little girl feel very welcome. She loves to come to school.
Bees is a lovely pre-school. Made my little girl feel very welcome. She loves to come to school.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My child is very settled and happy at this pre-school. Communication is very good and all of the staff are very approachable and caring. I feel like my child is learning at a good pace and also making some good friendships.
My child is very settled and happy at this pre-school. Communication is very good and all of the staff are very approachable and caring. I feel like my child is learning at a good pace and also making some good friendships.
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News (2) & Events (0)
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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...
Upcoming Events
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Meet the Team (8)
Claire LennoxJob Title ManagerJoined 2000
Qualified at Level 4. First Aider. Safeguarding Lead. SEN qualified. Buddy Keyperson.
Ann Job Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2000
Qualified at Level 3. First Aider. Safeguarding Lead 2. SEN Lead. Keyperson.
Jeanette Job Title EducatorJoined 2003
Qualified at Level 2. First Aider. Keyperson.
Ellie Job Title EducatorJoined 2015
Qualified at Degree Level. First Aider. Keyperson.
Chloe Job Title Lead EducatorJoined 2018
Qualified at Level 3. First Aider. Keyperson. SEND Level 3
Sadie Job Title EducatorJoined 2024
Qualified at Level 2+, First Aider, Keyperson
Zainab ArsalaniJob Title Early Years AssistantJoined 2024
First Aider. Keyperson buddy.
Haleema LatifJob Title Early Years AssistantJoined 2024
First Aider, Keyperson.
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