call: 01799 523 542 email: bees.busy@yahoo.co.uk
Welcome to Busy Bees
Busy Bees Childcare Centre is located near Carver Barracks, Wimbish, Essex.
We offer places for children aged 2 to 4 years 11 months during term time.
We are open to military and civilian families.
We provide an environment that meets the needs of the children in our care, developing their curiosity and wonder of the world around them while fostering a life long love of learning.
We are open to military and civilian families.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage with its 7 areas of learning, each child is allocated a key worker that will ensure your child is safe and happy, while planning for their individual needs.
The key worker will observe your child, keep track of their development in their learning journal and plan for your child’s next steps.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced staff, including skilled special educational needs coordinators on site. They are able to offer support to your child and your family in gaining referrals and additional help and guidance if required.
The key worker will observe your child, keep track of their development in their learning journal and plan for your child’s next steps.
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced staff, including skilled special educational needs coordinators on site. They are able to offer support to your child and your family in gaining referrals and additional help and guidance if required.
We love to be outside, whatever the weather and have a secure outdoor play area with a range of outdoor equipment, which includes an outdoor climbing frame to encourage climbing, coordination, negotiating and risk taking.
The early years of a child’s first educational experiences are very important, we are here to give you the support and care to help develop happy and confident children that will be ready for school when they leave us.
We'd love to invite you in for a visit so you can meet our team, see what we have to offer and how we can best meet your child’s needs.
The early years of a child’s first educational experiences are very important, we are here to give you the support and care to help develop happy and confident children that will be ready for school when they leave us.
We'd love to invite you in for a visit so you can meet our team, see what we have to offer and how we can best meet your child’s needs.
Our Fees
£21.00 for a 3 hour Session (8:45-11:45 am)
£42.00 for a 6 hour session (8:45-2:45 pm)
£7.00 for Lunch Club (11:45-12:45 pm)
We offer a learning environment tailored to each child's needs and interests. Across our day we have different activities including carpet time, phonics, snack, story time, number time and singing. We know that children are at their most engaged when playing and exploring with things that interest them. Our staff our at hand to help each child achieve their next steps and work together to provide the best possible learning experiences.
Person in charge: Rebecca Browne (Nursery Manager)
Service Offered: Pre-school, Open term time only.
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 8:45am-2.45pm
Lunch club hours runs Monday to Friday 11:45-12:45pm
Service Offered: Pre-school, Open term time only.
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 8:45am-2.45pm
Lunch club hours runs Monday to Friday 11:45-12:45pm
Closed: Bank Holidays and school holidays
Total Places for Children: 40
Age Range: From 2 years to 4 years 11 months
Local Authority: Essex County Council
Number of Staff: 9
Please call to check our availability for September.
Total Places for Children: 40
Age Range: From 2 years to 4 years 11 months
Local Authority: Essex County Council
Number of Staff: 9
Spaces available.
Please call to check our availability for September.
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Meet our team
We have a strong team of highly qualified and experienced staff, including skilled special educational needs coordinators on site. They are able to offer support to your child and your family in gaining referrals and additional help and guidance if required.
Our team meet regularly to update their training, plan learning that meets the needs of the children and organise activities for us all to enjoy during our time at preschool.
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Rebecca
Browne
Manager
I began my carer in childcare in 2003 and started working for Busy Bees in 2012.
I hold a Foundation Degree of Arts in Early Years Practice as well as a Level 2,3 and 5 qualification in Childcare. I also hold a level 3 in Early Language Development, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Mental Health in young people.
I hold a level 4 in Advanced EYFS Teaching and a diploma in Child Psychology. I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am the settings Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)
I have four boys, three who work full time and one who attends a local high school.
I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and swimming.
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Penni Purkhardt
Deputy Manager and
Room Leader
I began my carer in 2004 and started working for Busy Bees in 2020. I hold a level 2 and 3 in Childcare. I am Makaton level 1 and 2 trained.
I am the settings second Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have two children that attend local schools.
I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and baking and going for long walks.
Sophie Payze
Room Leader
Room Leader
I began my carer in childcare in 2020 and started working for Busy Bees in 2021.
I hold a level 3 in childcare, I am the third Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have four children, who all attend local school.
I hold a level 3 in childcare, I am the third Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have four children, who all attend local school.
I enjoy going on holiday, walking, hiking up mountains with my family and dogs.
Christine Ward
Key Worker
I began my carer in childcare in 1998 and started working for Busy Bees in 2007.
I hold an NVQ level 2and 3 in childcare. I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am the settings English as an Additional Language (EAL) Lead.
I grow up in Essex and now live in a local village.
I am married and have three grown children.
I enjoy spending time with my grown-up children and husband and visits to our family’s holiday home in Norfolk.
Zoe Harrison
Key worker
I began my carer in childcare in 2020 and started working for Busy Bees in 2020.
I hold a Level 2 and 3 in childcare. I am Makaton level 1 and 2 trained and am the Equality and Diversity (ENCO) Co-Ordinator. I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have two children who attend a local school.
I enjoy spending time with my family, a good book and being creative with new crafts.
Joanne Dumbleton
Key worker
I began my carer in childcare in 2023 and started working for Busy Bees in 2023. I am working towards my level 2 in childcare. I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have two children who attend a local school.
I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and am part of the Wimbish Military’s Wives Choir.
Paige Kemp
Key Worker
I began my carer in childcare in 2023 and started working for Busy Bees in 2023.
I hold a Degree in Zoology with animal behaviour, and keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have an array of animals.
I enjoy reading, crochet and spending time with my husband.
Jamie-Leigh Wray
Key Worker
I began my carer in childcare in 2012 and started working for Busy Bees in 2023.
I hold a level 2 in childcare and a level 2 and 3 in understanding Autism. I keep my training current by completing online courses.
I am married and have a dog and five cats.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and pets and watching Football and Formula One.
Leanne Potter
Key Worker
I began my carer in childcare in 2019 and
started working for Busy Bees in 2023.
I am currently working towards my Level 2 in
childcare and keep my training current by
completing online courses.
I am married and have two children,
who attend local schools.
I enjoy crocheting and am heavily involved with
Ice hockey, Running the junior club and watching
my son play ice hockey.
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