Nursery in Stibb Cross Devon | Honeybees Childcare
Natural Childcare Stibb Cross
A Loving Home From Home Environment With Family Values
We provide highly engaging childcare in Stibb Cross for 3 months to 4 years where children partake in fun and educational activities. Find out more about our holiday club here.
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Explore Our Nursery
Open 51 Weeks Of The Year
We believe the move from home to nursery should be as smooth as possible for the children in our care. Our team of skilled and experienced individuals are committed to the highest standard of childcare. Explore our rooms below.
Babies Suite
0 to 2 years | Staff to child ratio 1:3
This is where the journey begins in our nursery. We pride ourselves on the standard of care with all aged children but the transition from home to nursery at such a young age is imperative to be as seamless as possible.
Babies Suite
0 to 2 years | Staff to child ratio 1:3
Toddlers Suite
2 to 3 years | Staff to child ratio 1:5
The toddlers are all at different development stages and we support parents and children alike. We use lots of activities that support concentration and understanding emotions, and we give the children the tools to be confident in challenging the world around them.
Toddlers Suite
2 to 3 years | Staff to child ratio 1:5
The toddlers are all at different development stages and we support parents and children alike. We use lots of activities that support concentration and understanding emotions, and we give the children the tools to be confident in challenging the world around them.
Pre-School
3 to 4 years | Staff to child ratio 1:8
Within the Pre School the learning increases as we have sometimes just one year to ensure the children are ready for the onward journey to “big school”.
Pre-School
3 to 4 years | Staff to child ratio 1:8
Within the Pre School the learning increases as we have sometimes just one year to ensure the children are ready for the onward journey to “big school”.
Forest School Learning
For All Ages
Forest School is an inspirational process of learning in a natural environment that develops confidence and self esteem in the very young to the very not so young.
We Offer Funded Childcare
Offered from the term after 9 months to 4 years – spread funding 22 hours over 51 weeks and is offered as funded or enhanced.
You may be eligible for hours of free childcare for your 2 to 4 year old. We can help you when applying for the following schemes:
30 Hours Funding
15 Hours Funding
2 Year old Funding
Explore Our Fees
Please use our fee calculator below to get an understanding on how much you could save.
Explore Our Key Features
- Home cooked meals
- Security entrance system
- Direct garden access for all age groups
- Paediatric trained staff
- All designated child rooms have CCTV
- Free parking in our own carpark
- Natural themed learning.
What Makes Us Special
We offer an inclusive service accessible to all children within the community.
To ensure a loving home from home environment with family Values
We encourage children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions
Ensure each child feels happy, safe and secure, allowing them to learn and develop freely
Encourage children to develop positive attitudes and respect for themselves and others
Provide a wide range of resources and equipment which can be used under safe and supervised conditions
We offer a programme of activities which meet the needs of each child
Work in partnership with all parents and carers to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of their child
Review and evaluate, to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the children within our care and those of the parents
We will keep parents informed about changes in the administration of the nursery and to listen and respond to their views and any concerns
Communicate effectively with parents and to ensure to discuss experiences, progress and any difficulties that may arise
Employ dedicated staff who are experienced professional and personally and offer them appropriate training and support
We Offer Funded Childcare
You may be eligible for hours of free childcare for your 2 to 4 year old. We can help you when applying for the following schemes:
30 Hours Funding
15 Hours Funding
2 Year old Funding
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What Our Parents Have To Say
It feels like a second home
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Honeybees and to give you some much deserved positive feedback. From the first moment we visited Honeybees and spoke to Amanda, we had a really good feeling about the Nursery. It feels like a second home and all of the staff, especially Becki and Kayti are so friendly and welcoming to the children and their families. They always seem so kind and caring and I have no worries about leaving my daughter in their care.
Echoing the kindness she receives at Honeybees
My daughter really enjoys coming to the pre-school and always talks about her day and all of the exciting things she has done. One of her favourite games to play at home is ‘nurseries’ where she pretends to be the nursery teacher and we have to take the children (all of her toys) in. She shows kindness to all of her toys in the nursery, obviously echoing the kindness she receives at Honeybees.
You are providing a brilliant service
My son has been with you since the age of 11 months, and he is now almost 3. He has always attended for 4 full days per week, and this has been increased to 5 full days from the start of this year. We intend to keep my son at Honeybees until he is ready to start Reception. We have been delighted with the care and development you have provided for my son right from the start, he has thrived in your setting and as far as I'm concerned, you are providing a brilliant service and an outstanding environment for children to develop.
Support and advice helped us as parents feel confident in our decision
T has been with you for nearly two years now, as you know, T has a background of trauma and is a previously looked after child, so for him to feel safe somewhere was the most we could ever ask for. It is clear that he does feel safe, as is evident in the way he talks about his day, and in the fact that he is actually learning things (albeit slowly at his own pace). He tends to spend time in freeze/sleep mode and often doesn’t eat away from our home when unsettled or feeling frightened, and he is not displaying this behavior at Honeybees. He has delays in most areas and your support and advice helped us as parents feel confident in our decision to delay his application to reception, and it was the best thing we could have done.
We are confidant our daughter is getting the best care
We are over the moon with all the progress Lily is making over the last year in the Tiddler room. We are thankful for the support in developing communication and interactions skills. We are confidant our daughter is getting the best care when she is in and enjoys it so much she doesn't want to leave!
Our daughter is so happy and settled there and loves all the staff
Our daughter is so happy and settled there and loves all the staff, especially Jaz who she talks about all the time! As parents, we have found the team to be so caring. More recently, my daughter had a high temperature on one of her nursery days and Becky and Jaz went above and beyond to keep me informed of how she was doing, even messaging the following day (when Lyla wasn’t scheduled to attend) to check if she was feeling any better. The updates we get on my daughter’s day clearly show the wide range of activities she can take part in. The team have really taken the time to get to know my daughter and ensure they spend time doing the things that she loves best.
Our son loves going to Honeybee's
The staff are all very friendly and helpful, the facilities, in particular, the garden are fantastic and he always has lots of fun. I couldn't ask for a better environment for him and would recommend to anybody looking for a nursery.
Learning rapidly within the early learning stage
A brilliant nursery...
with a very happy and welcoming atmosphere. All the staff are lovely and I feel so comfortable leaving my son in their care. He's developed in so many ways since joining Honeybee's, he loves it there. Highly recommended!
We like how his independence is encouraged
We really love the use of the 'Tapestry' app which helps us see what he's been up to, and is a great way to share updates on his progress with grandparents who live many miles away. He eats well (far better than at home) sleeps well and behaves well - respecting the positive re-enforcement he receives from his teachers. All of the staff seem to know him well, which is very reassuring. We like how his independence is encouraged and the outside space is spectacular.
Nutritious Food
We all know the importance of healthy and nutritious food when it comes to child development and early learning. We take pride in having our very own chef who cooks fresh meals and provides healthy snacks on a daily basis for the children. Children that have special dietary needs are catered for and we have strict procedures that we all follow to ensure each child’s requirements are adhered to.