Nursery in Devon | Honeybees Childcare Cullompton & Stibb Cross
Natural Day Nursery Devon
About Our Nursery
Day Nursery for 0-5 year olds & holiday club care for 3 months to 8 years.
A Home From Home
Following family values to ensure your child feels at ease in our care
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.
British values at Honeybees Day Nursery
Democracy
- Children take part in circle time each day, we learn to share stories, talk about what happened at the weekend and we encourage everyone to value each other’s opinions and values by taking turns to speak. We encourage all children to have a voice and to show patience when one another are sharing.
- We provide activities that involve turn-taking, sharing and collaboration.
- We give children opportunities to develop enquiring minds by creating an atmosphere at your setting where all questions are valued.
Rule of Law
- We ensure that children understand their own and others’ behaviour and its consequences, helping them to distinguish right from wrong.
- We work with children to create the rules and the codes of behaviour, such as agreeing the rules about tidying up, and ensuring children understand that the rules apply to everyone.
Individual liberty
- We provide opportunities for children to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and increase their confidence in their own abilities, for example, through allowing children to take risks on an obstacle course and talking about their experiences and learning.
- Encourage a range of experiences that allow children to explore the language of feelings and responsibility, reflect on their differences and understand everyone is free to have different opinion.
Mutual respect and tolerance
- We encourage and explain to children about the importance of tolerant behaviours, such as sharing and respecting each other’s opinions.
- We promote diverse attitudes and challenge stereotypes, for example, by sharing stories that reflect and value the diversity of children’s experiences.
- We provide resources and activities that challenge gender, cultural and racial stereotyping.
- We create an ethos of inclusivity and tolerance at Honeybees Day Nursery & Pre School where views, faiths, cultures, and races are valued.
- We arrange visits whereby children can engage with the wider community.
- We encourage children to acquire a tolerance, appreciation, and respect for their own and other cultures by discussing with children the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, faiths, communities, cultures, and traditions. We plan many activities that explore different cultures and beliefs.
- We share. Learn and discuss practices, celebrations, and experiences.
Explore Our Nursery
Open 51 Weeks Of The Year
Baby Suite
0 to 2 years | Staff to child ratio 1:3
Even though the nursery education starts from this young tender age it is imperative for us to make sure their routine and care stays the forefront of everything we do, and the rest will follow.
You will be introduced to your child’s key person as soon as the journey begins. The key person is responsible for completing your child’s development records, doing observations and planning activities for your child’s interests and needs. Often a child chooses their key person themselves by bonding with a certain member of the team.
Getting it right
The routine of any baby is mirrored from home including sleep patterns, feeding stages and needs of just the smallest detail such as a comforter when sleeping. We spend as many settling sessions as needed with our new parents just so we are prepared to care for their child in the way any parent would expect.
Getting it right
We feel that if we can get the care right from the start then any new baby will go on through the nursery feeling loved and cherished and ready to learn.
We are a listening ear, a support for new parents and a confident when needed.
Everything on hand
Our baby suite has everything the babies and staff need on hand from a purpose-built sleep room to play space, eating, messy and changing space. The suite has been development with ease of care for our babies so that we just need to concentrate on what’s important.
Baby garden
There is a designated baby garden within the main garden that is used during the warmer months.
Baby garden
There is a designated baby garden within the main garden that is used during the warmer months.
The Routine
For this age group of babies, the routine comes from home and is mirrored within the nursery. The baby’s routine is at the forefront of the day and activities are built into the day surrounding the routine.
The meal plan and times are followed throughout the whole setting for the older babies within the room, but many are still bottle fed and that sits outside the normal food times.
- Breakfast served 07:30 to 08:30
- Snack served 10:00 to 10:30
- Lunch served 12:00 to 12:30
- Snack served 14:00 to 14:30
- Tea served 16:00 to 16:30
Tiddler Suite
From about 16 months old
This group of children are from about 16 months old, stable upon their feet, emotionally ready to move and ready for a more challenging environment.This is a separate area from babies and toddlers. This helps build confidence and support for those who are able to start that independence journey.
Toddler Suite
2 to 3 years | Staff to child ratio 1:5
Patience and understanding are key to the success of our toddlers progressing their journey to Pre School, the room empowers their imagination through our child-initiated play which develops their learning ability and helps them to feel confident in their exploration. 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. We base our toddler curriculum around their development of speech and language and actively encourage chatter and listening.
Their own suite and needs
As with every suite within the building the Toddlers have their own area for all their needs. As this age range of children are still either in nappies or potty training it is imperative that we are ready for all stages and by having toilet facilities close by it helps support their needs. Potty training is an exciting and frustrating time for toddlers and parents alike and the nursery will play an imperative role in supporting this stage.
Cuddles all-round
The Toddlers within the nursery are still very young so there is always a cuddle to be had, they do love a cuddle.
The speech development of words breaking through at this age is such a delight to the team and the frustration of the toddlers soon lifts when they are understood, and little Characters are showing more and more.
The Routine
As with every age range within the nursery the most important part of the nursery day is the children’s routine. The Toddlers feel a sense of security when they learn the nursery’s routine, especially around food times.
- Breakfast served 07:30 to 08:30
- Adult Lead Activities
- Snack served 10:00 to 10:30
- Garden Play or free play
- Lunch served 12:00 to 12:30
- Sleep time
- Snack served 14:00 to 14:30
- Garden Play adult lead
- Tea served 16:00 to 16:30
- Adult focus learning and free play
Keepers Cottage Pre-School
3 to 4 years | Staff to child ratio 1:8
The curriculum will be more imperative at this stage and we follow topics and subjects like the school environment. Our activities that are led by the Pre School Practitioner and supported by the Manager and Deputy will include the traditional areas of learning that are fun and imaginative.
- Mathematics will be taught by building and counting
- English by story time, music, books, Letters and Sound (phonics)
- Science by cooking and making
- Drama imaginary play and role play
- Physical activity with easy access to our fully developed ½ acre site and this is assessible to the children all day.
Extra-curricular
Additional to the traditional learning methods the children are also taught non curriculum activities such as putting on shoes and socks. They are taught the importance of personal hygiene with providing them with the space and independence that will be needed for the ongoing journey to school.
They are taught and encouraged social interaction and acceptance of others in an environment that is accepting of all.
A sense of belonging
As with the whole nursery the feeling of belonging and acceptance is reflected in all we do. The children have their own pictured peg for storing coats and any belongings brought in for the day ahead the children are encouraged to find their pictured peg and given the independence to hang their coat and retrieve any items needed for the day.
You will often see the Pre School children putting their most treasured pieces of art or models in their bag, just ready to show their parents.
The Routine
As with every age range within the nursery the most important part of the nursery day is the children’s routine. The Toddlers feel a sense of security when they learn the nursery’s routine, especially around food times.
- Breakfast served 07:30 to 08:30
- Adult Lead Activities
- Snack served 10:00 to 10:30
- Adult Lead Activities and free play
- Lunch served 12:00 to 12:30
- Free play
- Snack served 14:00 to 14:30
- Adult lead learning
- Tea served 16:00 to 16:30
- Adult focus learning and free play
Forest School Learning
Learning through natural discovery
Forest school learning is very hands on natural way of learning in the great outdoors.
It allows children to evaluate risk which is a very useful tool as they move into adulthood, they can explore freely, and challenge themselves.
It gives every child the chance to discover and build positive relationships.
Key Areas and attributes of Forest School Learning
All children are…
- Equal, unique and valuable
- Competent to explore & discover
- Entitled to experience appropriate risk and challenge
- Entitled to choose, and to initiate and drive their own learning and development
- Entitled to experience regular success
- Entitled to develop positive relationships with themselves and other people
- Entitled to develop a strong, positive relationship with their natural world
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
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
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
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.
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.