Busy Bees (18 months – 3 years)
Toddlers are keen to explore the world around them, and our large, light room encourages the children to enjoy exploring their senses through movement and mobility; with soft play and gym house on a large carpeted area.
Staff organise many creative projects including music and cookery. There is a large space for sand, water, painting and malleable activities available daily. Additionally at this stage children are developing their imagination and love the dressing –up area, home corner and book area for quieter moments.
As the children are young and many become tired after lunch they are able to sleep on individual beds.
Busy Bees also have their own outdoor space.
Meet our staff
Venesha
Hi, I am Venesha, also known as V!! I am currently room leader in the Busy Bee’s having worked at Toots since July 2012. I have almost completed my Level 3 NVQ in ‘Childcare and Young People’s Workforce,’ and previously obtained my Level 2 NVQ in childcare. I am Fire Marshall and hold a Level 2 safeguarding certificate. After completing my training I working in Tigger’s, our baby room, and have spent the last two years with the toddlers. Busy Bees is a very active room and we work together so your children enjoy their day whilst meeting all their needs. We make sure that we plan a cooking activity once a week, have puppet shows, outings- including the library, and all the usual activities to extend their development.
Anna
Hi, I’m Anna, from Poland where I undertook my teacher training. I arrived in the UK in 2011 and started working at Toots in June 2012. I work in a Saturday school teaching Polish to children up to year 6 and like the wider age group. Currently I am working with the toddlers and have previous experience in the baby room. I really enjoy all aspects of childcare, particularly singing, puppet shows which fire their imagination and art work.
Giorgia
Hello Everyone! My name is Giorgia and I come from Italy; I am friendly and easy-going. I worked before as a nanny and started here May 2018. I am studying my Level 3 NVQ in Childcare as I love playing with children and enjoy their imagination and creativity. I love sharing my positive attitude with them and arranging fun things like outdoor trips. Thanks for reading my description and I hope your child will have a lovely time at Toots. xxx
Nusrat
Hello, I’m Nusrat and have been at Toots since 2006, having previously worked with the elderly. I have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and I work in Busy Bees. My special interests are creating exciting displays with the children, and gardening. The children really enjoy helping with the planting, watering and watching the flowers grow. We also grow produce such as tomatoes and beans which the children pick and give to our cook.
Connor
Hi, I’m Connor and I did my Level 2 placement in Childcare and Education at Toots, returning later to work in the nursery. I am working with Busy Bees children as I really love this age group. I like planning activities which the children will enjoy and learn from. I am currently studying NVQ Level 3 in, ‘Children and Young People’s Workforce,’ to build on my skills.