Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Nursery Services in Durham
Busy Bears Durham is a purpose-built nursery registered for 172 children, offering exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities in Bearpark, Durham. Our dedicated team provides high-quality, child-centred care in a secure and stimulating environment, fostering holistic development through play and structured learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, ensuring balanced growth while prioritising parental partnerships to support each child's unique needs. Our staff, renowned for their expertise and commitment, undergo continuous professional development, including paediatric first aid training, to maintain the highest standards. The nursery features age-appropriate play areas, including a sensory room and extensive outdoor gardens, promoting physical and creative exploration.We prioritise healthy eating with nutritious meals prepared from quality ingredients, tailored to children's dietary requirements. With decades of collective experience, our team creates a nurturing space where children thrive, supported by strong staff retention and investment in career progression. We actively encourage parental involvement, building trust through transparent communication and shared goals. Located with easy access to Durham and surrounding areas, we offer flexible hours across 51 weeks annually, excluding bank holidays. Our commitment to excellence has earned outstanding feedback from families, solidifying our reputation as a trusted childcare provider in the region.
Services
Childcare
Early Years Education
Outdoor Play Activities
Healthy Eating Program
Out of School Care
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with decades of collective childcare expertise
- Outstanding feedback from parents and caregivers
- Purpose-built facilities with secure outdoor learning spaces
- 100% staff paediatric first aid certified for enhanced safety
- Commitment to healthy eating with balanced, nutritious meals
What people say
Dedicated staff
Safe environment
Happy children
Excellent facilities
Healthy meals
Services
Childcare
Our childcare service provides secure, nurturing care for children aged 0-5, with age-specific routines and the Special Carer system ensuring individual attention. Staff create personalised learning plans aligned with the EYFS Framework, fostering emotional, cognitive, and social development through structured activities and free play. The double-storey facility includes baby gardens and sensory rooms tailored to developmental stages.
Early Years Education
We deliver curriculum-based early education following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, with planned activities that stimulate learning across key areas. Our qualified practitioners use child-initiated play and focused sessions to develop literacy, numeracy, and creativity. Continuous assessment tracks progress while maintaining flexibility to adapt to children's evolving interests and abilities.
Outdoor Play Activities
Extensive outdoor spaces feature age-appropriate equipment including mud kitchens, obstacle courses, and role-play sheds. Children engage in physical development through free access to sand, water, and sensory play areas, with planting activities teaching environmental awareness. Secure, enclosed gardens ensure safety while encouraging exploration, social interaction, and motor skill development through natural play experiences.
Healthy Eating Program
Our nutritionists design balanced menus using quality branded products, providing four nutritionally complete meals daily. Menus accommodate dietary requirements while introducing children to diverse tastes and healthy food choices. Staff encourage positive eating habits through interactive mealtimes, promoting independence and awareness of healthy lifestyles from an early age.
Out of School Care
We offer supervised care for school-aged children outside educational hours, with structured activities and homework support. The program extends learning through creative projects, physical play, and social development opportunities. Flexible booking options accommodate working parents while maintaining continuity with our core values of safety, care, and educational enrichment.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 0-5 years across dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms.
Do you follow educational frameworks?
Yes, we implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework to ensure structured learning and development.
Are meals provided?
We offer four nutritious meals daily, prepared from quality ingredients with menus accommodating dietary requirements.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication through daily updates, parent meetings, and collaborative care planning to support child development.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff hold paediatric first aid qualifications, with secure facilities featuring enclosed outdoor areas and strict access controls.
How can I arrange a visit?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a personal tour of our Bearpark nursery facilities.
Reviews (4)
Luke Shepherd
Sep 24, 2018
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My daughter goes to this nursery and I couldn't be happier. The staff are excellent and it is obvious that they really know the children in their charge and care for their development.
Footie Stack
Jun 24, 2018
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My daughter started in the baby room last month and the staff have been fantastic! She is really enjoying her time at nursery. The nursery nurses and Head of Room are very approachable. I ring afew times during the day and my daughters special carer always talks me through what she has been up to. I would recommend Busy Bears!
Will Best
Jan 20, 2018
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Busy Bears is an absolutely fantastic place to leave your little ones. Our little boy has been going to Busy Bears since he was very small, he's now 3 and I can safely say he has gained a huge advantage from the activities and development on offer in the setting. All the staff are extremely friendly and good at their jobs, the new technology being implemented to make it easier and more convenient to see how your child has spent their day is brilliant. I would not hesitate to recomend Busy Bears Nursery to anyone looking for somewhere to look after their little ones while they are at work or even
Laura Griffiths
Sep 10, 2016
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I can't praise this nursery enough! I was so anxious about leaving my baby to return to work but the staff at Busy Bears have gone above and beyond to relieve my fears. My little one is extremely well cared for, I've never had grounds for any concerns whatsoever. Most of all she loves going to nursery, she's so happy to see her worker and when I collect her I can see her playing and having fun. If I could've given it 6 stars I would.
