A nursery thatgrows withevery child
From 9 months to school age, Busy Bugs provides specialist care for all children—including those with additional needs. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we've built a home-like environment where every child is supported to thrive.
Built around every child
Every aspect of Busy Bugs has been designed to create an environment where all children—regardless of need—feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.
Specialist SEN Support
Three dedicated nurture rooms staffed by experienced practitioners who understand different levels of additional needs. We work closely with families to create individual support plans that help every child reach their potential. We work on a lower ratio within these rooms.
Funding from 9 Months
Working parent funding is now available from 9 months. We'll help you understand what you're entitled to and make the process straightforward.
Award-Winning Environment
Multiple awards including recognition for our garden project, toothbrushing program, and overall approach to early years care. We don't just meet standards—we set them. We were nominated for green award BBC Radio Stoke.
Home-Like Setting
We've transformed our nursery into smaller, nurturing spaces that feel like home. Children thrive when they feel safe, comfortable, and understood.
Sustainable Nursery
We are a sustainable nursery with designated sustainability leads. This involves children helping to grow our own foods in our own gardening area.
nurture rooms
Every child deserves
the right support
Our specialist SEN provision goes beyond standard nursery care. We've created dedicated spaces and processes to ensure every child with additional needs receives truly individualised support.
Designated family SEN support worker to help you apply for additional funding and complete paperwork for your child’s EHCP journey
Individual targets carried out weekly to support your child’s learning, individualised based on feedback from outside agencies
STINE Setting — we adapt all routines to ensure inclusive practice is paramount in our daily activities
All staff have completed the Dingley’s Promise training, with 2 Level 3 SEN qualified staff within the setting
You're part
of this too
We believe the best outcomes happen when families are involved. That's why we've created programs that bring parents into the nursery experience—not as observers, but as active participants.
Growing with Sarah
Your children learn to grow vegetables and herbs in our award-winning garden. Then you join cooking sessions where we turn what they've grown into meals together.
Cooking with Mirren
Our chef teaches families to cook nutritious meals from different cultures. Learn techniques, share recipes, and build confidence in the kitchen.
Be Active Sessions
Weekly movement and activity sessions for children, helping develop coordination, confidence, and a love of being active. Also weekly sessions with children.
Swap Shop
A community clothes exchange. Bring what your children have outgrown, take what you need. Simple as that. This also includes household items, adults clothes and children's toys.
Children's Library
Open to families in our community, not just nursery parents. Borrow books, join story sessions, and help your child discover reading.
Teaching care for the world
they'll inherit
Sustainability isn't a buzzword here—it's embedded in everything we do. From growing food in our garden to teaching children about recycling and respecting nature, we're raising a generation who understand their relationship with the environment.
Our garden project won recognition for good reason. Children dig in real soil, watch seeds become food, and understand where meals come from. It's hands-on learning that sticks. We also work with the community and hold weekly sessions for anyone to attend.
The Busy Bugs difference
Place setting over 2 floors
In all rooms for safety
Including 3 nurture spaces
Staff — Qualified Lv 2 to Lv 5
Funding available from this age
Designated outdoor areas
Dedicated SEN support worker
Fresh healthy cooked meals
What families say
“Busy Bugs has been an absolute lifeline for our family. Our son has additional needs and the nurture room staff understand him better than we could have ever hoped. He's thriving.”
“From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. The staff genuinely care about every child and it shows. My daughter runs to the door every morning — that tells you everything.”
“The family programs are brilliant. Cooking with Mirren and the garden sessions have brought our whole family closer together. It's so much more than just a nursery.”
Come and see what
we've built
The best way to understand Busy Bugs is to visit. See the rooms, meet the staff, watch how the children interact with the space. We've created something special here, and we'd love to show you.
Or call us to discuss your child's needs.
Alternatively just turn up — no booking needed.