The Crèche and Busy Bees are offered to parents who need to either drop their children off early at the start of the day, or pick up after the normal end of the school day. We know the school day can be long for such young children, but our dedicated staff ensure those children attending Crèche and Busy Bees have the best possible experience and enjoy the activities we offer. There is a small charge for both before and after school care options (see details below).

Crèche

Pinewood Crèche is an option at the beginning of the school day for children in the Pre-Prep and Early Years.  The service is offered on an ad hoc basis, except for Early Years children, who must be pre-booked through the Pre-Prep Office.  The Crèche is held in the Pre-Prep Library and the children are offered quiet, unstructured activities, such as drawing materials, reading and picture books, and a story, whilst they wait for school to start.  School or home reading books may be brought to Crèche, but toys may not.  The children are accompanied to the Nursery and classrooms when the school opens at 8.10 am. For full details and cost, please click here.

Busy Bees

Busy Bees is an optional extension to the end of the school day for any child who needs to stay later. Places must be booked by the end of the previous term. Children who stay for Busy Bees will be given a drink and a biscuit or light snack (depending on how late they are staying).  As with the Crèche they will be offered unstructured activities so that they can relax at the end of what will have been a busy and tiring day. For full details, cost, and booking information, please click here.

Please note that in an emergency your child will ALWAYS be cared for by a member of staff.