Beehive Pre‑School is a long‑established, friendly, and nurturing setting at the heart of the Fulford community. We are proud to support both service families and local families from across the area, offering a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

🌟 Our Mission

We believe every child deserves the very best start in life. At Beehive, we create a happy, stimulating, and secure environment where children learn through rich, hands‑on experiences. Each child is recognised as an individual, and our practice is shaped around their unique interests, abilities, and needs.

As a registered charity, Beehive is run by a dedicated management committee of parents and volunteers who help us maintain a high‑quality, community‑focused setting.

🐝 What We’re Proud Of

Families choose Beehive because of our strong reputation, caring staff, and commitment to giving children a joyful early years experience. Our achievements include the following:

• A “Good” Ofsted rating (June 2022) — recognising that our provision meets the needs of all children well and prepares them confidently for their next steps.
• Strong community partnerships — including close links with the Army Welfare Service, the local council, a partnership with local primary schools and nurseries/pre-schools, and York universities who place students with us for training.
• A welcoming, inclusive environment — supporting families from diverse backgrounds, including those with English as an additional language.
• Experienced support for children with additional needs — with well‑equipped facilities and strong relationships with external professionals.
• A WellComm/ECAT‑trained team — specialising in children’s speech and language development. We create a language‑rich environment where children can explore, experiment, and grow in confidence.
• A daily lending library — encouraging a love of books and shared reading at home.

🌱 Joining Beehive

If you would like to add your child to our waiting list, simply complete a registration form. When a place becomes available, we will contact you by phone or email with all the information you need, including:

• Session times
• Settling‑in arrangements
• What your child should wear
• What to bring each day

We know starting pre‑school is a big step, and our caring, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team will support you every step of the way.

If you would like to visit, ask questions, or learn more about life at Beehive, please get in touch — we would be delighted to welcome you. Contact us