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Little Beehive Nursery Cupar

Tannage Close, 56a Crossgate, Cupar, KY15 5HS

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Daily rate£54.74 - £62.77 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 6 months to 5 years
Capacity43 places
513m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingVery Good

Care Inspectorate Scotland · 2023-01-18

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About this Cupar Nursery

Description

Little Beehive Nursery in Cupar, formerly known as Busy Bees, was established in 1997. Founded by director Jennifer Martin, our Cupar nursery has a long-standing reputation for quality childcare and community-focused learning.

A Quiet Setting in the Heart of Cupar

Nestled just off Crossgate, down a peaceful close opposite Cupar Post Office, Little Beehive Nursery Cupar offers a calm, nurturing environment in the centre of this vibrant town. With strong ties to the local community, our Cupar preschool supports children’s development through both structured learning and helping express creativity.

Discounts

If you have more than one child at the nursery, you will be entitled to a sibling discount of 7.5%.

Location

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Last inspected 18 January 2023

Inspection ID CS2003006974

Setting

Care, play and learning

Leadership

Staff team

Regulator: Care Inspectorate

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Categories are graded from one to six. No separate overall score is given.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Little Beehive Nursery Cupar.

Little Beehive Nursery Cupar costs from £55 per half day session, and from £63 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,141 per month or £13,693 per year. This is lower than the Fife average of £74 per day. Note, Little Beehive Nursery Cupar may charge for additional top ups such as meals, activities. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Little Beehive Nursery Cupar.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £749 per month or £8,985 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Little Beehive Nursery Cupar in Cupar. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£418 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,022.£523 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,277.£628 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,532.£749 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,985.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,554.£1,010 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,123.£1,141 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,693.
9-11m£418 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,022.£523 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,277.£628 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,532.£749 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,985.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,554.£1,010 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,123.£1,141 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,693.
1y£418 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,022.£523 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,277.£628 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,532.£749 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,985.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,554.£1,010 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,123.£1,141 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,693.
2y£418 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,022.£523 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,277.£628 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,532.£749 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,985.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,554.£1,010 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,123.£1,141 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,693.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£46 / monthIndicative yearly: £552.£151 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,808.£255 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,063.£360 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,319.£464 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,574.£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,829.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£46 / monthIndicative yearly: £552.£151 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,808.£255 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,063.£360 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,319.£464 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,574.£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,829.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Little Beehive Nursery Cupar was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 18 January 2023 with an overall inspection result of Very good.
Little Beehive Nursery Cupar is registered for up to 43 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Little Beehive Nursery Cupar accepts children from 6 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Baby Room: from 6 months to 24 months. Toddler Room: from 24 months to 36 months. Preschool Room: from 36 months to 60 months.
Little Beehive Nursery Cupar is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Little Beehive Nursery Cupar accepts government funded hours, and you can use the 1,140 hours entitlement at this nursery. Eligible families can access the 1,140 hours entitlement, which applies to all 3 to 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds. At Little Beehive Nursery Cupar, these hours can be used as 30 hours per week during term-time or stretched across the full year. To see how this impacts your monthly fees, use Nuuri's Little Beehive Nursery Cupar child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in Scotland.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Little Beehive Nursery Cupar is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Little Beehive Nursery Cupar adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.
Book a visit by contacting Little Beehive Nursery Cupar directly or using the enquiry form.
Browse nearby options using nurseries near KY15 5HS.
On average, nursery costs £74 per day in Fife, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Little Beehive Nursery Cupar follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Little Beehive Nursery Cupar records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.

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