Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd in City of Edinburgh | 5 Day Nurseries

Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from E B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the moment I was greeted at my show round to the moment I left I felt welcomed by the staff any questions I had were answered the atmosphere of the nursery was calming. It was lovely to see the staff interacting with the children with activities but also seeing how they cared for the children

during nap time was great.
I felt the nursery was very clean and warm in temperature.
Following from that at the beginning of the settling in sessions I felt I was not judged for any of my parenting choices I made for my child and the nursery have been great in accommodating any changing needs or wants they have.
Overall I'm glad I chose this setting for my child to be cared in.

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Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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I cannot speak highly enough about Busy bees Forres Street. We recently left this nursery due to relocating and were heartbroken to leave. Our daughter formed beautiful relationships with the staff who were all so kind, caring and patient. I could leave my daughter every day knowing she was safe and

happy.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Dean Terrace
from C M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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In my personal experience, one of the best nurseries in terms of general care and attention to the children and staff are great at communicating information to you too, there is an app that I get daily updates which also definitely helps. My child is outside in the garden daily and if not then they

are out on walks in the local area.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from Stacey I (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child joined Busybees in August 2025 just before their first birthday and as a first time mum I was very anxious about leaving my child with others that I didn't know. My mind was completely put at ease following a tour and the arranged settle sessions. Our experience so far has been fantastic, the

staff are great and I love the progress reports and updates recieved via the app. Our little one has grown and learned so much already with the guidance and support from her teachers. Would 100% recommend this nursery to others.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our child was at Forest St. Nursery for about 6 months in the 2-3 age room, and we had a great experience overall. She really loved going, made little friends and spent time outdoors every day. Food was great. Management was organised, available and easy to reach. The staff were amazing, friendly, caring,

and attentive. We always felt she was safe and well taken care of. We were very happy with our time at Busy Bees and would definitely recommend it to other families.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from G B (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Great nursery, my son seems to have a great time when he's there. The settling in process was better than I had expected it to be having spoken to some friends about their experiences for their children starting at other nurseries and it didn't feel fast/rushed at all. Staff are great at communicating

whether in person, over the phone or using the app - the app is also great and it's great being able to keep updated with his meals, naps etc through the day. He eats so well and the menu is always full of healthy meals with such a good variety.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from H H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We hadn't expected to have to make a last minute change of nursery so when it happened it was very stressful. Busy Bees at Forres Street and Claire and all the team could not have made the experience any more welcoming and reassuring. As our 15 month old daughter joined she was made to feel at home

and loved from the first moment. There is a lovely staff energy and a great diversity in the team which enriches the care. Our daughter settled so quickly and the staff worked hard to quickly establish trusting nurturing relationships with her so she could confidentiality flourish. Leaving your child in the care or another is the ultimate leap of faith and Busy Bees at Forres Street have delighted and reassured us all at all stages. I hope other little people and families get to enjoy their wonderful care also.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from Rizwan H (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I've had my son in the Edinburgh Park Busy Bees nursery since last June and have to say I've seen him grow well. While things were great when we started, I've definitely seen a recent surge and change since Marie started. She has been really generous and helpful with our son. I absolutely love her can-do

approach and she strives to make things happen. Its through her hard work that I feel Busy Bees has transformed to a different level. Keep up the good work to all the lovely staff!

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from S R (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter is currently attending this nursery, and I have been very impressed with the room she is in at the moment. The staff have taken the time to really get to know her, and their support has made the transition from her previous room smooth and reassuring. It's clear they genuinely care about

the children, and this has helped her settle in brilliantly.

The nursery app is a useful tool for keeping parents updated and provides a good overview of how children have been throughout the day. However, it could be even more effective if updates on day-to-day activities were a little more consistent, as there are occasions when some details are missed.

Overall, we are very happy with the care and support provided, and with a few improvements to the app updates, the experience would be excellent.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from E L (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Both my children are in this nursery with the 3rd joining the baby room at the end of the year.
A great range of activities, time outside in the garden or visiting the nearby pond to interact with little ducklings or observe fish, which always delights my little ones.
The current centre director, as

well as the previous one, have the utmost care for any needs expressed by the children or parents, exceeding expectations in finding solutions to accommodate the requests.
Verry happy with the place, constantly finding fun ways to engage with the children, friendly staff, great healthy food choices and an app that is constantly updated with what activities and milestones were achieved during the day.
5 stars indeed!

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from N B (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our little one has been at Edinburgh Park Busy Bees for almost a year now and loves it. We are delighted with the care provided and the communication is always great. Our little one especially loves to be outside which is encouraged and we love seeing the photos and updates of what the little ones have

been up to. Would definitely recommend.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
from A B (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Nice staff. Good range of activities and foods for the kids. I feel my child is well looked after. Would recommend.

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Review of
Busy Bees Newhaven
from M B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff at Busy Bees are very caring with the children and they are what really makes this nursery great for us. Our son has been attending full time most of the time over the 5 years he has been at the nursery. We especially reccomend the nursery for children with additional support needs, as their

trained staff are very competent, accommodating and attentive. Communication has sometimes been a bit patchy in early stages of our experience, but has since improved greatly. Our son enjoyed his time here and developed his skills enormously with the support of staff. Keep us the good work!

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from Mohammed T (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Busy Bees Forres Street has been an incredible for both my young children (aged 1 and 3) and myself as a father.
The team there deliver a thoughtful, bespoke experience, and have been very tentative to my family's unique needs. I highly recommend Busy Bees Forres Street to Edinburgh parents.
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the Centre Director has been warm, welcoming and responsive. The team she manages are a testament to her professionalism. She is very present and always has the door open for me. This is such a relief as I'm comfortable knowing that I'm always in the loop about my children's development and progress.
My eldest is seen to by two members of staff, who have been very communicative with me as a parent about his developmental milestones.
My youngest is seen to by another member of staff, he has only started but has instantly developed chemistry and a bond with the staff around him which is very encouraging.
The entire Forres Street team are brilliant, and as a parent, I can't thank them enough!

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from D D (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We all would like to share some feedback over the last months with you.

When we first viewed the nursery to see if it would be the right place for my son, it was undergoing renovations. Despite that, we could immediately tell how well-organised everything was, as the work didn't affect the children's

needs in any way. We loved the nursery instantly, and soon after, my son joined. As the renovations continued, we saw a huge improvement-the space became even more organised, cozy, and baby-friendly, encouraging play and exploration in new areas.
He comes home exhausted each day, and although he can't yet tell me everything, it's clear he's had a great time. He's always learning something new-using colours and apples to make shapes on paper, singing, dancing, playing in the sand, and so much more. The team is wonderful. Each child is given individual attention while still maintaining a consistent routine. We couldn't wish for a better place for him. We absolutely love the nursery

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from T G (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have had a really good experience with Forres Street. One of the things we really appreciate is how much time the children get to spend outdoors - it's great to see them getting plenty of fresh air and enjoying nature.
The nursery offers a nice variety of activities (including yoga, dance sessions,

arts, even language lessons), which keeps things interesting and helps support different areas of development. The setting itself has been recently refurbished and has a fresh, welcoming feel that makes a good impression from the moment you walk in.
Most importantly, the staff have all been consistently friendly and caring. It's clear they take the time to get to know the children and create a supportive, positive environment. Overall, we've felt very comfortable and reassured with the care our son is receiving.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from Alana T (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child moved to Forres st when Port Hamilton closed - the move was so smooth & he settled in with no issues atal.
The site Manager is very welcoming,helpful & always on hand when needed, she is very understanding of parent & childrens needs.
The staff in the room are great - they have my son outdoors

alot which i love as he is outfoods alot when not in nursery, the staff are always coming up with different activites & experiences for the children so of which we dont do at home.
My child smiles & goes in no problem - the staff are doing an amazing job from where i am standing :)

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from C R (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We've had an excellent experience with BusyBees Forres Street. Starting our little one off shortly before her first birthday, it was naturally a daunting time but the team have been wonderful at helping us to feel reassured. No little question or thought has been too much/little to be covered and discussed

if we have wanted Our little one has such a great time there and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Thank you to the whole team!

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from C B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I cannot recommend Busy Bee Forres Street enough! Our daughter has been attending for nearly 7 months and has loved every minute of it. Since starting there, she has developed so much, and I love seeing what she is up to on the app. She goes in smiling every day and we can go to work knowing she is

safe and well-looked after. The staff are just wonderful! They are attentive and caring and have supported us as a family through different stages of our daughter's development. As an (anxious) first time parent I am particularly grateful for the incredible manager who goes out of her way to keep parents informed and is deeply committed to seeing everyone at Forres Street thrive.

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Review of
Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street
from M R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child is always happy to go. I feel calm seeing him always happy. He always does many activities and is learning a lot.
the staff is supporting me in potty training and this is really important to me. Every time I asked for additional sections I was always supported.

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