Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd in North Yorkshire | 7 Day Nurseries

Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Pannal Ash
from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We are really happy with the high quality care that our child gets at nursery. The staff are all friendly, attentive and take time to debrief at the end of each day. We would highly recommend Busy Bees at Pannal Ash!

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Busy Bees Harrogate Pannal Ash
from L T (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have been really happy with the experience at Busy bees. Our daughter is currently in Buzz 1 and she loves it. She's made lots of friends and really enjoys all the different activities that the nursery provides. She has developed so much since being at the nursery, physically and mentally. She's

also become so confident, with activities such as sing and sign and rugby tots. This has helped with her confidence outside of nursery too. The staff are all amazing and caring, in particular SJ and Chloe in Buzz 1 who our daughter loves to see. Our experience at busy bees has been great and I would definitely recommend it to others.

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate South Drive
from J D (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Great nursery with a really caring team.
Loads of activities and development and my son has made lots of friends and loves socialising.
The staff keep me well informed and the app makes it really easy to let my mum pick him up safely .
There are regular updates and pictures of what he has been up

to always something new and exciting! Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Samantha Crichton, Manager at Busy Bees Harrogate South DriveThank you so much for such a lovely review. It is a nice read for myself and the team

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate South Drive
from B B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Choosing Busy Bees South Drive has been a wonderful decision for our family. From the very beginning, the team have been welcoming, cheerful, and genuinely caring, which immediately put us at ease. The staff consistently provide engaging, varied activities that clearly support the children's development.
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first-time parents, starting nursery felt daunting, but the reassurance and support we received from day one made the transition so much easier. Seeing how relaxed, confident, and happy our child is - along with the other children in the group - really highlights how well organised and thoughtfully run the nursery is.

Reply from Samantha Crichton, Manager at Busy Bees Harrogate South DriveThank you so much for such a lovely review. This is a really nice read for myself and the team.

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate South Drive
from Martina S (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter started Busy Bees South drive in October 2025, she was the youngest in the Bombos room at the time. As a first time mum I was obviously a little anxious about leaving her so I could return to work, however even from day 1 I felt completely at ease about her being there. The staff are all

great at communicating with the parents and updating the app throughout the day (I dont know how they find the time sometimes!) My daughter genuinely loves going to nursery, her face lights up as soon as we park up outside each morning and then when I hand her over to the staff members, it is obvious to see she has a lovely bond with them as do they with her.
It's fantastic to see my daughter settle in so quickly to a completely new environment and it would not have been possible without the team there being so amazing with her.
Thank you all!

Reply from Danni Catton, Manager at Busy Bees Harrogate South DriveThis is a really lovely review to read. Thank you for taking the time to submit this.
Many thanks,
Samantha

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road
from Isaac C (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have 2 children with Busy Bees, they are very well taken care of, always leave happy and have developed so much under the care of all the staff.

We wouldn't want our children placed with any other nursery.

Reply from Chloe Naxton, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for your lovely feedback and the trust you place in us to care for your children. It means a great deal to our whole team that your children are happy and thriving.

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from G L (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son started at this nursery when he was just one year old and stayed for a year and a half, until we moved away from the area. Danni, the centre director, is very approachable and clearly dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment. The staff are attentive, caring, and genuinely invested

in the children's wellbeing and development. The food and snacks are great, and we really appreciated being kept updated through the app. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space, so it never feels crowded. Don't be put off by its size!

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from K B (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son is currently in Bombos and is so happy there. My daughter (now in school) also attended Hornbeam Park Busy Bees for over 3 years and got on really well there, so much so we didn't even consider any other nurseries when it was time to find one for her younger brother.

All of the staff are

lovely and put on a wide variety of fun and educational activities for the kids which far exceed what I could manage at home. The food menu is impressive and the frequent updates on the app to let you know what your child has been doing are reassuring. Both of my children settled in really well very quickly. The management of the nursery is efficient, the purpose build building and outdoor space are great and the location is so convenient so perfect for commuters into Leeds!

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate South Drive
from B D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter recently started at South Drive after us making the decision to move her closer to where she is likely to start school. It's been the best decision, she has settled in so well and come on so much in the few months she has been attending. From the first visit to the settling in session,

all of the staff have been incredible. So welcoming and helpful. Samantha the manager couldn't have done more to help with the transition. One thing that massively stood out was during her first visit, Gabbie one of the staff didn't greet me first she got down to my daughters level and introduced herself to her first. The way they treat the children is brilliant.

Reply from Samantha Crichton, Manager at Busy Bees Harrogate South DriveThe children have and always will be at the forefront of what we do here at South Drive, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Many thanks, Samantha

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road
from Carl L (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been at Busy Bees Cornwall Road around 6 months now. All the doubt, worry and apprehension a first time parent has about sending their child to nursery ended after the first week. The staff go above and beyond to ensure the safety and happiness of the children, and treat them almost

as if their own. The nursery is in a fantastic location - parking is easy, and it is very leafy. Everything inside the nursery is designed to capture the imagination of the children and to aid their development. The communication to parents is extremely good and we are kept well informed throughout the day via a great app, and at pick up/drop off times by the staff. All of the staff deserve the utmost credit as they work incredibly hard. We absolutely made the right choice when choosing this nursery, and would encourage any other parent to do the same.

Reply from Jade Garrad, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We understand how important it is for first-time parents to feel confident and reassured, and we're delighted to hear that your worries eased so quickly. Our team truly strives to create a safe, nurturing, and home-from-home environment for every child, so your kind words mean a great deal to us.
We're honoured to be part of your family's journey and look forward to supporting your little one as they continue to grow.

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate South Drive
from F T (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We are so pleased to have chosen Busy Bees South Drive for our child - the staff are extremely attentive and caring, and always cheerful, offering stimulating and varied activities.
As first time parents all new starts make us apprehensive, but we've felt so reassured by the team from day 1, and seeing

how comfortable and happy our child and the other children in the group are, really makes us appreciate how well the nursery is run.

Reply from Samantha Crichton, Manager at Busy Bees Harrogate South DriveThank you so much for such a lovely review of South Drive.

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from M E (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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An absolutely amazing nursery!
Such good value for money and a clean inviting environment that is thoughtfully set out for each age! The manager D and assistant A are extremely helpful and will constantly go above and beyond to help the children and parents settle in! Updates are often and well detailed

and any questions Danni or Aleesha is on with answering them straight away. My little girl is currently in Bumbles 1 with A, M and S, the three of them go above and beyond to ensure my little girl and all the children have the best days! We have noticed that our little one has come on leaps and bounds since moving into this room and can't thank the girls enough for what they do! A ensures that the room is full of inviting and exciting activities, while M our key person cares deeply for our daughter and the feedback we receive is so detailed and always positive! S is very good at keeping the children engaged and excited about group time which is lovely to see when we collect

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for such lovely feedback and taking the time to submit this. Will share it with the team

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Abby S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We decided to move our son from a different nursery to this one - the staff have been amazing, they have got to know him so well and made his transition smooth and enjoyable. Dani (manager) is a super woman and all of the staff are just ace. Communication and level of care is great, the kids have variety

and so much fun, would highly recommend to anyone!

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience. We know how hard moves can be and it's so lovely to see him so happy and settled

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Mark R (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We moved our daughters, Phoebe and Lily, to Busy Bees a few months ago after experiencing some management issues at their previous nursery, and we're so glad we did. Both girls have settled in beautifully - the team have been so kind, patient, and supportive throughout. Phoebe's toilet training has

been handled brilliantly, which was something we were quite nervous about. It's clear the staff genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and development. We're really happy with our decision and very grateful for the positive start the girls have had here.

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience we know how hard it can be to move nurseries

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Olivia H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our child has been at Busy Bees Hornbeam park since August 2023- we are so happy with the care our child has received - the staff at the nursery are fantastic - our little boy has thrived since joining. We are so happy we will be sending our second child next year.

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it; it's lovely to read how happy you all are; I look forward to sharing this with the team

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Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from C E (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My experience has been a very positive and reassuring one. My daughter is always happy to go to nursery. There's massive improvement in speech development. The learning experiences are very good. Massive and purpose built gardens for play. Environment is always neat.
My second daughter starts in January

2026.

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience; we're looking forward to starting the journey again with your family

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from N C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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It is so reassuring to watch our two daughters walk into nursery three times a week with a smile on their faces.
After moving from a different nursery, we were very nervous about how our eldest would settle as she had been upset daily at the previous provider. she settled very quickly and we have

not had one concern. It's really apparent through feedback that staff understand the children well and adapt to their individual needs. The manager Danni is incredibly helpful and the key worker system works very well. The large indoor and outside spaces are great and we think that will help with the transition to primary school next year as she will be used to the classroom style environment. We would highly recommend Busy bees at hornbeam park.

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience; we know how hard a nursery move can be; it's lovely to see the girls so settled

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Review of
Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Mark B (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Hornbeam Park Busy Bees for our son. He has settled in so well and absolutely loves the staff - it's clear they genuinely care and create such a warm, nurturing environment.
He is always well looked after, fed properly, and comes home happy. We really

appreciate the regular updates we receive, which give us peace of mind and help us feel connected to his day.
It's been wonderful to see him thrive and enjoy his time there. Thank you to the amazing team for all that you do!

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience For your family

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Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Andreea M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The team at Hornbeam Park is simply amazing! My little boy is thriving there - he learns so much every day and loves going in. The rooms are bright and spacious, and the big garden outside is perfect for play and exploration. The staff are caring, attentive, and create such a lovely atmosphere. We

couldn't be happier with the nursery!

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you and your family are happy with your decision to join Hornbeam

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Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam Park
from Adam H (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our first child going to nursery after 12 months spent with mother and father felt really daunting. Now a month in, I cannot speak more highly of the team at Busy Bees.
Our son has really taken to the staff and absolutely loves the daily activities, things we wouldn't have thought of doing at home.
Highly

recommend Busy Busy Hornbeam Park!

Reply from Danni Catton, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Hornbeam ParkThank you for your feedback and taking the time to complete this - we really appreciate it and we are glad that you are finding the nursery a positive experience

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