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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We love Busy Little Bees Shirley! We have moved out of the area but still travel to nursery because our little boy is so happy coming and we feel confident that he is getting great care and wonderful experiences every day. The staff are lovely and so nurturing; they give great feedback and plan experiences

that cater to the children's individual interests. We wouldn't think of sending our little boy anywhere else.

Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We are truly touched that you continue to travel to Busy Little Bees Shirley even after moving away. Knowing that your little boy is so happy here and that you feel confident in the care and experiences he receives means the world to us.
Our team will be delighted to hear your lovely words about their nurturing approach, feedback, and planning experiences around each child's individual interests. It's a privilege to be part of your little one's early years journey, and we're so grateful for your trust and continued support.
Thank you again for being part of our Busy Little Bees family

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth Wood
from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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This nursery is absolutely amazing! In terms of caring for my little girl, the love they share for her, her excitement seeing her teachers and little friends, the detailed feedback from the teachers, the activities she gets up to, the learning, the nutritional meals she has, the daily diaries too. Honestly,

they go above and beyond to make her happy and make me a happier parent. I feel comfortable to leave my little girl here and she's the happiest she has been. My daughter is always learning new things and excited to express herself to me every day! I highly recommend this nursery x

Reply from Hafsa Zaman, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth WoodThank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear of your daughters experience with us. I will relay this lovely feedback to the staff team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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All the staff that work here are just lovely. They genuinely care about the children and whats best for them.
My little boy has really connected with so many people and it's just nice to know that when he's there he is happy.
They have also been fantastic in noticing areas where my child has needed

more support and they have been proactive in making sure he gets what he needs.
Couldn't recommend the nursery and the team enough.

Reply from Gemma, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for your lovely review. We're so happy to hear that your little boy feels settled and connected with our team, his happiness is our priority. We're glad our support has been helpful, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It means a lot to us!

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from A S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter started this nursery when she was 6 months old. She has grown so much in confidence due to the staff there. She does not eat pork and can only drink oat milk as too much dairy makes her constipated, the nursery was happy to accommodate this. My husband phones everyday which the nursery are

happy for him to do. She did have a bit of a wobble last Christmas and New year due to staff changes and key workers leaving however they changed staff around so that she had the same staff from when she was in baby room to help settle her.

They always strive to make my daughter happy and encourage her to be confident and more outspoken, which we have definitely noticed at home!

The only negative I would give is that sometimes the app is not always up to date but they are always at the end of the phone if you need to speak to the key worker.

I would definitely recommend this nursery if you feel anxious about your baby/child starting nursery.

Angela.

Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're delighted to hear how much confidence your daughter has gained since joining us at just 6 months old. Watching her grow into herself has been such a joy for the team.
We're glad that the dietary accommodations and daily phone check-ins have helped you and your husband feel reassured, supporting each family's individual needs is incredibly important to us. We also appreciate your understanding during the staff changes last Christmas and New Year. Ensuring your daughter had familiar faces around her was a priority, and we're so pleased to hear that it helped her settle again.
It's wonderful to know that her growing confidence and voice are shining through at home too, that's exactly what we hope to nurture.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Saffiya A (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I would like to start by saying that this nursery has been absolutely outstanding for my child. They have always provided all the care and support she needs, and I will forever be grateful for everything they have done. I'm truly sad that my child has to leave this year.

The facilities are wonderful,

and I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say about this nursery. The staff are amazing - each and every one of them plays such an important part in the lives of the children. Thank you all for your kindness, dedication, and for making my child's time here so special.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review. It means the world to our team to know that your child's experience with us has been so positive. We are truly touched by your kind words about the care, support, and dedication we aim to provide every day.
We're delighted that you've felt happy with our facilities and that each member of the team has helped make your child's time here special. Watching children grow in confidence and flourish during their time at nursery is a privilege, and being part of your child's journey has been no exception.
Although we will be very sad to see her leave at the end of this school year, we're incredibly proud of everything she has achieved, and we know she will continue to shine in her next steps. Thank you again for your trust, appreciation, and support. She will always be a cherished part of our Busy Bees family

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from J T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Wonderful nursery, amazing and friendly staff. My son goes in very happy and comes out just as happy. The staff have been so supportive with my son and his needs. My son has a speech delay and potentially further additional needs. The staff have been very understanding and quick to seek the support

he needs with the required referrals being completed.

Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son comes into nursery happy and leaves just as happy, that means the world to us. Our team is committed to providing a nurturing, supportive environment for every child, and we're so pleased that you've felt this in the care we provide.
We're glad to know that the support around your son's speech delay and potential additional needs has been helpful. Acting quickly with referrals and ensuring families feel understood is incredibly important to us, and we're grateful for your trust throughout the process.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. It's a privilege to be part of your son's journey and to support him as he continues to grow and thrive.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from M H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Busy bees is such a wonderful nursery, the staff care so much about the children. As a mother of a 1 year old my little one is in the baby room, he has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. They focus heavily on his development skills, including gross and fine motor skills, by giving the

children fun activities to be part which are changed daily.
They encourage learning around all different types of topics but also respect any specific individual learning you feel they can support, for example at the moment for us it is using cutlery whilst eating. I feel very listened to and welcomed by the staff at busy bees and I am grateful for the constant communication they give me as a parent. I also think their level of CPD is exceptional as they go above and beyond to make sure they are keeping my little one safe with the most up to date research and trainings.

Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear how well your little one is doing in the baby room and that you've noticed his progress in both his gross and fine motor development. Our team works hard to plan engaging, varied activities each day, so it's wonderful to know this is having such a positive impact.
We're especially pleased that you feel listened to and supported. Working closely with our families, whether it's helping with cutlery use or any other individual learning goal, is something we value deeply. Your kind words about our communication and commitment to ongoing training mean a great deal to the whole team.
Thank you for trusting us with your child's early development. We feel privileged to be part of his journey at Busy Bees.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green
from Rozan M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Very welcoming environment full of caring staff who facilitate engaging activities for the children to have a positive impact on their development.
Amazing communication between the staff and parents - staff ensure they provide updates on child's progress throughout the day via the app.
As a new

parent with anxiety this really helped me remain calm that my child was being properly cared for.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall GreenThank you so much for your Review. It's really helpful for future Parents and Families to hear the experiences of the families that we have with us. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of your Journey and we wish you and the family all the very best for the future. Kindest Regards as always.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth Wood
from E O (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I honestly couldn't fault a thing. The staff are wonderful and the facilities are excellent. My son attended Busy little Bees nursery for almost two years, and during that time he developed in leaps and bounds. The staff are always flexible, understanding, and provide regular updates in the app which

I loved. I enjoyed seeing what my son had been up to every day. The staff have created an environment where it's clear the children are genuinely happy. I'll truly miss dropping my son off each day and hearing all about his adventures there.
The only thing I wish they offered is excursions outside of the nursery, as we had at our previous nursery which was always a hit with both parents and children. Other than that, I've been extremely happy with the service and would wholeheartedly recommend them.

Reply from Hafsa Zaman, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth WoodThank you for your lovely feedback. We'll be sure to pass your kind words to the staff team. It has been a pleasure looking after your child and he will be missed dearly. We're also excited to share we will be arranging external trips going forward to make the children's experience even more fun and enriching.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth Wood
from S K (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I'm absolutely delighted with how my son has grown and progressed over time, thanks to the attentive and supportive staff at the nursery. I feel comfortable addressing any concerns I have about my child, and the management consistently provides the best possible assistance.
A big thanks to everyone,

God bless you all! :)

Reply from Hafsa Zaman, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Handsworth WoodThank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure supporting your child grow and develop in to the confident little boy he is. I will share your valuable feedback to the team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter started at Busy Little Bees Nursery Shirley this month when she was nearly 1. I was so anxious about this but the team were very reassuring and supportive. The lady has been fabulous in the baby room and is always happy to support and accommodate our wishes to help our daughter. The team

always ensure they keep us up to date via the app which shares updates about eating, sleeping and nappy changes. They also share daily photos on their of my child playing which I love seeing. They encouraged me to call if I wanted to speak to the team directly when my daughter was with them which I have done so on occasion. The full team are always kind and polite.
The food offered is good although I would prefer all dishes and desserts to be sugar-free for the babies. However, the team have been more than happy to accommodate with sugar-free alternatives on a few occasions.
Thank you to the team.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely review - We are glad you feel safe and secure to leave your daughter here with us on her nursery days, she has settled in so well - I will pass your kind words on to the rest of the team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green
from Vijaya A (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Friendly staff and home environment. I am happy for my daughter as she settled well. In the earlier nursery, we struggled a lot and my daughter was always reluctant to go. Busy Little Bees, she is happy to go there and friendly with the staff.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall GreenThank you for your review. I'm so happy to hear that she's happy and comfortable with us. It has been a pleasure to have you with us and we look forward to seeing her grow and develop further in the future.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from B V (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Busy Little Bees Shirley has been nothing short of fantastic. My kid loves going to the nursery and she has developed a strong bond with her key person, who is truly wonderful. Moreover, the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, making both the children and parents feel welcome and valued. My

kid has become much more expressive and confident in her interactions. We're incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on her development. Highly recommended! Thank you Busy Little Bees and team.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely feedback - we really do appreciate it and use all feedback to enhance the children's experiences at the nursery - I will pass your feedback onto the staff team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Nadeem A (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Currently, we have three children (a girl and twin boys) who attend this nursery and we have an older child who attended from Jan 2022 to July 2023. Busy Little Bees is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff. Our children are flourishing in the nursery and we have seen them hit their development milestones

due to the care and attention they receive from the nursery staff. The nursery is spacious, with a wonderful little garden, the preschool attends the local forest school and library and the babies/toddlers have excellent stimulation and activities to keep busy. All the nursery staff are attentive, well trained and really helpful if you have any concerns. Overall, my wife and I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to parents.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for such a wonderful review - we love watching all of your children as they continue to grow - I will ensure that I pass your kind words onto the staff team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from K N (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The happiest mother. I have never been made to feel unease or stress, the nursery is great and a huge credit to my children's development. All the staff have been so supportive of my children. Busy Little Bees Shirley has been outstanding and so professional and ever so helpful at times when we really

needed the help. The staff respect the parents and they always work with the child as an individual. Love them for it and thank you for everything.

Reply from Becky Lambeth, Director at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you very much for such wonderful feedback. It is lovely to hear how happy you are with our setting and staff team.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from L C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I have no hesitation in recommending Busy Little Bees Nursery. The staff are consistently engaged, helpful and supportive. My son has been attending since the age of 1 and he settled in the baby room quickly. The team were supportive with potty training and during transitions from baby to toddler room,

toddler room to preschool. Thank you so much for everything. We are very happy with this nursery.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our services where required.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son adores all of the staff here, he began at 11 months and is a totally different child. He struggled to settle initially but within a month he was napping independently and would get excited at drop off!
The staff are so caring and patient, and genuinely care for my son and his well-being at

all times. His key worker is particularly fantastic and has taught him some brilliant new skills whilst he's been there. They manage his dairy allergy brilliantly and are regularly checking in for any changes or updates.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is always nice to hear such positive comments about our staff team. We are very proud of them and all of their hard work.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green
from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We love Busy Little Bees Nursery! Our son really likes going and knows all the staff and is always happy to go.
They always have lots of fun activities, like zumbinis and park trips and baking!
The play activities they put out daily are well thought out.
The staff always seem to interact well with

the kids and know them all as individuals.
We're really pleased and glad we chose this nursery!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall GreenThank you for your review. It's so great to hear that he enjoys the range of activities and experiences we have to offer. Seeing him grow and develop into such a lively, loveable character has been our absolute pleasure.

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green
from Mariya R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has blossomed since starting here. He's come on leaps and bounds! He is so much more confident in his speech and socially with his friends. He is eating well and is always happy when we collect him. Staff are brilliant, they give detailed handovers as well as upload information to the app so

we always know exactly how the children's day has gone. I'm so happy we chose to send him to Busy Bees!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall GreenThank you so much for your review. It's fantastic to know that you as the parent feel involved and informed of his development daily. He has formed a lovely group of friends and has really begun to grow in confidence, we are so proud of him!

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Review of
Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
from Y N (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter absolutely loved this nursery.
The staff are always so friendly and the communication is excellent! The nursery always has a range of activities which makes it exciting for the kids. My daughter would always come home singing new nursery rhymes or saying new sentences which is really nice

to hear.

Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our services where required.

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