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Q 170 O'Gorman Avenue, Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7DL
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Busy Bees Farnborough IQ, Farnborough

Busy Bees Farnborough Q is situated on the IQ Business Park just a short walk from the town centre. The nursery is a converted building over two floors benefiting from bright spacious airy rooms.

Within the nursery they offer four base rooms with separate rooms for younger babies, toddlers, and two to three-year-olds, and they also offer a large Pre-school room. They are very pleased to offer a newly refurbished garden...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Joanne McGowan(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 96

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Funding & Fees

Fees for 0-2 years old:
Full Day- £81.50.
Morning session- £ £49.00.

Afternoon session-£46.00.

Fees for 2-5yrs:
Full Day- £75.00.
Morning session-£46.00.

Afternoon session-£43.00.

Early start- £7.65.

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9.4

Busy Bees Farnborough IQ has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.412) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Farnborough IQ has 90 reviews.

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Review from Debora A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Busy Bees Farnborough Q since he was 10 months old - he is now a very busy 3-year-old. I remember thinking how hard it was going to be to leave my baby at nursery however the staff were so considerate, caring and wonderful that it definitely made me feel more at ease and I haven’t looked back since, love it so much that my second child is set to start there at 10 months old soon. The staff, the environment and the general feel of the nursery are amazing and I just find everyone so helpful and lovely and passionate about the children. They hold lovely little events for the little ones and parents (even grandparents) too throughout the year which gives it an extra special touch. I am definitely going to be the mum who’s crying in the corner when her boy leaves preschool to go to school because it’s been such a happy, safe space for him and us all this time.

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Review from Hayley H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have both of my sons here and they could not be happier! Their key workers (all staff to be honest) know them both so well. They do so many engaging and different activities and encourage them to meet all their milestones!

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Review from Yazmin V (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cannot recommend this nursery enough! I get regular updates throughout the day and always enjoy seeing pictures of what my son's been up to. He always looks so happy and engaged in the daily activities. The staff are always friendly and helpful and you can just tell they’re all so passionate/really do care for the children they look after. My son has such a good bond with all the ladies in his current room - particularly his key worker; which is so lovely to see. I’m so grateful for the amazing care my child receives at this nursery and wouldn’t want to send him anywhere else!

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy my daughter came to you. Her confidence has grown so much! She loves her ladies and constantly talks about her friends and who she is going to see. Everything you do is perfect. Thank you!

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees has been a wonderful nursery throughout my son's time there, he started at 10 months old through to preschool and every room and staff member has been fantastic. The facilities, resources and care provided have always been faultless and my son has been happy and settled. The nursery staff communicate regularly and consistently during the day to give peace of mind and update you on your child's development. Thank you to Busy Bees for making nursery such a lovely experience for my little boy and myself! I would highly recommend them.

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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are so pleased with the nursery as a whole. Our daughter has been going here for almost two and a half years now and since the moment she joined, we couldn’t be happier. We’ve since had a little boy too and he has recently started at the nursery! It’s wonderful that he is now in the room that our daughter first started in.
The staff are wonderful and have given so much love, care and support to my children. They’ve been consistent role models in the kids' lives from the word get-go and the key workers that have been appointed to our children have been a perfect fit! They are both so excited to see their key worker each day and as a mum, that gives me total peace of mind to know they are happy and content, plus my kids are massive foodies and they are always eating well!

We love the use of the app and having regular updates and photos of what our kids are getting up to gives us a little bit of an insight into their day so we can have those fun conversations on the way home!

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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with our nursery choice! Busy Bees Farnborough Q has made our son feel happy, safe and nurtured. His development since being there (socially and educationally) from September 2023 has shown huge amounts of progress.
All staff are friendly and caring and always give us a smile on drop-off and pick-up. The handovers are informative and never feel rushed. We get a sense that they really enjoy spending time with our son. In particular, the relationship he and we have with his key worker is excellent - his key worker is great.
We were invited to a Christmas fair which was a joyous occasion where the students had various activities to complete and then performed for the parents.
We will be sad to see him leave Busy Bees Farnborough Q and go to school and would definitely choose this nursery if we were to have any more children in the future.

Thank you Busy Bees Farnborough Q!

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Review from Nina k (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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We moved my son to Busy Bees Farnborough after we had a poor experience at a previous nursery. The experience has been amazing. The staff are wonderful, and so invested in the happiness and progress of all the children, I absolutely love picking him up and hearing how excited they are about everything he achieved that day. I feel completely confident sending him in everyday, knowing that everyone is going above and beyond to make sure he's safe, nurtured and engaged.

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Review from Roland W (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have seen a huge difference in our son's character and confidence since starting at Busy Bees in March 2023. He is very keen to leave the house in the morning and always happy on his way to nursery and during drop off, he has a few favourite key workers but is always relaxed with all members of staff. It is a real pleasure seeing and hearing about his development and daily activities. My wife and I are very happy with the exceptional care and attention our son receives and are confident that he will excel, thanks to the hard work of everyone at Busy Bees

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Farnborough Q nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and...  

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Review from Anita A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son went here and more recently, my daughter and they both have loved it! The staff are amazing and really try to help each individual child develop into their own amazing little character. Compared to other nurseries in the area, in my opinion, this is by far the best one.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Farnborough Q nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and...  

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son recently moved rooms from Bombos 2 to Bumbles and I couldn’t be happier with the transition. All of the nursery workers in each room made the move seamless. With settling in sessions, personalised cards and bringing his favourite activities and interests into the new room so he felt more at ease. Recently my son had an infection and his appetite hasn’t been amazing but the Bumbles team especially one staff member, have been amazing which helping Noah to eat again. And most importantly, he’s learning skills in Bumbles that I've been trying for months at home. Can’t thank you guys enough!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is still settling in but I have been really impressed by all the staff. They provide so many updates, are so kind and considerate and really give you a lot of time so that you and your child feel comfy. Very grateful to them, thank you.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...  

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff have been absolutely wonderful settling my youngest into the baby's room - Bombos 1. He has only been going to nursery for 3 months and has missed quite a few sessions due to illness, but he already loves going in. We have no tears at all anymore, only smiles as he goes in. He has gone from refusing to eat on his first day to eating everything they offer him. The staff have made sure he has a wide range of experiences including his first trip outside to see the big Christmas tree at the local business park. The photo updates we get throughout the day are heartwarming and emphasise to us that we made the right choice by choosing Busy Bees Farnborough Q.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Farnborough Q nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for 40 years of Busy Bees and...  

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Review from Georgina H (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Busy bees Farnborough Q has been the perfect nursery for our little girl and we couldn't be more thrilled with our choice to have her go there. From being shown around by a particular member of staff, to settling sessions within Bombos 1, the whole experience has been wonderful. As any parents leaving their child for the first time, we were very nervous but the team at Busy Bees soon had us reassured and happy. The team in the baby room are truly amazing. They took note of our daughter's needs and our concerns, including a peanut allergy, they fully communicate how her day is going with the app, and the photos they send of her enjoying all the activities they arrange to bring us joy every day.
The food is varied and she absolutely loves it. Communication is excellent every day but we also receive weekly nursery newsletters as well as individual messages.

I cannot compliment this nursery enough. We love it!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees 40 years of best beginnings. We're celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...  

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Review from Alicia S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery. My child loves going there! All the staff are welcoming and polite. There is always great communication throughout the day so I know exactly what my child has been doing, eating etc. They have great facilities in the room and a lovely outside area.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best beginnings. We're celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...  

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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Busy Bees Farnborough Q for 2 months now and I cannot praise the staff enough for their kindness. Their innovative and creative ways always amaze me. They have always been quick to respond to any questions or concerns and have felt listened to.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for 40 years...  

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our nursery is amazing. The staff work so hard to care for each individual child, make bonds and plan for them during their time in each room. My son loves his keyworker so much and I trust them to care for him just as I would. The running of the nursery is immaculate and we are so informed and cared for as parents, they cater to my son's every need and provide him with freshly cooked meals to accommodate this as well as his other needs and do this so attentively- even his cot has family pictures so he can feel safe, his water cup has a picture label so he can find it etc!

I love our nursery family so much and appreciate everything they do. They truly deserve to be recognised for all they do!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for 40 years...  

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Review from Raoul L (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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I could not recommend this nursery enough. Our son loves it and excited to go to his key worker every morning. The facilities are amazing. The communication and daily updates are unmatched, the use of the app is a game changer. It is great to see how much our son has developed and learnt since being at nursery. He has also done so many new activities that we may never have thought of doing at home. If we ever move house I don't know how we will find a nursery as good as Busy Bees Farnborough Q Day Nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
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Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Farnborough Q nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from Suzy J (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Busy Bees in Farnborough for nearly two years. She really loves it, and I have seen her develop and grow so much as a result. The staff are excellent, really friendly and genuinely care for the children. The activities are varied and are all focussed on developing the children across multiple skills (e.g. art, counting, French, reading). I know my daughter gets to try new food at the preschool and this has helped her be more open to trying new foods at home. I would recommend Busy Bees.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
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Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Farnborough Q nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery! Our son has been attending for the last couple of years and prior to starting was quite nervous around new places and experiences, but since he started at Busy Bees, he has come on leaps and bounds with his development and confidence! He absolutely loves attending nursery and is so happy there.
All the management and staff are so lovely and welcoming and form great relationships with the children. They all know your child by name and their individual personalities! They are always just a quick phone call away and very responsive to any queries you may have.

The Busy Bees team also organise a lot of interactive staff/parent/child events which has been great for parents to come in, get a feel for the nursery and engage in fun activities with their children. We did not hesitate to sign up our second child to Busy Bees too and over the past few months, we can also see them growing in confidence.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Farnborough IQ
Hello,

We love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Farnborough Q. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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