Busy Bees Bernard Street

We've been sending our child to Busy Bees Bernard Street for just over 12 months now, we couldn't be happier with the standard of care that she receives, we love all the updates we get about her day via the app, the staff have been super at developing our daughters speech and movement it's so funny to see her come out with things that we haven't taught her that obviously she's picked up at nursery. Most importantly she has a fantastic time there she loves the staff and her friends and is 99% of the time very happy to get to nursery and go and see all of her pals which is so reassuring as a parent!

My daughter has been very happy and is thriving at Busy Bees Bernard's . The staff are kind, caring and very invested in her development. The facilities are excellent, always clean and organised and it's a great space that allows children to enjoy both indoors and outdoors. Fantastic management overall. Also great parking available which makes drop off and pick up easier all round.

We moved to Busy Bees after my son was not settling in his old nursery. Since joining busy bees I have seen a huge difference in his confidence but also his learning and understanding. The staff and management are extremely approachable , knowledgable and caring and kind towards my son. He has difficulties coming into nursery but I feel confident he's looked after and enjoys his whole day once he's in. He often talks about nursery even on weekends and I'm extremely happy with his place here !

We have a one year old in the baby room at Bernard Street and a three year old in the pre school room (who has been at this nursery from 11 months old). The nursery has been great since Kerri took over. The staff are caring and friendly, and clearly really love the kids. The baby room team are incredibly sweet and kind, and the pre school teachers are passionate about teaching the little ones. Kerri is highly communicative and competent, and clearly really cares about the children and the nursery, and it really shows. The children spend a lot of time outside as the rooms are free flow into the garden, which we really like.

This nursery is fantastic! The staff are warm, caring, and clearly dedicated to the children's wellbeing and development. The day is varied with a great balance of structure and fun. I know my children will be well looked after, will have eaten healthy food and had an enjoyable day and I love hearing about what they've been up to at pick up.

Busy Bees became a second home for our daughter. It was amazing to see how her confidence grew over the year she's been with the nursery. She joined pre-school from a different nursery and I was a bit worried about the change, but the teachers made her feel so welcome and the transition was beautifully smooth. I also love the wonderful variety of activities the children are engaged in - they learn remarkably advanced concepts through playful exploration, and they're free to discover and experiment in such a safe, nurturing environment, which I value tremendously. The care and dedication of the staff truly shine through in everything they do. I couldn't recommend Busy Bees highly enough!

My daughter settled very well and she is happy to go there. Staff are very friendly and they actually know my child. They are always keen to support my girl and help her learn something new. Also, they have recently launched a new app and it is so easy to check basic information about school day as well as contact them (in case I can't give them a call)! Very happy with the nursery and I would definitely recommend it.

Highly recommend.

We love Busy Bees! Our daughter is in pre-school and has been there for almost three years. She skips in every morning and I know she is extremely well cared for while she's there - the staff genuinely love the children. The activities are wide-ranging and the curriculum that was introduced earlier this year has really engaged and captivated our daughter. The manager runs the setting perfectly, alongside a fantastic team - it's a lovely combination of warmth, nurture and development. As parents, we feel like our daughter is in extremely safe hands, and couldn't recommend them all highly enough.

It has truly been a journey watching our little one grow since he first joined Busy Bees. I still remember those early mornings filled with tears as we navigated the transition. But what a transformation it has been! Now, he walks into the building with confidence and excitement, barely looking back to say goodbye. As a parent, there is no greater reassurance.

The biggest credit goes to the wonderful teachers whose warmth, patience, and attentiveness have helped our son settle in so beautifully.

The only improvement we would like; would be to see a few more pictures shared on the app.

We've been with Busy Bees Bernard Street with 2 kids for the past 5 years. We have been delighted with the centre under the centre director's leadership. It is clean, engaging, caring and communication is fantastic. Both of our kids have been very happy here and I would highly recommend it.

General communication from the nursery is now great but, we'd love more updates (particularly photos!) from the day-to-day activities and learnings.

Busy Bees Bernard Street is a brilliant nursery. Our son moved here from another nursery at 10 months old and from day one they went above and beyond to help him adjust and settle. He has since thrived. He loves nursery and now at almost 2 years old, he will talk about his carers and classmates and is always excited to see them. All staff are friendly and caring and whenever we have needed to adjust my son's schedule i.e. nap timings, bottle feeds etc. they have been completely amenable, and whenever we've needed some flexibility with extra sessions or picking him up early for appointments there have been zero issues. The nursery really does have a lovely family feel to it and my son has come on massively since joining. We have no concerns at all with Bernard Street and our son is very happy here.

Busy Bees Bernard Street is a wonderful nursery. The staff are friendly and caring, you feel the children are looked after really well and the place has a family feel to it. Our child loves going here.

I cannot thank the team enough for everything they have done for both my children and I cannot wait to see how they continue to grow and develop.

I would love there to be a larger and more varied outside space as the children spend a lot of time in the garden, but the central location is the payoff for us!

Overall, the graduation was a really good event. It was evident that the staff had put every effort into making it a memorable afternoon for both the children and their parents. It was noted that some staff had come in on their day off, rearranged holidays and returned from other nurseries to be part of the day. The finishing touches including games, class of 2023 signage and keepsakes were all really appreciated and gave a professional feel to the day. If there was any area for future improvements, it would be around communications. The date moved a few times and there was some confusion over timings in the lead-up to the event ( 4-6pm or 5 - 7pm). This might have been overcome with dedicated chums and preschool parents. That said, all in all, a lovely way to end 4 years at the nursery. We thank all the staff that have been involved in major development - particularly those who have been there from day one including 4 staff members in particular.

My child is extremely happy here, and all of his skills are developing so well!

A warm, welcoming nursery with friendly staff. We've been attending for three years and had a good experience overall. New management has given a new lease of life and fun to the nursery, it has definitely gotten more communicative about our child's learning and play time.

Very welcoming staff. If the child is becoming upset they're very comforting. They doo lots of activities. The app is always updated. Plenty of toys.