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Busy Bees Bicester

1 Barberry Place, Bicester OX26 3HA
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Busy Bees Bicester, Bicester
Busy Bees Bicester, Bicester
Busy Bees Bicester, Bicester

Busy Bees at Bure Park provides children with endless opportunities to ensure they receive the best start in life.

The nursery offers a welcoming setting with each room including a range of resources and equipment to suit children of every age and stage of development as well as their unique interests. Children are supported by a highly qualified team who help prepare your little one for the next steps in...  

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Fees are given upon visiting our nursery and upon request

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sophie Bryant (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Parking

  • Car Park Available

Busy Bees Bicester Reviews (40)

8.8

Busy Bees Bicester has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.781) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Bicester has 40 reviews.

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Review from G A (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursery is so welcoming! The staff go above and beyond. They care about each child and treat each one as a person with certain likes & dislikes. They use the gentle parenting method, there is no shouting or arguing in the room, every child is so friendly & loving. They have done wonders for my grandson.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with this nursery and highly recommend it. All the staff are caring and professional. My child's key worker understands her well and provides constant feedback, helping us continue her learning at home. The nursery supported us very well during potty training and encouraged eating by introducing a variety of nutritious foods. There is a good balance between indoor and outdoor activities depending on the weather. The nursery is clean, and management keeps us well informed with email. There is a new app that is great for regular updates on children's development.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love Busy Bees Bure Park for both our boys! Our eldest is in pre school and our youngest is in toddlers and they learn so much and are so happy to be there everyday. We cannot thank the staff enough, especially their key workers Josh and Wendy. The staff are all so amazing and our children talk about all the things they learn and it is amazing to see how far they have come since being here! The nursery is so well managed and we cannot fault them!

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Review from Aurelie B (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so happy with the care our child receives at Busy Bees Bicester. The staff are incredibly warm, affectionate, and truly dedicated to the children's well-being. It is a home away from home, and I never doubt how well-loved and safe my little one feels.
The whole Team goes above and beyond, providing a stimulating, creative, and educational environment. My child has made huge strides in their development, particularly with independence. The daily updates and photos via their app keep us so involved in their learning journey and I find this reassuring.
They always take the time to chat about our child's day and I really enjoy hearing all the little anecdotes.
I highly recommend them to any parent!

Thank you.

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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All of the staff at Busy Bees Bicester are very friendly and show a real genuine care for our daughter. They also really celebrate the milestones that she achieves. We always get very good handovers on pick up, so we know what she has been up to. The food is very good and they always have a wide range of meals every week.

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Review from Oana I (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Busy Bees at Bure Park since she was 1 (now 4). The team is great, they really do care about the safety, happiness and well-being of each child and have offered me the peace of mind that I needed as a first-time mum. My daughter has thrived during her time with Busy Bees and I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to all parents.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Busy Bees have always been really helpful, friendly and caring. They give you regular and detailed updates and have frequently gone above and beyond in supporting us with our children's development and care.

Both of our children love attending the setting and have built really strong relationships with the staff.

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Review from Katy L (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Busy Bees Bicester since she was 15 months old (now 4). I chose this nursery because it was warm and welcoming and I have never once regretted my decision. As my daughter has moved up through the rooms, the staff have gone out of their way to make sure that she is well settled and looked after. She is now thriving and loves to come in, in fact yesterday she told me upon collection that she didn't want to come home! I am sad that we will be leaving in order for my daughter to start school, and we will miss the staff and nursery greatly.

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Review from Tina K (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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As a mother, I am incredibly impressed with this nursery. My child feels safe, engaged, and constantly stimulated here. The staff are nurturing and attentive, creating an environment that fosters both security and growth. I highly recommend this nursery for its outstanding care and commitment to child development.

If I have any questions, the staff are quick to address and answer. The food menu offered is varied and nutritious. My child has an amazing bond not only with her key person, but with all the staff in her room. Within a week of attending full time, there was no fuss or tears handing her over at the door. My child started the nursery at 9 months old and the past 6 months there were just what she needed to be stimulated and learn social skills with a range of children and adults. I trust the staff judgement 100% and am wholly happy with my child’s care at Busy Bees Bicester.

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Review from B J (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son settled in very well. He engages in a variety of activities, the staff are fantastic and caring, and we can find out about his day simply by accessing the app which is brilliant. As parents, we feel supported and listen to. We would highly recommend the Busy Bees Nursery.

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Review from Poly F (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both our kids have been attending Busy Bees Bicester for a year, in baby room and preschool. They have been thriving due to the excellent care they receive from the attentive staff. They are happy at drop off and pick up, meaning they enjoy their time there! Both kids are engaged in a variety of activities, especially at preschool, the teachers set up something new every day to spark their imagination and introduce new ideas/values/knowledge. The outside space is limited, however kids enjoy playing outside and we quite like the fact that it's shady in summer months, so they can enjoy being outside for longer. The food is always good, both kids enjoy the varied menu (more at nursery than at home, that tells you something!) and have picked up very good dining skills at nursery. We receive frequent updates from the teaching staff, very sweet photos of the kids going about their day and we get a detailed description of their day at pick up. Overall we recommend the nursery very strongly.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are amazing! The centre director and staff supporting her have done wonders for the nursery and really work wit the parents and the room staff are lovely - my son runs into Busy Bees with a big grin on his face - there is no better review than that! The value of that, as a working parent, is priceless, knowing my child is loving his time and the people he is spending his day with. Thank you.

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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees at Bure Park Bicester is a lovely and homely nursery with great professionals who take excellent care of our precious children. I had to go back to work when my baby was 11 months and they helped make the transition as smooth as possible for our family. My girl has thrived and even made her first steps there, she loves going there, loves the staff and loves the food and games they play. She has learnt so much I am absolutely adoring seeing her so happy when I walk her in the morning and when I pick her up. The nursery is open 7:30 for breakfast club and then from 8:00 until 18:00 which is perfect for commuting working parents. It’s a very nurturing nursery. The meals are always a great variety and include fruits. The kids sing many songs and play in the garden daily.

A huge shoutout to the manager and staff who have transformed the nursery in the past months to a very welcoming and bright environment full of exciting activities and special days where parents can also join in.

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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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We started at the nursery two and a half years ago and have now worked our way through each of the rooms. The best thing about this nursery is the team, they all really care, want to develop your child, get to know them really well and make sure they are safe and well. On more than one occasion they have spotted something before me or have gone above and beyond to ensure that anything going on outside of the nursery is followed through in the nursery too. A number of the team have been there ten-plus years which is very reassuring. In terms of development, my child has come on leaps and bounds, at 3 and a half, she now knows how to eat and socialise properly at the table, knows her numbers and letters really well, recognises all the letters in her names and even knows a great deal about volcanos - as well as much more. The nursery holds a number of Saturday seasonal events, two parents' nights a year, as well as getting feedback daily in person and monthly on the app. A great nursery!

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Review from Jennifer I (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started right after lockdown eased in 2020 and everything was a bit unsure but I can honestly say I have never been happier with every step they took, from safety precautions to cleanliness of the environment for the children! They have reacted well to all situations that have been thrown at them. I had originally planned to put her into another nursery closer to my work but they were full at the time, I could see how much she loved it and I couldn’t take that away from her so three years later she is still here and still in love with everyone and everything at her preschool! I love receiving photos of what they have been up to in the day and the activities they have planned! She loves the activities they organise on top of the usual day such as a policeman coming in to talk about stranger danger and a football coach coming in to teach them skills! We don’t have a garden at home so I know it means the world to her to be able to explore outside at Busy Bees!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Bicester
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 Bicester.

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Review from Ileana J (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My 18-month-old daughter loves going every day to Busy Bees. We all love all the staff at Busy Bees, Bure Park. They are always very helpful and caring. We could not be more happier with our daughter going there.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Bicester
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 Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our son loves going to nursery and has settled in really quickly thanks to the amazing team at Busy Bees Bicester. They have been outstanding in supporting my son (and mum and dad) during his transition period into nursery. They have always been on hand to answer any queries we may have and offer support/advice when needed. His development has progressed rapidly since starting nursery and he comes home with such a smile on his face every day. I am so happy we chose Busy Bees Bicester as our nursery. It really is like a big family who all know the children, even if they are not in their class. I am especially grateful to the wonderful team in Bombo's one who my son simply loves. I would recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son has settled into the nursery really quickly thanks to the staff who have made him feel welcome and always comes home happy. My son loves the outdoor play area and they always have fun activities to keep the children engaged. The menu is varied and our key worker works with us and our son to ensure development milestones are met, concentrating on areas he struggles with. I would recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Kayley M (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has flourished at Busy Bees Bicester and the care she receives is second to none. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting here and despite her physical disability, staff go above and beyond to ensure her needs are met. Her keyworker has been amazing and my daughter, without a shadow of a doubt, would not have come on as far as she has without her guidance and support. I am updated regularly on how she is progressing and any queries I have, no matter how small, is always welcomed with a conversation. I would highly recommend Busy Bees to any parents looking for a friendly, well managed and nurturing nursery.

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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees Bicester, are amazing. My little girl loves it there. She is always coming home with different paintings and colourings. The new app is also amazing. I love keeping up to date with everything my little girl is doing throughout the day. Seeing pictures of her doing the activities and very happy. The price a month is well worth it. The staff are also amazing, friendly and so kind. Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Sophie Bryant Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2010
Sophie Bryant

My name is Sophie and I have been working in Early years for 18 years. For 14 years I have worked at Busy Bees Bicester. I joined the company as a Level 3 practitioner and I am now the Centre Director of the nursery. I love being a part of the Busy Bees team and playing my role in giving the children within my care the best start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Bicester

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Bicester accepts?

Busy Bees Bicester accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Bicester Open?

Busy Bees Bicester is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Bicester have capacity for?

Busy Bees Bicester has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Bicester to the centre of Bicester?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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