Busy Bees Haslemere

Pitfold House, Woolmer Hill Road, Woolmer Hill, Haslemere GU27 1QA
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8.8 45 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Haslemere, Haslemere
Located in an idyllic area surrounded by parks and fields, Busy Bees Haslemere provides a warm and welcoming environment with an open and bright space for your child to thrive within.

The nursery is set up for children to enjoy every moment they spend there. From the well-equipped, age-dedicated areas to the spacious garden, there are endless opportunities for your little one to learn and develop when taking part in fun-filled activities prepared by the fantastic childcare team.

Family life is busy and the nursery has a great on-site car park, making drop-offs and pick-ups as easy as possible.

The dedicated team cherish the bonds they have with families and use the Parent Zone app to provide regular updates on what your little one is getting up to during their stay at nursery. The ParentZone app is a brilliant way to stay connected; it keeps track of everything your child has done during the day, from nappy changes to what they've eaten, as well as pictures or videos. Parents can access the app at any time and it a great tool for continued learning development at home.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hayley Waller (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Haslemere Reviews (45)

8.8

Busy Bees Haslemere has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.784) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Haslemere has 45 reviews.

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Review from P E (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a great experience with busy bees. Our child is confident and given new activities to enjoy and learn from every day. Staff are patient and kind, and always willing to share advice. Excellent communication
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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Despite a slightly rocky start with my daughter's reluctance to be left, the staff took her under their wing and worked their magic in transforming the experience into a positive one for her. Within a couple of months her vocabulary was improving, her creativity increased and her absolute clinginess
on drop off decreased!
The combination of indoors play and outdoors time is perfect - messy play, creative stuff and all sorts of learning made fun.
The Busy bees team feel like friends we've known forever, they've enriched our little one's life, and there's always a smiley face at reception as you dash in running late, exhausted or in whatever other state life as a working parent has put you in for the day!
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Review from Siobhan O (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend busy bees haslemere to any prospective parents. The team really take care of my daughter, and she has over and above needs!! Thank you to the senior room manager, the centre director and the team, you're all so awesome. Love Orla & fam xxx
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't Ask for a Better Nursery!
I honestly couldn't be happier with you. From day one, they've made my son feel so welcome, safe, and loved-and as a single mum, that means the world to me.
The staff are amazing-so caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. My son has come on
leaps and bounds since starting here. His confidence has grown, he's made lovely little friends from what I hear from the staff.
What I really love is how much thought they put into everything-from fun, creative activities to early learning skills. It's such a warm, friendly environment where kids can really thrive.
They also keep me in the loop with updates, photos, whats he has eaten and how he has slept in the day.
I do not have a single bad word to say about Buay Bees Haslemere.
They have been so kind to me, and helped out with alot of things for me personally too.
Thank you so much.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Haslemere busy bees have blown us away with their compassion, commitment & care for our little girl - she started coming from 10 months old so we felt very unsure and anxious about leaving her but we have been so grateful for their communication and understanding- would highly recommend
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were really undecided about moving our child’s nursery when we moved house, but we’re so glad we took the plunge and moved to Busy Bees.


The manager was really reassuring and friendly and our daughter settled in very quickly. The nursery workers are all kind and caring and our daughter is very

happy there.
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Review from Marie N (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been very happy at Busy Bees in Haslemere. She was so shy when she started and now she is confident and loves learning. Every day is different and they prepared her brilliantly for school. I had no hesitation to bring her back after lockdown as the communication between the nursery and
parents was brilliant and my daughter missed it so much. The team are handling the COVID-19 situation amazingly well. I cannot recommend all the team enough.
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Review from Robert (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were incredibly impressed by how smoothly Busy Bees Haslemere transitioned our son back to Nursery after lockdown and the impressive safety measures put in place. He's always excited to go to Nursery and is excited to tell us what he did when he comes home - which is quite something for a two-year-old.
On a recent holiday, he was asking if his key-worker could come with us, which shows the strong bond and love between the staff and children. We're also impressed how much he has learned directly from nursery, from baby signing (which we certainly didn't teach him) to developing a constantly surprising and inventive imagination. I honestly couldn't dream of sending our children anywhere else.
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Review from Angela R (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery team - my little boy has been attending for more than 3 years and we have always had a positive experience. Return to the nursery after lockdown was very well managed. We will miss the Busy Bees team when we start school in September!
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Review from Sonia R (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place and lovely staff! My daughter is 2 and absolutely loving every day she goes in. Staff genuinely care about the children and they do so many activities with them! My daughter is learning so much and is looking forward to every day at the nursery. Thank you so much Busy Bees!
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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
While the resources/facilities, catering and activities are all excellent, it is the dedication of the staff that I would like to highlight; it’s clear to us that the manager and the team care deeply about the children at the nursery and, despite the logistical challenges of creating and maintaining
a safe, post-lockdown environment, our children are still met every morning with welcoming, socially-distanced smiles and warm, PPE’d cuddles when comfort is needed. It’s no mean feat. We are incredibly grateful to them for their guidance and support we have received in the past few months.
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Review from Lindsay J (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After 2 years at this nursery my two children were delighted to return in June. This was managed fantastically by the staff who did it sensitively, safely and with enthusiasm. During the time at home they regularly sent updates and the staff read stories and provided activity suggestions frequently
to stay in touch which was appreciated. I couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly. They’ve also kept their (pre COVID) promise to refurb the garden which is now happening and anticipated with excitement by the children.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 22 month old twin daughters have been going to BusyBees for the last three months and I can not recommend them highly enough! My girls are literally buzzing about going to ‘bees’ in the mornings and I know they will be engaged, cared for, looked after and nurtured in a home from home setting. Thank
you for making my return to work so stress-free!
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been with Busy Bees for a month and has settled brilliantly. She was offered three settling in sessions over different days and times so she could experience a broad range of the nursery day. The staff and management have all been excellent at keeping me informed of how her day has
been and I can honestly say I feel totally at ease knowing she’s having a really fun day. The outside space is incredible and the range of activities offered have been brilliant. Mealtimes are varied and the kids are encouraged to try new, healthy things which I love. We’re really pleased with how the whole transition to nursery life has gone.
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Review from Effie V (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son has just left the nursery to go to school after four years at Busy Bees Haslemere, and my younger one (19 months) has been there since 10 months old. I cannot speak highly enough of the nursery and the staff - their dedication, professionalism and true love they show our children. Another
highlight is the amazing healthy and varied food they have. The proof is two happy little boys that cannot wait to join their friends and carers every morning.
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Review from Mara P (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Busy Bees highly enough. Our daughter adores all the carers and the food and activities they provide is awesome.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Busy Bees at Haslemere since he was 10 months and is now about to make his final move to the pre school room. He has come on leaps and bounds. He was always unhappy at being left but the staff are so good and caring that he's now come round to the idea and goes in happily and
excited to play. They have been so supportive with potty training and he looks forward to going. I can’t recommend it enough.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at this nursery. I have been impressed by how much staff have listened and tried to carry out things I have asked them relating to my daughter’s care. The nursery work hard to put on a range of activities that parents can be a part of and staff give a lot of time to this. My
daughter thinks the staff are great and is always happy to go to nursery.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Organised, well run nursery. My son enjoys his days there. The staff are good at monitoring and feeding back on his development. Nice big garden with separate areas for each age group and lots of outdoor time which he enjoys.
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Review from Bevis (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2-year-old daughter has been there since she was 6m old, one day a week.
She is happy there and enjoys the activities.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.784)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.784) out of 10 for Busy Bees Haslemere is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Busy Bees Haslemere is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.784 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Haslemere is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.284
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Hayley

Hayley Waller

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Hayley, I have been working at Busy Bees Haslemere as Centre Director since June 2022 and I have enjoyed settling in and getting to know the children and their families, and of course my wonderful staffing team.


I have now been working in childcare for 15 years, have experience in many different roles and responsibilities in a variety of settings, and became a Manager 4 years ago in an independent setting before joining the Busy Bees team a few short months ago. I hold a Level 5, Foundation Degree in Early Years and a Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management.


In my free time, I am often finding new adventures for me and my puppy Wilson to go on, dog biscuits in one hand for him and a hot coffee in the other for me!


I look forward to welcoming many new faces to our beautiful centre, so come take a look, and bring any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Haslemere

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Haslemere Open?

Busy Bees Haslemere is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Haslemere have capacity for?

Busy Bees Haslemere has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

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

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

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