





Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is located in Guildford, a short 10-minute walk from Guildford High Street and the mainline station. Your child will flourish during their stay at nursery with the endless opportunities available. There are several rooms that are tailored to suit different age categories and developmental stages, all are equipped with age-appropriate toys, activities so that every child enjoys their stay at nursery.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
Group/Owner
- Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bernie Thatcher (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 32
Total Places for Children
- 128
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Parking
- They have lots of car park spaces as well as a buggy park.
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons Reviews (57)
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.545) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Fitzsimmons has 57 reviews.
The building itself creates a warm homely feeling for the children, with lots of activities, outside play areas and beautifully decorated/maintained spaces.
The staff are attentive, friendly and very supportive of the children. Nothing is too much trouble and they will offer knowledgeable advice and support whenever needed.
The curriculum really supports progressive learning in a positive and inclusive way.
Weekend meet ups and events for the parents are regularly organised, which makes the whole experience feel that you are part of the Fitzsimmons extended family.
The centre is run in an efficient and excellent manner, with apps to support payments, view progress of your child and receive updates throughout the day on all the fun things your child has been doing.
A truly lovely nursery.
Each week, there are themed activities, including 'book' and 'song' of the week which are detailed outside the classrooms so you know what the children are learning and can talk about it at home. The starting school programme has also been integral to helping my daughter get ready for this new chapter.
The garden is a great space, particularly in the summer where the children can explore the upper levels too.
Thank you, Fitzsimmons team!
Both my boys have attended this nursery and my youngest has just finished. This is a lovely nursery with good outdoor and indoor space and kind staff. I would thoroughly recommended, hence why the cousins have since started!
Our son has attended Fitzsimmons for the past three years, and it has been absolutely outstanding. Staff are warm, supportive, fiercely inclusive and nurtured our child through every step. He's about to start school now and is completely ready for it thanks to the care and attention of the whole Fitzsimmons team - from his key assistants in his classes to the top-notch catering.
Busy Bees has played an essential role in both my two daughters development, with my one year old already showing positive signs having only being in their care for a month. Both my husband and I feel safe in the knowledge that they are being well looked after, challenged, developed and most importantly, nurtured. No staff member cares less than the other and they all work together in ensuring our children are being fully supported. Communication is always very good and the in house events that are held are always good fun and a chance to chat to other parents and feel like a part of my children's’ BB experience.
Our daughter has been going to Fitzsimmons 3-4 days per week for over 2 years, since she was a year old. We’ve found the staff to be excellent - well organised, caring and creative. The nursery is spacious inside and out and the staff come up with so many ideas for activities that help to develop physical, emotional, and social skills. Little things happen all the time which make us think 'Wow, she must have learned that at nursery’. She has formed some great bonds with staff and other children. The nursery is also really good at updating the Parent App. It’s helpful to know about meals, nappies, and sleep - and see photos of what the children get up to - but in particular, we enjoy the monthly snapshots and longer reports at key milestones which give great insight into something developmental. Fitzsimmons is also great at organising special activities for parents to attend and even offers chats with the key persons periodically on a Saturday. Thank you team!
This is an exceptional nursery. The staff are fantastic and have been entirely consistent since our daughter started 1 and a half years ago, which is a testament to the place; she is so happy and safe in their care, bouncing in each morning. The facilities, especially the garden, are excellent, and the staff run a wide-ranging programme of both stimulating and educational activities each day, which keep the little ones engaged. The team has been very supportive throughout all pivotal milestones, whether that be potty training or the arrival of a younger sibling, and we look forward to sending our second child to attend this nursery alongside her sister imminently - I have full confidence that she will also thrive in their care, and would confidently recommend the place to any other parent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
The carers excel in creating fun, educational activities that engage and promote learning, contributing significantly to our daughter's social and educational development. She has shown great progress since joining and genuinely loves her time there, especially the bond she's formed with her carers.
We are incredibly pleased with our decision to choose Busy Bees Fitzsimmons and wholeheartedly recommend it to parents looking for a caring, safe, and stimulating environment for their children.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
Special mention to the room managers, who have been amazing, and another member of staff who is endlessly helpful and a joy to see each morning.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is a wonderful nursery - my daughter has been attending for a couple of months now, and I have been so impressed with the nursery - the staff are incredibly attentive, the activities for the children are great fun, and the food is nutritious and varied. Couldn’t be happier to have sent my little one here, and I look forward to seeing her progress through the different age groups!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery, my son has attended full-time since he was 11 months old and we/he couldn't be happier here. The staff are incredible and form such special bonds with the children. The rooms are extremely well equipped and there are lovely outside areas which are utilised year-round. Management at the nursery are amazing, going above and beyond to ensure the most supportive and caring environment. As a parent to a child with allergies, I have complete confidence in their ability to care for him, I would recommend Busy Bees Fitzsimmons to anyone in a heartbeat.
Our daughter was very happy at nursery and pre-school for 4 years and became close with the staff and made some of her first friendships. Overall we are very happy with the service, care and level of professionalism. Thank you.
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees
We’ve had an excellent experience at Fitzsimmons. The facilities are great, especially the outdoor play areas. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful, and they really go the extra mile and make sure the parents are doing okay too. The preschool has played such an important part in getting our son ready for school. Our family have loved it there, and we would recommend them to anyone.
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees
This is an outstanding nursery led by an extremely competent, kind and caring management team. My son and daughter have been here full time from the ages 6 months to pre-school and throughout that time they have absolutely loved the activities, the staff and the facilities. Parents have easy access to the overall nursery director as well as all the room managers so any questions have always been taken care of without issue. There have been many occasions where the room staff and management team have gone above and beyond to ensure children and parents get the best support they need. I would recommend this nursery without question.
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Busy Bee Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery. Our daughter absolutely loves going there and we know she is in the best hands possible. The nursery is well managed, the activities for the kids are not only fun but also focus on developing their skills, the meals are freshly prepared and offer great variety and the staff working with the children are just amazing. There is a big space outside for the kids to play which our daughter enjoys so much!
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Activities are thoughtfully prepared by knowledgeable practitioners, the facilities are excellent, and the outdoor space is wonderful.
The children are met every day by happy, smiling faces and make real connections with the staff and their peers.
Couldn’t be happier!
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We couldn’t be happier with the nursery. My daughter has been here since she was 9 months old and settled in really well thanks to the great staff they have there. Lots of rooms, outside space and the staff really bond with all the children.
The nursery is such a fun, engaging environment for the children to be in. All the key workers are extremely attentive and always encourage the play and development of the children in their rooms. My two, always skip into nursery every morning and come away buzzing every evening, having had so much fun in the day.
Our daughter has absolutely loved her time at Fitzsimmons. The team are awesome. Caring, professional and fun. It has given her an incredible start, making learning fun. She has developed valuable skills and made many friends. Thank you team!
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Busy Bees FitzsimmonsDate: Wednesday 01 Jan 2020
- Recipient: Busy Bees FitzsimmonsDate: Sunday 29 Sep 2019
- Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Meet the Team (1)
Hello, my name is Bernie and I am the Centre Director here at Guildford Fitzsimmons. I am very keen to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all the children, so parents can feel happy and confident whilst they are in our care. Being a mother, I realise how important it is that children have the best possible start in life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Fitzsimmons
What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Fitzsimmons accepts?
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Fitzsimmons Open?
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Busy Bees Fitzsimmons have capacity for?
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons has capacity for a total of 128 Children.
How far is Busy Bees Fitzsimmons to the centre of Guildford?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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