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Busy Bees Eastbourne

Larkspar Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8BS
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Busy Bees Eastbourne is a wonderful, purpose-built nursery designed to give every child the best start in life.

The highly experienced nursery team are committed to offering an environment where children develop, flourish, and prepare for their transition to school. Following the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum helps with your child’s development so that they are prepared for the next key stage.

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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

  • Ashley McGhie(Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Eastbourne Reviews (79)

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Busy Bees Eastbourne has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Eastbourne has 79 reviews.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has been with Busy Bees for a few months now and settled in amazingly.
We have seen huge improvement in confidence, independence and speech which is so positive.
The staff are friendly and approachable, always knowledgeable on our child's day.

I would happily recommend the nursery to anyone in our area and feel very lucky to have a place here for our daughter.

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Review from Holly N (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son is thriving at the nursery, the team are fantastic, really helpful and supportive of our son's food allergy.
We visited 6 different nurseries before choosing Busy Bee's.

Fantastic nursery with amazing staff.

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Review from Elle C (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has loved coming to her sessions every week. Her speech has come a long way and had made a lot of progress since joining Busy Bee's. I love that she looks forward to coming each morning.

A highly recommended nursery.

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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy that I chose this nursery for my daughter and I can’t thank the team enough for all they do! We receive such a lovely welcome every day and there is such a happy atmosphere.

All the staff go out of their way to help and will always put themselves out to accommodate our needs.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely setting, my son enjoys his time here. Makes working so much easier knowing he’s loved and learning in a safe place. He’s been there since he was 12 months now he’s nearly 3. Love all the extra activities they do. They had baby ducks this term which he loved. The long open hours are great for shift workers.

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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot explain how grateful I am to all the staff here, my daughter settled so well and has continued to blossom. Thank you again.

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Review from Jasmin W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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We cannot thank Busy Bees enough for everything. Our child has blossomed so much and he has grown in confidence.
He has made such a great connection with two members of staff, in particular. They are wonderful.
We will be sad to leave in September! Thank you is not enough.

1000000*****!

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Review from Nicky J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am so happy that I chose Busy Bees for my son. It's such a beautiful nursery. I feel so welcome by the staff every time I come to drop my son off. I also feel like they have become like a second family. My son struggled extremely with me leaving him but within days of coming, I can't thank all the staff enough, it's by far the best nursery I've ever been to and I've had 4 children so I've been to many.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We moved to the area a few months ago and we’ve been really pleased with our nursery choice. Our daughter settled in really quickly and immediately felt comfortable. She’s excited to go to nursery each day and they seem to do a good variety of different activities each day.

All the staff are so friendly and my daughter has bonded very quickly with them. The nursery building is purpose built and the facilities are great - big spacious rooms and free flow to a good-sized outdoor area. They also have their own cook onsite.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Five stars all around for Busy Bees Eastbourne. My little girl absolutely loves it there. The staff individually take time to bond with her so she is comfortable with a variety of people now. She has made huge progress with her development since being at Busy Bees and is so happy to go in each day she is there. Best decision I made! I will look forward to the rest of the time she has left at Busy Bees. They are very helpful around my changing work schedule and can, more often than not, accommodate last-minute day sessions, which is amazing! I will recommend it to anyone I know looking for a nursery in Eastbourne.

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Review from Demelza E (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff, very friendly and caring. All the team in my daughter's room are excellent at caring for my daughter. Would recommend it to family/friends. Three particular ladies were also fantastic with my other daughter, who was with them for a few years.

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Review from W G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My eldest has just started preschool, having been at Busy Bees for two and a half years. She continues to thrive and loves the nursery. My youngest has also recently started, and I could not be happier with how she has settled in. Thank you to all the Busy Bees staff for your continuous hard work and support.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Busy Bees Nursery is a very happy place, my daughter loves spending time with her friends and the staff. There does seem to be a problem with the door at the end of the day. Other parents letting in other parents with no idea who they are collecting. The outside space/day activities could be improved. But overall very happy with the service I receive. Food is good, staff always helpful and I feel it is a safe environment for my daughter.

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Review from Georgia P (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, Busy Bees is the only nursery for me, that I feel comfortable for my children. I have been using this nursery for nearly 8 years and shall continue. They go above and beyond when it comes to my youngest child who suffered from speech delay. I have been lucky enough to go to two separate boroughs and they both have been amazing! They treated my youngest like he was going from home to home. They made him feel safe and wanted as he suffers with anxiety and separation.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Eastbourne

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's the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery. I would recommend to all my friends and family. Staff are extremely helpful, happy and go the extra mile for any needs of your child. Our son has been very happy going to Busy Bees. Happy son, happy mummy.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Eastbourne
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 Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I'm very happy with the care service Busy Bees Eastbourne nursery have provided for my son, he has come on leaps and bounds and evolved so much since joining Busy Bees nursery, he is very content and happy and his peers adore him! He is learning and developing so well and I couldn't be a more happy and satisfied mummy with all the care and additional needs that have been successfully met at Busy Bees nursery. My son is thriving and building lovely relationships with his peers and nursery staff which is so wonderful to see, if there's been any problems Busy Bees resolves any issues very quickly and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. I give 5 stars to Busy Bees Nursery for an outstanding service which is well deserved personally

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

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 H W (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son started nursery here in March 2023 and the staff have been so good with him and already they're making an impact on him, we couldn't be more grateful! The staff are so friendly, professional and amazing!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Eastbourne
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 A P (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Kids love going to nursery and have so much fun with all the different activities they do. The staff are so kind and flexible.

I have a toddler as well as a 10-month-old baby and they are so happy when I drop them off and pick them up.

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

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’...  

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Review from Sneha X (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy that we decided to send our son to Busy Bees. Our son is enjoying every moment and has lots of good changes in him. He likes to go there and is excited about playing around with the children.
Special thanks to four staff members in particular.
My child was so fussy about meals and he is now having everything they provide.
Absolutely amazing team! They always update me about his activities and interaction. I can’t thank them enough for their support and patience.

Well done team!

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

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to...  

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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wow, this nursery is amazing. We are so pleased we chose Busy Bees. It's a very daunting experience leaving your little one somewhere new for a large part of the day, but Busy Bees have made the transition so smooth and fun. Our little one can be a bit clingy but now she's waving and giving kisses before I've even got to the door.
All the staff have been so friendly and wonderful but a special thanks to her key worker, for always providing detail of her day and taking such good care and helping her to settle. From the admin, managers, supervisors, room leads, nursery staff and the chef, I could not praise you more.
We absolutely love seeing updates on the app so please keep this up.

So glad we chose Busy Bees and would 100% recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Eastbourne
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. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for...  

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Ashley McGhie
Ashley McGhieJob Title:Centre DirectorJoined: 2010

Hi, my name is Ashley and I have been a part of the Busy Bees family for many years now.

I have over 15 years experience working with children. I became the Manager at this Nursery in April 2019. I have my own little girl who is at school so I understand the difficulties working parents have and also how important links are between nursery and home.

I look forward to meeting and welcoming new families to our newly refurbished nursery in Eastbourne.

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