Busy Bees Hove

41 Dyke Road Avenue, Hove BN3 6QA
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8.9 23 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Hove, Hove
Are you in search of a quality nursery in Hove that offers reliable and flexible care and education? Your search ends here!

With a team who are passionately committed to providing every child with the best start in life and recently refurbished facilities, the newly revamped nursery creates a safe, engaging and welcoming environment for your child, inclusive of a large outdoor space that provides plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy the fresh air whilst exploring, playing and learning

At Busy Bees Hove, the team of highly skilled staff are dedicated to supporting each child's development. Through a nurturing approach, they establish a warm and homely atmosphere where children can develop their social skills and independence. The team are behind children every step of the way, ensuring they reach their full potential.

Busy Bees Hove also offers exciting extracurricular activities. Pro Tots-Sport activities are a fantastic platform for children to enhance their physical coordination whilst also learning about teamwork. On top of this, a dedicated Spanish teacher is part of the Busy Bees team, introducing children to the joys of a second language through interactive and enjoyable sessions.

To stay connected and well-informed about your child's nursery experience, Busy Bees Hove provides the convenient 'ParentZone' App. With this user-friendly app, you can receive real-time updates on your child's daily activities, meals and memorable moments, all at your fingertips.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Barrell (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 74

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

Parking

  • They have a car park at the front of the building which can be used at drop off and pick up times.

Busy Bees Hove Reviews (23)

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Busy Bees Hove has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.908) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Hove has 23 reviews.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very lucky to be going to Busy Bees Hove since our daughter was 9 months old. She has moved through all the rooms and had an incredible time there.
The staff are incredibly caring and plan a wealth of experiences. They clearly understand each child and bespoke the learning to suit their
wants and needs.
Communication is fairly consistent with the app and monthly newsletters are sent out regularly.
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Review from Manny C (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with great outside space for both babies and toddlers. It's really clear that the staff are really caring as my little ones are always looking forward to going and get super excited when they see the staff at drop-off and run to them for cuddles. I feel really lucky to have found such
a lovely nursery so close to home!
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Hove has been so wonderful for my son who started his journey at 9 months old. The dedication from staff has been second to none and the environment and activity set ups are so incredibly thought out, not to mention the huge outdoor space that they get to use daily, as well as the well-balanced,
healthy meals he gets every day. I felt instantly reassured from the day we stepped inside the nursery. My son is now 2 and is flourishing in all milestones and development. I can't thank you enough or put into words how amazing Hove is.
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Review from Krisztina K (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Busy Bees for our daughter. Since she started attending in July, the staff have gone above and beyond to ensure her smooth transition into the nursery environment. Their kindness and exceptional communication have made us feel confident and reassured every
step of the way. They have been incredibly accommodating and responsive to any requests we've had. We are truly grateful for the wonderful care and attention our daughter receives at Busy Bees at Hove. Thank you to the whole team for their dedication and support.
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Review from O T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Hove staff is brilliant, everyone is kind and caring, and my daughter absolutely loves it there! They have spacious rooms and a big garden too! Opening Hours are long which fits our working schedule.
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Review from Will C (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very well-run Nursery with fantastic staff - my child has forged great relationships with both the kids and staff there. The facilities are great with a lovely big garden for the kids to play. The management is also excellent and I've been kept informed of all developments as they happen. Can't recommend
this place enough.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t thank or praise Busy Bees nursery in Hove enough. Our two youngest have had wonderful journeys here. Straight away we were welcomed like family, all aspects of the boys learning and care has been carried out with professionalism, yet has been fun-filled at every minute. I loved greeting the
boys at the end of their action-packed days, finding them with beaming smiles, tired eyes and full tummies with lots of tales of their days.
I loved every single staff member that formed relationships with the boys, they all had their uniqueness and contributed only positive attributes towards the boys.
Wish they continued to educate until school leaving age if I’m totally honest.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started attending Busy Bees at Hove during lockdown. She settled in quickly, loves her days at nursery and has formed good relationships with staff. She comes home each day happy and looking forward to the next day. She loves the food and wide range of activities.
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Review from Gee T (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been here full time since 10 months and are now in pre-school. They skip in every morning and never want to leave at the end of the day! Staff, management, facilities, learning and catering are all first class and I trust staff implicitly. I love how they plan activities around the children's
individual tastes, interests and needs. I'll be as sad as they will when they leave next year.
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Review from Oliver B (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old son settled very quickly into Busy Bees, having been unhappy at his previous nursery. Staff were caring and reassuring, and he is now very positive about attending nursery. He especially loves the huge garden to run around in.
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Review from Christine (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the whole premises extremely clean and very inviting. It was well appointed and I would think attractive to all young children. Being very colourful with plenty of things to do. The staff I met were very pleasant and seemed to have very good contact with the children in their care. I have seen
several other nurseries in the area over the past few years and Busy Bees is one of the best.
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Review from Sheree D (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, with outstanding Practitioners that provide good childcare. A very big and amazing garden with plenty of opportunities for children to explore.
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Review from Kate A (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the level of care my daughter has received at Busy Bees. All staff cater for her individual needs and the environment has many resources for her to thrive. Nothing every seems to much trouble and staff have put me at ease when I've had concerns. I would recommend Busy Bees to
my friends
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Review from Susan W (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my grandchildren attend this nursery and have since they were babies. They love it! They both get so excited when we pull into the drive. It's like a big family, The staff are lovely and caring. There is always lots of lovely things going on, the children are clearly learning and developing all
the time. The food is home cooked and varied. The chef is a favourite with my grandchildren.
The rooms are decorated in a lovely beach theme, neutral colours. It's always very clean. The garden is very big and has just had a makeover. It's an amazing space for the children, it's like a park! My Grandchildren love it and always seems to be outside playing.


We enjoy being included in nursery activities. We are always invited to events such as Grandparents day, Summer party Christmas crafts night. It's got a lovely community atmosphere. The children sometimes go next door to the care home to sing and read stories to the elderly, which is delightful. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Deniz G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started with Busy Bees in August 2016 before our son turned 1 and I was getting back to work. His settling phase went smoothly and the team was very supportive. In particular, he has quickly built a good relationship with his key person. It is a great experience when we pick him up or drop him, to
see that everybody is very positive and welcoming so our son enjoys being there. We are very happy that we have chosen Busy Bees at Hove as it seems like it was the right decision for our son.
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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have only been at Busy Bees for a short period of time but so far I am very happy with the staff and caring environment I have seen. The garden is well laid out and large in comparison to some nurseries I have visited previously. My son is happy and well looked after. They go out of their way to make
the children happy.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is always so positive when I drop off and pick up! My little one has never had a bad day! He loves playing in the garden, especially in the mud garden. He enjoys all activities including play dough, baking, drawing and visiting pre-school. He has made lots of friends and looks forward to his
nursery days.
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Review from Anne H (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started back in 2012 he was 3 months old and went 1 day per week. As soon as I saw the nursery I knew it was the one I wanted to look after my son. The nursery has a lovely feel and all the staff are welcoming but what sold it to me was the outside space and the lovely home cooked meals. The
garden is amazing and is used all throughout the year. The staff are excellent at developing the children's imagination and my son thrived. When I went back to work I had no problem in sending him full time and when his sister was born a few years later she went pretty much straight away. I am so grateful for the care they provide and the milestones they have helped to achieve. My daughter continues to go there now and she loves it, the staff have watched both my young children grow and have helped their development immensely. Highly recommend this nursery I am unsure I would be happy sending my children anywhere else.
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Review from Kelly C (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoys Busy Bees. During her time here she has grown in confidence and made lots of friends. The staff are great and the facilities are fantastic. They have just introduced an app that gets uploaded with info and photos.
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has done amazingly being at Busy Bees, the staff are amazing and so friendly, the kids are wonderful and he has learnt so much in only the year he has attended, highly recommend and wouldn't want him to go anywhere else :)
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.908) out of 10 for Busy Bees Hove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 4.903 for Busy Bees Hove is calculated as follows: ( (65 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.903
  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 4.005 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Hove is based on 6 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 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.8 = 0.405
  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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Lucy

Lucy Walker

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, My name is Lucy Walker, and I love being part of the Hove Busy Bees family.


My childcare journey started 16 years ago, and I have loved every minute of this experience, growing within this beautiful sector.


I really enjoy living in Brighton, as it’s a unique and diverse city, with a multitude of cultures. This has allowed me to understand the different situational, environmental and cultural requirements of our families here at Busy Bees. I can’t wait to meet you all and get to know you and your children.


If you do have any concerns, or would just like to have a chat, please feel free to reach out to me as my door is always open to you.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Hove

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Hove Open?

Busy Bees Hove 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 Hove have capacity for?

Busy Bees Hove has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

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

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

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