Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe

Northside Road, St Andrews Business Park, Norwich NR7 0HT
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  • Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe, Norwich
Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe is a nursery that is committed to delivering high quality care and education for children from babies through to preschoolers.

At the nursery, children receive the upmost care and attention thanks to the caring team who are dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish.

Working hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment, Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe offers three spacious gardens that have been curated to spark children's appreciation and love for the outside world.

As part of its preschool program, the nursery presents engaging yoga sessions which provide children with a unique opportunity to participate in a physical activity that nurtures not only their bodies but also their minds.

If you're interested in finding out more about this fantastic nursery, please reach out to the team. They'd be happy to show you around and answer any questions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hollie Spence (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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

Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe Reviews (78)

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Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe has 78 reviews.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredibly friendly and welcoming team - they have made my sons first month at nursery easy, relaxed and happy for the whole family! Settling in sessions have been appropriate and well managed and the first few full day sessions my son has enjoyed playing and eating, and even napping!
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Review from Kayleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rave about Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe enough! I have found the staff extremely helpful and reassuring, making leaving my little one that bit easier. Also the bond My daughter has clearly made with the staff already is just wonderful to see. Thanks for all your hard work!
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My one-year-old has been going to Busy Bees for under a month and she loves it! I’ve already noticed she’s becoming more confident. Her eating has also improved massively, she hasn’t been a fantastic eater and can be quite fussy. The nursery has really helped me and have given me a copy of the recipes.
The ParentZone portal helps me see what is happening during the day so I don’t feel like I’m missing anything with her. Would definitely recommend. Nothing seems to much for them. Plus my girl loves it
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Review from Andrea E (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've loved both of my sons attending the nursery. I know they're very well looked after and the staff are always friendly, and I can tell they care. Thank you again, unfortunately, we're having to move to a different setting due to location, we will certainly miss Busy Bees.
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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the current pandemic, all the staff have done a great job with what has been a really tough 18 months. The staff are always really happy and helpful and are always keen to tell me about my little ones day. My little one adores his key worker and had come on leaps and bound this last year. I wouldn’t
think twice about recommending them!
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe are all amazing. My son really loves attending, the meals they provide are varied and seasonal. He has lots of fun with his friends there, with lots of outdoor activities, crafts and reading. The way they have dealt with the last years has been beyond what we could
ask for.
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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for the past two years and she loves it. The staff are always friendly and accommodating and she loves the activities they set up. As parents, we are kept regularly updated and made aware of themed days.
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Review from Simona W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2 years old boy has joined Busy Bees at Thorpe in September 2021 and we have been really impressed with the nursery. The staff is professional, very friendly and super accommodating. We also found communication with the team very responsive to our needs and they look after our boy so well. He is
smiling when he enters the nursery and we get regular updates on their activities throughout the day. The food menu has a great variety of nutritious food. Super happy! Thank you.
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Review from Protima S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe since he was two years old. When we chose our nursery, we had two main questions. Firstly, is there diversity and secondly, do the staff have experience of children that have been previously looked after. Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe ticked both boxes
on paper and then exceeded all our expectations. This nursery is our child's home away from home. The staff are just brilliant, attentive and listen to what you as parents are concerned about and report back on how your child is doing, taking your concerns into account. They are loving and caring towards each child and give their all. In terms of safety, our boy has barely been unwell during Covid-19 which is unheard of at nursery. This is a true testament of how clean they have kept their school, which is not a small feature when you have small humans running and sneezing everywhere! I could go on but there is a word limit so, thank you to the nursery manager and all the team at Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe!
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Review from Annette L (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe have been amazing with our son. He started at nine months old and he's now three years old and has always loved going to nursery. The team are always thoughtful and work to the strengths and interests of the children. They always welcome each child by name too,
even those that don't directly care for them, which is amazing and it's a lovely family feel. Our son has lots of nursery friends and loves to tell us about his day when he gets home, always with a smile on his face. Throughout Covid-19 they have been amazing, working so hard to keep providing childcare in a safe and fun way. His key workers have always been amazing too. The app they use to keep parents updated during the day is great and we get lots of photo's of him enjoying his day. It's amazing to see our son in his element, doing activities with his friends and he loves it. We would thoroughly recommend this nursery, without a doubt.
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Review from Hannah U (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery and playing with his friends. He especially loves how much time they play outside in the garden! I appreciate the updates we get on the app and at collection as it makes it clear how much fun he’s having as well as how much he’s learning and developing. People often comment
on how good his speech is. I don’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to friends as we have never had any problems.
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Review from Jenny L (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe for nearly two years and the care given has always been exceptional. She will always talk about the staff, especially the chef. It has been difficult not being able to go into nursery but we have still felt involved due to updates on the app, emails
and talking with staff. Very friendly and approachable staff.
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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since January 2020, when we moved away from his previous nursery. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, really helping him adjust to his new environment and providing me with updates during the day. He is now in his final few months before going to primary school. The staff in
his room are doing a fantastic job of preparing him with all the skills he will need on his next adventure.The office staff are fantastic too, helping with guidance on how to complete statutory forms, as an example. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Alicia H (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely anxious about going back to work and leaving my one year old at nursery but everyone at the nursery has made the process so easy! They really do make the experience of introducing your child to nursery so easy and they are extremely reassuring. My little boy loves his teachers and never
seems upset about leaving me which is such a relief. I couldn’t be happier with the care he receives when he is at nursery as he always seems to have a lovely time. I have found he is beginning to show new skills that he has picked up from nursery at home which is lovely. I am so happy with how welcoming and approachable everyone is that works at Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe!
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Review from Nina M (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attend this nursery. Our daughter is now in the preschool room, having been at Busy Bees since babies. The kids are thriving at nursery and have formed close bonds with the staff. They are genuinely caring and have been our little bit of normality through Covid. They are quick to pick
up on any concerns or issues with the children and treat them as the little individuals they are. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Catherine J (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Thorpe St Andrews Busy Bees are absolutely amazing. My youngest daughter can’t wait to go to preschool on her days in and comes out with a big smile. She is so happy there and has loved all of her key workers and nursery staff over the past two years. She has learnt to play with others,
how to share and her communication skills have developed greatly because of the wonderful environment Thorpe Busy Bees has created.
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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees Thorpe since she was around 9-months-old. She's now almost 3 and still absolutely loves nursery. The staff are so caring and patient, she eats a well-balanced diet and she has learnt so much from attending. She would go every day if she could. I can't thank staff enough
for how much they've helped my daughter grow and learn.
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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My preschool son joined Busy Bees Thorpe after two failed nursery placements. His experience here has been everything I could have hoped for and more. Due to the pandemic and being at home for a year his social skills were a little behind some of his peers. During his very short time at Busy Bees he
has come on leaps and bounds. Nothing is ever too much trouble, every set back met with calmness and a positive response. We have gone from worrying he wouldn't start school in September to looking forward to him beginning! The staff have given me my confidence back in being Mum and my son just loves his days at preschool now. Thank you!
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Review from Stephanie S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old son has attended since he was 9-months-old and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all amazing and so supportive. I love the pictures and updates I get during the day as well. Definitely would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Paul M (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When first choosing a nursery for our son to attend it was in fact the reviews of Busy Bees at Norwich Thorpe that helped make our decision and we could not be happier. Our son has been through babies, toddlers, two to three’s and is now in preschool. Seeing the happiness and excitement he has each
day he attends is fantastic. Hearing all his tales in the car ride home with what he got up to with his friends always brings a smile. All the staff at each age group have been so kind and supportive. He has had a hard time with his eating but the staff go above and beyond to help and encourage him. The feedback we receive about his days and development is excellent. We are so grateful for the care he has had at each stage and how he has developed as he has gone up through each age room. I am thankful to all the staff on his journey, all the way through to when he eventually starts school in the coming years. He certainly will be a very confident young man when he does, thanks to his time at nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.972 for Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.972
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe is based on 15 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Hollie

Hollie Spence

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2011

My name is Hollie Spence and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees, Norwich Thorpe.


I started my journey within Busy Bees Nurseries in January 2011 at Norwich Thorpe. Since this time, I have worked my way from Relief Practitioner to Centre Director within Busy Bees Nurseries. I completed a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood studies and have since completed my Early Years Teacher Status.


As Centre Director of Norwich Thorpe, I am committed in providing high quality childcare in a safe and stimulating environment and ensuring all children receive the best start in life. The incredible team here at Thorpe, are long standing and are truly dedicated to their roles within our centre.


We look forward to welcoming your family to our outstanding centre.

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