Busy Bees Portishead

Serbert Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7GF
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8.4 32 Reviews
Busy Bees Portishead has newly-refurbished nursery rooms, where children enjoy focused early years learning and free play, as well as stay and grow sessions, singing and dancing, and cooking to name but a few.

This state-of-the-art facility as been purpose-built and has a newly designed garden with climbing frames, sand pits and digging areas.

The provider believes in family-friendly policies which has enabled them to grow their brand significantly. Staff have access to a dedicated development team who remain at the forefront of sector thinking.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Alice Powell (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 91

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

Busy Bees Portishead Reviews (32)

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8.4

Busy Bees Portishead has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.415) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Portishead has 32 reviews.

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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started in the baby room at Busy bees and although she only does one day a week, the staff have been brilliant helping her settle. The staff in the baby room are excellent members of staff who really care for the children and I enjoy getting regular updates throughout the day of
what my daughter has been doing.

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

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a brilliant nursery. My child has thrived and made such big steps since joining here; they love all the staff that they have come into contact with. The management team work so hard to make sure the nursery is running at its best with the children always at the front of their thoughts. The best
decision we made sending our child here.

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

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Cindee M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with fantastic, friendly and caring staff.
I wouldn't choose anywhere else.
Always clean and lots of different activities each day. Really good food variety, and love the updates via the app so I can see how my child is getting on throughout the day.
All the children always seem
very busy, and the staff are so good with the children.

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

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from kimberley B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves her time at Nursery. She has recently transitioned from the baby to the toddler's room, and under the current circumstances, they have made it as smooth as possible.
The communication during lockdown was amazing, especially as a key worker who still required childcare. Regular updates
about how they were operating, and what capacity they were running at was really appreciated and helped put our mind at ease during an already stressful period.
I could not recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Melissa L (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter settled before lockdown and has re-settled in this week. The girls have been great and we’re so so accommodating for us during lockdown and the change of days and hours. I have no bother leaving her and they’ve listened to my needs. Thank you! I would recommend Busy Bees Portishead definitely.

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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been at the nursery for 1 week but it feels like longer. The staff are great at communicating and making me feel relaxed when dropping her off. I receive good updates about how her day has been and what she has done during the day. Even when she had settling in days, the staff were
all very nice and her key worker is great! Would definitely recommend this nursery!

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Busy Bees in Portishead. She took some time to settle as she had only ever been home with me but the staff were so supportive to both of us. Now she runs in without looking back. I can’t recommend this nursery enough. All the staff are so approachable, kind and the feedback
is always available on pick up, which to me is so important.

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Review from Toni C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was nervous about my daughter going to nursery as she has cerebral palsy and I just wasn’t sure how her needs would be met. I really had nothing to worry about with Busy Bees. Every need my daughter has, has been accommodated...special chairs/table, special shoes, glasses, eye patches...the staff
even take time out to train with my daughter physio.
Not only are they amazing with my daughter's additional needs but they awesome at keeping me updated with how she’s been doing developmentally. They share photos, paintings etc... they are always doing new and exciting things.
The staff at Busy Bees also care about me. Nothing I have asked has ever been too much trouble, in fact there are times when they go out of their way to help and support me. Sending messages in their own time, showing support and care.
Most of all though, my daughter is genuinely loved. Her key worker is affectionate and loving towards her and my daughter loves her too.

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Review from Jonh T (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2 and a half-year-old son is enjoying his days in Busy Bees in Portishead! Every morning, when he wakes up, even if it is weekend, he asks if he can go to nursery! We are very pleased with the team and environment! Highly recommended!

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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest daughter has been attending Busy Bees for the past year and we have had such a positive experience. She loves going into nursery and comes home really happy. She has developed great bonds with the staff which is great to see. The range of activities and meals they provide is a real benefit
and the generous outdoor area is an extra bonus too!

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Review from Richard N (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Busy Bees as a nursery, the way they handled the closure and reopening of the nursery and the communication and flexibility with parents has been amazing. The manager and team have worked so hard to get things back to as ‘normal’ as they can for the kids whilst adhering to the COVID
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The team are all so friendly and the kids love them. I can go to work each day, knowing my girls are in safe hands and absolutely love it there.
Highly recommend Busy Bees.

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Review from Jordon M (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since he was 6 months old! The girls have been extremely caring and catering for both my son and us as parents.
He enjoys coming into nursery and it's great to be able to leave him knowing that he's being well looked after.

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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees nursery have been great with my daughter and have been very patient and understanding with her needs. For example, making sure they quickly get her headphones if the room gets too noisy for her, as well as understanding she likes her space and independence. The staff are also always friendly
and smiley when we arrive. My daughter has a good relationship with the staff and is always excited to see them.

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Review from Jenny H (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is an amazing nursery and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. It's obvious that the children's happiness and well being is put first. The staff are amazing. Ever since my daughter started, she has loved it. Even after lockdown, after nearly 70 days away, she rushed in happily,
glad to be back and came out smiling, full of news. She's there for another year before she starts school, and I couldn't be happier.

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Review from Becky N (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Busy Bees are amazing, the investment seen in the facilities, rooms, gardens and equipment in recent months has been so great to see.
Actively listen to parents and involve them in their plans, seeking feedback and ways to improve.
I have both my children there and they love it.
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way they have handled the COVID crisis has been outstanding, while other nurseries haven’t kept parents up to date Busy Bees have. The way they have managed the return and the measures in place has been terrific. The flexibility and understanding towards parents is second to none, no retainer fees or minimum days/dates to return by unlike others.
They have such a varied menu with an onsite chef, which is a great benefit. Regular feedback and consultation with parents on future menus too.
Highly recommend the team at Busy Bees.

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Review from Lianne S (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The thing I love most about Busy Bees is the lovely caring people that work there. They do a fantastic job and I always feel happy leaving my children there. They teach them so much as well as always doing fun activities! Highly recommend.

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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a fantastic nursery, our son has loved every day there and is always happy at drop off and pick up. The staff are always warm and polite and really seem to care. They have great facilities with plenty of outdoor time and classrooms that are well-appointed and kept. I cannot recommend them
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Review from Stella M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son first joint last year when he was 2-years-old. I am really happy with his overall development. He is always happy to go to daycare at Busy Bees in Portishead. I love how happy he is at the end of the day when I pick him up. Even at times he did not want to go home because he enjoy it so much!
I definitely recommend my friends and family to find out more about Busy Bees. Their management is very well organised, communicate well with parents/guardians, excellent safeguarding as well (I remember the nursery called to double-check when my parents-in-law went to collect my son).

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Review from Jordan C (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees in Portishead since she was 5-months-old and I have nothing but positive praise for the staff in the Baby Room. My little girl's communication has thrived since being here and she has great social skills. My daughter really enjoys her time here and doesn't want
to leave at home time. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who wants a home from home environment for their child.

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Review from Roshelle A (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I would not recommend this Nursery if you work full time and pay for your childcare. The administration team and Office team are absolutely shocking, constantly not receiving receipts, 2 payments not being receipted onto my account, overpayments by mistake and incorrect invoices. The financial admin
team are ruining it for everyone. I have a parents social media group, and it has happened to 4 of us in the last 3 months. Never again.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.415)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.415) out of 10 for Busy Bees Portishead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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:

  • a) 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 Portishead is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • b) 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 3.415 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Portishead is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.25

    • ii) 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.165

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

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Alice

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2015

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My name is Alice and I am the Centre Director for Portishead. I have worked for Busy Bees since April 2015 and have progressed my way through the company from an Early Years Educator, to a Senior Room Manager, Assistant and then became Centre Director in January 2020.  

I have two young daughters called Esme and Isla who attend the centre with me. I pride myself on making the nursery a home-from-home environment where families and their children are at the centre of everything we do.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Portishead

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

Busy Bees Portishead accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Portishead Open?

Busy Bees Portishead 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 Portishead have capacity for?

Busy Bees Portishead has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Portishead to the centre of Bristol?

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

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