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Busy Bees Edgbaston

54 St James Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1JL
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Busy Bees Edgbaston, Birmingham
Busy Bees Edgbaston, Birmingham
Busy Bees Edgbaston, Birmingham

Welcome to Busy Bees in Edgbaston, where exceptional childcare awaits. The nursery has crafted a fun and nurturing environment that warmly welcomes children to flourish and embark on exciting adventures.

As you step into the nursery, you'll be greeted by bright and inviting rooms filled with an array of activities designed to ignite young imaginations. From activities that enhance fine motor skills to creative arts and crafts, there's something to...  

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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

  • Diane Kennelly (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Parking

  • They have plenty of car parking spaces to allow safe drop off and collection from the nursery

Busy Bees Edgbaston Reviews (129)

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Busy Bees Edgbaston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Edgbaston has 129 reviews.

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Review from Abdur R (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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With the support of the staff our 14 month old has settled well at the Bombo 1 Room.
The handover at the end of the day is detailed and never rushed which we appreciate. His Room provides an incredible variety of activities that keeps him entertained and engaged.

Our son is thriving here and he really does have so much fund with everything he does here.

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Review from H I (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Really happy with how my daughter has settled so well. She has developed so much in her speech, social interactions, physical skills and her eating

She sings all her teachers names before sleeping. I can see she truly loves it here.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I applied to Busy Bees nursery on the recommendation of a work colleague and I had only heard positive things. The nursery has been fantastic, consistently keeping me informed about my child & how his day has gone. I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are wonderful, very friendly, approachable and always willing to listen.

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Review from Gurpreet M (Father of Child) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great nursery with caring and supportive staff. Mobeen and the team do an excellent job, and I feel confident leaving my child, Vishwas, in their care. A really positive environment for children to learn and grow. Mobeen stands out for her kindness, professionalism and genuine committment to childrens wellbeing. She always takesthe time to communicate with parents and ensure every child feels safe, valued and supported. All staff are fantastic and a good start to learning and development.

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Review from Iman A (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the very beginning, my daughter has been so happy and settled. She genuinely loves it here. Everyone went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable. They took time to get to know her and also our routines at home, which have been respected and even followed when possible.
The management team is equally attentive and ready to listen. I never felt rushed or dismissed, whenever I had a question or query, someone was always there to help.

Shout out to everyone that has been involved in my daughter's care, and thank you for everything.

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Review from Sahar E (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience with Busy Bees has been really amazing. Staff are friendly and caring. Whenever my baby is absent I get a call from staff at nursery asking if she is ok. I really like that much.

The management is amazing as well they are always doing their best to help.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Busy Bees is an amazing nursery, we feel very lucky that picked it. From the very first day the staff have gone above and beyond to create a nurturing, safe environment. I feel they took time to understand my child needs and personality, and it shows in how happy and confident our little one has become! Communication with parents is excellent, always kept informed about daily activities, milestones and any concerns. The learning activities are creative, engaging, and thoughtfully planned, helping children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. It is outstanding nursery!

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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am always so happy with the level of care from the staff. The nursery is always clean and warm.

My child clearly enjoys his time here and his key workers are always so happy to see him.

As a first time parent, it's comforting to know all the staff care so much about their jobs and the children under their care.

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Review from A J (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our Daughter has been attending nursery at busy bees St James since October 2024. So far we have received a fantastic service. When she first started she was very shy and cried each time she was dropped off. She was also a very fussy eater (just turned a year old when started). The staff have made a fantastic effort to include her in activities and have built wonderful relationships with her. Not only is she now happy to attend but she runs to staff in the morning excited to start. She's now eating regular meals with the other children which I know Mobeen has made a very special effort with. The chef has made meals especially for her to ensure that she eats. The garden space is amazing and staff ensure that the children go outside for some fresh air everyday. We are so happy with the service at busy bees St James and we would definitely recommend to others!

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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my daughter has started back in March, I have seen her go from leaps to bounds, learning a lot and engaging with other children.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Busy Bees St James Road has provided my son with great personal care since his start in August 2024.
My son has improved his speech, learning, and knowledge.

He has created good relationships with the staff and his peers and continues to grow and develop positive skills and confidence.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter joined this nursery in 2024. I am so happy with the way my daughter has been taken care of. She is always happy, and I see her thriving in everything she does, and that is down to the nursery.

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Review from Kasim J (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic nursery for our son, the love and care from staff has been excellent. Our son has really excelled during his time at her nursery.

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Review from Eloise H (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has settled in beautifully with the support from her lovely key worker and other staff. It's wonderful to see her flourish. The staff genuinely care about her, which is so apparent in their care duties and their excitement for her milestones. I'll never forget celebrating her first steps with the staff! They've also been very kind and considerate to me in supporting me with this transition.

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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with the service provided by busy bees and also my daughter is also happy with the nursery.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child has been attending this nursery since he was 8 months old. It was hard on the beginning to give my child that young into someone else hands but I can say I have chosen the right nursery with trustfull and professional staff, watching him grow into a beautiful,kind and capable little persona.

I would not change his everyday place where he is feeling safe, learning and growing from day to day. Well done to everyone at nursery you are doing amazing job.

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Review from Anushika E (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My baby is settling well in the nursery with the great care and support received from her key person and other staff. I can see she has started enjoying her stay and learning activities here in Busy Bees. Thank you very much for taking good care of my little 'bee' and keeping her busy with the development activities that she enjoys a lot.

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Review from D W (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with experience thus far, our son always happy to greet staff with a big smile.

Communication is excellent, as are the facilities and activities.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff taking amazing care of my child. He is learning so much and gaining confidence and it is all thanks to the amazing staff. Handovers are always thorough and I am happy with the activities they have set for the child. They are also accommodating of any medical conditions and have been for my child. Perfect nursery!

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I can highly recommend Busy Bees. It is hard to find and make the decision for a nursery, but this place made it an easier one. It's a second home for my daughter, she really likes to go and the staff is amazing.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

  • Recipient: Busy Bees EdgbastonDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
  • Recipient: Busy Bees EdgbastonDate: Friday 28 May 2021
  • Recipient: Busy Bees EdgbastonDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019

Meet the Team (1)

Diane Kennelly Job Title: Centre Director
Diane Kennelly

Hello my name is Diane and I am the Manager here at St James Road in Edgbaston. I have been working in childcare for over 27 years, 24 of which have been with Busy Bees. I have worked as a deputy manager and a senior room leader as well as being a manager for over 26 years. I also have a variety of experience in other areas of childcare including being a youth club leader and a brownie leader.

I am a mother of three and I have my level 4 qualification in Early Years as well as having completed many other courses such as, Safeguarding, First Aid at Work and Food Hygiene. I have also completed my Level 5 qualification in Management.

I find my job extremely fulfilling and I love nothing more then sitting in the base rooms and watching the children enjoying their fun filled days. The staff at Edgbaston are committed to providing quality childcare and they take great pride in watching the children grow and develop as they move through the rooms and eventually head off to school.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Edgbaston

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Edgbaston Open?

Busy Bees Edgbaston 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 Edgbaston have capacity for?

Busy Bees Edgbaston has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Edgbaston to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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