Busy Bees Edgbaston

54 St James Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1JL
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9.7 122 Reviews
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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 spark curiosity in every child.

The spacious garden area offers plenty of opportunity to carry on the fun outdoors. Equipped with playground equipment and wooden activities, exploration and discovery are promoted, and with the constant supervision of the team, children are free to take safe risks. To make outdoor play even more enjoyable and educational, a shaded area has been created.

Busy Bees Edgbaston recognises the vital role of nutritious meals in a child's development journey. That's why they've set up a dedicated dining area where children can enjoy delicious and balanced meals that have been prepared onsite by their very own chef.

So, with so much to love about the nursery, Busy Bees in Edgbaston is the perfect choice for parents seeking quality childcare.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (122)

9.7

Busy Bees Edgbaston has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Edgbaston has 122 reviews.

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Review from Shay G (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely excellent! A lifeline that is so needed. The team have been so fundamental to my child's growth.
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Review from Jasmine G (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First things first, the nursery is clean, colourful, has a variety of educational activities, and a diverse healthy menu so all of the things that you would initially look at. The staff are amazing! My child only went for Pre-School which was cut short due to COVID-19 but in that short space of time,
all staff formed a great relationship with not only my child but our family unit. They also advocate for children who may have a developmental delay and/or SEN. I highly recommend this nursery and when I have my final child, I will be sending them there.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Even after all of the nonsense of coronavirus, Busy Bees are still welcoming and friendly and helpful as ever. Great nursery, will always recommend. Love the staff and facilities. Great to see it so normal considering the current pandemic.
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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really likes the Busy Bees in Edgbaston. I love the child care giving me detailed assessments about my son's development and feel so much support. Experiences here have been more than I expected. My son has grown up in so many ways, quicker than my expectations.
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Review from Stephanie S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are attentive and I trust them with my son. The staff work hard to develop a good relationship with both parents and children. Our son is happy at nursery and his development has only improved since attending. We are happy with the standard of care provided and actively recommend the
nursery to others.
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Review from Amarachi I (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Busy Bees for a year and I have had only great experiences with the staff both in the babies and toddlers room, she love sit and we always feel at ease dropping her off knowing she's well taken care of. They've also been great in dealing with medical needs concerning her allergies
and eczema.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst my daughter has been at Busy Bees nursery, she started here when she was 9 months old. She's had an amazing start in life. I am happy I put her into nursery. It's been a good journey. The staff at Busy Bees are really good and met my daughter's needs.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with my daughter's time at Busy Bees Edgbaston. All staff have been friendly, cheerful and helpful. My daughter has always been very happy, telling me what she has done throughout the day. Feedback and parent zone very helpful to know daughter is OK and having a good day. I knew
as soon as we walked in to view the nursery that it would be exactly what my daughter would need. We are sad to be leaving but have to due to circumstances. We will happily recommend this nursery. Thank you.
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Review from Oliver B (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter had a wonderful in her 12 months at Busy Bees in Edgbaston, she grew and developed into such a little character and personality. She was part-time and we were so impressed with the bond she had with the staff. They work so hard and long hours which we really noticed as parents. We had funny
shift patterns which Busy Bees were able to accommodate for us. We have left with heavy hearts, and our daughter is really going to miss you all.
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Review from Winnie D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a great time at the nursery. All thanks to the lovely and caring staff she has had during her time ar the under 1 year room and pre-toddler room.
The staff have encouraged my daughter to be a very independent young lady. Special mention to two staff members, in particular, who have
taken very good care of my daughter. Having said that, everyone of the staff have been fantastic.
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Review from Debbie M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm and welcoming nursery with dedicated and caring staff.
They offer a variety of activities, games and events.
My son really enjoys attending and has formed close bonds with the staff, in particular, his key worker.
The staff appear well-trained, knowledgeable and thoughtful, an asset to the
Busy Bee company.
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Review from Kay B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with Busy Bees right from the start including the settling in sessions, where my son was included in meal times. My son has gone from a shy toddler to a confident little man and I was surprised at how quickly he settled in.
If it wasn't for my work location changing, I would
never consider moving my son to a different nursery.
All the staff have been very nice and have helped my son settle in. Thank you so much to all the staff at Busy Bees.
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Review from Charliee B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since July 2016. He is very happy and has made lots of friends. His development is fantastic. I move location in a couple of months and I have decided to keep my son here because it is great. It will add to travel time but will be worth it. :)
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Review from Shodease A (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees nursery on St James Road Edgbaston has been one of the best nurseries I've ever come across. I can't fault any of the services and staff, all of them treat the children like family and you can tell that they genuinely care for each and every child which, as a parent, leaves me with confidence
that my child is in the best care while I work.
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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is 2 years old now and she's been at Busy Bees since she was 14 months. I could not be happier with the care, love and attention she receives from staff there. She's learned so much while at Busy Bees and is very independent thanks to the help of staff. I know she's well taken care of and
have no hesitation of leaving her there, so would recommend.
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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are happy with overall services provided at the nursery.
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff friendly and trust my daughter in their care. Always happy and my daughter has learnt so much being here.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of staff I have spoken to has been very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Busy Bees in Edgbaston. Thank you.
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Review from Violeta A (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very nice place with helpful staff. My little one enjoys coming to play and is very well looked after.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery saved my life. It is definitely beyond average from my perspectives. My DD is 13 months now and we moved to this nursery when she was ten months because of the recommendation from one of my friends. She is very happy here and the most important thing to me is, she barely got sick in this
nursery.
As you know, be a working mom, a sick baby would take a lot of your time. Thanks to the nursery, she is being healthy and happy every day. The staff are nice and close to her, she built a strong bond with the ladies in the Baby room. And also, she learnt standing, walking, singing and speaking so quickly, much beyond my expectation. Even the price is a little bit higher, but I think it totally valued because no one minute is waste. We love the nursery!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.735)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10 for Busy Bees Edgbaston 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 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 4.912 for Busy Bees Edgbaston is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.912
  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 4.823 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Edgbaston is based on 19 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.848
  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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Diane

Diane Kennelly

Job Title: Centre Director

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.

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