Busy Bears Nursery

40 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA
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9.3 72 Reviews
  • Busy Bears Nursery, Birmingham
Busy Bears offers a warm and homely environment where your child can thrive, and every moment is a learning opportunity where each individual child can develop within their new and exciting environment.

The nursery works closely with parents, carers, and other professionals in an open and honest way as staff recognize that a good relationship with parents is the key to an effective early year’s development for each unique child. During your child’s time at Busy Bears they are supported with their individual learning journey in order for them to reach their full potential.

Environments are exciting and varied to enable children to develop their independence, explore their own interests and build on their social skills, creating the best opportunities for school readiness. Time is taken to induct staff into Busy Bears procedures. Each member of staff is given a robust induction ensuring the highest standard of care and education is upheld throughout.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Teresa Cattell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact a member of our team for further information

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Busy Bears Nursery Reviews (72)

9.3

Busy Bears Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bears Nursery has 72 reviews.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to a busy bears f9r the last 3.5 years. The staff are so kind and friendly, making it a fabulous learning environment with the child's needs at the centre of their care. My son will really miss the staff when he goes to school.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased that we chose to send our son to Busy Bears Nursery, the staff have been welcoming and lovely and kind and our son settled in very quickly. We love that they organise different activities each day and really put time into giving the children the best opportunities to have fun. The
staff take the time to write updates on activities that are personal to your child and we get lovely photos send. We couldn't be happier and definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Vikki H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended the nursery full-time for three and a half years then stayed on for wraparound care (sadly no longer available) during reception. She loved her time at Busy Bears and the staff were always very welcoming and nurturing, at times even going above and beyond to help us out as a family.
I would heartily recommend the setting and wish we were still able to benefit from it!
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Review from Shamil H (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bears Nursery is an excellent nursery. The staff are warm and welcoming. They are very attentive to the children and provide daily updates about their activities on the app, which is really nice to receive. Children attending Busy Bears are clearly enjoying themselves and developing in a fun and
active way.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all friendly and work hard to make your child feel included.
You can reach management by email and phone to discuss any concerns or changes.
Home-cooked meals are available every day as well as fresh milk.
Kids get a chance to play outside each day in a good-sized outdoor space.
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is also an excellent opportunity to keep up with what's happening in the setting seeing what your child has eaten each day or how long they napped for can be reassuring.
The setting is clean, there is story time, singing, and lots of themed activities.
It's a well-thought-out and diverse programme encouraging inclusivity and active play.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really impressed with this nursery setting, staff are hardworking, friendly and very attentive.
Our little one can struggle to settle in the mornings but they always help him to feel safe and cared for.
The activities are varied, and children seem to be encouraged to learn independence, communication
and motor skills and social skills. Big shout out to one member of staff in particular who is always smiling and interested in engaging our child and helping him develop well.
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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a pleasure it’s been to see my son come home from Busy Bears Nursery and tell me how much of a wonderful day he’s had! The whole team has been so supportive and made sure that my child's transition into the new setting went smoothly. He always talks about going to nursery and how excited he is.
I couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and truly caring set of teachers. The app used by staff is fantastic, it keeps you updated with nappy changes, food eaten, naps taken and a daily update of what skills and activities they’ll be focusing on for the day! Thank you Busy Bears for giving my child such a wonderful experience in education!
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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The development and happiness provided are outstanding towards both of my children who attend. They are having and have had such an amazing time being at nursery full time, and nothing but appreciation for all of the staff.
Thank you.
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Review from Naomi W (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every team member works together as a unit to provide excellent care. All staff are welcoming and warm and genuinely care for one another and for those in their care. You can tell it is managed exceptionally well from the atmosphere, and my child’s primary caters are outstanding. Highly recommend it
to anyone looking for a setting!
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Review from Madalina M (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough. The staff are amazing, very friendly and so supportive! My boys love Busy Bears, and they feel so comfortable there! As soon as you set foot in the setting, you feel welcomed and relaxed. The atmosphere is really warm and calm, and all the children look so happy! I love
that they always have activities, and everyone is included! I am very grateful to everyone at Busy Bears for everything they’re doing not only for my boys but for me too. Thank you!
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Review from Trudy P (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bears provides a fabulous, caring environment. The staff are friendly and helpful, and each day brings a new theme and activity. The management is supportive and efficient. Thank you all for helping to develop our children and for teaching them successful life skills.
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Review from Michelle G (Godmother of Child) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to the nursery to pick up my godchild and I was very impressed. The nursery is well set out, all the children were happy and playing with the staff - all were involved. Seems like a very calm and happy place to be.
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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really like the nursery. Staff are always friendly and the activities my daughter engages in always change.
Communication is also good with regular updates about what they are doing, eating etc.
Overall I am very pleased.
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Review from Avril T (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Busy Bears Nursery, my grandson has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and confidence he has learnt so much, the staff are very helpful and informative and the manager is great and very approachable.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Busy Bears when he was one and is now leaving to go to school. The staff here have been fantastic. Back in the early days when he was crying every day and I couldn’t leave him, they were all so supportive of me and patient with us. It’s not easy being a first-time mom but I cannot
tell you how supported I have felt by the team here.


I know he’s got a few weeks left yet, but thank you, from the bottom of my heart for being such a nurturing place for him - and for me! I found an absolute gem here.

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Review from Kieran O (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins were at the nursery for two years and loved it. The staff are wonderful - extremely kind and caring. It's an extremely warm environment. From talking to the staff, it was always clear how much they loved and cared for the children. The twins talk a lot about their friends and the staff at the
nursery, always with great affection. They've clearly had so much fun.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot thank the staff at Busy Bears enough for everything they have done for my son since he has been with them. Every single one of them are amazing and has helped my child grow in every aspect. Thank you so so much for everything guys. You're incredible! We will miss you so so much!
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Busy Bears Nursery. All the staff are incredible and the communication between staff, child and parents is second to none. Our daughter loves going and has made so many good friends and relationships since joining. Cannot praise the nursery enough. Thank you team and well done!
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Review from Simon P (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love everything about Busy Bears Nursery and couldn't be happier. The staff, the set-up, the food and the daily updates are excellent. We feel so happy about our daughter being there. It also feels like a very safe place too.
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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Since my child started Busy Bears in January, I have noticed how much his speech has developed and the progress in his behaviour and his eating has become easier. My child has been trying different varieties of food, which I am very pleased with, meaning I can make him all sorts of dinner dishes.
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now shares his toys with other children outside of nursery and is a lot more caring.
My son loves all of his nursery teachers as he doesn’t stop talking about them, including on his days off.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.322)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10 for Busy Bears Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 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 4.893 for Busy Bears Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (75 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.893
  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 4.429 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bears Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.729
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Freya

Freya

Job Title: Setting Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

I am the Deputy Manager here at Busy Bears Nursery. I have volunteered in local schools and nurseries before working full time in a nursery for 5 years. I have now worked at Busy Bears since June 2019 where I started as a practitioner before becoming the setting Deputy Manager. I love to get to know all of the children and setting up exciting creative imaginative experiences. I hold a Diploma Level 3 Childcare and Early Years

Michelle

Michelle

Job Title: Setting Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Michelle joins the Busy Bears team from one of our sister settings. Michelle has many years of experience in early years and within a management role

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bears Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bears Nursery accepts?

Busy Bears Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bears Nursery Open?

Busy Bears Nursery 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 Bears Nursery have capacity for?

Busy Bears Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Busy Bears Nursery to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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