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 Hannah Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Whilst our son has only been at Busy Bears for a short time, he has settled really well and appears to enjoy his days there. He is always smiling when we drop him off and pick him up, and in the pictures we see throughout the day. The ParentZone app used by the staff is brilliant for keeping in touch
during the day. I love being able to get photos, videos and updates about what he's been doing, and to read the observations staff have made. The setting has also been responsive to requests we have had for our son's care which is also a big plus.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to nursery for the past 7 months. At first, he struggled to settle in but now due to the hard-working and dedicated members of staff, he now can't wait to go into nursery in the mornings.
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really great nursery both my sons have attended, it's such a great team they have now, my youngest walks in with a smile on his face every time.
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Review from Elizabeth C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my first child here from eleven months and my second child from ten months. From the moment I walked into Busy Bears almost six years ago, it’s felt like a home from home, where each child is recognised and supported as a unique little person. Communication with staff has always been relaxed
and easy, one of my kids was unexpectedly unwell at nursery one day and the care they provided for her was outstanding.
Both my children have loved attending and I’ve always been very happy with the care the manager and her team give my children.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for your amazing review from all the staff at Busy Bears.
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Review from Corinne F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursery, lovely staff. My son had been coming here since he was 9 months old and he has learnt so much, learned to potty train, talking is amazing, and he can write his name. Their food is amazing and always cooked fresh. They are a lovely family to look after your child while your
at work.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a great review from all the team at Busy Bears
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Review from Tom C (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are lovely. One male staff member, in particular, is a huge hit with my daughter. A great mix of female and male staff which I think is important. Kind, understanding and keen to push both learning and fun. A great place.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and your comments are greatly appreciated from all the staff team at Busy Bears
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Review from Alish N (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is by far the best nursery around, my eldest daughter attended from the age of 2 till 6 (school run and holidays) and my middle daughter who is nearly 3 currently attends and has done for near 2 years, they have helped my girls to blossom from their shy shells, and become confident girls,
no task is too small in helping you with and each staff member listens to you and does their up best to help with any concerns, my middle daughter always come out with a smile on her face even if she didn't go in with one, love to talk about her day, I couldn't recommend a greater set of people to look after my children and know they are in safe caring hands. I hope that my youngest will attend there in the future.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we really appreciate your wonderful comments from all the staff team.
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Review from Montana G (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started off part-time at first, so we weren't sure how he would cope being full time but he absolutely loves it. He loves his keyworkers and I'm proud of the progress he is making.
I think the Parent Zone app is such a smart idea and I love seeing what he's been up to in the day. And he eats
like a Prince! Food always looks healthy and homely.
Staff are always friendly and informative and have handled all of my silly, 'first-time mum' questions with a smile.
Fabulous nursery, amazing staff and great facilities.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful review from all the staff team at Busy Bears.
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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Busy Bears! She has developed so much more, her talking and confidence to do things on her own is amazing thanks to the support of the staff. I can leave her guilt free knowing she is being well looked after.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you for your confidence in us as a setting, and for taking the time to give us a great review.
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Review from Wiktoria P (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for around 6 months and she has blossomed. The staff are so helpful and caring. It’s wonderful what they do to keep parents updated on a day to day basis so you never feel like you have missed anything out whilst your away from your children.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for your review
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Review from Anthony M (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bears since he was 14 months old and now he is just turned 4. The staff have been brilliant and helped and guided him into the clever, happy little boy he is today. He often talks about all the exciting things he has been doing during the day. We will be very sad when he leaves
for school in September, but thank you for everything Busy Bears have done.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate your kind words
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Review from Delpreet S (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bears Day Nursery for just over 6 months and I am so pleased with the experience we have had.
From day 1 the staff were very helpful and co-operative in helping my son to pick up English as his second language. His key worker as well as the rest of the staff have been
kind, helpful and great in assisting in his development.
Reply from Previous Manager at Busy Bears Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
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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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

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

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