Busy Bees University Hospital

Walsgrave University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2DX
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  • Busy Bees University Hospital, Coventry
Busy Bees University Hospital is a welcoming nursery that makes the most of indoor and outdoor learning environments, as well as its own imagination station, IT equipment and multi sports potential. A key person system is in place and the nursery has won Coventry's healthy early years settings award.

A practical and child-centred approach is adopted, with each child's happiness at the centre of all decisions taken. Staff benefit from extensive training and career development.

Alongside positive early years learning, children enjoy a healthy environment where good nutrition is supported.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Shaw (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 117

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 University Hospital Reviews (77)

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Busy Bees University Hospital has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees University Hospital has 77 reviews.

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Review from T L (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Busy Bees since the start of the year and we have been really pleased with his development over the last few months. The teams involved do great work to give him different opportunities to play both indoor and outdoor and work on skills he might not always be able to at home. They
have built a fantastic relationship with him, and he loves going in the few times a week he is there. We are happy with the food options provided, giving a variety of healthy meals that he enjoys with help from the teams. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a great place for their child to grow!
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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Busy Bees just before his 1st birthday and will leave for school at thr end of this month. We have no prior engagement with any nurseries as he is our first and only child so I can't really compare to any other nursery but what I can say is Busy Bees Walsgrave Coventry is absolutely
brilliant, the staff, the facilities, the convenience of the opening hours, the education programme, the care they show to each individual child. It's surely 2nd to none. If/when we have another child without a doubt we will again use Busy Bees. We can't really thank them enough for their amazing hardwork and dedication. Our son has grown developed and turned from a baby to a confident little boy and Busy Bees can take at least some Credit for that. Each team member is different but they all share the same ethos and they genuinely care about all the children. The staff is the main thing that makes this nursery so great and they really are an absolutely amazing bunch of people.
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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my boys have attending busy bees at UHCW from 2018-2025.
There experiences there have been amazing and they have loved going to the nursery and were well equipped and prepared for starting school when they left. Both of my boys have at times required additional support with things such as
physio, wearing glasses and unknown allergies investigations - Staff have been amazing supporting my children during these times. They are warm, welcoming and nurturing. Communication between staff and parents is excellent, facilities and activities the children are expensed to is great as well. Thank you Busy Bees UHCW for taking such great care of my boys :)
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has recently graduated from busy bees from being there from 9 months old until 4 years and can honestly say they have loved every minute. The staff are friendly and go above and beyond making us feel really secure in knowing our child is safe there. They have come on so well with communication,
social skills and learning due to the curriculum provided by busy bees. The app is also excellent and informative and updated regularly during the nursery day. To top off the experience, Special consideration was also taken for their graduation ceremony with thoughtful ideas, speeches and gifts which showed the loving nature of this nursery and the staff that make it. Throughly enjoy our experience with busy bees and rate the leadership team and staff very highly here
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Review from Candice M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy bees walsgrave site is an excellent nursery. My son has been at this nursery since he was 8 months old and is now 2.
There communication with me as a parent is excellent, I have full sight of what my son has been doing on a daily basis and how he is progressing.
The staff are all really friendly
when I arrive to drop off and pick up.
The staff in the room where my son currently is are lovely, they have built up an excellent relationship with my son, which is so reassuring when dropping him off each morning.
The curriculum for the room is clear to see on the door and what to expect in terms of learning and development., which is helpful for me at home supporting this and encouraging him with certain things like drinking from an open cup.
My experience of the nursery is excellent
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees University Hospital for nearly 2 years now and is thriving. The food provided is really varied which she enjoys. The rooms are clean and staff are very approachable. My daughter was a very shy 2 year old and would rather play on her own and interact with adults
instead of children her own age. Now, she really enjoys playing with her friends and telling us their names and what she has been up to at nursery/preschool. Her social skills and general development has really improved with the help of the staff here. They are very friendly and we look forward to watching our son grow when he starts next year.
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Review from Nicole W (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this nursery for some time now and we are happy with the care and support he receives. He has formed a lovely bond with his key workers, who have played an important role in his emotional and physical development. The staff supported him through toilet training with patience
and encouragement, making the process feel natural and positive. We always receive helpful day-to-day handovers, and more detailed, thoughtful feedback is shared through regular reports. It's clear the team knows him well and they are always a joy to read. Our son often talks about his key workers at home, which shows how much he enjoys his time there. It's been amazing to watch our little one grow in confidence, develop social skills, and come home excited to tell us about their day. Most importantly, he is happy, safe, and thriving in a warm and friendly environment. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a happy, supportive place for their child to thrive!
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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our child receives at Busy Bees. The staff are warm, nurturing, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our child has grown in confidence and always comes home smiling, full of stories about their day. We are so thankful and in absolute awe of the dedication of
the staff here. Thank you!
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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely update from the teachers and busy bees members of staff
And tremendous improvement with my child which i am pleased with
The timely updates and the breakdown to every detail help us to know what has been happening with our child which we are very grateful for
Thank you Busy Bees
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Review from Tes K (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the start, the whole experience with Busy Bees has been so seamless. Especially for our first child, everything has been explained clearly, any instructions from us as parents has been followed and the transition for our son has been so well managed.
We could not be happier with our choice.
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to mention the fantastic ladies who work in the rooms to the management. Everyone is so helpful and polite.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees since she was 9 months old. After being diagnosed with a medical condition just before her 1st birthday, the staff and management have gone above & beyond to cater for my daughter's need. They always take on board advice given to them & have worked really well
with external agencies to ensure my little girl has the best care.
As anxious parents, we look back now and can see that sending her to Busy Bees was the best decision we made, despite living some distance away. The amount she has development since attending nursery has been more than we could have imagined.
We can't thank the staff enough for all they have done for her- she loves coming into nursery and that is all we could have asked for.
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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending busy bees since 9 months of age and he's now almost 4. He loves going to nursery, we've never had any issues at drop off, and he loves the selection of food and toys and activities. I have dropped a couple of stars for outside space as I wish there was more of a muddy/tree
area as my child loves this type of play, but he accesses it outside of nursery and enjoys lots of outside time at busy bees still.
Communication with parents is excellent and each room transition has been seamless because of the interval communication. I would highly recommend this setting and have already enrolled my next child from the age of 6 months.
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Review from R J (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent place for my children to learn, grow and be safe. All needs are cared for and the bond between the teachers and my children is evident. They love going there and seeing their friends and learning the basics to function well in the future with school and beyond. communication is excellent and
I am very well informed of my children's daily activities and how they are progressing overall.
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Review from Oksana B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience with Busy bees , and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention our child has received. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly nurturing. They made the transition into nursery life smooth and stress-free, not only for our
child but for us as parents as well.
The environment is safe, clean, and thoughtfully designed to encourage learning through play. There's a great balance between structure and creativity-our child comes home each day excited about new things they've discovered, whether it's a craft project, a song, or an outdoor adventure.
Most importantly, our child loves going to nursery, which speaks volumes. Thank you to everyone at Busy Bees for creating such a positive, supportive space where children can grow and thrive.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children in Busy Bees UHCW, with our daughter starting there nearly 3 years ago. We cannot sing its praises highly enough- The staff and management are wonderful, the food is balanced and tasty (so say the children) and the environment and facilities are modern, clean and stimulating. We
feel our children are safe and happy there which is all we want as parents.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with busy bees and they care they provide for our son. They do lots of different activities that support our son's development and do regular observations, feeding back on his development with areas to focus on. They provide a nutritional, balanced diet and updates on what he has eaten
daily. The staff are all so friendly and caring, he always seems so happy at nursery when we collect him.
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Review from Vikki N (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault Busy Bees Nursery. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting here. The staff are all fantastic and we would recommend the nursery to any prospective parents. Will be very sad when our daughter leaves. Thank you everyone at Busy Bees!
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Review from L D (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little girl joined shes learned loads of different new words came back learned loads of different toys and facilities are brillant.
The staff are brilliant always welcoming and showing kind and great manners very helpful.
My daughter has gained loads of friends also doesn't keep quite with
how good nursery is and wants to go again
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Review from Stefan D (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. They have a great understanding of child development.
The communication between staff and parents is excellent. We receive regular updates on our child's progress and activities. Busy Bees's has done a great job preparing our child for school.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family has been sending our kids since 2020. Our older son thrived with the help of all the key people - both academically and socially. Our younger son enjoys his time at nursery. They have both been well looked after and entertained with lots of activities that have helped enhance all aspects
of their development.
Staff have always been informative and friendly.
We highly recommend the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10 for Busy Bees University Hospital is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.957 for Busy Bees University Hospital is calculated as follows: ( (449 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 466 Ratings = 4.957
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees University Hospital is based on 39 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4, which has been reached with 39 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Claire

Claire Shaw

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2010

Hi, I’m Claire and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees University Hospital.


I have worked with young children for over 25 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and completed my Early Years Professional status in September 2011. I lived in South Africa for 26 years and relocated with my family, to the UK in 2006. My son is a Bio-Chemist. My husband and I enjoy playing golf together and cycling. I thoroughly enjoy decorating. I am extremely passionate about what I do and truly committed to ensuring each child receives an outstanding, high quality experience during their years with us at Busy Bees University Hospital.


I look forward to welcoming you and showing you around our exemplary nursery in Coventry.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees University Hospital

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees University Hospital Open?

Busy Bees University Hospital 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 University Hospital have capacity for?

Busy Bees University Hospital has capacity for a total of 117 Children.

How far is Busy Bees University Hospital to the centre of Coventry?

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

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