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 Anne-Marie S (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended nursery for a couple of months now, he is nine months old. He is very settled and loves seeing everyone when he goes in. His key worker is very good with him, communication is great. I always feel updated through the app and when I collect him. All staff are friendly and accommodating,
can't wait to see the rest of his journey and development with Busy Bees.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees University Hospital
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best…read more
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees, Walsgrave for 18 months and he absolutely loves it. The staff are always warm and welcoming and genuinely seem to care about the kids in their care. He eats very well (better than at home!) and the kitchen is always full of fresh produce when you walk past in the
morning. Because the nursery caters for staff at the hospital next door, there's a real diversity of children and parents, which is great.
The nursery is very communicative and accessible and has always been very sensible around unforeseen events (covid waves, heat waves). The manager is approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery and will be sending my second child there when the time comes.
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Review from Beth T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery from 10 months old and I have always been very impressed with the standard of care. I was very nervous when I first went back to work and leaving my daughter at nursery, but the staff made me feel reassured and kept me informed at every stage, even saying I could
ring anytime if I was worried! My little girl loves going to nursery and loves playing with all her friends and the staff - she usually wants to give them a cuddle before she goes or shouts their name when we're walking to the door!
All food is cooked fresh onsite and the variety of the menu is really good and encourages my daughter to eat stuff she would never try at home. She's developed so much since going and they are always talking to me about what she's been doing, enjoying and how they are helping her develop even more.
I'm so glad I chose this nursery for my daughter and I couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. I don't worry when I leave her there as she loves it!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a good nursery in general. The nursery attracts a diversity of staff and kids, which is good for little ones to develop a sense of understanding and tolerance. Besides on-site facilities, the nursery is also able to provide a wide range of online resources for early development and parent support
which are useful especially at home and during lockdown.
I would recommend this nursery to my friends and families.
Reply from Vicky Mills, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees University Hospital
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are really happy that you find our UP app useful and beneficial to your child's development and hope that this was able to make lockdown a little more fun. Our…read more
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Review from Ruth H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Busy Bees she has been going for over 18 months. Her first key worker helped her to settle in and made sure she got involved in a number of varied activities. My daughter has now moved through a number of different rooms and has always loved attending nursery. Her current
keyworker is excellent and has taken the time to get to know my daughter. Every time my daughter returns from nursery she always talks about her. All the staff in the office are always helpful and approachable. The food that is provided is always varied I think my daughter eats better than I do.
Reply from Vicky Mills, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees University Hospital
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will ensure your daughter's key person reads it. It's wonderful to hear that she talks about nursery at home and that you are happy with the service provided. We…read more
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Review from Shaheen R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Childcare service has dropped. The staff is not enthusiastic enough with the kids. Do not make the fees been charged clear and charge more than stated. They are very inconsiderate of parents who have other children that need to get to school.
Reply from Vicky Mills, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees University Hospital
The team were really sad to see your little one leave the nursery & would have loved to see her stay until school, especially as her older sister attended for so long. We feel that the staff team have…read more
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Review from Samina G (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for anything more as this nursery is absolutely amazing. I am reassured that my son is looked and cared after. Since starting, there has been development in his confidence. The food is varied and good. The setting is age-appropriate with indoor and outdoor areas and activities. I absolutely
love their online app which keeps me updated about his daily activities, meals, sleep, etc. He also has periodic development assessment and overall behaviour with recommendations which is communicated via the app. It is reassuring to know that he is in good hands while I am at work. I absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery for their child.
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Review from Harmeet K (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees since he was a 10-month-old toddler and I have seen him grow up into a very caring and confident child whose now going to be 3 this month. The staff at this nursery are absolutely fantastic. If I ever had any concern about my son they would take it on board straight away
and help me in any way they possibly can. I owe all of the development and skills that my son has learnt in the last 2 years to all of these amazing people at nursery. They give you daily updates on how your child has been alongside pictures and observstions so that you as a parent can be kept up to date alongside having parents meeting with their key worker to see how they have been. I am so so glad that I picked them for my son.
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Review from Olga F (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good nursery with good quality. Excellent education, and care. Opening at 7:15 till 6:00 pm, it's a very convenient opening time. Excellent menu and good chefs in the kitchen. Safe clean garden for games and many toys.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always enjoys going to the nursery, always happy, she always goes to the staff members, never shies away, has come on so far with her crawling and talking, always smiles from the staff, always clean and tidy, cannot fault the nursery.
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Review from Christine W (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees for over a year. It’s a lovely nursery, full of warm and welcoming staff. The nursery updates an app through the day, so you can see how your child has been, and also updates with assessments and progress of your child. I would highly recommend Busy Bees to anyone!
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Review from Julie F (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wanted to start my daughter at nursery and the team were fantastic in organising visits and settling in days. Now she has fully started, she is settling in and forming bonds with the staff. You can see whats happened via the parent's app and they give you a report of the day on collection. I am very
happy with the services provided and the location is perfect for work.
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. My son is very happy there and has made a lot of friends. He cannot wait to go there in the mornings. His keyworkers have consistently been great people, and it has felt as though they have genuinely cared about him. The food they serve is varied and probably better than I eat! He is
entertained, educated and happy - our other child has been enrolled!
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Review from Heather R (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough, my son absolutely loves it at nursery, he's made so many friends and the staff there are great at what they do.
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Review from Mauro (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities at Busy Bees Walsgrave (at University Hospital) are outstanding. Kids/babies/toddlers are separated by age in different specially prepared rooms, with sufficient numbers in each group for socialisation. Great age-appropriate toys that kids love.
All personnel are very friendly, including
the ladies taking care of the kids as well as the admin and management teams.
My baby (now toddler) spreads smiles to all ladies there and is always torn at the end of the day as to whether she wants to come back home or stay there for longer. She is very comfortable in this nursery and happy to be looked after by any of the ladies (obviously, with some preferences).
My partner and I are extremely happy.
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Review from Edna H (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m now in my eighth year of using Busy Bees at Walsgrave and I cannot praise the nursery and staff enough! All my children (two who have since graduated and left and one currently attending) are always happy and contented there. As an employee of UHCW, I can not put a price on the convenience of its
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I always feel reassured that I am no more than five minutes away.
Every single member of staff is a valuable asset to Busy Bees. Every morning you are greeted by a smile and extreme professionalism and friendliness.
The quality of childcare, surroundings, meals, learning and parent/staff communication is exceptional and I would most definitely recommend Busy Bees to any parent looking for a nursery childcare provider.
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Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely outstanding nursery. Rooms are made with age in mind and great outside spaces. Staff treat children so lovely and with real care and compassion. Real communication and very high standards.
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Review from Aditi T (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff, food, various activities etc. are the reason why we have chosen this nursery. We are extremely happy for our daughters.
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Review from Nichola (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery in July. The staff are so lovely and friendly they are all so welcoming. My daughter loves going I couldn’t imagine sending my children to any other nursery.
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Review from Steff (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it. The staff are so helpful and I am more than happy with him here. Gaining confidence in strangers to have your child is nothing here as all the staff are so good. Overall nurseries are too expensive but due to how well my son has come on I wouldn’t pull him away from it.
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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.

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