Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley

2 Newborough Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2HA
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  • Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley, Solihull
Busy Little Bees day nursery is located in Shirley, Solihull. It is easily accessible by car or on foot and is moments from the Haslucks Green Road bus stops.

Each child has a dedicated key person to monitor their progress, development and care.

The children are grouped by age. Bumble Bees, for babies aged up to 24 months, provides a sensory environment with activities such as stories, singing and messy play. Babies also have outdoor play and a cosy sleeping area.

The Honey Bees room, for children aged 24 to 36 months, is where children begin to expand their imagination with messy play, creating things with play dough, sand and water. At the nursery, children get involved in role-play, learn about nature and enjoy free-flow play into the multi-sensory garden.

Busy Bees is for children aged 30 to 36 months. They learn about nature and cooking while enjoying messy play and plenty of outdoor activities in the Busy Bees garden. Adjacent to this is the Honey Pot room, the pre-school area for children aged from 40 months to five years. In preparation for school life, the team follow the EYFS framework to build each child’s independence and imagination, as well as their communication and social, physical and emotional development.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Morton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 53

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley Reviews (59)

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Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley has 59 reviews.

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Review from Heena S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I could give more than 5 stars, I honestly would. Two of my children have attended this nursery and I have been beyond pleased with the experience we have had. The staff have been so attentive towards my children, handovers everyday are so thorough and they genuinely go to lengths to cater for the
children. Both my children come home and have nothing but good stories to share of their day. My sons speech has come such a long way since attending Busy little bees and I can see the difference in his confidence. Brilliant nursery and go glad we made the decision to send them here.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for such a wonderful review
It truly means the world to us that you would give more than 5 stars! We feel incredibly privileged to have been part of both of your children's early years journey, and hearing how happy they are, coming home full of stories, is exactly why we do what we do.
We're especially proud to hear about the progress in your son's speech and the boost in his confidence. Supporting children's communication and self-belief is such an important part of their development, so knowing you can see that difference is so rewarding for our whole team.
Thank you for trusting us with your children, we're so glad you chose Busy Little Bees and we look forward to continuing to support your family
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been the perfect fit for both of our sons. They have settled in wonderfully and have developed so much confidence since joining.
The staff are friendly, caring and always willing to help.
A little personal touch that I absolutely love is that all staff know all the childrens
names regardless of what room they are in.
There are so many different activities for the kids to get involved in every day. There is a lovely outside space too which is a great addition.
They get to participate in so many extra curriculum activities too: forest school, visiting santas grotto, mini athletics, etc.
We get regular updates on the app about: food, sleep, nappies and photos.
Not only do the staff provide the best care but also teach our little ones so much.
I can't recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review, We're absolutely delighted to hear that Busy Little Bees Shirley has been such a great fit for both of your sons and that they've grown in confidence since joining us. It means a lot to know that our team's friendly, caring approach - and those personal touches like knowing every child's name - make a real difference to your family.
We're so pleased you enjoy the variety of daily activities, our outdoor space, and the extra experiences such as forest school and special visits. Keeping families well-informed through regular app updates is essential to us, and we're glad you find these helpful. Thank you for your incredibly kind recommendation and for trusting us with your children's care - it truly means the world to our team
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy little bees is a fantastic nursery. The staff are wonderful and have really supported my son's transition into nursery which has eased a lot of anxiety. My son loves going there and at 18 months is able to say the practitioners names and happily enters the nursery each day to see his friends.
Regular updates on the fun activities they provide each day are fantastic and the actual setting is beautiful and very clean! Would recommend to anyone.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for this lovely review We're so pleased to hear how well your son has settled and that his transition into nursery has helped ease anxiety - that means the world to us. It's wonderful to hear that he feels so comfortable, recognises his practitioners, and happily comes in each day to see his friends at such a young age. We're also really glad you enjoy our regular updates and the care we take in maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Thank you for your recommendation and for being part of our Busy Little Bees family
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy little bees Shirley is brilliant. They have really helped my daughter excel so much. They work with the parent to help the child's development. My child loves her nursery and the staff are just great thank you
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your kind words We're absolutely delighted to hear how well your daughter is thriving and how much she enjoys her time with us. Working closely with families to support each child's development is so important to us, and your feedback means a great deal to the whole team. Thank you for being part of our Busy Little Bees Shirley family
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here since he was just over 12 months old. He has learnt a lot while being here the staff are very good with him and have helped him transition easily all the way through all the rooms. He always tells me about the stuff he's learnt about in the day and always says he's had a good
day. Now that he is in older preschool he is really enjoying going to the library and forest school. I'd like to thank the staff for trying their best as I know it's not easy taking care of many children at once. Rayyans mom- busy little bees Shirley
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We're delighted to hear how positively his experienced his time at Busy Little Bees Shirley, from settling in at such a young age to confidently transitioning through the rooms. It's wonderful to know he enjoys sharing his learning with you and that he's especially loving library visits and forest school in older preschool. Your appreciation truly means a lot to our team, and we're so proud to be part of his learning journey.
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Review from C P (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really love Busy Little Bees Shirley. The effort that goes in to such a variety of activites for the kids is amazing, and hits a really wide spectrum of skills and experiences for them too. It is a lovely environment, very family orientated with how the various rooms can integrate and the updates
and feedback from staff are always so detailed. We had our youngest start this year, and they provided really bespoke settle in sessions to help him ease in to it all which worked perfectly, it all adds to a very personable and nurturing nursery. Couldn't reccommend more.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your kind words
We're really pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience at Busy Little Bees Shirley, especially with the settling-in sessions for your youngest. Supporting each child and family in a nurturing, individual way is so important to us.
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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with the most wonderful and caring staff! My daughter has been at Busy Little Bees since she was 9 months old and absolutely loves her time there-I will be very sad when she leaves in the summer to start school.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for your lovely feedback, little lady will be very missed when she leaves in the summer. We know she will be an absolute shinning star wherever she goes.
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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Little Bees Shirley! We have moved out of the area but still travel to nursery because our little boy is so happy coming and we feel confident that he is getting great care and wonderful experiences every day. The staff are lovely and so nurturing; they give great feedback and plan experiences
that cater to the children's individual interests. We wouldn't think of sending our little boy anywhere else.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We are truly touched that you continue to travel to Busy Little Bees Shirley even after moving away. Knowing that your little boy is so happy here and that you feel confident in the care and experiences he receives means the world to us.
Our team will be delighted to hear your lovely words about their nurturing approach, feedback, and planning experiences around each child's individual interests. It's a privilege to be part of your little one's early years journey, and we're so grateful for your trust and continued support.
Thank you again for being part of our Busy Little Bees family
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Review from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff that work here are just lovely. They genuinely care about the children and whats best for them.
My little boy has really connected with so many people and it's just nice to know that when he's there he is happy.
They have also been fantastic in noticing areas where my child has needed
more support and they have been proactive in making sure he gets what he needs.
Couldn't recommend the nursery and the team enough.
Reply from Gemma, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for your lovely review. We're so happy to hear that your little boy feels settled and connected with our team, his happiness is our priority. We're glad our support has been helpful, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It means a lot to us!
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started this nursery when she was 6 months old. She has grown so much in confidence due to the staff there. She does not eat pork and can only drink oat milk as too much dairy makes her constipated, the nursery was happy to accommodate this. My husband phones everyday which the nursery are
happy for him to do. She did have a bit of a wobble last Christmas and New year due to staff changes and key workers leaving however they changed staff around so that she had the same staff from when she was in baby room to help settle her.


They always strive to make my daughter happy and encourage her to be confident and more outspoken, which we have definitely noticed at home!


The only negative I would give is that sometimes the app is not always up to date but they are always at the end of the phone if you need to speak to the key worker.


I would definitely recommend this nursery if you feel anxious about your baby/child starting nursery.


Angela.

Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're delighted to hear how much confidence your daughter has gained since joining us at just 6 months old. Watching her grow into herself has been such a joy for the team.
We're glad that the dietary accommodations and daily phone check-ins have helped you and your husband feel reassured, supporting each family's individual needs is incredibly important to us. We also appreciate your understanding during the staff changes last Christmas and New Year. Ensuring your daughter had familiar faces around her was a priority, and we're so pleased to hear that it helped her settle again.
It's wonderful to know that her growing confidence and voice are shining through at home too, that's exactly what we hope to nurture.
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Review from Saffiya A (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to start by saying that this nursery has been absolutely outstanding for my child. They have always provided all the care and support she needs, and I will forever be grateful for everything they have done. I'm truly sad that my child has to leave this year.


The facilities are wonderful,

and I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say about this nursery. The staff are amazing - each and every one of them plays such an important part in the lives of the children. Thank you all for your kindness, dedication, and for making my child's time here so special.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review. It means the world to our team to know that your child's experience with us has been so positive. We are truly touched by your kind words about the care, support, and dedication we aim to provide every day.
We're delighted that you've felt happy with our facilities and that each member of the team has helped make your child's time here special. Watching children grow in confidence and flourish during their time at nursery is a privilege, and being part of your child's journey has been no exception.
Although we will be very sad to see her leave at the end of this school year, we're incredibly proud of everything she has achieved, and we know she will continue to shine in her next steps. Thank you again for your trust, appreciation, and support. She will always be a cherished part of our Busy Bees family
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, amazing and friendly staff. My son goes in very happy and comes out just as happy. The staff have been so supportive with my son and his needs. My son has a speech delay and potentially further additional needs. The staff have been very understanding and quick to seek the support
he needs with the required referrals being completed.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son comes into nursery happy and leaves just as happy, that means the world to us. Our team is committed to providing a nurturing, supportive environment for every child, and we're so pleased that you've felt this in the care we provide.
We're glad to know that the support around your son's speech delay and potential additional needs has been helpful. Acting quickly with referrals and ensuring families feel understood is incredibly important to us, and we're grateful for your trust throughout the process.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. It's a privilege to be part of your son's journey and to support him as he continues to grow and thrive.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy bees is such a wonderful nursery, the staff care so much about the children. As a mother of a 1 year old my little one is in the baby room, he has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. They focus heavily on his development skills, including gross and fine motor skills, by giving the
children fun activities to be part which are changed daily.
They encourage learning around all different types of topics but also respect any specific individual learning you feel they can support, for example at the moment for us it is using cutlery whilst eating. I feel very listened to and welcomed by the staff at busy bees and I am grateful for the constant communication they give me as a parent. I also think their level of CPD is exceptional as they go above and beyond to make sure they are keeping my little one safe with the most up to date research and trainings.
Reply from Gemma Morton, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear how well your little one is doing in the baby room and that you've noticed his progress in both his gross and fine motor development. Our team works hard to plan engaging, varied activities each day, so it's wonderful to know this is having such a positive impact.
We're especially pleased that you feel listened to and supported. Working closely with our families, whether it's helping with cutlery use or any other individual learning goal, is something we value deeply. Your kind words about our communication and commitment to ongoing training mean a great deal to the whole team.
Thank you for trusting us with your child's early development. We feel privileged to be part of his journey at Busy Bees.
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Review from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Busy Little Bees Nursery Shirley this month when she was nearly 1. I was so anxious about this but the team were very reassuring and supportive. The lady has been fabulous in the baby room and is always happy to support and accommodate our wishes to help our daughter. The team
always ensure they keep us up to date via the app which shares updates about eating, sleeping and nappy changes. They also share daily photos on their of my child playing which I love seeing. They encouraged me to call if I wanted to speak to the team directly when my daughter was with them which I have done so on occasion. The full team are always kind and polite.
The food offered is good although I would prefer all dishes and desserts to be sugar-free for the babies. However, the team have been more than happy to accommodate with sugar-free alternatives on a few occasions.
Thank you to the team.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely review - We are glad you feel safe and secure to leave your daughter here with us on her nursery days, she has settled in so well - I will pass your kind words on to the rest of the team.
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Review from B V (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been nothing short of fantastic. My kid loves going to the nursery and she has developed a strong bond with her key person, who is truly wonderful. Moreover, the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, making both the children and parents feel welcome and valued. My
kid has become much more expressive and confident in her interactions. We're incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on her development. Highly recommended! Thank you Busy Little Bees and team.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely feedback - we really do appreciate it and use all feedback to enhance the children's experiences at the nursery - I will pass your feedback onto the staff team.
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Review from Nadeem A (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Currently, we have three children (a girl and twin boys) who attend this nursery and we have an older child who attended from Jan 2022 to July 2023. Busy Little Bees is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff. Our children are flourishing in the nursery and we have seen them hit their development milestones
due to the care and attention they receive from the nursery staff. The nursery is spacious, with a wonderful little garden, the preschool attends the local forest school and library and the babies/toddlers have excellent stimulation and activities to keep busy. All the nursery staff are attentive, well trained and really helpful if you have any concerns. Overall, my wife and I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to parents.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for such a wonderful review - we love watching all of your children as they continue to grow - I will ensure that I pass your kind words onto the staff team.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have no hesitation in recommending Busy Little Bees Nursery. The staff are consistently engaged, helpful and supportive. My son has been attending since the age of 1 and he settled in the baby room quickly. The team were supportive with potty training and during transitions from baby to toddler room,
toddler room to preschool. Thank you so much for everything. We are very happy with this nursery.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our services where required.
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Review from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son adores all of the staff here, he began at 11 months and is a totally different child. He struggled to settle initially but within a month he was napping independently and would get excited at drop off!
The staff are so caring and patient, and genuinely care for my son and his well-being at
all times. His key worker is particularly fantastic and has taught him some brilliant new skills whilst he's been there. They manage his dairy allergy brilliantly and are regularly checking in for any changes or updates.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is always nice to hear such positive comments about our staff team. We are very proud of them and all of their hard work.
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Review from Y N (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loved this nursery.
The staff are always so friendly and the communication is excellent! The nursery always has a range of activities which makes it exciting for the kids. My daughter would always come home singing new nursery rhymes or saying new sentences which is really nice
to hear.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our services where required.
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Review from Ulrike S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Busy Little Bees Nursery. Great staff that actively engages with the children. Good communication between nursery and parents.
Only a small outdoor space, but lots of stimulating indoor activities tailored to the interests of the children.
Well looked after facilities and equipment.
Reply from Helena Waterworth, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - ShirleyThank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our services where required.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.885 for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.885
  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 Little Bees Nursery - Shirley is based on 24 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 + 0.025 = 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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, which has been reached with 24 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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Gemma Morton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Lisa

Lisa Poole

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

I joined the team at Busy Little Bee's Hall Green branch in May 2016 and moved to the Shirley branch in 2022 when I was promoted to Deputy Manager. As well as supporting Helena as part of the management team, I lead my team in the baby room too.

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Lucy Barrett

Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley accepts?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley Open?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley 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 Little Bees Nursery - Shirley have capacity for?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley has capacity for a total of 53 Children.

How far is Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley to the centre of Solihull?

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

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