Busy Bees Solihull

Blythe Gate, Blythe Valley Business Park, Shirley, Solihull B90 8AF
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9.7 51 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Solihull, Solihull
Why you will love Busy Bees Solihull:

OUTSTANDING Ofsted March 2023 - Please see the report.

A fully refurbished nursery, with five large and fully equipped rooms which enable the children to explore and experience different learning areas, including a unique Foundation Class for pre-school age children.

Unleashing Potential (UP) app, exclusively available to Busy Bees parents and staff only
Busy Bees Centre of Excellence Award.

Three garden areas, including a large garden at the back of the nursery, so that children of all ages can access outdoor space.

5-star rated, NHS accredited home cooked meals, freshly prepared on site daily by an onsite chef.

Secure access system throughout nursery offering a safe environment for the staff and children.

Experienced room based and supernumerary senior team who support with the leadership and management of the nursery.

Well established, long serving staff team, who are committed to the nursery
Interactive whiteboards and children’s tablets to enable the older children to be involved in ICT
Safe and secure surroundings in a conservation area.

Major motorway links with easy access to Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Frances Hughes (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 100

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 Solihull Reviews (51)

9.7

Busy Bees Solihull has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Solihull has 51 reviews.

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Review from Sean R (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Blythe Valley has the most amazing staff who have cared for our son for the last 4 years.The staff are engaging,professional and so friendly.We would highly recommend this nursery to anybody considering a nursery place as they will give your child the best start in life.A special mention to
three staff members, in particular, who have all been instrumental in the care of our son.Thank you all once again for the loving care you have given our son.
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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bees Blythe Valley since he was 12 months old, he is due to start school in September and I can say through his entire 3 years he has a brilliant nursery experience. The staff and management have supported him kept us as parents well informed as to his daily goings on the entire
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The nursery is set up perfectly, with each class having plentiful space and activities both inside and out, it has also been great in terms of opening/closing times and logistically easy to park up and drop off safely.
Would highly recommend to others.
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Review from Daniella L (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend busy bees Blythe valley enough. The staff are all kind, caring and knowledgeable. The menu is varied and interesting and always goes down well with our little boy. The rooms have a variety of activities and different areas and each has a great garden.
Most importantly our son
is incredibly happy at nursery and loves his time there. He has also progressed incredibly well in his development during his time so far at busy bees.
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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started BusyBees nearly 12 months ago. The staff have been incredibly friendly and supportive of us as a family. Our daughter struggled at points to return after being absent but staff were calm and found alternative ways to reintroduce her to the centre. Her development has been a pleasure
to see especially through the app which is updated regularly.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first child left 7 years ago after being there full time for 3 years. My second started there 6 months ago. It was brilliant then and is brilliant now. I would highly recommend to anyone. We don't live locally but choose to travel because we didn't find a nursery that compared.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are great, my baby is always happy to go to nursery every morning, especially when he is greeted by the lovely staff in the morning. Nothing is too much trouble and we get regular app updates and an update on how he has been at the end of the day. The centre is run so well, there are
always plenty of staff and they all seem very happy with their workplace and the children they work with. They have a great menu selection and do special events with the children and parents for events like Father's Day. We are so happy we chose Busy Bees for our little guy.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children at Busy Bees in Blythe Valley who have both been since they were 1 years old. I honestly couldn't fault the nursery in anyway, both my children love it so much, the staff are all so amazing, friendly and treat both my children like they're own. They have both come on so much with their
learning/speech and how they interact with other children. I'd recommend this nursery to anybody :-)
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now and he thoroughly enjoys his time here and often doesn't want to leave when we pick him up! The staff and management are very friendly, helpful and supportive. I feel the key workers also give a good insight into how the day has been. I also
see how my child is fond of certain members of staff and has created strong bonds and relationships. I always highly recommend the nursery setting to friends and family as my experience has been first class.
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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Busy Bees at Blythe Valley full time and absolutely loves it! Her confidence has grown so much. Seeing her so excited to go into nursery on a morning fills me with such joy! Thank you so much to the team!
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Review from Tim B (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have now had 2 children enrolled at Busy Bees Blythe Gate and honestly wouldn't consider sending them anywhere else. The team are great, showing great care of the children they are responsible for. Through to the range in food menus offered across the week and the range of activities they complete.
They also update the app regularly so we know how our child is getting on whether that be nappy changes, food eaten, length of sleep through to pictures of what they are upto.
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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed with Busy Bees, having had a wonderful experience with my son and now seeing my daughter thrive there as well. The staff are warm, attentive and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery, and it's clear
from how excited she is to go each day and her demeanour at the end of the day. The variety of activities and experiences offered is fantastic - no two days are ever the same and it's great to see her exploring new skills and interests. The bond she has with her carers is lovely to see; they know her so well and have created such a nurturing environment where she feels safe, confident, and happy. I couldn't recommend Busy Bees highly enough - they've been a wonderful part of both my children's early years and I'm so grateful for the care and attention they've received.
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Review from Elsie A (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My whole experience with Busy Bees Solihull has been awesome! However, their support during my daughter's birthday in November through the Christmas period is definitely worth sharing an absolutely glowing review on. They made these times really beautiful for the kids and I know my daughter felt loved
and was so joyous.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Solihull, Blythe Valley branch since she was 12 months old. We are very happy with the care she receives, her safety and the learning opportunities. Staff are kind, caring and professional. I highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Suki B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in November 2024 and we couldn't be happier with how she's settled in. A huge part of that is how comfortable the staff have made her feel and I feel happy leaving her there knowing she's in safe hands.
The communication has been brilliant also via the app and I look forward
to photos of my daughter playing or doing fun paintings - this really helped ease my anxiety when she first started.
I can't rate Busy Bees highly enough - they're a fantastic bunch of people so thank you so much for making sure my daughter has the best time when she's with you!
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Review from Holly W (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Busy Bees over the past six years and honestly, this nursery is like home away from home. The facilities are top tier and the staff have gone above and beyond for my children - my 7-year-old still has a close relationship with the staff to this day! I have trusted
these amazing women with my babies over the years and I am forever grateful - you will not regret choosing Busy Bees!
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since he was 15 months and is now 3.5. He joined as an extremely nervous covid baby, and because of Busy Bees, he is now a confident, happy boy! The change in him is amazing. The staff love him as their own, it’s a great place and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Solihull
Hello, thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Solihull nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees, 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our…read more
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child joined the baby room back in February and has settled so well! Her vocab and speech has come along in leaps and bounds already and her song recognition and actions has really surprised us after, especially as she hasn’t even been there 8 weeks yet!
Our older daughter is now in the preschool
foundation class and also has come on leaps and bounds.
I highly recommend Busy Bees, Solihull. The team and facilities are fantastic! I am so glad we found this nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Solihull
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's are having a good experience at our Solihull nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate…read more
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is excellent. Very engaging for our child. He runs in every morning. The staff are lovely and really tailor their care to each staff. My son especially loves the garden and watching the ducks from the fence.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Solihull
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Solihull nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees, 40 years of best beginnings. We’re…read more
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Review from Natalia G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started nursery at Busy Bees on September 2022 when he was 11 months and he quickly settled in. The staff at the nursery are very kind, helpful and understanding. We love the big garden space and the free flow between the room and the garden. I feel the space is very thoughtfully designed for
the kids' needs according to their age. My son is always happy to attend and we feel very confident he is having the best time when at nursery. They give us constant updates about his progress which is very comforting. Overall, we are very happy to have chosen this nursery for our son.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Solihull
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 G W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was anxious about my son attending nursery and did a lot of research and tours of facilities in the local area. I could not have made a better choice! My son loves going to Busy Bees. They do so many great activities and it has helped his development so much. The staff build individual relationships
with the children and work with their interests to make nursery exciting and fun. They have managed my child's allergies excellently and have been very supportive when additional records have been required for use with the dietician. I recommend Busy Bees to anyone and everyone!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Solihull
Hello, thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Solihull nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees, 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Busy Bees Solihull 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.994 for Busy Bees Solihull is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.994
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Solihull is based on 15 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.75
  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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Frances

Frances Hughes

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello. My name is Frances Hughes and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Solihull Blythe. I have been with Busy Bees for over 10 years in a range of roles. I am extremely passionate about what I do and am committed to ensuring every child gets the best start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Solihull

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Solihull Open?

Busy Bees Solihull 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 Solihull have capacity for?

Busy Bees Solihull has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Solihull to the centre of Solihull?

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

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