Busy Bees Leicester Meridian

Meridian Leisure Park, Meridian Way, Braunstone, Leicester LE19 1JZ
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  • Busy Bees Leicester Meridian, Leicester
Busy Bees Leicester Meridian stands as an exceptional childcare provider creating a loving, stimulating environment where children can flourish in their early years education.

The devoted team at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian go above and beyond to support every child throughout their nursery journey, ensuring they receive the very best start in life. With many of their dedicated team members, including the passionate Centre Director, boasting over 15 years of experience, their dedication to providing the highest quality childcare establishes a strong sense of trust and reliability.

Rather than a traditional preschool, Busy Bees Leicester Meridian offers a Foundation Class. Led by an experienced teacher, this class equips children with the necessary skills, confidence and love for learning to excel in school.

And the learning experience extends outdoors. The generous garden offers dedicated sections for each age group where children can seamlessly explore, play and learn outdoors. The Foundation Class also benefits from a weekly football and physical activity program, adding both fun and fitness to their outdoor adventures.

You can even keep up to date on your child's progress during their time at Busy Bees through the ‘ParentZone’ app. The enthusiastic staff will provide you with regular updates on your child's learning and development, along with any activities they take part in, ensuring that you never miss a moment.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Carly Ward (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 130

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is plenty of parent parking available outside the building and to the rear of the building.

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Reviews (147)

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Busy Bees Leicester Meridian 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 Leicester Meridian has 147 reviews.

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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where does a year go! Today (31st March) is a year since Lucy started her Busy Bees journey!
All staff are amazing at what they do and show real passion in what they do each and every day!
Lucy is now a toddler of 20 months old and was the young 8 month baby when she first arrived and what a difference!
Thank
you for the continued support by all with Lucy's journey and development!
Roll on the next year!
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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a really positive experience with Busy Bees Meridian in Leicester. Our daughter settled in quickly, which was such a relief for us, especially after relocating from London. Carly and her team have been wonderful in supporting the transition and making us feel at ease during what could have
been a stressful time.


The key workers do a fantastic job caring for the children, and it's clear they genuinely enjoy what they do. Our daughter is always happy to go to nursery, which says a lot about the warm and nurturing environment they've created.


We're very grateful for the support and would definitely recommend this nursery to other families.

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Review from Kiera C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughters started back in October following a poor experience at a previous nursery. We have been beyond happy with everything at Busy Bees. The girls took a little while to settle in but the staff there are patient and kind and now they love to go to nursery. They have built good relationships with
their keyworkers and the other staff and I get timely updates on what they have been doing, eating etc.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we decided on Busy Bees Nursery for our daughter it hasn't disappointed us. Always the best care and support from day one. Daily activities and the learning for the kids is all well thought out. Watching her develop with the help of them team is amazing to see. The bonds and connections
made is something I didn't expect but am so grateful for. The app being introduced is a brilliant feature and provides regular updates throughout the day. Photos and messages can be sent which is a plus for me and many others I'm sure. Extra reassurance is always welcomed. Left my child a few times crying which I hate but moments later have a message on the app saying she's absolutely fine and eating breakfast. My day immediately is better knowing this . Thank you busy bees
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Review from Monika M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with this nursery. My son has food intolerances and the staff always make sure his meals are adjusted to his needs, which I really appreciate. Everyone is very kind, caring and supportive, and my son feels comfortable and happy there. I truly recommend this nursery.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very clean Nursery and very hardworking staff. My son loves his teachers and loves his friends too. We had good experience with the entire team so far. They have weekly lesson plan for each week which they share on the app. And parents have a good and clear visibility on the child' growth using regular
meetings and app.
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Review from V N (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter lives going to nursery every day. She adores her carers and I can only think it's BC of how much they show her love. I love the food and the activities. They are quite flexible and accommodating.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is cared for in every way possible and I feel confident leaving him at nursery. They helped me and him with the transition of starting nursery to absolutely loving it! Nothing is too much for the staff here. They talk about the children with so much pride as if they are their own kids. I was
nervous starting my son at nursery but Busy Bees Meridian would be my choice every time! My son has developed so much socially and constantly learning more and more.
Thankful for the great staff and nurturing people they are.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently transitioned to her new room in the nursery, so for her it was all new surroundings and staff members, but with all the help and support from the team by the end of the week she had settled in to the change and is now getting involved with all the activities they do day to day,
when choosing a nursery for your child it can be a stressful time, but the moment we walked in for our visit back in 2025, I knew this nursery was the one for my daughter, if you have been thinking about having a look around don't delay has you will not be disappointed absolutely amazing staff and there never any doubt that my daughter won't have a fabulous day learning through all the play activities they do daily.
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Review from Kelly P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Busy Bees Nursery. The staff are all friendly and i completely trust leaving my daughter in their hands. They do a lot of different activities and the outdoor area is great! Everything is updated on the app which is good to see when at work.
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Review from Naqiyah S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had a great experience with Busy Bees. The staff is very hands on and genuinely keen on excelling at the care they provide. They conduct a lot of activities to keen kids engaged in a mindful growth mindset manner and not just random play.
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Review from M U (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has had a very positive experience at this nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and always supportive. The environment is safe and welcoming, and my child enjoys the activities and learning opportunities provided. I feel confident leaving my child in their care and would recommend this nursery
to other parents.
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Review from Louis C (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery and me and my partner are both extremely happy and have full confidence in the staff after our boy had a medical incident and it was handled absolutely brilliant and continued support
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a genuine sense of community. The staff are incredibly supportive, caring, and attentive, always making children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn and grow. It's clear they truly care about every child's development and happiness. They
know each child really well which is evident by their reports and are always willing to chat to parents at drop off and pick up too.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started here and the staff have been incredible. I feel really confident leaving her there knowing that she is going to be well cared for. The entire facility is fantastic but the staff are the main selling point of the nursery and clearly take a lot of pride in what they do.
Each staff member knows all the children in the room and what they like (such as book preferences) and not just their key children. My daughter loves the food and has such an array of different meals which is helping to develop her tastes (as she's still weaning). Just overall fantastic nursery.
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Review from Nosheen P (Guardian of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child going happily in nursery
She loves and enjoying
Staff are good as well
As she was going another nursery previously but our experience is very good here the whole atmosphere at nursery is excellent for the child.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff, they make great relationships with the children and make the children feel happy to stay with them. Good food. Love the app updates throughout the day which updates you on their food, nap, toilet trips, photos, any activities they have done.
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Review from p g (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery and would highly recommend it. The staff are fantastic-warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. They have built such a lovely relationship with our child, which gives us real peace of mind knowing she is happy and well looked after each day.
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clear that the team put a lot of thought into the activities they provide. Our child has learned so many new skills since starting, including practical ones like cooking and gardening, which she absolutely loves. The variety of activities really helps support their development while keeping learning fun and engaging.
Communication with the staff has always been great, and we've built a really positive relationship with them. It feels like a supportive and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and gain confidence.
A wonderful nursery with a brilliant team-we're very grateful for the care and effort they put into what they do.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been going to busy bees meridian for over a year now, they have grown so much in confidence and I have noticed a massive development in there learning. Busy bees staff are always so kind and welcoming. I love how they use the app to keep me updated on the twins daily progress. The meals
are nutritional and varied giving the twins exposure to food we wouldn't typically eat at home. The twins always look forward to their nursery day which makes me happy knowing they are enjoying it.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery has really helped my daughter become independent as well teach and encourage life skills. The key workers are warm and welcoming and I still have a great conversation with some of the previous key workers. I will be sending my second child there this July too who I'm sure will also nourish
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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 Leicester Meridian 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 Leicester Meridian is calculated as follows: ( (447 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 465 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 Leicester Meridian 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 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 130 number of registered child places is 26, 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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Carly

Carly Ward

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Carly and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Leicester Meridian

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Open?

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Leicester Meridian have capacity for?

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Leicester Meridian to the centre of Leicester?

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

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