Busy Bees Loughborough

2 Storer Road, Loughborough LE11 5EQ
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9.8 42 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Loughborough, Loughborough
Busy Bees Loughborough offers a warm and welcoming environment to provide children the best start in life. The nursery welcomes children from babies through to pre-schoolers and supports every child throughout each stage of their developmental journey.

There are dedicated rooms and spaces for each age group to play, learn, and develop at a pace that suits them. With endless opportunities for children to discover and explore, be rest assured your child will come on leaps and bounds during their stay at nursery.

At the nursery, children have access to plenty of toys and games designed to engage children and promote their development. There is something on offer for every child, from building bricks to playdough, painting tables to reading corners, there is always heaps of fun to be had at Busy Bees Loughborough.

There is also a secure outdoor space for your child to enjoy the fresh air, learn about taking safe risks under adult supervision and, most of all, enjoy themselves.

The highly experienced team strive to support every child, so they are ready when making the next steps in their educational journey. They arrange activities in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum to keep children fully engaged throughout the day.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amy McDowall (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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 Loughborough Reviews (42)

9.8

Busy Bees Loughborough has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Loughborough has 42 reviews.

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Review from Y H (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery, my little one (3 years) only attends for 3 hours a week but this doesn't mean she's missing out. She attends and loves it there, she tells me about her friends all the time. She seems to really enjoy it and that makes me a happy parent.
I love the security this nursery has as
well, if I ever need anyone else besides me and her dad to pick her up, they require the other person to know her DOB, her name and a password I have set myself before letting them take her from nursery. I feel as if my little one is safe this way and it gives me reassurance.
They change her nappy if needs be (she's potty training, so will be out of these soon!) she's trained at home but not outside yet.
They feed her snacks and definitely look after her.
I don't have to worry and that tells me this is a wonderful nursery. Everyone is so friendly there too!
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Review from Tia-Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending busy bees since before her 2nd birthday and she's now 3. The staff have been excellent with helping her develop and grow. She has a great relationship with all of the staff and there's not a day that I pick her up and she doesn't have a smile on her face. All of the staff
go above and beyond to be supportive to me and my daughter and it shows how much they genuinely care for their children. I couldn't thank them enough for offering such a safe space for my child, I feel confident that my daughter is being cared for as well as she would be at home, which was my biggest concern when my daughter started childcare.
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with busy bee's Loughborough, daughter enjoys it allot and always comes out with a big smile on her face, lots of encouragement to do new activities and learn new things, great communication from the staff and always help with questions I have.
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Review from Isobel L (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Busy bee's back in April when she turned 12 months old for 2 days a week.
As expected i was very apprehensive before she started nursery however it was the best thing we chose to do!
My daughter loves nursery, she is learning to socialise with many different people/ children.
She learns new skills & eats lots of new foods.
I dont think there has been a day so far that she hasnt been beaming at collection time.
All of the staff are very helpful, kind and approachable, without a doubt i would recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Violetta I (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, which made it easy for my child to settle in quickly. He looks forward to going every day and always comes home smiling. The environment is warm and nurturing, and there are plenty of other children his age,
so he's made lots of friends. It's clear the team truly cares about the children, creating a fun and safe space for them to learn and grow. I feel confident leaving my child here and would highly recommend it to other parents.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins have been attending here full time since they were 12 months old.
Couldn't be happier in seeing how they are cared for and how they are progressing with their learning journey.
One of the main reasons we chose this nursery out of so many, was its small size and friendly feel.
Our friends
have children in other nursery's
that are that big there children have to change rooms every few months reducing the child's .confidence and stability.
Big shout out for the directors and team x
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending for over 2 years. She had made lots of new friends and her speech is amazing! The management team are a huge help and are always happy to answer any questions or concerns that I have had as a parent.
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Review from Alexandra F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees in Loughborough since August 2022. She has been in all 3 available rooms (baby, toddler and preschool).
The nursery is well managed and the staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter has dietary needs and these are accommodated with no issues. The team
really do have the children at the heart of everything they do. They offer fun and engaging activities throughout the day and the food available for the children is fantastic. The outside space is on the smaller side. There is a lot of focus on the skills that the children will need for school but they achieve this while still making sure that it is a relaxed and happy environment. My daughter loves attending and will often come home at the end of the day full of tales of what she has been doing. Regular parent's evenings also give me a chance to talk one-on-one with her key worker. My daughter still has a year remaining with the nursery and I am confident she will continue to thrive here.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, supporting and welcoming staff! My daughter has settled in lovely! She loves going and it's really boosted her confidence. She's more sociable, her talking and making sentences has come on loads since starting nursery. I can not thank all the lovely staff there enough for their hard work.
The management are very helpful if you ever need anything, they are always there to assist or support you. I wouldn't recommend any other nursery and I'm glad I sent my daughter here.
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Review from Megan F (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, feels like a home away from home, you can tell all of the staff truly care about the children as well as one another! My child adores everyone there and I have never felt more supported within a nursery setting than I have within Busy Bees Loughborough.
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Review from Alexandra I (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to the nursery for only four months and he has attached himself so well to the staff, he doesn't say much but you can see an evolution and we are glad that we chose this nursery.
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Review from Bethany S (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery to play with her friends and see the staff. She's come on so much since starting, her speech has come on loads, she's always coming home and telling me things that she's learnt. She does lots of indoor and outdoor activities there as well. She's tried so many new foods
that she won't at home. All the staff are lovely and always have smiles on their faces! My daughter does have a soft spot for the manager and two members of staff, in particular.
When she first started nursery, I thought to myself how can I leave my child with people that we don't know? But now she has been there a bit and know that the staff are all brilliant, it makes me feel so much better! She always comes home and tells us how much of a good day she's had.
Thank you to all the staff at Busy Bees Nursery Loughborough, you are all fantastic!
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Review from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hello,
My daughter has gone to Busy Bees Loughborough since she was a few months old, nearly 4 years now.
We are very happy with the staff and the effort they are putting in, trying to give our children the best education. My daughter is always happy to go in and comes with happy stories about her
day.
The only suggestion will be to update the nursery a bit more nowadays as it looks very outdated.
And considering the fees, it should have some investments done regularly.
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Review from Jetai B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and kind and take amazing care of my children.
They usually have fun activities that the children enjoy joining in with. My children have good bonds with the staff and are always happy to be at nursery.
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Review from A C (Great Aunt of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I came to pick up, the staff were very good with making sure I was who I said I was. I needed to take my photo ID and know my great niece's date of birth and the password that Mum gave to me. Once all of this was confirme, I was walked into the room where she was. She looked so happy playing. She
was having a lot of fun! The nursery is very welcoming and the staff are super friendly!
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Review from Abbie M (Aunt of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly team. Every time I pick up my niece or nephew. Always doing great security checks before letting anyone enter. The room is always very tidy when I collect. Thanks for always being so professional.
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Review from O I (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been an amazing experience for my daughter so far and she is very happy to be in Busy Bees Loughborough. No concerns so far.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Loughborough
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. Best wishes, Busy Bees
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Review from Lisa A (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my grandchildren have been to the nursery and have absolutely loved it. The staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The facilities are amazing and the outdoor space is really good too. My granddaughter is now six and she learnt so much at nursery and my grandson, just
turned one, has just started and he is really enjoying himself making new friends.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Loughborough
Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Loughborough.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with how my child is progressing at Busy Bees. He enjoys coming and has made lots of friends. Staff are all lovely and always helpful. Would like to see more of what my son gets up to on the app if possible.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Loughborough
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Loughborough nursery and have passed your…read more
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Review from Peter V (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees nursery is an absolute gem! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming environment. The staff are caring and attentive, ensuring that each child receives the utmost attention and care. The facilities are clean, safe and filled with engaging activities that foster
learning and creativity. Routines are well structured and provide balance between educational and playtime activities. Communication with parents is excellent, keeping us updated on progress and important information. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Thank you Busy Bees.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Loughborough
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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.811)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10 for Busy Bees Loughborough is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.811 for Busy Bees Loughborough is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.811
  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 Loughborough is based on 16 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 16 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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Amy

Amy McDowall

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Amy, and I am the Nursery Centre Director, here at Busy Bees in Loughborough.


I look forward to showing you around our beautiful childcare setting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Loughborough

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

Busy Bees Loughborough accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Loughborough Open?

Busy Bees Loughborough 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 Loughborough have capacity for?

Busy Bees Loughborough has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

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

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

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