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Busy Bees Southwell

17 Allenby Road, Southwell NG25 0NL
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Busy Bees Southwell, Southwell
Busy Bees Southwell, Southwell
Busy Bees Southwell, Southwell

Busy Bees Southwell, offers specifically designed playrooms and a cheerful environment in which for specialised pre-school development to take place. Childcare professionals involve parents in as much of the service as possible, are made to feel welcome by a friendly team, with feedback surveys and CCTV further means by which clients can feel confident in the care provided.

Each child has their own key person to monitor their development, with both...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Amy Hilton (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Southwell Reviews (52)

9.4

Busy Bees Southwell has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.404) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Southwell has 52 reviews.

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Review from T C (Father of Child) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Choosing a nursery is a huge decision, but for us, the stakes felt even higher. As the parents of a deaf child, I was skeptical that a large chain like Busy Bees could offer the attention he needed. I had my heart set on a smaller, independent setting-but I was proven very wrong.
Deciding on Busy Bees was one of the best choices we've made. They haven't just "accommodated" our son; they've truly embraced him. They've bent over backward to help him thrive, and his development is proof of their dedication.
The staff treat him as an individual, focusing on his potential, not his disability. They adapted quickly to his needs, learning basic sign language and ensuring they always face him when speaking so he can engage fully.

If you are a parent of a child with or without additional needs and are hesitant about a larger setting, please take this as reassurance. The team at Busy Bees proved my worries wrong in the best way possible. We feel incredibly lucky to have them. Thank you!!

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Review from Steve W (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our 30 month old daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 9 months old - she absolutely loves it!

Everything about the nursery is amazing - the staff, facilities, activities, learning and food in particular. It's often hard to get her to leave at pick up time because she's having too much fun! Highly recommended!

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Review from Christen W (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child started at Busy Bees in Southwell when she was 9 months old and is now 2 and a half. She settled in so quickly and continues to enjoy going to nursery.
The staff do everything they can to accommodate routines and changes to routine. Staff are all very friendly and communication between nursery and home is great.
Busy Bees has a great curriculum, that really nurtures and enhances to development of every child.
What we really liked about Busy Bees compared to other nurseries we looked round, was the engagement between staff and children and the relationships they take the time to build.

We would thoroughly recommend thus nursery to any prospective parents!

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Review from Abigail C (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with how well our daughter has settled into Busy Bees over the last 5 months. As first-time parents, leaving your baby can feel incredibly daunting, but the staff have been so reassuring, supportive and caring from day one.
Pippa has built such lovely connections with Kate, Ellis and Abby, and it's so comforting to see how happy and settled she is with them. We absolutely love the pictures and updates they share throughout the day - it really helps us feel involved and reassured.

All of the staff create such a warm, nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves his time at Busy Bees Southwell and has really thrived during his time there. The staff are all kind, welcoming, caring, and make both children and parents feel comfortable and supported.
Developmentally, my son has come on so much since attending nursery and often surprises me with the level of knowledge and confidence he brings home. It's lovely to see how much he is learning and growing.

Overall, we've had a very positive experience and are grateful for the support and encouragement our son receives at nursery.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child loves attending BBs Southwell and literally runs in the door in a morning. The staff are fantastic and the food served is wonderful. We find the educational part top level and the skills being developed are fantastic. We wouldn't have them anywhere else!

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Really pleased with our experience at Busy Bees. My son can sometimes be emotional when dropping off at nursery and the staff are always extremely warm, friendly and welcoming with him which over time has made him much more confident about going. The staff are great at keeping me updated on his day and are always quick to get back to me if I have any questions. My son always comes home happy and tells me about the different activities they have done in the day. Couldn't recommend it enough and will be sending my second child there at the end of the year.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees has been such a great nursery for our son. He started in the baby room in September 2025 and the transition and support with this new chapter was excellent. The staff are incredibly friendly and approachable and they take the time to really get to know your child. The level of care is extremely high and you can tell that the staff enjoy what they do and want to help your child develop new skills. A range of activities are played each day and staff encourage the children to play outside whenever the weather allows, which is great. The food menu is brilliant and has so many different meals on it which are great for babies and toddlers to explore more foods. I am very pleased with our choice of nursery and would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are excellent, and create great activities to keep them all entertained. Both our children love it there. My youngest has been going since she was 6 months. The facilities are clean, and great for the youngsters. The food is also really varied and tasty. We couldn't be happier!

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Review from Holly L (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been coming to Busy Bees Southwell since November 2024 and absolutely loves it! The staff are wonderful and are absolutely invested in the children. It's clear they all work very hard to ensure a lovely environment is provided for the children to learn and play.
Each room has its own outside area which they utilise really well.
Communication is great.

We love Busy Bees Southwell!

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Busy Bees since he was 8 months old and will soon be moving on to school. He has always loved going, often running in without a backwards glance. The staff are caring and enthusiastic and I'm always impressed at the range of activities they think up for the children. We are always greeted by a friendly face and throughout his time there I have always felt that his key workers are genuinely invested in his progress and wellbeing.

Our second child will be starting in baby room soon and I have no doubt will be just as happy here.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I had a really disappointing experience with this nursery. I am familiar with Busy Bees from elsewhere in the country and knew it was a chain and not to expect miracles. My daughter was booked in from the start of May. I went along to the first settling in session and there were a few red flags - myself and my daughter were not spoken to for an hour, none of the adults I saw smiled or engaged the children in play, when I asked about activities I was told 'it was more free flow here'. It felt like the staff were there to earn a wage - which ultimately they are, but other settings I have been to have staff who love children and this shows!

I felt so uncomfortable that this is the experience my daughter would have while I was there, what would happen when I wasn't. I spoke to the manager and explained my experience who said this wasn't the normal case. Even though the service was not as described on the website/by the staff I did not receive my deposit back. Advice - avoid if you can!

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We’re very happy that our daughter goes to Busy Bees Southwell. The team are exceptional, not just in our daughter's room but across the centre, taking into account personality, developmental skills and interests. The food variety and quality is also fantastic - it’s great to know that when she’s in their care she is being looked after in every respect.

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Review from Abbey T (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are more than happy with our choice of nursery for our daughter. In our opinion, the staff go above and beyond for the babies and ensure they have days filled with activities and exploring new things, which is so important for their development! My daughter loves it too! My personal favourite feature is the app updates.

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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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A brilliant nursery! We have two boys in nursery, and both of them are loving all the toys, activities and attention they get from the staff. The facilities are always clean, tidy and well decorated. The staff are very helpful and really make an effort with the kids. The food is superb with loads of different healthy meals and snacks every day. The regular updates throughout the day on the app mean that we know what fun the kids are having while we are stuck in work meetings!

I would really recommend this nursery to anyone looking.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little ones the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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A fantastic nursery. My daughter has thrived in this environment with kind and patient staff who are very welcoming and easy to talk to. All of the staff get to know the children well. There are always lots of activities for the children to take part in and the outside area is absolutely brilliant.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Southwell nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for...  

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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery with kind, personable and welcoming staff. The facilities are modern and the outdoor space is brilliant. There’s always lots of new daily activities and resources out for the children to play and learn. The communication is always prompt and informative. The staff always greet you with a smile and form great relationships with the children. They always go above and beyond to help. Highly Recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell
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 beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...  

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have been really happy with Busy Bees right from when our daughter first started. She is always happy to go, the staff are lovely, kind and caring and send regular updates of what the children have been up to. She enjoys the activities and food, has developed socially and made some great friendships and feels like she is well prepared for starting school. Will be sad to leave!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell
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 beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40...  

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Review from Georgie F (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Such a great nursery. From the day we went to look around to now, we can’t fault Busy Bees. The staff are all so lovely, helpful, kind and my little boy adores them all. Since him starting there, you can see how much he has grown. It’s the nicest feeling taking him in the morning with a big grin on his face to picking him up with a smile too and knowing he’s in safe hands. The activities they do sound so much fun, they are outside as much as possible. The food always sounds great, thank you staff. You’re updated throughout the day with what your child gets up to. They always have events going on and they make sure the families are included as much as possible. I can’t fault Busy Bees. Thank you so much for all you do.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell

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 Southwell. 40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy...  

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Busy Bees since he was eleven months old, he is now four years old. He loves his time there. The staff are all lovely. They do a very wide range of activities both inside and out. They tailor-make activities to suit your child’s interests. My son loves the food they provide and really enjoys the baking activities that they do.

Would highly recommend Busy Bees, Southwell.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Southwell
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Southwell nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find...  

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Amy Hilton Job Title: Centre Director
Amy Hilton

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Southwell

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Southwell Open?

Busy Bees Southwell 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 Southwell have capacity for?

Busy Bees Southwell has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

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

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

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