Busy Bees Formby

21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool L37 2EQ
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  • Busy Bees Formby, Liverpool
Catering for children aged from babies to preschoolers, Busy Bees Formby offers the perfect setting for your child to thrive throughout their early education whilst preparing them for the next big steps.

Set in the heart of the community, the nursery seeks to provide a home-from-home environment where children can flourish with the support of the experienced team and all the resources on offer. There are a range of rooms equipped for all ages to ensure children can socialise with their peers whilst also benefiting from activities and experiences catered to their interests and stage of development.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, the team work hard to ensure that children are provided the best start to their education whilst also focusing on filling every day with fun and laughter; there is truly never a dull day at this nursery.

The ‘UP’ app! makes sure the fun doesn't stop there. Providing a wide range of resources, activities, information, and advice, you can use the app for ideas to support your little one's development from the comfort of your own home.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Chloe Fisher (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please visit our website and use our fee calculator

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 & Christmas

Busy Bees Formby Reviews (30)

9.9

Busy Bees Formby has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Formby has 30 reviews.

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Review from Kate O (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Formby is a great nursery. My baby has settled in great. The staff are very caring and communicate very well. The ladies in the office have been helpful in getting my daughter settled in. The team in the baby room (among the rest of the staff) make me feel very happy and comfortable leaving
my baby in their care.
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Review from Bridget B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are confident that the staff are nurturing and will cuddle and comfort our son if he needs it. But they also have a focus on developing his skills and we have seen huge progress in his speech and his motor skills. He is confident around other children and we can go to work knowing that he is being
well looked after. We also find the admin side of things is very smooth - there is always ad hoc availability, emails are responded to within a few hours - we couldn't fault them.
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Review from Jennie R (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very warm and welcoming.
The centre has a lovely, homely feel. Nice and bright with great amounts of space for the children to explore.
Would highly recommend to my family and friends.
Staff were really supportive and helped my son's transition period go smoothly. He is really settled now
and really enjoys his time at Busy Bees.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is just fab! My daughter has settled so well in nursery and the staff are so attentive and caring. The nursery has recently had a refurb which is looking great and the garden space is also amazing. I would reccommend this nursery to everyone!
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Busy Bees are brilliant, they are so friendly and welcoming, I know my child thrives in the environment they have created.
I look forward to seeing the results of the refurbishments that have been going on indoors and outdoors.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Busy Bees Formby for almost two years now, and we couldn't be happier with the care he receives. He loves going in every day!
The staff are always friendly and go the extra mile to ensure our son feels comfortable and included.
As parents, we feel completely at ease each
morning when we drop him off, knowing he's in great hands. The regularly updated app gives us extra peace of mind, keeping us informed about how he's doing throughout the day.
We're extremely satisfied with the service and will be sad when he moves on to the next stage.
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Review from S P (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far, Busy Bees has been great. I was worried my daughter would struggle with settling in but no, quite the opposite. Staff have been and are amazing with her. It's been easy really. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time there.
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Review from K N (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely helpful staff, and my son is always so happy.
So many good activities going on, lovely outside space, and always good updates on food/changes/activities on the nursery app.
A better front door bell probably needed!
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Review from Ashley K (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was around 8 months old and she is now nearly 5 and ready to start school, I couldn't have picked a better nursery for my daughter. The staff are all amazing with her and have supported my daughter and myself over the years, I'll be really sad to see my daughter
leave and I know my daughter will be sad to leave all the amazing staff behind.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on strength from strength after starting nursery.
All staff are lovely and very welcoming, My daughter looks forward to going to nursery when she's in and gets very excited as soon as we arrive.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Busy Bees since April when he was 7 months old and he loves it - he was settled in so well and actually giggles as we walk up the steps each morning. I feel so confident leaving him in such a caring setting and I can go to work without worrying about him. Everyone is so friendly
and the staff are all fantastic.
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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery as a whole is fantastic. My daughter is safe and well cared for. The staff are wonderful with her and those that work in other rooms are also very friendly as you meet them in the corridors etc. I know my daughter will enjoy her time at Busy Bees - it's sad to know she's leaving the baby
room in a few months but she'll continue to thrive as she moves through the nursery I'm sure.
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my son starting nursery we have always felt he is well looked after. His speech problems were picked up straight away and interventions were put in place in response to that initial assessment. My son is coming on in leaps and bounds and I truly believe this is because of the care and the dedication
the team at Formby have shown him. He thoroughly enjoys attending the setting and will often ask to go on days he's not meant to.
The staff are all friendly and approachable. There is an open-door policy which I find both useful and reassuring as a parent.
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Review from Rachel E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Busy Bees since 2018 and have always been very pleased with the nursery. The staff are friendly, our children have, on the whole, been happy about going into nursery. Overall, we feel our children are well looked after, are safe and all their needs are met.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees since September and honestly, they have been brilliant, from the food he gets to how settled he is there. The staff are so friendly and helpful and loving towards him as he can be quite clingy to his parents at drop-off times. So happy we picked this nursery and can't thank
you enough!
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to all the Busy Bees Formby Day Nursery staff for going above and beyond to care for my son. Thank you for all the wiped tears, bottoms and all the smiles. Thank you for nurturing my son and showing him what he can do. There's no bigger gift than the gift of believing in yourself. You have
given my son some of his best childhood memories. We are forever grateful to Busy Bees Formby for their childcare services.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Formby
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 J R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Busy Bees Formby since he was a year old, he loves his days and comes home with a smile on his face and stories to tell.
I have increased the number of days my child attends as he has developed so much with the support of the staff, in both his confidence and education.
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office staff are always happy to help, and as a child with food allergies, the chef has always made sure he has suitable meals which he enjoys.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Formby
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 Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely faultless. The whole experience has been so positive and enjoyable. Putting our first child into nursery was something we dreaded, however, the whole team have made the transition so easy for us. The care our child receives is great. The keyworker keeps us informed of everything. We visited
lots of nurseries, but as soon as we visited Busy Bees, we knew instantly it was the one. The staff are brilliant and i can't thank them enough. Everyone from the office staff to the keyworkers are fantastic. I can't recommend Busy Bees, Formby, enough.
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Review from Carolyn D (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Busy Bees in Formby for 14 months and has just left due to the fact that we have relocated. She has had the most tremendous experience there and I have felt so happy leaving her in their capable and loving hands. She has made so many lovely friends and forged excellent relationships
with all the staff she has come into contact with. When you send your child here, they receive a totally individualised approach. Every child is valued and time is taken to ensure that they are happy. I am so sad that my daughter has had to leave and I felt compelled to share my fantastic experience with those considering sending their child to Busy Bees. I recommend it unreservedly. The staff go above and beyond. Each child is celebrated and cared for. All their special occasions are recognised and marked. My daughter has developed so much and her time there has set her in good stead for the future.
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Review from Melissa O (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely impressed with the high standard of care provided to my son over the last few years. His language and general development accelerated when he started at Busy Bees at 11 months. He enjoys going to nursery, has made lots of friends, and most days returns with some creative art work.
The outside play spaces are great, as are the age-appropriate resources in the different rooms. I get frequent updates, including pictures, about what he has been up to, which helps alleviate the mum guilt of working and not being with your child full time. They have prepared him really well for school. He has a serious food allergy which has been accommodated for very well - the menu is really impressive. Staff are warm and friendly, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery. My second child is about to start, and I am confident they will thrive as my son has. Keep up the good work team!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.872)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10 for Busy Bees Formby 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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 4.872 for Busy Bees Formby is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.872
  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 Formby 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 15 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Formby

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Formby Open?

Busy Bees Formby 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 Formby have capacity for?

Busy Bees Formby has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Formby to the centre of Liverpool?

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

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