Busy Bees Rotherham

Oakwood Hall Drive, Margate Road, Rotherham S60 2UD
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9.5 33 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Rotherham, Rotherham
Busy Bees Rotherham is a modern nursery that has been designed with beautifully decorated theme rooms, ideal for inspiring children's imagination and learning skills at this crucial time in their development.

With a natural theme, the nursery has a Poppy Room, Sunflower Room, Bluebell Room and Daisy Rooms, complemented by extensive gardens that include their own green house, storyteller's area, mud pit and construction area.

There is secure access and an on-site chef prepared fresh meals daily to support good nutrition. The qualified team take a welcoming approach that helps children to settle in.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Wills (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Rotherham Reviews (33)

9.5

Busy Bees Rotherham has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Rotherham has 33 reviews.

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Review from Jena M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Busy Bees for 3 years. The staff are amazing in every way. Always happy to help and my son always came home happy. I would recommend Busy Bees to anyone, which I have done over the years. Iam sad my son is leaving but he is onto his next chapter. Can't thank them enough for these last
3 years. Amazing!
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Review from Thomas H (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There aren't enough stars for this nursery. All the staff have been extremely welcoming, accommodating and helpful and have been supportive of our journey. From the admin team to the nursery manager, nothing is ever too much trouble. When my child is at nursery, I am stress free knowing he is well taken
care of.
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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Busy Bees at 15 months and as she leaves for school (August), I am so grateful for the experience she has had there. I have to give so much credit to the nursery teachers as they are beyond amazing. They really do take the time to get to know all the children as individuals and build
such a great relationship with them.
The resources available at Busy Bees are like no other nursery I've seen. There is a huge outdoor space which is fantastic for encouraging seasonal outdoor play (rain or shine!) They have a huge range of equipment and resources and are always looking for new ways to get creative and make learning fun and enjoyable. They set up tuff tray activities for the kids and encourage hands-on learning. The rooms have such a variety of things to do which really does open up worlds of opportunity to little ones.
This is the best nursery, by far, and we will miss it and the teacher so much.
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Review from Daisy T (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 10 months old, starting in the baby room and working her way up through each integrated stage. Her experience has been exceptional, and I have never had any concerns or problems. Busy Bees have given my daughter the best educational start in life, and
it absolutely shines from her. She is sociable, polite, educated, able to play well alone or in groups, enjoys a wide selection of healthy meals, and Busy Bees have helped to mould these positive attributes, alongside myself. They have been so determined and persistent with potty/toilet training. Throughout her time here, I have received daily updates on the app, which I have loved. All the staff are engaging, friendly, helpful, caring and genuinely interested in your child's well-being and education. Plenty of daily activities, indoors and out. Healthly varied menu! Staff also helped me with understanding the funding side of things. Could not recommend enough. We will be sad to leave.
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Review from Gareth W (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Busy Bees Rotherham currently, our youngest attends the Bombo2 room.
All of the staff are fantastic and give the best care to our son, he always comes home happy and clean.
The toys, equipment and activities are great.
I love the app and how I receive updates
and photos!
Highly recommended!
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is an amazing nursery. They have cared for both of my daughters from 9 months to pre-school and they have both thrived whilst being there. My youngest daughter has struggled with her speech and the staff at Busy Bees Rotherham have supported her throughout and she is doing fantastic. She loves
attending and I know she is safe and well looked after in their care. I cannot thank the staff enough for all of their support and kindness they have shown our family. I would highly recommend Busy Bees Rotherham to those looking for a nurturing environment for their children during those early years.
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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves going to Busy Bees, she has shown such developmental leaps whilst being there. This has reflected outside of nursery, she is confident, shares with others, loves books, is inquisitive and such a happy little girl. There are two members of staff who look after our little
girl and we couldn't have asked for a better team. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they care for her so much. Outstanding women! She is happy to be dropped off each morning and wants to go to the girls which, as a parent, is a weight off your shoulders when leaving them with someone.
The nursery manager is absolutely amazing and has helped myself and my partner with organising our childcare fees. The advice and support has been phenomenal.
I'm so glad we chose this nursery. I knew it was the right place from the moment I walked in and had the warmest welcome which continues every single morning with a hello from every single staff member we pass, it's a great atmosphere. Outstanding for a reason.
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Review from Rob S (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Quite simply a wonderful setting. Our daughter has been at Busy Bees Rotherham for 2 years and her development has been astounding. The staff are lovely, feedback is helpful and positive. The setting is clean, tidy, and well-decorated.
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Review from Natalie N (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter has been at Busy Bees since she was 11 months old, and my eldest daughter spent nearly 3 years with them too. The team are fantastic.
The centre itself is modern, well looked after and always clean. It has a great range of age-appropriate toys and activities in each room, and it
always looks like the children do exciting activities when there. The staff are really good at answering questions giving updates and handovers. I'd particularly like to mention my daughter's last key worker who always provided excellent handovers and details of the activities my daughter did during the day. It was great to know she knew her so well and could provide me with details of her day. I also felt she really understood and got to know my daughter, and I always felt she was in safe and caring hands.
The whole team are wonderful, in all the rooms and the office staff and I couldn't be more pleased with the nursery provision. Thank you.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend Busy Bees in Rotherham and I could not ask for a better early years setting!
My 4-year-old is thriving and so ready for school and it’s all down to Busy Bees staff and the support they provide. My one-year-old also has packed days and has settled in amazingly. The staff are
so friendly, qualified and approachable. The food served is varied and tastier than what I serve according to the 4-year-old. I could not ask for more and I’ll be incredibly sad when they’re not part of our lives any more.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Rotherham
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 Rotherham.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from B L (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed by the care our children receive at Busy Bees. All of the staff are brilliant - from finance team, to the catering staff and obviously the wonderful room team - our children love going to nursery and we are completely confident that they are safe and happy in their care. Thank you
all so much.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Rotherham
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 Faye R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Busy Bees Rotherham and they've had the best experience.
The staff are friendly and approachable and provide such a high level of care.
My child is in the preschool room, a lovely large room which has access to the garden. The toys are all of high quality and meet an
educational purpose. The staff provide different activities based on themes which my children both loved, there is something different every day.
The food is nutritious and varied so there is nothing to get bored of. I like that they promote independence in the preschool room with getting their utensils, drinks and sometimes they assist the chef in making their own sandwiches which my child enjoys.
I'm so happy that we chose Busy Bees Rotherham!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Rotherham
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 Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always comes out smiling after a fun day. The staff are very helpful and very approachable. I always love hearing about my daughters day and what activities she has been doing. I am very happy with the healthy food that is given each week.
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Review from Tiffanie M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is two and a half and attends Busy Bees in Rotheram full-time Monday to Friday. From the first phone call enquiry, I have only ever received one hundred per cent professionalism. The induction to the nursery, the staff, the facilities, I cannot compliment this nursery enough. I was a little bit
nervous for my son to be in a full-time nursery, however, I can say that since he started there in November 2020 he has loved it. He runs in the gate in the mornings happy and runs out when I collect him even happier. The app they use is so good and easy to use and I love that I can follow him all day with what he eats and when he naps. They do assessments every month and post pictures to show me what he has been doing. He comes home every week with items he has made, from pictures and crafts, which for his age is just fantastic that he has exposure to all of the creative activities. He loves to be outside, so for me, the outdoor facilities are superb and were top of my list when I chose a nursery and the staff are one hundred per cent. Five stars.
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Review from Colin G (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy at Busy Bees. They have been amazing. The staff are so friendly and my daughter is learning so much. An approachable manager and they always accommodate our needs. My daughter goes into nursery so happy. I love that I can go online and see what she has been doing.
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Review from Alicia K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am pleased with the level of care my daughter is experiencing at Busy Bees. She is happy and enjoying her time at the nursery. I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my daughter and staff are friendly and caring.
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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We made a decision to put our child in nursery when he was quite young due to work commitments and we are so pleased we did as his development has progressed in leaps and bounds! All the staff are lovely and we are grateful to their hard work throughout the pandemic. Our baby loves nursery.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve never been anything but pleased with the care our girls receive at Busy Bees, they’re both happy and settled there and love attending. All the staff goes the extra mile and we’ve had nothing but support. The ladies are a credit to the world of childcare and deserve to know it.
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Review from Cally J (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery at 8 months old, the staff have been nothing but amazing nothing is too much effort them. My son has developed leaps and bounds and loves his time there. Other nurseries are just no comparison.
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Review from Halimah K (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Busy Bees has been great. My children were/are quiet and very shy but I have seen them come out of their comfort zone slowly. Thanks to Busy Bees. Lovely staff, always friendly and solve any problems I have. Great job.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.508)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10 for Busy Bees Rotherham 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Rotherham is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 5
  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 4.508 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Rotherham is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.8 = 0.608
  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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Emma

Emma Wills

Job Title: Centre Director

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Rotherham

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Rotherham Open?

Busy Bees Rotherham is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Rotherham have capacity for?

Busy Bees Rotherham has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

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

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

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