Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road

70 Cornwall Road, Harrogate HG1 2NE
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9.9 56 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road, Harrogate
Located in the heart of Harrogate, Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road offers exceptional childcare with a setting that seeks to mirror the warmth of home and is dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of each child throughout their journey.

Busy Bees acknowledges that every child develops at their own pace, and the carefully designed rooms allow children spend time with those at a similar stage, promoting their learning whilst also ensuring they have fun each day.

And the fun does not stop indoors. With an outdoor garden area that serves as an imaginative playground, children are encouraged to explore freely and take on safe risks.

Rest assured, the dedicated team go the extra mile to provide every child with the best start in life, by supporting them throughout each stage of their development. With their guidance, your child will be well prepared for the next steps in their educational journey.

The journey extends beyond the nursery walls with the UP – Unleashing Potential app. You will find a wide range of resources, activities, and guidance, empowering parents to support their child's learning and development at home.

For families seeking a nursery in Harrogate that ignites learning, development, and growth, look no further than Busy Bees at Harrogate Cornwall Road.
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Funding & Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jade Garrard (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 Harrogate Cornwall Road Reviews (56)

9.9

Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road has 56 reviews.

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Review from Brad S (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees Cornwall Road. Jade and the whole team have a professional, caring and proactive approach with how they care for our 2 year old daughter. She loves going every morning and often doesn't want to leave when we go to pick her up. She loves the food they provide and
we love seeing all the photos, videos and updates that get sent via the app everyday.
Reply from Jade Garrard, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, its lovely to hear how happy and settled she is!
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have consistently seen high standards of care. My daughter absolutely loves attending nursery. There's also a wide variety of cultural events and activities on offer for the children throughout the year.
My daughter has some additional needs and this is handled sensitively an appropriately by the
nursery.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have been so lovely and welcoming since my little girl started and has helped her settle quickly. She loves coming home and telling us all about what she has learnt in their preschool room. The creativity of some of the staff is outstanding; and clearly gives the children experiences they
may not receive out of the setting. Would highly recommend Cornwall Road Busy Bees.
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Review from Jenny B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely fantastic nursery, my son has attended since he was 18 months old and is now 4 and a half.
The staff make days at nursery enriching, engaging and happy. He loves his time there, and I love that I have somewhere to drop him off that he will happily run into each time he goes, and I pick
him up every day chatty and full of stories of his day.
Reports and updates from his key worker are great, I will be gutted to lose this setting from our lives when he goes to school!
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with all of the amazing staff at nursery, everyone is very helpful, friendly and lovely with my girls, they take great pride in making sure the girls have a wonderful time at nursery. The staff put great time in effort to making sure the girls have a safe and fun environment to
learn. I am grateful to everyone for making nursery an enjoyable place to be. I am extremely happy with the nursery.
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Review from Louiza N (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I stepped in to Cornwall Road Busy Bees I knew it was the place for our little one.
I had heard great things from friends who also had their children there but after our visit I didn't need to look round any others!
I was worried our son may struggle a bit with separation anxiety even
though I knew he was ready as he's such a sociable little thing, but he absolutely loves it and babbles away constantly to me as soon as I go to collect him!
Everyone is so friendly, and the app they have updating you on their day is extremely reassuring!
Reply from Jade Garrard, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for your feedback.
We are so glad that you both feel settled and that he babbles to you about his day!
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Review from Isaac C (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have 2 children with Busy Bees, they are very well taken care of, always leave happy and have developed so much under the care of all the staff.


We wouldn't want our children placed with any other nursery.

Reply from Chloe Naxton, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for your lovely feedback and the trust you place in us to care for your children. It means a great deal to our whole team that your children are happy and thriving.
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Review from Carl L (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees Cornwall Road around 6 months now. All the doubt, worry and apprehension a first time parent has about sending their child to nursery ended after the first week. The staff go above and beyond to ensure the safety and happiness of the children, and treat them almost
as if their own. The nursery is in a fantastic location - parking is easy, and it is very leafy. Everything inside the nursery is designed to capture the imagination of the children and to aid their development. The communication to parents is extremely good and we are kept well informed throughout the day via a great app, and at pick up/drop off times by the staff. All of the staff deserve the utmost credit as they work incredibly hard. We absolutely made the right choice when choosing this nursery, and would encourage any other parent to do the same.
Reply from Jade Garrad, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We understand how important it is for first-time parents to feel confident and reassured, and we're delighted to hear that your worries eased so quickly. Our team truly strives to create a safe, nurturing, and home-from-home environment for every child, so your kind words mean a great deal to us.
We're honoured to be part of your family's journey and look forward to supporting your little one as they continue to grow.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely fantastic nursery with kind and caring staff. They always have lots of fun and engaging activities for the kids and it is always a very happy building to walk into. Both my kids have attended full time since 9 months old (now 4 and 2) and both have always been so happy there.
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Review from Parisa C (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
5stars isn't enough, this nursery is so welcoming and leaves you feeling at peace every time you drop your child off! It's exceptional management team are wonderful, my child has been taken care of and is happier than ever, having changed nurseries- this company have shown me what I thought a nursery
should be
Thank you so much for taking care of my child.
Reply from Chloe Naxton, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your little boy has settled in so well and is enjoying his time with us. We understand how challenging it can be for children to adapt to a new environment, particularly after an unexpected change, and we are so pleased that our teams support has helped make this transition a positive one. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with the staff team.
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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy went to another nursery for a few weeks before it closed unexpectedly so he has had to settle into a new setting twice. He was so distressed for the first few sessions but the staff were amazing and now a few weeks later he skips in with not even a kiss goodbye and gets upset when it's
not nursery days now
Reply from Chloe Naxton, Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your little boy has settled in so well and is enjoying his time with us. We understand how challenging it can be for children to adapt to a new environment, particularly after an unexpected change, and we are so pleased that our teams support has helped make this transition a positive one. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with the staff team.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest has attended Cornwall Road since summer 2023 (and his older brother attended from 9months to 4 years old).
We love this nursery. The staff in every room are friendly and very supportive.
We've never had any worries or issues. If we've ever had any questions about funding or additional
support we've always had quick and helpful replies.
It's just a really lovely environment.
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Review from Olivia R (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My son has been here since the age of 1 and he is now 2.5 years. I had noticed some gaps in his development which also matched with what the staff picked up on as well, the support they continue to give to my son and to both me and my husband is unmatched. They
reassure us weekly and plan monthly meetings to ensure development plans are in place which they update regularly to ensure they are in line with his progression. They liase with the local SEN support team as well so I know we are getting the right kind of support. My son has grown massively in confidence and it's so amazing to see him now run in the nursery with excitement each week.
Reply from Jade Garrard, Centre director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadWe have loved seeing their confidence grow since the transition to the next room! Thank you so much for this lovely review - we strive to deliver the best care for all our children at Cornwall road and its lovely to hear this from parents as well as to see this in practice in the room.
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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the nursery since she was 1 and she has just turned 2, she has been in Bombos 1 and 2 and has loved it! She has created such great bonds with the staff and they have always been super accommodating and friendly! My daughter is now moving up to Bumbles and is super excited!
We have also loved the renovation of the outdoor area which we feel is much safer and inclusive for all ages so they can run around and let off steam :)
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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest Son went here from 2020 to 2023 and my youngest joined in 2024. Both boys love it here and the staff whether long term, training or new are always lovely and approachable. Both my children have allergies and these are managed very well within the nursery. We receive updates on the app throughout
the day including updates on learning and development. Staff have always been very supportive with various areas such as toilet training, talking and preparing for school. All round I have no complaints about our nursery and I fully plan for my 3rd child to attend next year!
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 9 month old daughter has just started at Busy Bees and we have been very impressed with the standard of care provided so far. The team have helped her to settle in and accommodated her individual needs, especially with sleeping, which was one of my main concerns before she started. The meals are
great, she has tried a whole range of new foods, but the main thing I have been impressed with is how much time the children spend outdoors. Most days when I go to collect her they are spending time in the garden, which I am really pleased about. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Reply from Carole Hood, Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall RoadThankyou for this lovely review - so happy that she is settled and enjoying her time at nursery.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery! The staff are incredibly friendly and always greet our little girl with warmth and smiles. The consistency of care is outstanding; we know we are covered and she is safe and happy every day. Additionally, the meals are fantastic - freshly prepared
onsite and very healthy. Highly recommend this wonderful nursery.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road each week, it is so nice to see how she has developed with her confidence in the last seven months. All the staff are lovely, I always feel relaxed leaving my daughter with the girls. I am so glad that we have found a nursery where we know
she will be having the best time. We always get updates from the team which definitely puts us at ease. Receiving images of what she has been getting up to each week is also really nice to see. All in all, a great team and happy knowing my daughter is spending time at such a lovely, safe and warm environment!
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Review from Abi N (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery experience for us, as a family, so far! Our room manager has been amazing since our daughter started nursery and you can see she really cares about her. They go above and beyond with her learning to make sure she is pushed above her abilities and focus on her needs in group activities.
Their food options seem really varied and I am happy with the options given. Overall, would definitely recommend this nursery, shout out to the girls in Bombos 1 and 2!
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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road has helped us raise two confident, creative, sociable children from 6 months to 2 years old. The staff are extraordinary, always going the extra mile to make the littl'uns feel safe, included and entertained - they are imaginative, thoughtful, energetic and positive.
Feel very lucky to have found them!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10 for Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.948 for Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.948
  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 Harrogate Cornwall Road is based on 21 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 21 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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Jade

Jade Garrard

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Jade and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road accepts?

Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road Open?

Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road 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 Harrogate Cornwall Road have capacity for?

Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Harrogate Cornwall Road to the centre of Harrogate?

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

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