Busy Bees Nursery

My little boy has attended Busy Bees since he was five months old. He has developed amazingly throughout his time here. All the separate rooms are age-related, and the activities suit their abilities. In each room he has attended, I have seen a difference and his confidence growing. When he got a bit older after Covid, he became apprehensive and didn't want to attend, this was dealt with, with compassion and care by the staff, and it soon passed. He will be leaving in September to start school, and I know he will miss the staff and the nursery as he enjoys it. I have especially seen a massive difference, and he has come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of months. I definitely think he is school ready, and this is down to the brilliant staff at Busy Bees.

Just amazing! Both my sons have attended Busy Bees and have loved their time at the nursery. The staff are amazing and provide an exceptional level of care. In addition to my sons being so well looked after, they have had such a fun time and have had lots of lovely adventures!

I have two children at Busy Bees and one attended during Covid etc, which was dealt with exceptionally well. The staff are absolutely wonderful, both my children have thrived in their care. I observed staff at several stay-and-play days and during pick-up - I was taken back at how nurturing, patient and kind they all were, with all of the children. They have also made time to ensure my child - one of the oldest in his year - is learning at the right level, inviting him to sessions in the year above etc. They also encourage both children in anything they have taken a special interest in - going home to learn more about it just so they can connect with them. They greet my children with smiles and cuddles. Such a special place!

We have had an extremely positive experience with Busy Bees since our daughter started back in August 2019, which has continued with our second child who joined in 2022. The staff are so friendly from the moment you arrive in the morning, right through till pick up. You can tell they really get to know the children by the feedback they give you, with regular updates/pictures via the app and verbally at the end of the day. My daughter who is now in reception still talks about her time there and has settled so well into school, thanks to all the preparation nursery did to support this. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to any families in the area!

Our twins currently attend Busy Bees and have done since April 2022 when they turned three years old. They attended a small childminder setting prior to this so they were very overwhelmed and shy when they first started, but I cannot praise the staff enough for how patient and caring they were with them until they came out of their shell. In September 2022 they moved up to big bumbles and they absolutely love it! They have little friends and play separately with them, have lots to tell me about their fun-filled days. Daily updates on activities and meals on the app always makes my day, to see they will be busy learning and eating delicious, varied, healthy meals, that they really enjoy. Learning/play time is excellent, there is always outdoor play when the weather permits and always lots going on for them to take part in and enjoy. All the staff are so friendly, from kitchen and cleaning staff to admin and nursery practitioners. It is just an all round, lovely nursery.

I always knew I would send my son here. The relationship that the staff or should I say special carers have with each child, is amazing. Everyone is so welcoming and really take the time to know each child and parent. It has a second-home environment feel and that's what you want and need when choosing where to send your child. My son loves it here and has now been in pretty much every room. We love it and would recommend to anyone!

My twin sons has been in attendance at Busy Bees Nursery since August 2021. It was the best care and educational choice I could've made for them. They are non-identical. Both have thrived since being in attendance. I'd had concerns that one of my sons had autism. I was very unprepared and unaware of how to get access to diagnostic assessments and speech and language assessments. For a long time, my concerns have been put down to the effects of a pandemic. The manager has a wealth of experience in SEN, other staff members also went above and beyond but the whole team are amazing and facilitated getting an early diagnosis and an Education and Health Care Plan. Arranging meetings, referring to appropriate services, checking in on how we as a family were doing. Constantly working with my son to accommodate his extra needs, being inclusive, adaptive and responsive. This went beyond just being an outstanding nursery. I truly believe that because we attended this nursery it has had a lifelong impact on both my sons' development. They are happy and working towards their potential. They are helping us transition to a mainstream school. Both my sons feel very comfortable. I fully trust that they are in the safest environment for their specific needs with experienced staff. They are always happy to attend. As I work in the NHS and have shifts, they are constantly trying to accommodate extra days and through the nursery I have made friends with other parents. For all this I am truly grateful and would recommend this nursery to any parent with a child with a special educational need.

The staff at Busy bees nursery have gone above and beyond for my son and I couldn't be more grateful, he loves the place. My second son started a few months back and again absolutely loves it. They really do care about every single child that attends and their needs. The meals, activities and rooms are very well thought out. I would recommend any parent/caregiver to without a doubt be happy to put their children into this nursery.

I highly recommend Busy Bees. Great nursery that can meet the needs and provide all the necessary support needed for each individual child. Childcare is delivered to the highest of standards. Great support staff, well-resourced and experienced. The boys thoroughly enjoyed their time there.

Both of our children have attended the nursery. From the moment we first visited to the time our youngest left, the staff have been amazing! We are still amazed at how all the staff remember every child's name. We can definitely recommend this nursery as we saw a huge difference in both our children's confidence, independence and speech development.

My son has attended Busy Bees for four months now. So far, I cannot fault the care he receives. The staff are excellent, professional, welcoming and exceptionally organised. During this period, he has been unwell on several occasions. The ladies at Busy Bees went above and beyond to take care of him, till I arrived. They are compassionate and truly care about the welfare of their students and parents. He thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery.

Our daughter has been at the nursery since October 2020 and has loved every minute. The staff are really helpful, friendly and informative. She has grown and learned so much and keeps excelling in all she does. Thanks to the staff for all their support, kindness, loving nature and caring for our daughter. She loves going into nursery each day.

Busy Bees is an outstanding nursery! The environment in which the staff have created is so special. My little one has thoroughly enjoyed his time at the nursery and he has developed so much. This is testament to all of the staff who are all lovely, especially the staff in the honey room who have gone above and beyond to ensure the highest quality of care is given to my little boy.

Busy Bees Nursery, Durham. I highly recommend it with no hesitation. I believe that the first years of development are crucial to the foundations of a positive, social and inquisitive approach to life. Busy Bees Nursery provides a service that matches the needs of every individual child, encouragement, support and guidance is given, and these children thrive in such an enabling environment. I found a gem when I discovered Busy Bees Nursery. As a full time working Mother, the nursery gave me peace of mind and at the same time, my child's development flourished. Child care that is exceptional, delivering to the highest of standards and most importantly is safe and secure for our children.

My little boy is 3 years old and started Busy Bees Nursery at the start of the year. We joined Busy Bees Nursery following a bad experience with a previous nursery. I can honestly say moving my child to Busy Bees was the best thing we have ever done. My little boy is naturally very shy but he is coming out of his shell and growing in confidence every day. The staff are so relatable and really care about each individual child! When I pick my little boy up they will always spend the time to let me know how his day has been, what he has eaten and if there is anything to let me know. The nursery staff are simply amazing! The app is also fantastic in providing photos and keeping you updated. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough and they will always go the extra mile to help with childcare etc. I am so pleased about my little boy's progress and I am looking forward to another year of fun and learning! Thank you so much for everything you do!

Thank you for everything you do.

My daughter has attended nursery since she was 6 months old. She is now four and starting school in September. I can honestly say that the last 4 years at Busy Bees Nursery have been amazing and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The support and kindness they have shown not only my daughter, but myself as well has been amazing. They have always been there to offer support, advice, a hug or a friendly word of reassurance. They treat you like family and love every single child that they take care of. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for an incredible journey.

We cannot recommend Busy Bees Nursery enough. Our little boy has been there from 15 months to starting school. The staff have been fantastic - they have reassured me when drop offs have been difficult in the early days, and have always been approachable. They have given excellent care to our little boy.

My Granddaughter attended Busy Bees from September to May and has had an excellent experience at such a happy, friendly nursery. It has been delightful to watch her grow and develop, particularly with her social skills as a result of the excellent environment provided and the wonderful support given by all of the staff. The warm friendly and nurturing staff helped her to settle and enjoy exploring the wide range of exciting activities and experiences. She loved going to Busy Bees and only left due to moving home. I am delighted with the wonderful start to nursery education my granddaughter has had and would highly recommend Busy Bees nursery. Thank you very much to all of the staff.

My daughter has attended Busy Bees for the past 9 months and absolutely adores her time at nursery! From day one the staff have made her feel so welcome, happy and safe. She settled in so quickly I was able to leave her each day without a worry which I wasn’t sure would be possible! She has so much fun she always has the biggest smile on her face when I come to collect her and even after an initial hug runs back to keep playing! One of her favourite things is the fab outdoor space which is available for play and exploration. I love that she gets to spend time outside. What a great space to have! I have also been very impressed with the range of delicious food she gets to eat. She is a very lucky girl! I think attending Busy Bees is really bringing her on in so many ways so thank you to all the staff!