Busy Bees Nursery

My daughter loves being part of this nursery and so do I.

Both children have attended this nursery and we have always been happy with the care and opportunities given to them, and the approachability of the staff and individualised care plans put in place. We love the use of outside space too! Friendly and caring, would definitely recommend.

I get tired of looking after one. Hats off to you for looking after a bunch of them everyday.

The nursery is wonderful, my son loves going. The staff have made the transition of him joining so easy, and they are so lovely.

Excellent facilities and friendly staff.

Our son has attended Busy Bees since he was 5 months old, and we couldn't be happier. For the past 22 months, Busy Bees has been his home away from home. He loves going and spending his time there. The staff are wonderful, nurturing, caring, and helpful. They greet him each morning and say bye to him each evening, which he loves. They have gotten to know his personality and interests. The activities that have been planned in each of the rooms he has been in have been appropriate for his development as well as encouraged his growth in skills.

Both my children have attended Busy Bees! It’s a home away from home for them! I couldn’t be happier- the staff are friendly and caring and treat my children and I as family! My children have had fantastic experiences at Busy Bees and always come away bursting with happiness and excitement. My daughter’s health problems and strict dietary requirements have been handled excellently and I am so grateful! An amazing nursery and I will be sad when they have outgrown it!

She has learnt so much in her time here and her speech is very well developed.

My son has attended Busy Bees for over 2 years and our daughter will be starting there next year. All of the staff are so friendly and supportive and nothing is too much trouble for them. Our son has really grown in confidence during his time at Busy Bees and I feel that he will be well prepared for starting school next year.

The range of indoor and outdoor activities is excellent and he always has fun at nursery, while learning lots at the same time.

The nursery is very flexible when it comes to booking additional sessions and swapping days when needed. Busy Bees is an excellent nursery with a friendly, family atmosphere and I can't recommend it highly enough!

My grandchildren are about to leave Busy Bees Nursery in Durham. Over the years and months, I have been involved in picking up the children and attending events. I have been privileged to be part of this little gem of childcare provision. Once the grandchildren have walked through the door into their rooms they have been welcomed and engulfed by the care and attention given to them by the dedicated staff. Looking at what is expected from the Early Years provision, this place ticks the boxes most of the time, something not only reassuring and exceptional but also hard to achieve. Communication from the nursery has ensured we are able to respond to the children’s experiences. Safeguarding was discreet but secure. The staff sensitivity to the needs of the children is paramount but not just the children; the staff also looked to the needs of the carers too. I am sorry my grandchildren are leaving such a caring and happy environment, but I know they have been well prepared for the next stage in their lives.

This nursery is everything we could have hoped for for our daughter and we have watched her develop into a fully rounded little person during her time at Busy Bees.

My son has been at Busy Bees for almost two years, and we love it! The environment is bright and cheerful and full of activities and things to play with and learn from. The outdoor space is also wonderful, quite large but divided up into sections by age so that the littlest ones have a space more suited to their abilities. The staff are all very friendly and energetic and are always happy to provide a lot of detail on my son's day. Also, the meals provided seem quite nutritious and appealing, and our son usually eats everything on his plate — it's so nice to know he's getting a balanced diet while at nursery, and it's convenient to not have to pack meals every day. He is also currently taking part in an extra football program to help develop his physical and social skills, which is a nice extra to add on. Overall we're very happy with the nursery, and will also be sending our new daughter there when we're done with family leave.

My daughter has attended this nursery for three years and I do not have a bad word to say. The staff in each room are lovely and always willing to offer advice should you need it. My daughter has been settled throughout her stay there and we will both be sad when she leaves to go to school. The leaver's concert that was performed by the children was exceptional.

The parent zone app that they use allows you to see your child's progress during the day and also see photos of your child doing the activities during the day. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Been really great for our two girls; really helped them socialize and learn ahead of going to school, and helped them grow in confidence. Recommended!

My daughter has been in Busy Bees Nursery for the last 18 months and the care she has received has been excellent. The facilities and the staff are brilliant and I am always impressed by the variety of the meals provided. My daughter really enjoys going to nursery, she always states she has fun and her development has been excellent. Thank you Busy Bees Nursery.

Busy Bees Durham has been a great nursery choice for my older son since he was 8 months old. I have been impressed with the staff friendliness, professionalism, care and family attributes.

The staff and facilities at Busy Bees are excellent, staff are very welcoming and they really do care about the children.... the key worker for my child has been superb and she has been a big support for us. Thank you

Busy Bees have looked after 2 of my children and I cannot fault the service. The children have access to lots of meaningful activities, outdoor play with lots of opportunity for social interaction. They offer a fabulous menu and also are extremely flexible to the needs of both parents and children. All round superb service.

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. The staff exhibit high levels of attentiveness, commitment and dedication, treating each child as an individual, helping them develop and learn while having fun in a safe, relaxed and caring environment.