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It offers a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in their own right.
It provides a high-quality childcare service and this is recognised by parents and Ofsted.
The children are cared for in a stimulating environment where each child can reach their full potential. Children are actively encouraged to explore, learn,...
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Ellison(Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 169
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Busy Bears Day Nursery Reviews (98)
Busy Bears Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.228) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bears Day Nursery has 98 reviews.
My son has been at Busy Bears since Jan 2026 when I returned to work after maternity leave. As a first time mother I was very anxious about leaving him. The girls couldn't have been any more re-assuring and comforting. Everything is recorded perfectly on the app and they are always just at the other end of the phone to put your mind at ease if needed. My son loves going to Busy Bears and it's lovely to know that he has so much fun and is so well looked after there.
All of my children have been to Busy Bears and all received a high level of care and welcome from staff. Facilities are great and continue to be developed in line with new initiatives. Children are offered a varied programme of activities and communication alongside essential skills have a clear focus. The environment is clean & well maintained. Communication at the beginning and end of the day is great and staff know the children very well. I would highly recommend Busy Bears!!
She has recently transitioned to the next room and I was kept up to date with her movement, and sessions she did in the room before she moved up which I was plesed to hear about.
My daughter loves coming to Nursery, she has developed so much and has a great relationship with the staff. Nothing is a bother to them and they treat her with love and care always.
I also love the updates on the app and the photos which are posted so I can see what she has been up to during her time at nursery.
Thank you!
My daughter started in April this year and what just 2 months has done for her is absolutely mind blowing her speaking skills have gone through the roof from being no verbal at 2 years old I was so scared she would never talk to literally coming out with so much just from starting nursery and her confidence around new children and adults is absolutely amazing shes a totally different child now to just a few months ago, I just want to say a huge thank you to all the staff here as each and everyone has made us feel welcome not just our child they honestly go out there way to go above and beyond for yous. I cant wait for my daughter to progress more while going here!
The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and supportive. They have always made Luca feel safe and welcome, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about the children. The communication with parents is also excellent - we are always kept informed about Luca's day, his progress, and any important updates.
The learning activities are fantastic and really help encourage the children to develop new skills while still having fun. Luca especially enjoys the outdoor space, which gives the children a great opportunity to explore, play, and stay active.
We are so grateful for the support the nursery has given Luca over the years. They have helped him grow in confidence, develop socially, and prepare for the next stage of his learning. We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough to other parents.
Both of my children have attended Busy Bears and have both thrived equally. The nursery has year round childcare and are very flexible with days as well as splitting funding all year round. The staff are always happy and available to chat, update you on your child's day as well as providing excellent learning opportunities and quality education for my children. They have both learnt many new skills and come on greatly in their social skills with other children.
We couldn't be happier with the care our son receives at Busy Bears. He is currently 2 years old, and the progress we've seen in his confidence and social skills since he started has been wonderful.
A few things that really stand out to us:
Our son comes home every day talking about the team. It's clear they build genuine, warm connections with the children. Knowing he feels safe and happy enough to constantly mention them at home means the world to us.
He is loves playing balls games with John, and the nursery does a brilliant job of encouraging his interests. They provide plenty of space and opportunity for him to run around and develop those early motor skills.
Welcoming Atmosphere: From the moment we drop him off, the energy is positive and nurturing.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly seen, supported, and given the space to play!
Thank you
This nursery is fantastic and they go above and beyond anything I would expect for their clients. Firstly, let's start with my son's care. He is so happy to be dropped off at the nursery and loves the staff. They have so many great things there like the sensory room, scenario play, books, singing to name a few. He's always eating amazing meals I wouldn't cook at home and he comes home exhausted in the best way possible. They also have a fantastic management team. That's where I think they set themselves apart. I work part time so I have a payment scheme pay 85 percent of my costs back and the staff have helped me to get the money back, their manager and deputy manager are great at accessing support and coming up with solutions to help. The best thing is I have so many questions as a first time mum, they don't mind me asking and are more than happy to help! When I drop off and collect, the room is full of happy smiling babies. I think that says it all! Great place!
My daughter has been attending Busy Bears for a few months and absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly, professional and caring - it's clear that there's a lot of attention to detail throughout the whole nursery. I highly recommend Busy Bears to anyone looking for child daycare and would like to thank the staff for their efforts.
My daughter attended from 14 months old until 4 years. Each room transition was very smooth, we were well informed of how transitions would work and had the opportunity to meet all staff. There appeared to be lots of different opportunities to take part in through the day, messy play, books, jigsaws, outside play and outings in the community. We feel nursery really supported our daughter's social skills as she made lots of friends and has great speech and language. Our daughter was always happy to go to nursery (it was often a challenge to get her out) the staffs communication was always excellent, so friendly and warm. All management staff were very approachable, we always felt staff made an effort to know us as a family and not just our child. We always felt assured our daughter was safe and well cared for and we liked receiving up to date info about her day on the app. We had a really positive experience with this nursery and would certainly recommend to other parents
I am incredibly thankful for the care and support my 2-year-old daughter receives at Busy Bears Day Nursery. From the moment she started, I have seen her flourish, growing in confidence, developing new skills, and most importantly, being happy and excited to attend. I would like to give a special thank you to some of the ladies for their dedication and kindness. They treat my daughter as if their own, and that level of care and attention means the world to me. It's clear that they truly care and the nurturing environment they have created is something you don't always see. I wholeheartedly recommend Busy Bears Nursery.
We have had such a positive experience with busy bears and would recommend it to others. The staff are so patient and it's great to be greeted personally each morning and receive an update at the end of the day on how your child has been. Such a wonderful nursery!
Everyone is always enthusiastic on arrival and collection, lots of activities throughout the day for children to enjoy. Regular updates on the app throughout the day regarding eating, toilet, special moments. No concerns. Daughter always excited to attend nursery and tells stories about her day.
I couldn't have been put more at ease, each and every staff member put my mind to rest and was so friendly and approachable.
Each of the 3 rooms we have been through have been fantastic. The care has been second to none and my daughter and us as parents are so happy with the care she receives.
The updates on the app are so welcomed, this allows me to see what has been going on day to day and the 'moments' and 'snapshots' are excellent and I appreciate the time and effort put into these as a parent when the carers are running round after toddlers all day!
Any enquiry is answered immediately and that is really reassuring, nothing seems to be any trouble.
Fantastic care, fantastic staff!
My little boy has been with Busy Bears from around 18 months old and he starts school this coming September. I am over the moon with the care he has received during this time and the wonderful learning opportunities the nursery has provided.
Staff are friendly, informative and very supportive, and it's been a real pleasure to get to know them over the months.
The staff shown genuine care for my son, and it's evident in how he talks about his fay and how he asks for them individually.
We couldn't have asked for more from the staff in regard to supporting his development, and we have seen his progress alongside his personality developing. Thank you!
Impressive nursery with a lovely, homely environment. Staff are all amazing and the care has been wonderful for my little girl. I can tell the staff really care and enjoy being with the children. Lots of great experiences and opportunities provided. Love having access to the app to see what little one has been up to each day.
I highly recommend Busy Bears Day Nursery as since starting there our grandaughter has come on in leaps and bounds, experiencing a range of activities associated with learning, playing and gaining confidence and social skills. The staff are lovely and caring and attentive to her needs.
Parents' evening was a great experience, speaking to staff without the children. Got such a lovely feeling and when we left both said we were pleased we went. Also, there was wine! Thank you to all the staff, especially staff in Honeyz keeping me up to date, and taking excellent care of my little boy. I also love the parent app!
My little girl has recently joined Busy Bears in the caterpillar room, and she has settled in so well. The staff are all so friendly and have welcomed us into the nursery, putting my mind at ease that she is being well looked after. She has lots of new toys and activities to play with, and we get updates each day on the app so we know exactly what she's been up to and photos too. The nursery menu is great and all her meals are provided across the day - she has tried lots of new things since joining. Thank you all so much for taking such good care of her - you all do a fantastic job!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bears Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bears Day Nursery accepts?
Busy Bears Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Busy Bears Day Nursery Open?
Busy Bears Day Nursery 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 Bears Day Nursery have capacity for?
Busy Bears Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 169 Children.
How far is Busy Bears Day Nursery to the centre of Durham?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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