Busy Bees Castle View

1 Castle View, Carnegie Campus, Dunfermline KY11 8PF
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8.9 108 Reviews
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Busy Bees Castle View is a purpose-built nursery located in the scenic landscapes of Fife.

With dedicated nursery rooms designed to cater to different age groups, the facility is equipped with an array of engaging activities to support each child's individual development. The passionate nursery team, along with designated key workers, provide constant support and guidance, ensuring that children progress and thrive during their time at the nursery.

The dedicated nursery team excels in supporting each child's transition to the next steps in their education. They carefully curate activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, allowing children to explore and enjoy a range of enriching experiences. From imaginative role play areas to engaging busy boards, from sensory-rich messy play to stimulating construction equipment, the nursery offers a diverse array of resources that foster learning, creativity and enjoyment.

And the fun just continues outside, with the outdoor area and enchanting forest garden available, children can delve into the wonders of outdoor learning. Surrounded by nature's embrace, they can engage in hands-on experiences, develop their sensory skills and cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Busy Bees Castle View is the perfect option if you're looking for flexible and reliable childcare in Fife. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch with the team.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jen Wright (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00

When Closed

  • Easter Friday & Easter Monday, Christmas & New Year Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Onsite Parking

Busy Bees Castle View Reviews (108)

8.9

Busy Bees Castle View has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.886) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Castle View has 108 reviews.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Busy Bees Castle View for just over 7 months and has settled in well. The staff are brilliant and our son gets the support he needs. We feel like he's treated like an individual and he's really thriving. The rooms and gardens are always set up well; and the forest area is great.
They have a good variety of food on offer. The app works well for us, we always feel connected and up to date with what our son is doing during the day. Thank you to everyone at the nursery.
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Review from Nikki E (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly, kind and compassionate.
My little boy loves it here, would definitely recommend to others.The staff always went above and beyond for my family and helped me when I needed it most.
Thank you Busy Bees
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids attend Busy Bees and we couldn't have wished for a better start for them having both joined at around 1 year old.
All the staff have such genuine care for the children and are dedicated to their individual needs and requirements. We get regular updates on their day as well as their learning
journey overall, both through the app and when we pick up and drop off.
The environment is excellent - safe, inspiring, regularly refreshed, topical and the team are always receptive to new ideas for learning and development if there's a theme to explore.
We'll be sad to leave when school comes around but we'll be so confident in our children's learning and social skills based on the positive start to early years we've experienced at Busy Bees.
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery since he was 13 months, he is leaving for school in August and it will be a very sad time for us all. The nursery is like our extended family and the staff are always there for support and advice, the nursery has a lovely feel to it and the children experience so many
lovely activities, walks and spend so much time out in the lovely gardens and forest, my son loves the food and they have a great variety of meals. The staff really care and it shows and we are going to really miss being there.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Busy Bees Castle View for about 2 years. He receives extra support while he is there and they have been great with him , nothing is ever too much and they have been so supportive to us as parents. They have become part of our family in a way.
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is a wonderful nursery and our son has been attending since he was 10 months.
The staff are welcoming, friendly and always keep us uo to date with what our son has been doing during the day.
He has created some fabulous relationships with staff and made lots of friends along the way.
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skills have developed so much and the staff are supportive in areas that he can find challenging.
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Review from Simone L (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Castle View is a fantastic nursery. My daughter is taken care of by an amazing team, always professional and welcoming. My partner and I are so happy to have chosen this nursery. We get a constant update on the progress of our child, we get feedback from each member of the staff and our daughter
is always happy to go there. I would give 6+ stars to all the categories. Great facilities and fantastic outdoor space for the kids to play and develop.


I want to thank all the staff for the amazing work they are doing. Busy Bees Castle View SuperStar Nursery!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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 Castle View.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids have attended Busy Bees Castle View, with my youngest still in attendance and they have both loved the experience. Staff are so genuinely approachable and friendly and the daily updates via the app are so comforting. The facilities here (especially the forest kindergarden) are excellent,
as is the food selection. I am always surprised at the learning which takes place on my child's days there - it makes my little one so happy and confident! Would most definitely recommend.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us.
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Review from Kayleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Busy Bees, Castle View for 8 months now, since I returned from maternity leave and absolutely loves it. All of the staff are so great with him and helped him settle in so easily. The staff give us regular updates and photos throughout the day via the app and always offers a
wide variety of activities for the kids.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and wonderful staff. Our second son attends the nursery, as did his older brother and the youngest is due to start in a few months’ time. The children are very well cared for, staff are so attentive and do lots of fun and educational activities. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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's the best start in life with us.
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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our sons have attended Busy Bees, Castle View from the age of 9 months old. We truly feel as though they and we, are part of the Busy Bees family. There is an excellent outdoor space including their very own woods and lots of indoor activities. The app is great for keeping track of meals, naps
and toileting during the day. The staff are fantastic.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from Kirsty E (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Busy Bees, Castle View for almost a year now and they have been so brilliant with her. She was super upset in the beginning and really struggled being left but they gave her lots of help and patience and did as many settling-in sessions as possible. She has gradually
become better with drop off's and pick-ups and is now at a point where she loves talking about the staff and children when not there. The staff have been incredible. Her key worker has been wonderful through the whole time, as have the rest of the staff and I never have any worries about her being there or how they treat her. The app is great for the updates on her food and activities throughout the day too.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from Ashley L (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Busy Bees, Castle View and all the staff. She settled in so quickly and has a nice relationship with every one of the staff, she talks about them all individually, it's so lovely! Great friendly, helpful staff.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Castle View nursery.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are so friendly and helpful, always welcoming in the morning and happy to update at pick ups. Keep you informed of upcoming events and ways to get involved. Great that there is so many opportunities for learning and the outdoor space is brilliant.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Bees, Castle View so much! All of the staff genuinely care about our son and he looks forward to his days there. He learns so much and has the opportunity to take part in a good variety of activities indoors and outdoors. The updates on the app put in by staff are regular and informative
which helps with peace of mind. We enjoy the extra activities planned around the seasons for the whole family to engage in. We are really glad we chose Busy Bees and a big thank you to everyone there.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Castle View nursery.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a place where you can feel 100% comfortable as you know your child is in the best care. They do so much with children to develop ready for primary school, giving them as always the best start in life and that is what Busy Bees are all about. Keeping children at the heart of what they
do. The. relationships the children build are great and even our daughter comes home talking about the teachers, which is great as it shows they enjoy nursery and creating memories and it will be sad to leave this year. Starting school in August I know she will be fine as Busy Bees has set her up for a good start.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from Jennifer B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our daughter started at this nursery, due to a house move last year, she has settled extremely well. The nursery has made our daughter and ourselves feel at ease and we are confident that she is being looked after with great care and given the best start possible. All the staff are friendly, not
just the ones dealing directly with our daughter.
The nursery itself is laid out extremely well and even though each of the age groups has a separate room, it has a very open feel about it. The manager's office is in the main foyer and the door is always open, so you feel welcome to speak with the manager/office staff, either in relation to something with the nursery or even just to say hello.
The outside area is fantastic with lots of space for the children to explore. There is also an enclosed secret woodland area, which our daughter loves going into as well.
Our daughter comes home happy, so we are happy.
We would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys love going to Busy Bees, Castleview. It makes me so happy seeing how much fun they’ve had when I pick up and how much they’ve learned! There’s a good balance between indoor and outdoor activity and there are some really creative learnings. The ladies there are really friendly, communicative
and supportive and I like the daily updates on the app. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking around.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's are having a good experience at our Castle View nursery.
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Review from Silvia K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff. My son loves going to nursery and enjoys spending time with staff and peers.
Staff are able to know and tell me characteristics about my son's preferences and are helping him to develop.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Review from Gillian M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very good at communicating with us about our child's progress. Great stimulation provided to the children with support to help them progress with their development. Venue is very clean and well laid out. Excellent garden areas.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle View
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.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.886)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.886) out of 10 for Busy Bees Castle View 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.986 for Busy Bees Castle View is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.986
  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 3.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Castle View is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.3
  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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Meet the Team (1)

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Jen Wright

Job Title: Centre Director

I am Jen Wright and I have worked for Busy Bees for 10 years Scotland-wide. 


I am passionate about my career here at Castle View and I am here to support children, staff and parents at any opportunity. I love monitoring practice and pushing the team to continuously improve to offer our children and their families a warm, nurturing centre.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Castle View

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

Busy Bees Castle View accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Castle View Open?

Busy Bees Castle View is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Castle View have capacity for?

Busy Bees Castle View has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Castle View to the centre of Dunfermline?

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

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