Busy Bees Castle View

1 Castle View, Carnegie Campus, Dunfermline KY11 8PF
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8.9 108 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Castle View, Dunfermline
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 Fiona (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really well run and friendly nursery. Both my children have thrived here and I have always had complete peace of mind when leaving them for the day. Children really are the priority here, as it should be.
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Review from Christine H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery for nearly 4 years now. She absolutely loves it. The staff in all the rooms are amazing and give 100% every day. The management team are approachable and professional while going out of their way to help. Throughout the covid pandemic, they have been brilliant and
made nursery "normal" for my wee girl while keeping her safe. I have no doubt that they have been following the guidelines and more. My daughter is fed a good variety of food and tries lots of new things. I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to family or friends and look forward to my second child attending after my maternity leave.
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Review from Yvonne B (Aunt of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention given to the children and their families is superb. I was apprehensive about sending our wee one to nursery due to his needs, however, the staff and management, quickly provided me with reassurance both in person but also by their amazing support to our wee one, who's development
has progressed significantly in the 8 months he has attended.
The team have been amazing throughout the current pandemic with their attention to hygiene and open communication, which is very reassuring. This nursery truly has the best interests of the child at heart and I would recommend Busy Bees Castle View to anyone looking for a quality child care service.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. He has gone to the nursery for over 2 years and we have never received anything but amazing service from the staff. You can tell when speaking to the staff and hearing the stories my son tells us when he comes home just how much the staff genuinely care for the children.
When my son was unwell and in hospital the staff called regularly to check how he was doing; even on days when he wouldn’t be at nursery. Whenever we have needed support or help from them they have always been brilliant. Helping with potty training last year is a great example. The staff discussed with us at length exactly how it would work at nursery to ensure we were doing the same things at home too. I have recommended the nursery to a few families now and will continue to do so. The relationships the staff build up with the children really are extraordinary.
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Review from Lou B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery to any potential users high enough. It is by far the best and safest environment for my child's learning and development. I have used the nursery for over 7 years for both my children and I have always found all the staff to be friendly, enthusiastic and extremely passionate
about looking after the children in their care. All the food they are given is made fresh on-site, it has an exceptional and varied menu that is always monitored and changed. All play areas whether inside or outside are safe, very well thought out and changed to ensure all children are kept engaged in new activities. The manager and all staff are excellent at keeping parents informed of their child’s learning and development and are always on hand to offer advice if needed. I just think they are all fabulous and would highly recommend x
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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with our son's experiences at Busy Bees. He can play outside as much as possible and loves time spent in the woods. He enjoys his food and the menus sound delicious and varied. We often wish we could stay for lunch! All the staff are so kind and caring and I know he will be well looked
after. The first day of nursery I received a call saying that he was fine a short while after I left which was a relief. I'm unsure of thre ICT used however the facebook page has been kept up to date a I am quite happy that he is entertained.
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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Honestly cannot fault the staff and management at Castle View. Hard to give an honest opinion on some of the details as unable to get access into the nursery to observe as we previously would have, that being said I've never had any concerns about leaving both our boys and to know they are both happy
to go into nursery which tells a lot itself. I love the way all the staff know us by name and our boy's. Their attention to detail, friendly and supportive/approachable ways make the whole "family" nursery experience a good one. Thanks to all of the team.
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves being at Busy Bees. I was anxious about how he would be going back after lockdown but I shouldn't have worried. The care and patience by staff were great. I think the way the manager and her team are managing new guidance and the whole issue of Covid is exceptional. It makes an uncertain
time more bearable.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery my daughter goes to. They always make me and my daughter welcome. Very clean, tidy and my daughter enjoys the food. I thought she would never settle when she first joined. Now she lunges out my arms to the nursery team. I can tell she enjoys it.
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Review from Y M (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter's transition from the baby room to the tweenies has been incredible. Both teams worked hard to ensure the move was seamless and not traumatic for her. Every day when I collect her she has had a fun, stimulating experience and I have utmost faith in the staff who go out of their way to show
they genuinely care about both my daughter and us as parents.
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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Busy Bees at Castle View for 3 years. All the staff are absolutely lovely and my son loves them too. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his time spent at this nursery. The staff are amazing, so friendly and great at communicating what's been going on throughout the day. Cannot recommend enough what the nursery do for my son's development and learning.
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Review from Alanna R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going to nursery, she comes home content, full and tired. The staff are excellent. Rooms are always changing with season and topics. Couldn’t ask for more from a nursery.
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t fault the nursery at all. Both my children love attending and have come on so much since starting!
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Review from L C S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery, friendly staff and excellent service with lots of extra activities for your child to take part in if you choose. Very accommodating to allergies/intolerances and personal preferences. Overall very satisfied and on the few occasions we have issues or queries they have always been
dealt with promptly.
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Review from Ann C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are extremely friendly and always willing to help. Excellent facilities for the children and used to maximum effect. Staff put their all into child learning and creating resources and methods that engage children. My child loves coming here!
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Review from Christine (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children go to Busy Bees Castle View and absolutely love it. My oldest (3.5yrs) asks to come in on the days that she doesn't attend. This is a good sign to me. She talks about the teachers (staff members) in the room as well as the students (children). My youngest (2yrs) is happy to come to
nursery and enjoys all the sensory play on offer inside and outside. Now that they have the secret garden my children love it more.
The staff always welcome us into the room and make sure to say goodbye on the way out. The staff have become more like family friends. Staff are good at communicating with me with updates on what my children have been up to, what they are interested in and any issues that they have.
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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. Highly recommend this to any parents looking to enrol. Knowledgable staff that put your mind at ease in every room and build a fantastic rapport and relationship not only with your child but with yourself. You receive a detailed handover every evening with what your child
has done/eaten/slept etc and always make time for you. You also have development plans and parents nights and updates from your key worker throughout the year. Plus lots of events for all the family throughout the year. The rooms receive new equipment and ideas to keep the kids stimulated and the menu is amazing for the kids! The office staff and manager are always helpful and approachable too. Nothing is ever an inconvenience 10/10
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Review from Yvonne M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fun and stimulating nursery environment for my son, who clearly loves spending time there given all the activities he has access to and things he can explore with his friends. Staff always polite, friendly and approachable and seem to develop a good bond with the kids. I go to work in the knowledge
my son is safe and happy, which is very reassuring.
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Review from Daniel L (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a friendly establishment which boasts a clean and new building. It has warm and friendly staff on the whole... who care for the children with a high degree of professionalism. It treats parents fairly and on the whole, tries to meet the needs of parents and child. It is very child orientated
with trained staff constantly thinking of ways to adapt rooms to make a better experience for the learners.
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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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Jen

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.

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