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 Lee J (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery, all the staff are friendly and caring. Always have my son's best interests at heart. He has developed lots since he started at nursery when he was 9 months old, he is now ready for school. He is always encouraged by his key worker and nursery room staff to take part in learning
on his own or as part of a group. The rooms are clean, tidy and safe. The rooms all have different areas for the children to interact and learn. We always receive a daily update on what my child has been doing and eating each day. Variety of food each week.
Going to miss the nursery lots as my oldest son went there too and we have been made to feel welcome/part of the family since he was there. The nursery staff always go over and beyond to support and it really does help and is appreciated.
It is a great nursery and staff are amazing.
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Review from Paula W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a great building with a great many resources to occupy and entertain the children. Separated gardens for age groups is a great facility. Staff are very friendly and helpful and very supportive of your child, every staff member knows the child by name and the parents. They offer a variety
of extra activities like French and football which is great for parents who can’t attend classes due to work commitments.


They take care to know your child and provide a varied diet and snacks compatible with any intolerance or allergies. I love my child attending this nursery and feel very reassured by the care he receives.

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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery and great staff. My daughter has been going here for two and a half years and she loves it. Caring and friendly environment would highly recommend.
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Review from Donna W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Busy Bees Castle View since he was 14 months and he has been very happy here. The nursery staff have been so flexible to accommodate any emergencies/ unplanned appointments etc and they have even switched days for us last minute when work commitments changed. Our son has made
a group of first friends here and has developed so quickly. The nursery also supported us so well through all the transitions from babyhood (such a toilet training) right through to pre-school (learning to write his own name). The staff really have become a second family for him. We will also be sending our daughter here next year when I finish maternity leave.
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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Busy Bees very friendly and definitely help with child's development and encourage them to do stuff for themselves.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery has a very friendly atmosphere. All staff members are really friendly and my son has come a long way since joining which is great. It's nice to feel comfortable enough when leaving your child at nursery.
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Review from Francis S (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Castle View staff are fantastic, they are always keeping us up to date on what our child is doing. She has just moved rooms and integrated well due to the staff. Clean rooms, and lots of activities is why we decided on this nursery.


The only problem I have had is that the admin can't get bills correct

but they addressed the problem and all seems ok now.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended the nursery since he was 7 months old. The staff are very welcoming and the nursery is spotless. His needs are always met and he loves his time there. Previously, I worked as a nursery nurse (level 3) and I have nothing but praise for Busy Bees.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3 children are pupils of the nursery. They are aged 5,4 and 2 and the support and professionalism we had from all the staff are second to none. It is a nice feeling to know that staff understand your difficulties as a parent, they constantly work their best to make sure our kids have a good time
and at this time, I can honestly say that our kids love them all.
Staff have a smile for everybody, even when they are exhausted. That makes a difference, s big difference.
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Review from Janis M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees for 3 years and she loves it. The staff are so friendly and kind. They always go above and beyond to ensure that she has a good day and feels comfortable.
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Review from Lesley-Ann B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Busy Bees for the last 5 years and can not fault them 1 bit! Both of my daughters have gone all the way through from babies to preschool and have loved every minute! The staff are always so approachable and friendly making me happy to leave my children in their care.
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Review from Lorna M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. Staff very friendly and great way with the children. My daughter loves going to nursery. Very happy with the level of care and learning.
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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son always has a great day and has made lots of friends. The staff are brilliant and have got to know him really well.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly staff, who take time to get to know the children and offer them appropriate support, challenge and encouragement.
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Review from Carol (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time in the nursery. They are busy every day and you can tell the staff are all loved by the children they look after. When collecting my son they always tell me what they've been up to that day and if they have noticed anything different, it is really comforting to know how observant
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Review from Kathleen (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Purpose built nursery building. Clean facilities. The garden space seems small but the staff are taking the children out to the woods regularly, and make use of the big grassland area nearby which is great.
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff that really look out for the children's needs and development. The chef caters well to my son who has a cow's milk allergy. Excellent facilities. Highly recommended nursery.
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Review from Nadine G (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and the staff at the nursery are just the best. They will move heaven and earth to make sure they are doing the very best for you.
My son has come on leaps and bounds since attending the nursery and never fails to amaze me with tales of what he’s been up to that day.
The menu is fantastic
and I’m pretty sure he eats better than me some days!
The staff listen to my views and will take on board any feedback, they will also work with you to make sure his routine or discipline methods are maintained.
I will be rather sad when my sons time comes to an end here.
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Review from Charlie G (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited four other nurseries before choosing Busy Bees at Castle View including another branch of Busy Bees. As soon as I walked in and met the staff and saw how they interacted with him I felt so at ease. The gardens are lovely I especially like the use of recycled and natural materials. My son has
a food allergy and they are super careful to make sure nothing can come in contact with him that would cause a reaction. I love that I get an end of day report so I know exactly when and what he has eaten when he has a nap for and how long as well as a general rundown of what he has been up to while I've been working. My religion is not well known and the staff have asked for info on it and tried to incorporate some learning about it when appropriate. The peace of mind I have knowing he is so well looked after is absolutely priceless and certainly helps with the feelings of guilt I have over having to leave him!
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Review from Hazel S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with the standard of care at Busy Bees at Castle View. My little boy settled in well which was a big relief as a mother returning to work.


For shift workers, it would be extremely helpful if there was some flexibility around days.


I would recommend this nursery to

friends and family.
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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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