Busy Bees Edinburgh Park

1 Lochside Place, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DF
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8.8 48 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh
Busy Bees Edinburgh Park offers a wonderful nursery environment where children are encouraged to learn, play and explore through their early years' development. Throughout the fantastic rooms, there are a wide array of resources and activities for children to explore and play with to ensure they spend each day stimulated and engaged.   

The experienced team work hard to provide the best care for every child, offering them the very best start in life. So that your child is safe and comfortable throughout their time at nursery, the caring team encourage and support mental and physical development. The dedicated teacher organises and provides a range of activities and resources in line with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum that will help prepare your child for the next stage in their educational journey.

There is something for every child to enjoy at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park with the extensive range of activities. The enthusiastic staff encourage children to learn through play, so whether they prefer messy play or imaginative role play, every child is sure to thrive during their time at Busy Bees.

Through the UP App, parents and families are able to continue the learning at home. The app provides great ideas and resources to further promote children's development when they leave the nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Marie Arthur (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 124

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Christmas & Easter Bank Holiday

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park Reviews (48)

8.8

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.803) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Edinburgh Park has 48 reviews.

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Review from Rizwan H (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had my son in the Edinburgh Park Busy Bees nursery since last June and have to say I've seen him grow well. While things were great when we started, I've definitely seen a recent surge and change since Marie started. She has been really generous and helpful with our son. I absolutely love her can-do
approach and she strives to make things happen. Its through her hard work that I feel Busy Bees has transformed to a different level. Keep up the good work to all the lovely staff!
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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is currently attending this nursery, and I have been very impressed with the room she is in at the moment. The staff have taken the time to really get to know her, and their support has made the transition from her previous room smooth and reassuring. It's clear they genuinely care about
the children, and this has helped her settle in brilliantly.


The nursery app is a useful tool for keeping parents updated and provides a good overview of how children have been throughout the day. However, it could be even more effective if updates on day-to-day activities were a little more consistent, as there are occasions when some details are missed.


Overall, we are very happy with the care and support provided, and with a few improvements to the app updates, the experience would be excellent.

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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are in this nursery with the 3rd joining the baby room at the end of the year.
A great range of activities, time outside in the garden or visiting the nearby pond to interact with little ducklings or observe fish, which always delights my little ones.
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well as the previous one, have the utmost care for any needs expressed by the children or parents, exceeding expectations in finding solutions to accommodate the requests.
Verry happy with the place, constantly finding fun ways to engage with the children, friendly staff, great healthy food choices and an app that is constantly updated with what activities and milestones were achieved during the day.
5 stars indeed!
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Review from N B (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has been at Edinburgh Park Busy Bees for almost a year now and loves it. We are delighted with the care provided and the communication is always great. Our little one especially loves to be outside which is encouraged and we love seeing the photos and updates of what the little ones have
been up to. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice staff. Good range of activities and foods for the kids. I feel my child is well looked after. Would recommend.
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Review from Joanna D (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees Edinburgh Park Nursery for almost 2 years and he absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing and always give good feedback at the end of the day. The nursery was refurbished recently so all is nice and fresh. The app used by the nursery is also great and gives real-time
updates. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Florin L (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with how my youngest child settled in, very caring staff and really pleased with how the branch director is always doing everything she can to accommodate our needs.
Our children are at the Busy Bees Edinburgh Park Day Nursery.
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Review from Y M (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery since he was 5 months old and now he is 2 years old. It is a nice place, with very friendly staff who are always welcoming and smiling. The app is great for keeping track of what my son has had to eat and what activities he is doing.
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has just moved into the Toddler room but has been attending since around 10 months. The staff were excellent in making her feel at ease during the room transitions and ensure she is progressing with her development. She has developed great relationships with all the staff who take the time
to really get to know the child. She loves the different day-to-day activities which are always varied and is especially enjoying the larger toddler garden. Unfortunately, the nursery location does slightly limit outdoor experience however they do visit the ducks at the lochlets. Feedback on the app can be intermittent on busy days but you get a rundown of the day at pick-up. Older sister just went to school this year after coming through the nursery. The preschool area upstairs underwent a beautiful refurbishment however, due to COVID restrictions and a roof issue, parents have been unable to visit the new area which has been disappointing.
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Review from Leanne G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Busy Bees, Edinburgh Park in January and it’s been fantastic since she joined! She absolutely adores going to nursery to see her teachers and friends. I feel at ease when she’s there because I know she’s in the best hands and having an amazing time! Her teachers show her love, care
and attention that she would get at home which a think is so special. I have noticed a huge improvement in her speech, we can collect her from nursery and she will tell us in full detail on all the fun and everything she’s learnt that day. We are constantly updated on pictures, what they are up to and what they have eaten. They are fantastic at keeping in touch and any worries they always let me know right away. I would absolutely recommend Busy Bees Edinburgh Park we couldn’t be happier with the nursery and its fantastic teachers!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best…read more
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Review from Louise I (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, we are pleased with our daughter's time at Busy Bees. She loves her time there as well as the activities, staff and friends she is making. We are very fortunate that staff turnover appears low so she can strike up these important relationships. I think her time at Busy Bees has been fundamental
to her learning and development.
Unfortunately, due to Covid and works ongoing at the nursery we have been unable to visit and see the space much over her near two-year duration there. This could be better communicated with parents, however, I look forward to parents being allowed back into the nursery to allow for a more engaging relationship between parents/carers and the nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Edinburgh Park nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with lovely staff. Our wee one has attended here since 10 months old and I believe it has greatly improved her development. We receive daily updates and pictures of the kids' daily adventures, meals, sleep and nappies. They spend a lot of time in the garden or just walking around the area.
We learned some nursery rhymes from our wee one she learned at nursery.
They have an on-site chef whom prepares fresh meals for the kids daily. Haven't seen the meals, but our kid never comes home hungry and if she doesn't like something, there is always an option for something else. They also have fresh fruit daily.
I would like to mention some of our wee one’s favourite people here: one staff member, in particular, is a gem in the baby room, also another staff member, one of the room managers, a senior room manager and the centre director.
Glad we found this nursery and even though it's not cheap, it's worth every penny.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Edinburgh Park nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from Joanna E (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I and my family are so impressed with the Busy Bees at Edinburgh Park! My daughter has only started here but my son also previously attended this nursery. Both of my children loved it and them being very different personalities, the Busy Bees staff managed to support them in an individual way, adapting
staff and environment to their needs. I believe Busy Bees have enhanced their life experience. My daughter who is only 15 months loves going to the nursery and every day shows us new skills she has learnt. She is very happy before and after. She found it hard of course to start with and separation from me but the staff went above and beyond to help her settle in. I genuinely feel that the staff care and love my daughter and one really cannot ask for more. The activities are interesting and the environment is something that my daughter wouldn't have had at home. She is free to explore and activities are thoughtfully designed and regularly developed and changed for the children. The food is great too! Thank you.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Donna M (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Busy Bees at Edinburgh Park for a number of years, firstly for our son and now for our daughter.
Staff are friendly and helpful and despite Covid restrictions and not being allowed to go into the nursery, we are getting regular written updates and photos via the app. There’s always
lots of celebrations of events, lots of variety of activities and both my children have always been happy attending.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We really appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery and we are delighted that you continue…read more
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Review from Donna A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery for a few months now and the staff have been fantastic helping him to settle in. He now waves us off at the door happily and enjoys all of the activities the nursery provides daily. The staff are all very friendly and provide regular updates on how things are going and
what activities are done each day. Excellent nursery!
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We really appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery, and we are delighted that your son…read more
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Review from Jennifer L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery. The staff are amazing and have taken great steps in order to make the transition back to nursery after lockdown as seamless as possible. The new app is great with being able to see photos of what the kids are doing in the day, it's reassuring but also great to be
involved in their day in some tiny way. Staff are always happy and seem to genuinely love the kids like their own. A great variety of food choices and allergies are taken very seriously.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and we will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your…read more
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Review from Daman B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery in Edinburgh with a clean and hygienic setup and good food. They care for each child. Special care is given and they enjoy. My daughter has been part of this nursery for the last 3 years and now I have my son also going to the same nursery. Best care and lovely staff.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We're delighted that you have chosen us to care for both of your children, we really do appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain…read more
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery since he was a toddler. Lovely place, lovely staff and freshly cooked food. Can’t recommend enough! The nursery manager is always smiling and happy to help.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family.
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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
For me, the best feedback is my child looking forward to going to the nursery and hopping in every morning. He talks about his friends, teachers, food (mostly!). The new app works well for daily updates, too and I love when they share photos of his daily activities. Some other pluses: meals are cooked
in-house daily, the nursery is moving away from using plastic toys... I already recommended and would again.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We really appreciate your excellent feedback.
We are delighted that you are happy with your experience of our nursery, and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family.
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Review from Heather S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been great for my daughter. She has come on leaps and bounds during her time here so far and I feel happy leaving her knowing she is well looked after. The staff are all very warm and friendly, it’s in a great location and the opening hours suit my working patterns. I also love the
daily updates and pictures via the app!
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We really appreciate your excellent feedback.
We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.803) out of 10 for Busy Bees Edinburgh Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.821 for Busy Bees Edinburgh Park is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.821
  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 3.982 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Edinburgh Park is based on 7 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 + 0.1 = 3.7
    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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.8 = 0.282
  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 (3)

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Marie Arthur

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2016

From a young age, I had decided that I wanted a career in the Early Years, so I began my HNC in childcare and education as soon as I left school. I have been working at a senior level in private nurseries ever since leaving college. 22 years later, I completed my PDA Level 8 and have now completed my PDA Level 9 in Management and Leadership, with 24 years of experience in childcare.


I began my Busy Bees career in 2016. I love being outdoors and enjoy giving the children in my care lots of different high-quality experiences, whether this is indoors or outdoors.


In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and friends as well as following my local football team with my husband and son.

Sharlene

Sharlene Cran

Job Title: Senior Room Manager Joined: 2000

Hello, my name is Sharlene Cran.


I have been working at Busy Bees Nursery at Edinburgh Park since February 2000. I started as a Nursery Assistant and have enjoyed working with all age groups over the years.


I completed an SVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education in 2006. I worked my way up to become the Room Manager of the Pre School shortly after I qualified. I enjoyed the challenge of room manager and slowly worked my way up to Assistant Manager, and was promoted to Manager in May 2014. I am qualified in paediatric first aid, first aid at work, Level 4 Leading in Child Protection and Food Hygiene.

Lynn

Lynn Thomson

Job Title: Room Manager Joined: 2012

My name is Lynn Thomson, and I have worked at Edinburgh Park since March 2012. I have an HNC in Early Education and Childcare, and I am currently working towards my SVQ 4. I have three children of my own, and now have my first grandson too. I enjoy spending time being creative and making new resources for the Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Edinburgh Park

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Edinburgh Park accepts?

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Edinburgh Park Open?

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park 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 Bees Edinburgh Park have capacity for?

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park has capacity for a total of 124 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Edinburgh Park to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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