Busy Bees Edinburgh Park

1 Lochside Place, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9DF
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8.6 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)

8.6

Busy Bees Edinburgh Park has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.634) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Edinburgh Park has 48 reviews.

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Review from Kiran B (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been sending my child to the nursery for the past 4 months. The staff are just fantastic. My child has made a lot of friends at the nursery. English is not this first language, he had problems with communication initially but the staff have been very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend
the nursery to any new parents.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Such lovely feedback - thank you.
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 Leanne (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am a returning parent to this nursery, my first child left this nursery 20 months ago. I have noticed that there are a few new members of staff since we last visited this nursery. Overall the team are very welcoming and I'm happy that my child is under their love and care.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are delighted to have you back at our nursery and our new staff members are a great asset to the team, welcoming all new children to ensure that they are cared for and settle in well.
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Review from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My son has been going to Busy Bees since he was 8 months old, he is now 4 in the preschool room and due to start school in August. He has enjoyed every day he has gone into nursery. I have full confidence in the staff and will be sad to see him leave in August. Reliable, safe and
would highly recommend. Great value for money with the nursery providing nappies, milk and food which made my morning less stressful.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our nursery. We are thrilled you and your son are so happy at our nursery, we will be sad to see you leave, but more exciting times ahead.
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Review from Greta K (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery for a year now and he absolutely loves it. All the staff have been so welcoming and caring and we have seen him grow in confidence since starting. The activities that he takes part in are amazing and they offer a variety throughout. The nursery offers a welcoming environment
and he is excited to attend each day. The nursery uses an app to update us about our son's day and also if needed we can have a 1 on 1 chat with a keyworker. We feel safe with him being at this fantastic nursery.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are delighted that your son loves our nursery; thank you for taking the time to let us know, we really do appreciate your excellent feedback.
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Review from Esther F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great team, settles your child from room to room with an easy transition. My boy has been there for almost 2 years and they are doing wonderfully in strengthening his character. Covid has been hard, but they are so supportive throughout.
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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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery, with lovely staff and brilliant facilities. We love that the app gives you updates on how your child is getting on each day and the staff are so helpful, nothing is ever too much hassle!
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 S L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees since he was 12 months old, he is now in the preschool room! I have always been really happy with the level of care and quality of the facilities at the nursery. The staff are all lovely and seem to really care about the children and parents alike. The app is great
for keeping track of what my son has had to eat at nursery and I enjoy the photo updates too! Most importantly, my son enjoys his time there
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are delighted that you and your son are very happy at our nursery; we will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have…read more
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Review from Anna O (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have a daughter in the nursery. She started when she was 1.5 years old. She was happy from the beginning when she started attending the nursery. We have been well informed about the progress our daughter has made. The nursery has big rooms which are clean and safe. Kids spend a lot of time in the
garden when they have lots of toys. The staff are friendly and supportive. Highly recommend this nursery.
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 Ailsa W (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Busy Bees nursery in August 2020 at 13 months old, when they were reopening for the first time during a global pandemic! This meant that we were restricted with access into the building and had to hand him over at the door after they took the temperature, which was difficult but he was
obviously having (and still has) a great time while in there, as there was very minimal fuss from him about going inside without us! Back then we were provided with daily activity sheets but recently the nursery has been using the app, which is great, we enjoy our daily updates and photos of what he is up to. I'm really happy with the nursery, the food provided (3 meals) is seasonal and nutritious, the activities are all different to challenge different developmental areas and we are kept up to date via the app and other assessments. The staff are all friendly and you never feel a hindrance if calling the room to check on your child. I also love the convenience of the car park!
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and are delighted that you chose Busy Bees to care for your son.
We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have…read more
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Review from Sera S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using this nursery for over 4 years now, having put both my children here and have to say I have felt extremely happy with the service and care provided. The staff are all extremely helpful and always giving feedback each day they were in which gave me confidence in their care. I would highly
recommend this 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.
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Review from Catriona A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Edinburgh Park has been a brilliant nursery for my little girl. She suffers from extreme allergies and they have gone above and beyond to help keep her safe and make us feel relaxed about her being in a nursery setting. One of the things we love as parents are having the nursery app to
get updates throughout the day to see how our daughter is doing, what she has eaten and getting a photo of her. My little girl absolutely loves going to nursery and participating in all the activities the nursery organises. The staff have been nothing short of brilliant communicating Coronavirus restrictions and any other changes and have been so supportive to my husband and I with medical forms etc that we have had to complete for my daughter. We are so glad that our daughter goes to nursery here and we recommend it to other parents.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are thrilled to hear your comments. Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.
We very much appreciate…read more
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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having my first baby in lockdown, I struggled massively to let my little girl go to anyone (even family) after 6 months of lockdown maternity leave. The staff at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park were so in tune with this! They encouraged me to phone for updates as often as I needed to, and never made me feel
stupid for doing so. They couldn't have given more support to my baby if they tried, and I cannot thank them enough for giving her lots of quiet 1on1 cuddle time away from it all when needed, singing her twinkle-twinkle, listening fully to the 20+things I had to say at drop-offs, and giving me the detailed updates at pickups. The new app is brilliant for updates throughout the day too! They are so thorough with development plans, observations, providing a varied diet. My little girl loves the staff so much she asks for them on non-nursery days! So glad I chose Busy Bees, Edinburgh Park, they really are an amazing group of people and I can see how much my little girl loves them - thank you.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
That is such lovely feedback, thank you, we will ensure that this positive feedback is passed on to the team at nursery, who will definitely be thrilled to receive such positive comments.
We will…read more
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Review from Kathleen L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing! Nursery is fab... service in all 100%. I have now used two of your nurseries and wouldn't go anywhere else... above and beyond. My little girl absolutely loves coming and spending the day learning with all the staff.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
We are thrilled to hear your comments.
Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees are extremely friendly and welcoming. My son is in the toddlers room - we are kept up to date via the app which the staff fill in excellently. The education plans are up to date and always discussed with us. My son has fun with a range of activities within the room and lots of
chance to get outdoors.
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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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently travelled from India to Edinburgh and finding a good resourceful and friendly learning place for my 4 years and 10-month daughter was a worrying thing. My friend/colleague recommended Busy Bees at Edinburgh Park. My experience with them from day 1 have been extremely good and the way supported
me to settle my daughter is so appreciative and thankful. Their staff, teachers and management are all excellent. Thank you so much. I recommend this nursery to all working parents.
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Review from M Q (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A safe and friendly nursery. Energetic and enjoyable. Staff are friendly and extremely hard working. Management are approachable and eager to give practical tips about our day to day issues. Parents are also given daily feedback. The nursery offers various activities and extra classes. The facilities
are safe and encourage kids to explore different areas. Finally, the nursery provides healthy, tasty food which is loved by the children.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Busy Bees nursery and they both enjoyed this experience.


The staff have helped in my children's development and education resulting in my children becoming confident, resilient and kind-hearted children.

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Review from Yvonne H (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees at Edinburgh Park for over a year now. He started in the babies room and is now moving to the Toddler room. I could not be happier with the service and care. All of the staff are extremely friendly and always willing to speak to you about your child's development
and daily activities. The staff ratio to children is excellent and I know my son is very well looked after. The nursery has been renovated recently and the children have a lot of space to run around and play. The variety of activities in the rooms is immense and the children are given a lot of freedom to choose what they want to engage in. They spend a lot of time on singing, dancing and playing instruments and I am amazed with the rapid development of my son in these areas and he absolutely loves it. In addition, the nursery offers a great menu and balanced diet for the children and I am reassured that my child is being provided the right nutrition. Highly recommend!
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Review from Eva C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends nursery on a full-time basis and always seems excited to go in each morning. The food provided is freshly made, healthy and my son likes to get extra helpings so I'm pleased to see him enjoying his food. The premises are always clean and there are loads of equipment for children to play
with. The staff including management are outstanding and every day at pick up I get a detailed narration of how my son has been; including naps, what activities he is engaged in and how he has been overall. The care that is provided is exceptional and seeing my son be happy in the nursery makes me very happy.
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Review from Catherine P (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has been great for my little boy who is only just turning one/ He enjoys going to nursery and the girls are great with him.


One thing that would be better is getting a daily diary more regularly as we have only had this once.

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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.634)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.634) 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 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 4.792 for Busy Bees Edinburgh Park is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.792
  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 3.842 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Edinburgh Park 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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.8 = 0.242
  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)

Marie

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.

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