Busy Bees Newhaven

My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 10 months old and has transitioned throughout the rooms. Every step of the way, the staff have provided support and reassurance. The staff are friendly and very caring. My daughter has made strong relationships with staff and other children. She has thrived while attending Busy bees and has developed into an independent strong-minded little girl. She enjoys all the activities at nursery and especially likes being outside playing. The app for handover is very informative and I love seeing pictures of the children’s day. My family have had a hard time over the past year and the manager and her team have been fully supportive. We are very grateful for their compassion.

The various activities, play areas, freshly cooked meals and development measures have definitely all made a positive impact on my sons skillset, vocabulary and social skills and I trust in their care 100%. I look forward to him moving up through the rooms and developing more.

Our son loves Busy Bees Newhaven as do we. He's been there since he was 10 months old and has come on in leaps and bounds. The handover from nursery is always very detailed and he always seems to have a great time. We love the diary online as we can see what he's been up to during the day. The staff and nursery manager are wonderful and always quick to answer any questions.

An excellent nursery. The staff are great and our son loves his time there. He is developing great and the staff are always happy to help if we want to work on some aspect of development or play. He has made loads of friends. The crèche has been supportive through the pandemic. Definitely recommended.

We signed our second up to Busy Bees at Newhaven straight away - we're a Busy Bees family!

We can't recommend the nursery enough. Our little girl was very upset at the start but all the staff are so lovely and caring that she is now loving it so much. We always get full information about her day and the manager is always there to help with all our queries. Great place for all little people.

My son had a bad experience at another nursery and moved him here and he is so happy. He loves going to nursery and has made lots of friends here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The communication from the nursery is fantastic too.

The manager is really approachable and is very knowledgeable about all the children.

My daughter attended Busy Bees nursery from 1 year old and transitioned through all the rooms, before graduating nursery in time to go to school. My son started at Newhaven from 1 year old and is now 4 and loves nursery, his teachers and the friends he has made. All the staff are knowledgeable and friendly and know the children and parents very well. I really do feel the standard of care and development provided aids with the transition to school. We have been linked to Newhaven for 6 years and the staff turnover is low, which is so comforting as a parent to know the children have the same teachers. The Manager is great as is the Assistant Manager and my child's teachers, all approachable, helpful and it really is a lovely team. I have recommended the nursery and will continue to do so.

All the staff are fantastic, very friendly and very focused on the children's development. My daughter is always happy to attend and loves all the activities on offer. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare and would carry on to use in the future.

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was seven months old and she is now almost three years old. The staff are friendly and experienced, they appear to make time to attend to her needs. Every day I feel confident leaving my daughter, knowing that she's well looked after, well-fed and engaged with great activities. The nursery has its own chef and my daughter thoroughly enjoys the food, when she was very young they made a special effort to provide her with blended meals and helped wean her to solid foods. The children, including the babies, undertake a variety of age-appropriate activities. The management team are consistent in seeking parental feedback. They have implemented many beneficial changes to the nursery in the last couple of years. For example, there is a more natural environment within the nursery and children are encouraged to explore and play in their natural surroundings. We look forward to our daughter spending more happy years at the nursery.

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since she was one year old. She's transitioned through all the rooms and each one has been tailored to her needs and abilities. She absolutely loves going and playing with her friends. The staff are brilliant, they all know each child and their parents by name. They have been very supportive of various important transitions such as toilet training. The manager is fantastic, she is extremely accommodating, professional and knowledgeable. During the uncertainties of the pandemic, she kept parents informed and dealt with the challenges admirably. I would thoroughly recommend Busy Bees at Newhaven.

There is a constant desire and appetite to improve and vary. It would be great for the pre-schoolers to go on visits, e.g. to the Museum, etc. I understand why this is difficult to deliver. Some initiatives remain in idea stage but that is far outweighed by the many positives. No issue in recommending this nursery to other parents.

Busy Bees Nursery provided her not only with a playground, various sensory activities and delicious menu but most of all build up her confidence, made her more independent and sociable. Thank you Busy Bees Nursery staff who is so lovely, warm and caring. They all tailor their approach and pay attention to meet our baby girl's individual needs. It's so assuring for first-time parents like us to see our baby feeling comfortable and safe around the staff who always gives cuddles and sing songs which help to make drop-off more calm and relaxed. We appreciate the detailed feedback at the end of each day to see what our baby was up to the whole day. Management is also very approachable, helpful and easy to contact. It's a safe place developing our baby's skills and unlocking her potential. She enjoys herself there and we have peace of mind that she is well looked after.

We've been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven for 4 years now with two children. My eldest daughter, now at school, loved going to nursery. The staff are great and we still see them when we take the youngest now. They are an experienced team and they always have time to attend to each child's needs. They get a lovely welcome in the morning and make sure they are ok. They do lots of activities, complementary jungle explorers, also enjoy a ball and caterpillar music. The manager works hard and has managed to improve their day to day running of the nursery in the last year. The staff are great too and I leave my child happy, knowing that she's well looked after and engaged with great activities. I definitely recommend them.

I had my daughter at this nursery for 2 years and couldn't recommend it highly enough. We had changed her to Busy Bees after being at a prior nursery which we hadn't been happy with so were a little anxious at sending her but as soon as we stepped in for our introduction we felt completely at ease. The nursery was very clean and all play areas were sectioned out great, we loved how it was a very bright and friendly nursery and the staff were all so chatty and actually looked like they wanted to be there. My daughter is a very fussy eater and was great to find out they had a chef in the nursery who made fresh food daily and there was always a great variety. If there was ever a problem, whether it be a small fall or bump to the head, the nursery was great at calling straight away just to inform you what had happened and let you know the procedure they had followed given any accident. I would recommend Busy Bees to anyone who is using private nursery as in my opinion it was fantastic.

Our daughter left Newhaven to go to school in August and she still really misses the place. She always talks about the staff and the children from the nursery. She attended Newhaven from around 1 years old and I'm so glad she did, she had no issues moving onto school because the nursery staff helped fill her with the confidence needed to take on new challenges. We still keep in touch with many of the staff members, they all feel like part of our family now.

My children went to this nursery and they enjoyed their time there. The location is really good with ample parking spaces. The management team constantly asks parents to provide feedback to help them streamline the services they provide. The staff are very friendly and approachable. There is clear guidance regarding infectious disease management within the nursery. The manager ensures good communication amongst carers and parents. There is a clear curriculum that the staff adhere to regarding every child's education and personal development. The staff organises outings and educational visits to various places to consolidate what the children learnt in the nursery setting. With regards to resources, the manager regularly checks the quality of the toys, books and learning materials to ensure they are in good condition. This nursery has its own chef and all the meals provided are cooked to a very high standard and are very nutritious and tasty. Overall, this is a very good nursery!

My little boy attends this nursery (Starfish room). Staff are very friendly and always welcoming. The staff and manager always take time to listen and have my child’s best interests at heart. I’m very happy with his development since attending this nursery and it’s piece of mind knowing that he is in good hands and cared for when he attends. Thank you Newhaven staff.

I am so impressed with the way the staff conducts itself and the extent to which they are vested in your child's progress and development. They give each child both the individual attention they need, yet provide a framework which enables the child to develop self-confidence and autonomy. The staff is so incredible and my daughter has become so attached to all of them! Everyone is so astute and notices every small detail of your child's progression. As a first time parent, the staff has given me so much insight on how to help my daughter develop in a positive way and how to play at her strengths.

The difference between Busy Bees and any other establishment is their commitment towards the overall well-being of your child. They have helped my daughter adopt so many different skills such as eating autonomously, being comfortable around other children, developing her artistic abilities amongst many others.

I highly recommend Busy Bees!