Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street

4 Forres Street, Edinburgh EH3 6BJ
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9.7 25 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street, Edinburgh
Looking for a nursery in Edinburgh New Town where your little one can unleash their full potential? Then look no further! Busy Bees Forres Street welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing top-quality care and education.

The team of passionate and dedicated educators take pride in creating a nurturing and captivating environment for children. Through thoughtfully planned activities, tailored to each child's interests and developmental needs, they ensure that every child receives the support necessary for their growth and progress.

All staff are fully qualified with a couple of trainees who are working towards a relevant qualification in childcare and education. The nursery has monthly in-house training and a comprehensive training programme for personal development.

The nursery boasts an inviting outdoor play area, complete with a purpose-built play cottage, a designated planting area and a paved section for sand and water play. The outdoor adventures extend beyond the nursery premises, as the children regularly explore the surrounding picturesque parks and gardens. Additionally, they have exclusive access to the beautiful Moray Place private gardens, providing ample opportunities for them to engage in exploration, physical activity and discovery.

Parents can have peace of mind knowing that their child's development is a priority at Busy Bees. From those memorable first steps to acquiring vital skills like writing their name, the dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child through every stage of their journey, preparing them for the transition to school life.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Rae (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street Reviews (25)

9.7

Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street has 25 reviews.

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined the nursery just before his 3rd birthday and went into the shark room. He was welcomed by all the teachers and settled without any problems He quickly moved into the sharks again settled with no problem. This is a credit to all the staff - he knows everyone in the building and they know
him. Every day he talks about all the great activities he does. Food, safety, space, Halloween, Children in Need, Bees - he has learnt so much and clearly enjoys it. He loves all the outdoor activities, especially Rugby Tots, so getting out every day is great for him. Thank you.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love the nursery. It has a lovely feel about it and my child adores all the teachers.
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Review from W L (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The practitioners have a high level of professionalism and have provided excellent care in all of the rooms. The food is healthy and prepared daily onsite and the children go out every day into the fresh air. Activities are varied and the online journals inform parents of what the kids have been up
to. Our children very much enjoy their time at New Town Nursery Too. As parents, we feel our children are very well looked after.
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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my daughter started at New Town too she has loved every minute of going there. The staff are all so friendly and all have the time to notice me and my daughter with a smile which my little girl loves. My daughter's teachers are just the best they are so hardworking and put a lot of thought
into their activities for the children. They make me feel really good about having my daughter in the nursery they are so caring and I hear a lot of them at home. They made my daughter feel like a part of their class from day 1 and I could not be happier with the standard of care they give the children on a daily basis.
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Review from Elizabeth E (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery 3 years, we've always had competent, kind and engaged staff, good management, and a safe and happy environment for the children. In 3 years I've never seen anything that concerned me or had reason to question anything the staff have done. Every time I've had a concern
about my DD's development or interactions, the staff have been very happy to discuss it. Across 2 children I've used several nurseries over the years, and I've stuck with this one the longest - a good balance of child lead play and a little bit of structure to the day, my DD has made many friends in her nursery and is always happy to go. The staff turnover is low for a nursery, the same key staff have been there for a good length of time and there has been progression for some staff, which is another good sign. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone, exactly what we wanted from a nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.668)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10 for Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.903 for Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.903
  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 4.765 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Edinburgh Forres Street is based on 13 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.765
  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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Claire

Claire Rae

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Claire, and I'm the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Forres Street.

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