Busy Bees East Kilbride

Lymekilns Road, Stewartfield, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4RR
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8.5 23 Reviews
A homely and versatile facility, Busy Bees East Kilbride embraces the challenges that parents face in bringing up young children; there are regular opportunities to speak to the key workers who monitor each child’s development, both on a daily and weekly basis but also at parents’ evenings and a number of social events.

The nursery is well-equipped to encourage essential pre-school and age-specific skills, but everyone also enjoys getting involved in community fundraising pursuits, hosting fun days and raising money for charities with popular activities all through the year.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Danielle McGinley (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day (7:30am-6pm)
    0-3 years - £70.50
    3-5 years - £68.50


    Morning Session (7:30am-12:45pm)
    0-3 years - £41.50
    3-5 years - £40.50


    Afternoon Session (1pm-6pm)
    0-3 years - £41.50
    3-5 years - £40.50


    Local Authority Funded sessions available for children 3-5 years on stretched or term time basis


    Non refundable registration fee payable upon registration of £100.00 - £50.00 to be credited to first invoice following child's start date.


    Prices correct as of May 2025. Next fee review expected May 2026

  • Local Authority Funded sessions available for children 3-5 years on stretched or term time basis


    Non refundable registration fee payable upon registration of £100.00 - £50.00 to be credited to first invoice following child's start date.


    Prices correct as of May 2025. Next fee review expected May 2026

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, Boxing Day, New Years Day, 2nd January, Good Friday & Easter Monday

Parking

  • Small 10 space car park on site

Busy Bees East Kilbride Reviews (23)

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8.5

Busy Bees East Kilbride has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.533) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees East Kilbride has 23 reviews.

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Review from Lindsay C (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just graduated from Busy Bees East Kilbride after attending for nearly 5 years. From starting during Covid through to preparing him for school and nurturing his shy nature, the staff have been absolutely fantastic with him. The garden is an incredible benefit and he spent so much time outside
there which he loves. The (semi) new app is great and I've really enjoyed it over the last year, I can imagine this will be a source of great comfort for parents of babies or younger children for keeping updated on bottles/sleep etc. The meals are always varied and staff are thorough with things like water, suncream/hats.
Overall would definitely recommend!

Reply from Danielle McGinley, Centre Director at Busy Bees East Kilbride

Thank you Lindsay for the great comments, we have loved having you and your family as part of our nursery for so long and will be grateful for the support you gave us in this time too.

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Review from Alberto T (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first visit that we made to the nursery we knew that was the right nursery for our daughter as she quickly held the hand of the nursery manager. All the staff there is fantastic, supporting us from her first day. They have shown countless acts of kindness, patience, and the most important thing,
they have created a truly special learning environment for all children.
Our daughter has never once come back home in a bad mood from nursery. She is always so happy, excited to tell us about all the fantastic things she has been doing that day. She has never bored and never not occupied with an activity or playing. They have helped her to grow in so many ways, from singing funny songs to identify numbers and letters, from learning how to say thank you and sorry, to identify all colours.
So, to all nursery workers at Busy Bees East Kilbride, we thank you for being part of the journey since our daughter was nearly two years old. Thank you for making this nursery a wonderful place.

Reply from Danielle McGinley, Centre Director at Busy Bees East Kilbride

Thank you for the fantastic comments Alberto, We are so glad to have had your family as part of our nursery family for so long.

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Review from Malina S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place. My son joined this place in January, and I can't even put into words how happy I am with this choice. My wee boy absolutely loves it. All the teachers are great, very friendly and helpful, both the managers are great too. Nothing is a problem. I definitely recommend any Mum come and
visit to see how great this place is.
Thank you to all the staff for such a great job you all do every day.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees East Kilbride

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 P M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery and is always happy coming home. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting. The staff are so friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Very happy with our experience.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees East Kilbride

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 G D (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started last October and despite the language barrier and after a few weeks, she settled really well and now loves going to the nursery. The staff are very friendly and provide good care and learning to the pupils.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees East Kilbride

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 beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has a great time at Busy Bees. He started off in the baby room when he was 6 months old. Now he is in tweenie room and will shortly be in the toddler room. Staff are brilliant, always ready to listen and offer advice. The atmosphere is very welcoming and I feel reassured that I am leaving my
son in safe hands.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees East Kilbride

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 beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery for the past year and a half in the preschool room. The staff are great and are good with the kids, adapting to their needs. There is an outdoor area straight out of the main room which is used a lot with lots of activities for the kids (especially since COVID). Staff
are good at ensuring sun hats/cream are applied too. The staff are happy to spend time to discuss the day and the ParentZone app is used to update on meals and activities/learning. The nursery is open all year round, as my son is on funded hours this means that we get less hours in the week but all year round which suits our needs. In the morning session, he has breakfast and lunch, and the afternoon session a snack. The meals are always varied. At the beginning, the staff went through quite a bit of turnover but the new manager has been there for over a year and we really noticed a big difference in the nursery, could not recommend it enough.

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Review from Pauline L (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since September 2020 and throughout lockdown. When I see how happy and comfortable he is with the nursery staff, I feel reassured that he is in a great and caring nursery. The way the staff are with the kids is lovely. I am so happy I picked Busy Bees at East Kilbride.
Also, the garden is a big selling point for us, all that time outside is brilliant.

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Review from Allison (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Busy Bees East Kilbride as I feel confident at leaving my child in their care. My daughter has developed so quickly at this nursery and I know they have taken the time to understand her likes/dislikes and put things in place for her enjoyment. Their support after lockdown and settling
my daughter was fantastic as it's hard enough leaving them but after the lockdown was heartbreaking. It has been the best decision putting my daughter here.

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Review from Ross B (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Busy Bees nursery enough. From when we initially visited to view the nursery to when our daughter left the staff have always gone above and beyond to make sure our experience has been great.
As a family with two keys workers, we have been so grateful to Busy Bees for continuing to
accommodate our daughter during changing circumstances and giving her a lovely routine that she looks forward to each week.
The app used by the nursery provides daily updates on our daughter's progress and she loves having her breakfast and lunch there, even as a picky eater!
We cannot thank the staff enough for everything they have done and all their hard work. If you are considering a nursery placement for your child then Busy Bees will be perfect.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff address any issues/concerns promptly and strive to address them efficiently and effectively. Staff identify any development needs/qualities of the attending child. The outside space is good for fresh air and used often. Inside equipment and activities good standard and enjoyed by attending child.

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves coming to nursery and always has a fun time when she is here. The staff are lovely and they build a great relationship with the kids. There are always new activities for them to do and my little one is always learning something new.

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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees East Kilbride since he was 9 months old. Yes, they did have a period where the manager was constantly changing but the new manager has been a welcome addition. The staff are great - very attentive and good with all the children, not just the ones in their specific rooms.
I cannot fault the staff in the preschool room as they do a fantastic job and always take time to talk to parents at the end of the day about what the children have been doing. The lady at the door always has a smile when she welcomes the children in each morning. I should also mention the cook, who should bring out a cookbook, the kids love her food that much.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with Busy Bees East Kilbride since sending my daughter last year. She loves going and the staff are all very helpful and friendly. The ParentZone app is regularly updated and has been great for keeping us informed about what activities she has been up to and what she has been
eating while she is there. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Angela G (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our children in Busy Bees from the baby room through to pre-school and it has always been a positive experience. From the atmosphere of the room to the friendliness of the staff to the menu, and the range of activities we always felt that our children had a nurturing and enriching experience.

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Review from Nicole R (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves Busy Bees and they have been great at keeping the kids going with activities to do at home during lockdown. They have checked in regularly and my little boy cannot wait until he can get back to play with the staff and his friends. One big plus point for this nursery is the diversity
of the staffing team. There are few nurseries that have a gender balance in their teams and here my little boy has had the ability to have both male and female positive role models to give him support and input during his early years. This has definitely had a positive impact on his learning and ability to form healthy relationships with others. I would highly recommend Busy Bees to anyone thinking of starting their little one here. My son always comes out with a smile on his face and is always offered a healthy balanced diet throughout the day. We will be sad to say goodbye when his first year at school starts.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I would not recommend this nursery, I have just had to move my daughter who was in the 3-5 room to another nursery. The nursery is under constant different managers, the interim nursery manager in place whilst recruiting for a manager also runs another nursery so is only at the Busy Bees 1 to 2 days
a week. The nursery is so short-staffed that they have merged two of the small aged rooms together. At times the staffing numbers are not meeting the requirement ratio to the number of children in the room. The staff within the rooms are fab but they are under considerable constraints with lack of support, training and leadership.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees East Kilbride are excellent caregivers to both of my children. However, the lack of ability to keep a nursery manager in place is a reason why I would be hesitant to recommend to a friend. The lack of a permanent manager puts the floor staff under extra pressure when they have
other things to do with their time and better spent with the children.

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Review from Babs A (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Busy Bees for two years. I feel it is a great nursery and my son loves coming each day. I am also going to enrol my younger son in August. The staff are outstanding. The manager and staff are amazing all great with the kids. Facilities and chef are great. Since the new manager
has taken over the nursery has greatly improved. The garden is amazing and plans for the rooms look great. The kids loved going to the Pantomime at Xmas. The manager is a very hard worker and has really great ideas that we are seeing being put in place.

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Review from Clair D (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with wonderful staff. My son has settled in very well after not liking another nursery in Glasgow. The nursery manager is second to none. The development improvement in my son is first class.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.533)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.533) out of 10 for Busy Bees East Kilbride is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.936 for Busy Bees East Kilbride is calculated as follows: ( (44 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.936

  • b) 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 3.597 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees East Kilbride is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.375

    • ii) 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.222

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

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Danielle

Danielle McGinley

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Danielle, I have over 15 years experience in Childcare and have held management positions since 2019, before joining the team at Busy Bees East Kilbride in August 2022
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David

David Smith

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Joined: 2014

My name is David and I have been at Busy Bees East Kilbride since 2014 when I began as a practitioner and have since held various roles until becoming Assistant Centre Director in August 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees East Kilbride

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees East Kilbride accepts?

Busy Bees East Kilbride accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees East Kilbride Open?

Busy Bees East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride have capacity for?

Busy Bees East Kilbride has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Busy Bees East Kilbride to the centre of Glasgow?

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

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