Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Silverdale Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9HU
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9.8 58 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells
Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is a well-established nursery and pre-school just a quick 6-minute walk from High Booms Train Station. With space for 90 children aged 3 months to 5 years, it’s a vibrant, buzzing community full of energy and learning.

At Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells there is an experienced staff team who are ready to support your child and your family by planning a variety of stimulating activities for the children in a safe and caring and nurturing environment. Each child will be assigned a key person who will document your child's development throughout their time at the nursery in their own individual 'learning journey'. This is provided via an online app meaning that this can be constantly accessed by parents and will keep you well informed. The nursery has a lovely garden space for children to explore and learn outdoors every day come rain or shine.

With excellent transport links nearby to Tunbridge Wells Town Centre and into London, Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is the perfect place to give your child the best start in life!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dan Wilson (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please see our website for full details. We do have a fee/funding calculator available on our website for ease of use and our management team are available to discuss the best routes possible.

  • We accept all types of funding and offer a lot of flexibility in offering our funding. We do have a fee/funding calculator available on our website for ease of use and our management team are available to discuss the best routes possible.

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

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery has a few onsite parking spots for easy drop off and pick ups.

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells Reviews (58)

9.8

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.763) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells has 58 reviews.

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Review from Joy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in the bay room in September and had a hard time settling in. I was amazed at how much the staff did to help her and how compassionate they were to me and to her to help her. She now totally adores it and is unhappy to leave!


She had a few dietary needs and they bend over backwards

to be accommodating and inclusive. There's an excellent level of communication with parents with daily feedback and parent conferences.


I am often stunned by the variety of activities the children take part in. I am very pleased we decided to send her there.

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Review from Alaina M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Busy Bees based on location, cleanliness, values and general ‘feel’ compared to other local nurseries.
Our son started age 1 and settled in well. Staff were fantastic in giving advice and reassurance in what is a naturally anxious time for first-time parents. The support provided has been
consistent and staff are always approachable and helpful.
Activities and the food menu are varied and I am always given a good overview at the end of the day. Before joining we were told they are taken out in the double buggies for walks - This has happened less than we’d hoped, but appreciate it depends on staffing. It doesn’t happen often, but when I have something to address, the manager/keyworkers discuss and resolve any problem promptly.


Our son has loads of fun with friends and is very comfortable with staff. When we take a walk on a day off he tries to drag me into nursery on the way past, which is a great reflection on how much he enjoys it!
Thank you Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells, we’re so pleased we picked you!

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Review from Jo L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery for the last 6 months in the baby room and always seems happy and content. She is growing and developing at great speed and the staff are supporting her all the way. The staff are caring and professional and always approachable with any questions or requests we may
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Review from Bethan L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery for just under a year. We have been delighted with the level of care she has received since the first day. She was very shy and nervous about going but has blossomed beautifully into a happy, confident little girl with lots of friends. The nursery is a vibrant place
and all the children seem to love their time there. There is always a plethora of fun games and activities going on. It is a real joy to send her there. Thanks to the whole team!
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Review from Hana (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves nursery! He gets excited every day when we arrive which is very reassuring as a parent. He is fond of the staff and the friends he has made. There is a good range of activities available to encourage language development and play. The staff to child ratio enables quality interactions.
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information at the start and end of the day is excellent; it's always nice to know how they've spent their day. I like how there is a development plan in place from the start which is reviewed. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Liam T (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attends The Tunbridge Wells Nursery & Montessori Pre-School full-time and absolutely loves it there. The staff are fantastic and her days are so varied and energetic that she always leaves with plenty of stories to tell, but absolutely shattered!
The building is clean, safe and secure,
and the meals prepared are amazing.
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended this nursery from when they were babies and have absolutely loved it! The staff are great and very friendly and supportive particularly with regards to my younger son's speech issues.


I have always been very happy leaving my boys in their care and would highly recommend

them to anyone.
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Review from Caroline T (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had both my boys attend Busy Bees, from the 10 months through to pre-school. Both have been very happy there and I would continue to recommend Busy Bees to other parents. The staff are great and it is obvious that not only do they care for the children, they form strong bonds with them. My eldest,
who is in Reception, still talks about his favourite Key Worker and always runs to give her a hug when we pick up his little brother. They also get to know them, their interests, likes/dislikes and have a great way of ensuring that your child is occupied, happy and learning through play using games and toys they enjoy.


The location is great for working parents - close to a station and easily accessible by car. The facilities are great and the outdoor space is fantastic the children spend the majority of their time outside playing (weather dependent). The fact that pre-schoolers can go outside as they wish is a big plus.

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Review from Cait J (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Bees and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents. The staff are fantastic and our 18 month old son has been very happy since he started there 10 months ago. The nursery is a clean, happy and friendly environment, and the children always look like they are having lots
of fun.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been a wonderful place for my toddler. He started at one year old and in the six months he’s been attending he has come home with so many new skills like using cutlery and an expanded vocabulary, and his social skills have come a long way as well - he was very, very shy as a baby but
is much more confident around other children. The staff are so sweet and caring with him, and work hard with us to ensure he has a positive experience while there. They track his development in a notebook and include pictures of his activities and play which is really helpful to us. He also doesn’t come home a total mess as they take care to keep the space and children tidy. Really really love this nursery and would recommend to anyone!
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Review from Kat F (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a very good place for my son to make friends and flourish in his development. I am sure he will settle in school very well after his amazing time in the Preschool room. Thank you to everyone that has made this happen!
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Review from Alisha E (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the preschool room, she hasn’t been in there very long but she loves it. Her communication skills have developed a significant amount since being in there and from using the Montessori equipment she has become very independent. I’m so happy with what my daughter gets from being here.
That’s all thanks to the amazing staff.
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Review from Ali M (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to this nursery and it was the best decision we ever made. Her development has come on in leaps and bounds since she enrolled here.
The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and always give us updates on what she's been doing when we pick her up.
The food is all home
cooked and she has a varied diet which helps us at home too.
Words can't express how grateful I am to the staff for all they've done for her since she started. Can't recommend highly enough!
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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at nursery. She started aged one and settled in quickly, helped hugely by being well cared for and having so much attention and fun toys to play with. She loves her time there and it's great to see her making friends, becoming more independent (self-serve breakfast is a hit!)
and learning so much every day. There is always lots going on, the extra activities such as Christmas parties are a lovely touch and regular parents' evenings help to see how their development is coming along. As parents, we couldn't be happier with the choice we made and have referred many other friends to join too.
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Bee's Tunbridge Wells and will really miss the team when our little one moves on to primary school.
The nursery has looked after our daughter from 6 months, seen her all the way through the baby room, the 2-3 room and the pre-school room. They have managed each transition really well,
discussing everything in advance so that we were happy. They have discussed and managed whatever we may have had concerns out, whether it be separation anxiety, feeding, nappy, medications, potty training etc.
They have tracked her progress, discussing her development at twice yearly parents evenings.
We have never regretted our decision to place our little one at Busy Bee's, we trust the team to look after her welfare and teach her, our daughter loves going to nursery 3 days a week, she has made friends there, with the other kids as much as the carers.
We would and do recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe and friendly nursery for their child.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I were first attracted to the nursery because of the location and the facilities on offer. The opening hours are also perfect to minimise the stress of delayed trains and the all inclusive package certainly makes it easier for the drop offs in the morning. However, it is the dedication
of the staff at Busy Bees who have worked hard to help my son adjust and settle at the nursery. Initially, he had a tough couple of weeks, not wanting to eat and being very upset when I dropped him off. It was a very hard time for the whole family. However, the staff worked hard to make him feel comfortable and confident. He seems to be thriving there now and is proud to show me his new toys and friends when I go to collect him. This is all down to the attitude of his key worker and the staff at the nursery.
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Review from Carla T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has supported my twins immensely and due to this, they have thrived. Their language has developed well and they have always treated them as individuals which considering I have identical girls this is fantastic. As a parent, I have always felt welcome at the nursery and have been able to
talk to staff about anything to do with their development at both nursery and home and received great advice. Things that work at the nursery have now been incorporated at home and work well so for that I can only thank the staff. Recommend to anyone who wants to have the support for both parent and child, this is the nursery for you.
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Review from Erica B (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys the time he spends at The Tunbridge Wells Nursery. He is well cared for and his day is filled with activities to keep him involved and help him to learn. The staff look after him very well and he has formed good relationships with the nannies. The staff are very informative when
I collect my son and I feel they relate well to him. My son has taken part in extra music sessions at the nursery and he has received home learning activities to support his learning.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.763)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.763) out of 10 for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.874 for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.874
  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 4.889 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is based on 16 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.889
  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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Dan

Dan Wilson

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2022

I started studying Childcare in 2008, and at the beginning of my course, I planned to be a primary school teacher. This wasn't until I did my Early Years placement that I realised that this was where my passion belonged. I completed my CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education in 2010 before joining the team where my placement had been. I took my first nursery manager role in 2017, where I completed a level 5 apprenticeship in Business and Management, and I joined Busy Bees in 2022. My passion for ensuring all children receive the best possible start to life is still burning bright, and this extends to my 2 children.

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