Busy Bees Plymouth

Seaton Court, 2a William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5ZD
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8.1 52 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Plymouth, Plymouth
Busy Bees Plymouth understands that a welcoming, inviting and engaging environment is paramount for the children and their carers. This is provided across four base rooms allowing children to engage, learn and develop in a safe and stimulating environment.

The welfare of the children is of the upmost importance, through an exceptional key worker system, practitioners are able to ensure the individual needs of the children are met.

Busy Bees at Plymouth has a fantastic range of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor areas, including sensory space and an attached woodland giving the opportunity for Forest school. Forest school allows the nursery team to support learning experiences that children find to be magical, as well as encouraging independent thinking and good communication skills.

Busy Bees vision is to ensure that every child has 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

  • Lynsey Carroll (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Care £60.

  • Funding for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery has a parking bay outside the nursery.

Busy Bees Plymouth Reviews (52)

8.1

Busy Bees Plymouth has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.060) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Plymouth has 52 reviews.

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Review from Leanne G (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely could not recommend this nursery enough, my little boy has been there for nearly a year and absolutely loves it. Brilliant space both indoors and outdoors.
Varied and healthy menu (talented onsite chefs) and he gets to try lots of foods he wouldn’t normally have at home.
The staff are
all fantastic and the location is very safe and secure. I really love how parents/families are invited to Christmas fetes/Father's Day breakfast etc really helps us to feel included and lovely to see the children feeling comfortable in this environment.
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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees has been fantastic for our little girl for the last few years. She has grown in confidence and genuinely loves going to Nursery. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they go out of their way to make it a home from home environment. The facilities at Busy Bees are really good. The staff are
very approachable. We would highly recommend.
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Review from Lizzie P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. My daughter of ten months started here and I was worried she was too young but the staff have welcomed her like a family member and keep me well informed of her progress.
Her key worker is great and got to know her really well. I feel very confident leaving her in their
care. The activities are brilliant and my daughter has come on so much in the last 2 months.
Highly recommend this nursery to anyone! The nursery is safe and well staffed and the food is great! Thank you.
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Review from Danny M (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were very apprehensive about our daughter starting full-time nursery at such a young age (9 months); however because of the warmth, care and support of the staff at Busy Bees (for both our daughter and us as parents) the process was made so much easier.
Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at
nursery, has grown hugely in confidence since starting and is clearly stimulated on a daily basis with a good mix of in and outdoor play. We feel very confident in the care being provided and would not hesitate to recommend Busy Bees in Plymouth.
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Review from Tim E (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Plymouth is a simply superb nursery. Had two children there and they loved the purpose built building and staff. The team are completely dedicated, utterly professional and awe-inspiring in their effort and energy.
From a parents position, I have not come across another nursery with such
efficient administration.
Highly, highly, highly recommended.
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Review from Sam H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Plymouth since she was 7 months old and I can honestly say that it has been best decision I could have made. All of the staff are friendly and caring and my daughter has developed amazingly thanks to the commitment and professionalism of the staff. She is more
than happy to attend the nursery (sometimes more than spending time with me). She is well fed and is a very confident, happy little girl.
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Review from Lorraine (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think this nursery is fantastic. My son has recently been diagnosed with Autism (non verbal) and Global Developmental Delay, as well as having sensory needs. The nursery has supported us through the diagnosis process and now through the process of arranging for him to attend a special needs school
in September.


They arranged more help from the council for us and also organised a 1-1 carer for him. They have worked tirelessly to help my son improve his development and to get the most out of his nursery experience as possible.


My son loves going to this nursery and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants a happy, fun, safe and fulfilling environment for their child.

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Review from Jennie K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with a family feel and very warm and caring staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Couldn’t have wished for a better start for both my boys! Thank you Busy Bees at Plymouth.
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Review from Linda D (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful, caring and friendly nursery. Excellent staff who really "know" the children they are looking after. Lots of creative play and fun activities (indoors and out). Varied and enjoyable food. They are also supporting the local community through fundraising activities. My grandson loves
nursery.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with superb staff who understand children very well. Every time I go in it is calm and my son loves going.
Very good outdoor space and brilliant teaching that is specific to your child.
My son has medical problems and was behind in his speech and language and he is now talking
more than his peers!
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Review from Janel (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and the services provided are excellent. Opening times are great as this has allowed me to get to work on-time. My children are always happy and excited to attend, they have never cried upon arrival. The resources used are great. My children always bring home the work they've done, i.e.
painting, drawing, colouring, etc. The staff are always welcoming and always give you feedback on your child for the day. I absolutely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Busy Bees since she turned 1 and I have complete faith in the team. I have never struggled to get her to go to nursery and she is always happy when I collect her at the end of the day.


Her keyworker in both the baby room and toddlers room have been and are amazing.

They are always happy to talk to me about how my daughter is getting on and will listen to any concerns I have or ways in which I want them to do anything, for example; potty training, they took on board what we were doing at home and replicated this at nursery.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery building is clean, inviting and has brilliant outdoor all-weather space for children. The staff are helpful, friendly and caring.


I have been using the nursery for the last 4 years, taking both my children to the nursery since they were little, one has now left and gone to school and

she still talks about her Busy Bees days and all the nice things she did while there; her nursery graduation, pretend school days and teddy bear picnics to name just a few!


The team go above and beyond and to know my children are happy while I am at work which makes my work day a whole lot more bearable!!

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Review from Alex M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the nursery and support from the staff. Our child has settled into the nursery and thanks to the excellent provision and wonderfully caring staff, she is making fantastic progress.
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Review from Veronica N (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at this lovely nursery back in August. Our first impression was how caring the staff are. It took our son a good couple of weeks to get settled in but every morning he was greeted with such kindness and lots of cuddles which made his journey so much easier. We can't thank enough to all
the lovely ladies in the toddler room, they do a wonderful job looking after all the little ones with so much love and patience.


I feel reassured that my son is in the best capable hands and I would strongly recommend this nursery to any first time mum who has that fear of leaving their child in someone else's hands.


Many thanks once again for all your care!

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has settled well at Busy Bees over the last year. He is engaged in a wide range of learning activities which he thoroughly enjoys. The children are outdoors often and he loves exploring in the garden. There is a good emphasis on encouraging independence with self-feeding etc.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery truly care about the children in their care. They know them as individuals, their likes and dislikes. They encourage lots of outdoor play which is critical for our daughter. They also set clear boundaries and instil values in the children.
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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Busy Bees at Plymouth for 5 years for both of our children since they were 9 months old. They absolutely love every day they have attended.


The opening hours are brilliant for our work life as parents, more importantly, the services they provide the children are perfect. Each and

every member of staff that work there are very professional, approachable and friendly. We have considered the whole team an extension to our family over the years as parents and I believe our children do too.


All 3 rooms provide outstanding care (baby, toddler and pre-school) and have equally contributed to the development of our children academically and socially over the years and continue to do so with our youngest who is about to move to pre-school.


The pre-school room has been fantastic with our eldest and most certainly prepared him for the transfer to primary school with their fun approach to learning where he is now thriving.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From top to bottom this place is amazing. So much outdoor space to explore and not many nurseries have their own woods. You feel that you are part of a big family and no matter what room your child is in everyone knows and cares about them. Both children are so happy their and their confidence has grown.
I couldn't recommend them more and I'm very hard to please!
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Review from Elizabeth C (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son was at Busy Bees for nearly four years. The staff are great and really take the time to develop your child. For example, when our son moved from toddler room to preschool, they made sure a member of staff who usually worked in toddler room was in preschool every morning to ease my son in. His
social skills developed considerably being in such a nurturing environment. When he was toilet training, the staff helped and gave good advice.
The turnover of staff is really low, which to me meant they provide good working conditions for staff as well. If I needed extra days at short notice they would try their hardest to help.
The price includes all food which means a lot less stress in the mornings. The Christmas show and graduation shows were excellent. I highly recommend Busy Bees and the location is great if you work at the hospital.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.060)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.060) out of 10 for Busy Bees Plymouth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Plymouth is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.06 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Plymouth is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.06
  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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Lynsey

Lynsey Carroll

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello and welcome to Busy Bees Plymouth, my name is Lynsey Carroll and I am the centre director. I have worked in Early Years for over eleven years and within that time I have achieved my Level 5 in leadership and management in Early Years. I have worked across different settings in managerial and senior leadership positions. I enjoy the hands-on approach of being a manager and role modelling practice to my staff team. 


I look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic childcare setting in Plymouth.

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