Busy Bees Inverurie

Burghmuir Place, Blackhall Industrial Estate, Inverurie AB51 4FW
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  • Busy Bees Inverurie, Inverurie
Busy Bees Inverurie in Aberdeenshire offers 200 childcare places for children up to the age of five-years-old.

The nursery has a large inside play area for children to learn through play, garden and outside play areas as well as quiet rooms and rest areas.

The nursery has a team of caring, well-trained staff to support children's learning and there is a parents' room with internet connection.

There is a nutritious and tasty lunch and dinner each day prepared in the kitchen area.

Staff aim is to provide a safe, happy, stimulating learning environment for children where they can have fun, make friends and develop new skills.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Beckwith (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 200

Age Range

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

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 Day & Boxing Day

Busy Bees Inverurie Reviews (6)

8.0

Busy Bees Inverurie has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.025) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Inverurie has 6 reviews.

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Review from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cant say enough good things about Busy Bees Inverurie. My eldest daughter is 8 and has attended since she was 8 months old til she was 5, and now goes go the Hub for breakfast an afterschool club.
My youngest daughter has just turned 2 and is about to transition from the baby room to the 2-3s. So
in these 8 years I can honestly say the amazing setting has been consistent, nurturing and a safe space for both my girls.
The staff are amazing, all of them. They are so kind, caring and take such an interest in all the children in their care. You can tell they love their jobs. It seems like such a nice place to work. It's always spotlessly clean & warm inside the modern building.
Theres so much for the children to do and they seem to be so enthusiastic when it comes to crafts & creating things. Whenever I drop off or pick up, the staff are always cuddling children, reading them stories or singing to them.
The menus seem fantastic, always varied and healthy. 10/10 overall
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bee's Nursery in Inverurie has been fantastic over the last year that my son has been attending. The staff are fantastic and I couldn't think of anything they could do to make the experience better. Also, the chef is very good, the food id always nutritious and after getting a chance to taste it
myself at the open evening on the 15th May, I am very impressed.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees InverurieHello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us, we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Inverurie.
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 D M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have attended Busy Bees since they were babies and are now in the 3’s room.
They have a wonderful connection with the staff and I noticed the chef knows their names too! There is a real family feel.
My children have increased in confidence and are reaching all their milestones with the
expertise and care from Busy Bees.
Thank you to all the staff who work incredibly hard to care for and educate my children to a high standard.
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Review from T A (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have been attending Busy Bees Inverurie for over 6-years, and the care and attention they have both received has been amazing! Our eldest daughter is extremely shy and struggles in social situations but the girls in the out-of-school club have created such a warm and inclusive environment,
that she feels comfortable enough to be completely herself. I can’t thank them enough for the support given! I attended the open evening in March and was really impressed with the range of resources they had to offer and the outdoor space looked inviting. The staff are so friendly and always happy to help. I would highly recommend Busy Bees Inverurie.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees for over a year now and so far, I am happy with the care she has been given. The nursery has big spacious rooms and a large garden for outdoor play.
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My child has a good time at nursery, I assume. I’ll have to take his word for it.
I would like more robust observations and or feedback. The current level is average with loads of room for improvement. The girls seem nice and definitely care for my child.
The food and food diary is also not thorough
enough, saying that my child has had a wrap and fruit salad is not enough information. Also, that seems to be a meal they have 3-5 times a week so the variety is lackluster. They could be having the most exotic wraps but we would be none the wiser.
Also, more transparency is required with the covid related closures, we as parents need to know what contingency plans are in place if any.
Overall the nursery needs to interact with parents better. It doesn’t have to be war and peace but more detail will be welcomed.
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (8.025)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (8.025) out of 10 for Busy Bees Inverurie 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 3.0 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 Inverurie 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 3.025 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Inverurie 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 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 200 number of registered child places is 40. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 40 = 0.025
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Gemma

Gemma Beckwith

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2015

Hello, my name is Gemma Beckwith and I have worked at the nursery for 9 years, being part of the Busy Bees family for the past 3 years. I started work as an educator and have worked my way through the roles to become Centre Director. I have completed my BA (Hons) in Child and Youth Studies and BA in Childhood Practice. I am supported by a great team at Inverurie who strive to provide the best start in life for all children we care for.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Inverurie

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

Busy Bees Inverurie accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Inverurie Open?

Busy Bees Inverurie 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 Inverurie have capacity for?

Busy Bees Inverurie has capacity for a total of 200 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Inverurie to the centre of Inverurie?

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

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