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Busy Bees Ely

The Old School House, 54 Downham Road, Ely CB6 1BL
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Busy Bees Ely, Ely
Busy Bees Ely, Ely
Busy Bees Ely, Ely

Open Monday-Friday, 07:30-18:00, Busy Bees offers day care for up to 78 children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. Conveniently located at The Old School House on Downham Road, Ely, with a bus stop just outside, the nursery is perfect for busy families.

The nursery has a team of experienced and dedicated practitioners who understand how important the first years of a child's life are. They aim to...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jemma Jackson & Emma Harvey (Centre Directors)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Banks Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Ely Reviews (9)

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Busy Bees Ely has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.111) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Ely has 9 reviews.

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Review from Connor J (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We feel very happy with the care our son receives at this nursery. His sister attended before him, so we trusted the team, and they continue to deliver. The staff stay friendly, supportive, and fully engaged with our child. They treat him well and help him grow with strong learning activities. The facilities stay clean and well equipped. The meals give him good variety. The Ofsted Outstanding rating reflects the quality you see every day. Families in the local community speak highly of this place and we do as well.

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Review from Cherrelle C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Such a lovely nursery. The girls have made it so easy for me to transition back to work from maternity leave, they are friendly and warm towards my daughter. She loves going and I'm always greeted with a smile when collecting her. I would definitely recommend.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees Ely is fantastic. They have helped our daughter settle in so well, building up the settle sessions so that she felt comfortable starting. She loves it and has got a lot out of it already. Communication during the day is excellent and she is very well cared for, I feel comforted knowing that she is in such safe hands while I am at work.

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Review from Fay M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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All the staff have been so kind and have the very best in mind for our daughter. My daughter has learned so much in such a small amount of time, and is so much more confident these days. She loves going to nursery and can't wait to go, which is a great sign. She's even refusing to do her morning naps at nursery because it's all just too much fun... She's absolutely having a blast there! The transition process was also fantastic, and we had to get her in quicker than usual and the staff still found a way to transition her nicely and gently.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing and caring staff at the Ely nursery. Go the extra mile to help your child get settled in. Have no complaints at all! Highly recommended, the team deserves all the credit they get! I have no hesitation recommending them to family and friends - and have done so already!

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are so caring and conscientious, my daughter is so happy here and that is testament to the environment and activities they have created. I couldn't recommend it more.

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Review from Georgette G (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have been so pleased to have been able to send both my children to such a well organised nursery with staff that really care. My daughter has formed some strong relationships with the staff that care for her throughout her time there and is always excited to go into nursery and see what activities have been planned for them. The activities are always well thought out for their stage of development and engaging. I have also been particularly impressed with how the nursery have planned for and provided reassurance during settling my son with multiple food allergies. The communication between staff and their knowledge has been excellent. The staff are always happy and pleased to see the children!

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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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We've been very impressed with the creativity and effort that goes into the activities for our little one to play and grow. The nursery goes the extra mile in celebrating significant days from different cultures, and made our little guy feel very special on his birthday. We also appreciate the care he has received when he is poorly, and the staff are always so warm and friendly!

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Review from Eleanor R (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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The best thing about the nursery is the staff. They are happy, and friendly and careful about the children and their development. Staff are as excited as we are in celebrating milestones and all the unique personality traits and quirks we see in our child. As this is our first child, we felt confident and safe in the knowledge that he would be well looked after. Communication is brilliant. Outdoor space is limited but well utilised.

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Meet the Team (2)

Emma Harvey Job Title: Centre Director
Emma Harvey

Hello, my name is Emma and I am the Centre Director at Ely.

Jemma Jackson Job Title: Centre Director
Jemma Jackson

Hello, my name is Jemma, and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Ely.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Ely

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Ely Open?

Busy Bees Ely 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 Ely have capacity for?

Busy Bees Ely has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

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

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

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