Busy Bees Lichfield

Birmingham Road, Lichfield WS14 9BJ
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  • Busy Bees Lichfield, Lichfield
Busy Bees returns to Lichfield in Spring 2023 with a new nursery for 110 children. The nursery has rooms for all age groups; babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. A highly-skilled, friendly, childcare team will welcome children and parents.   

The nursery provides day care opportunities for families living in and around Lichfield, Stonnall, Shenstone, Whittington.

All activities and experiences at the nursery are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help children grow in confidence.

The nursery changes its menu to take on board feedback from children, parents, and staff in order to help develop meals that meet the needs of all of the children.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Allington (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 110

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Lichfield Reviews (22)

9.7

Busy Bees Lichfield has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Lichfield has 22 reviews.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees have made my child feel so welcome. I'm so pleased with how well he has settled in to this nursery, and that's down to the friendly, caring and kind nature of the staff. I have received great communication and love hearing about all the fun activities he gets up to. The building is modern
and always clean. Very happy I chose this nursery and would highly recommend.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy bees are excellent we could not rate them any higher. My son is 3.5 and has been here since he was around 20 months old.


I have never felt like he was just a number at the nursery, every member of staff knows us and greet us happily. We are updated regularly throughout his session and they treat

him like the individual that he is, there's no one size fits all approach to his learning or development.


The food the children get is always healthy and nutritional, and even if he refuses (he's a little fussy), he's offered an alternative to ensure he's not hungry.


My son enjoys the many enrichment activities on offer and he loves his key worker

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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son initially struggled to settle in, but the staff at Busy Bees were absolutely amazing. They were so supportive, patient, and understanding with both him and us as parents - nothing was ever too much trouble. They took the time to get to know him, helping him feel comfortable and happy.
We can
see how much he's grown in confidence thanks to the caring and dedicated team. We're so grateful for all their kindness and support - we couldn't have asked for a better start for him
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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Busy Bees have been fantastic with our son since he started here at the beginning of June.
His settling in sessions were well structured, all the team show genuine warmth & care for all the children in the rooms. In particular, his key worker was fantastic at ensuring he felt supported
during his first few weeks. The activities they organise are engaging & interactive, plus the menu is healthy & balanced.
The app is great so we have full visibility of his day, including food & sleep, plus it's lovely receiving photos of him smiling and enjoying himself when he's there.
I'd absolutely recommend Busy Bees to both friends/family and prospective parents.
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Review from Jo M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with Busy Bees Lichfield and their care for my son, he has been there since he was 9 months old and I've always felt relaxed leaving him every day knowing he is so happy and loves the environment. The staff are all so lovely and friendly and genuinely care for him and his development.
It's so clean and tidy and the food menu is always something amazing! His social skills and speech have developed so quickly particularly since he's recently moved into the rising twos room.
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Review from Andrea R (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been really impressed with the Busy Bees Lichfield team who worked with my daughter to settle in. Every day they clearly made an effort to help her feel more comfortable. They had calls with me to talk about what she likes, suggested things we could do to ease the transition, prepared foods that
made her feel at home, and were always so friendly with all the staff greeting her by name on our way in and out each day. Now that she has settled in, the staff continue to work on her development, including crawling/standing skills, verbalisation, fine motor skills, and even on reducing her dummy use. They know what activities she likes, and it's very clear to me how much fun she is having at nursery now.
The following makes Busy Bees LF stand out to me: naptimes are child-led and there is not pressure for her to conform to group naptimes, the individualised approach to settling in, and collaboration with parents. I also appreciate that app updates come throughout the day vs at the end.
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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came to this nursery following the closure of one of the branches. Since starting in June 2024 she absolutely blossomed after a few weeks. The staff are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond for the children and for the parents. I would highly recommend this setting for any child.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son transferred to Busy Bees Lichfield from another Busy Bees setting nearly 12 months ago. The staff were extremely supportive in helping my son through this transition period. They took the time to get to know him, his likes and his interests and he has settled so well. I'm beyond pleased!
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joining, I've noticed a great development in his language skills and the words he chooses to use - in particular his adjectives. He has also developed a greater understanding of the world, understanding why we do certain things or why certain things happen. Often now asking the question "why?" and becoming more and more curious each day. The staff are excellent!
We love the inside-outside flow of the room as he loves being outside on bikes, looking for insects and running around.
We're so delighted with his transition, and our youngest is due to start in the next few weeks. We are excited for his journey and would have no hesitation recommending Busy Bees Lichfield to other parents.
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Review from Jamie A (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started Busy Bees and from the start was a very warm welcome from all staff. My daughter has settled in lovely and I already feel that all her needs will be supported. It's lovely to see her pictures on the app and to hear what she's been doing during the day. I feel so relaxed
knowing she's in safe hands, would recommend Busy Bees without a doubt to all parents. I can only thank all the staff for all their hard work.
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Review from James L (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child moved from Busy Bees Walsall due to its closing, the staff took their time to make sure he was okay, involved him in all activities, and made his settling-in period as easy as possible. The place is well run and each and every staff member are brilliant with each child. Clean and well-maintained
nursery.
The staff have taken their time in supporting my son in his learning and development and since joining in June we have seen a huge improvement.
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Review from Alex B (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Impeccable care provided for my child from Busy Bees! And now she can talk more she's telling me more and more of what she has been up to at nursery. Even though she's only there for one day a week, it's lovely to hear her talking about the staff with such fondness.
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Review from Georgie R (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Bees. The nursery workers there truly care for my daughter and really invest their time in her. They know her almost as well as we do and it shows. They are really accommodating for her health issues and truly listen when we need to relay a new instruction given to us by her doctors.
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daughter runs into nursery laughing and smiling and when she spots where we are when the car door opens, her face lights up. She eats great meals there and creates lovely artwork for us to hang up proudly. We would never change nurseries and when we choose to grow our family we will certainly be choosing Busy Bees.
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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Lichfield has been absolutely amazing with my daughter. She started at 8 weeks old due to me having to return to work, they supported our routine at home and put my mind at ease with her being so young.
My daughter has grown and developed so much over the last year all down to the staff
at Busy Bees.
I couldn't recommend them any more, the best decision we ever made to send her there.
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Review from Alex J (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, amazing food variety, good activities. The app is a bit hit and miss but that's a minor point. Everything in the nursery itself is great. Management always quick to respond to queries too.
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Review from Elizabeth C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, beautiful facilities, fabulous professional staff very welcoming, my child enjoys her days here she really looks forward to attending and I feel totally confident in leaving my child at this nursery. I have no doubts about the care and education she receives, this nursery has supported
us as a family not just my child and would always recommend this establishment as first choice - we all love it here!
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Review from Ioana F (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional nursery! The staff’s caring nature creates a warm and nurturing environment perfect for little ones. They engage children in fun activities amazing for entertainment but also for development. I really loved how they helped my little one to adapt and how smooth it was. Highly recommended!
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started Busy Bees, Lichfield in March 2023. She loves the baby rooms and the staff are superb. They are all friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable and our daughter loves them all. The activities are imaginative, creative and different every day. Thank you so much for helping our daughter
to flourish.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely in love with this nursery and will be so sad when my youngest leaves. I have four children who have all been in various settings around Lichfield. Busy Bees has been by far the best. The building is new and purpose-built, it’s been kitted out beautifully, and most importantly, the staff
are all so kind and helpful.
The manager is so approachable, and I can’t fault the communication.
My kids love it here, and I’m so happy with it.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lichfield
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…read more
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very lovely and helpful and they always greet you with a big smile. My son really enjoys the time he is there. They take good care for his dietary needs. He has settled really well and the nursery is making him ready for primary school.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lichfield
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…read more
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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Busy Bees, Lichfield. Right from arranging the look around, the whole team has been so friendly and helpful and the atmosphere within the nursery makes you feel comfortable and confident that my daughter will be cared for to the highest level. My daughter also has multiple food allergies
and the diligence that they have shown to protect her has been outstanding. I know she is in safe hands. I also love that the nursery has so many different areas for the children to explore and release their imagination.
Thank you to the centre director, assistant centre director, the chef and 2 other staff members in particular who have all helped and welcomed my daughter and I to Busy Bees.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lichfield
Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Lichfield.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.734)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10 for Busy Bees Lichfield 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 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 4.961 for Busy Bees Lichfield is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.961
  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 4.773 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Lichfield is based on 17 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 110 number of registered child places is 22. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 22 = 0.773
  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 (2)

Kelly

Kelly Smith

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2023

Hello, I am Kelly the Centre Director at Busy Bees Lichfield.


I look forward to welcoming new families to our state-of-the-art daycare setting.

Jemma

Jemma Gurrey

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director Joined: 2023

Hello, I am Jemma the Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Lichfield.


I have worked in Childcare for 13 years this has always been such a big passion of mine. I started my career as a level three nursery practitioner this is where I gained a lot of experience working in all age groups from babies up to preschool.


While working and gaining lots of experiences I also went to university to gain more theoretical knowledge and completed a 3-year BA Hons degree in Childhood and Family Hood Studies.


I look forward to welcoming you to our exemplary day nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Lichfield

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Lichfield Open?

Busy Bees Lichfield is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Lichfield have capacity for?

Busy Bees Lichfield has capacity for a total of 110 Children.

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

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

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