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2 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9AB
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07 August 2025
We have been delighted with the staff in Bombos since our son started in February this year. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and attentive. He settled into the room in no time and is genuinely excited when we arrive at nursery and buzz in, this is down to the staff in room who have made him feel at home. They are all caring and help our son to develop physically and mentally. We are very happy with our sons key worker. Her relationship with our son is so lovely and comforting, especially when he is in nursery 5 days a week. We also really appreciate how helpful and informative she is, and what a keen interest she has in not only making sure our son is happy at nursery but also with his development, which is invaluable for two full time working parents. Our son loves all the creative (painting, drawing, messy play) activities that the staff put on and the sing and sign classes.
30 September 2024
My son has recently started in Busy Bees and is absolutely thriving I love that I can drop him off and go to work knowing he's in the most caring and safe environment. They have great knowledge and procedures around allergies and make sure to cater to all my son's nutritional needs The staff go above and beyond to follow requests and give advice to support you as a family both in the setting and at home. There is always a detailed handover and a very happy boy at the end of the day!! We couldn't recommend them more.
15 August 2024
We've had nothing but a positive experience at Busy Bees since our daughter started this year. All staff in the bumbles room are so friendly, helpful and caring. The management team are very helpful and responsive. Our daughter settled so quickly when she joined, and she always talks of the staff so highly. The children carry out various activities throughout the day, and our daughter loves all the outside activities they do (especially rugby tots) and learning new songs. The staff also provide helpful and thorough feedback each day. We are so happy with Busy Bees and highly recommend it.
09 August 2024
My daughter joined from 12 months and has loved her time here! Amazing staff and managers. So attentive and supportive of all the children and their individual needs. They work so hard to have a great bond with the children. Busy Bees Harrogate Pannal Ash is such a happy and supportive place. We feel very lucky and grateful to have sent our daughter and soon to be son here.
09 August 2024
Thank you to all the staff that have helped look after my boy over the last three years and more importantly, for the level of care that has been shown. He is looking forward to school and l can honestly say, he has never complained about going to Busy Bees! Take care to all the staff and l am sure we will bump into each other around.
29 July 2024
Both of my daughters have been so happy here over the years! The staff are incredible with all the children and make them feel so at ease and happy. The menu and choice of food is excellent which helps the children try new/different food (and they always seem to enjoy it!) We will miss everyone at Busy Bees!
18 January 2024
Really great staff and I’m happy that my children are safe and happy when at nursery, would recommend it! Scored lower on some elements as we had to have service at a different location this week and saw it was better in terms of size and amenities (underfloor heating!), but do understand the restrictions of the current location mean it wouldn’t be the same.
18 January 2024
Absolutely love this nursery! The whole crew really look after your little one. They all have a wonderful nickname for her as she is the youngest there and she loves everyone. Always excited and has a smile on her face.
18 January 2024
We loved that the nursery allowed parents to be part of the Halloween activities for a couple of hours with the children. The nursery put on lots of age-appropriate activities and created a fun space for everyone to enjoy. The staff at Busy Bees Pannal Ash Nursery always go above and beyond and our children are very happy there!
04 October 2023
My daughter has only recently started in the preschool but she loves it. I’ve found all the staff and the managers to be helpful, welcoming and really lovely. There is a good mix of activities for the kids and the staff in her room are really kind and supportive. I’ve been really impressed with Busy Bees and I would highly recommend it.
22 September 2023
The staff at Busy Bees Pannal Ash have been exceptional in welcoming my child from another nursery. They have been attentive to my child’s needs when going through the transition and made my child feel happy and excited to come to nursery. The staff are very friendly and engaging and want to know about your child so they can help with development and growth in the best way they can. I like that they facilitate open and imaginative play, there is lots of outdoor time, theme weeks, and arts activities to help stimulate a child’s creativity.
12 January 2023
We now have two children at Busy Bees Pannal Ash. One has just joined Bombos and the welcome and settling in has been seamless. It's a super friendly and personal nursery with all staff going out of their way to get to know the children and parents. Our little boy has so much fun with all the activities set up by the staff and always comes home happy. Our daughter has been at Busy Bees nearly 3 years now and it will be real a wrench to leave!
13 December 2022
Our little boy has recently joined Bombos at Busy Bees and I'm so pleased with the level of care and support he's received, to make sure he really settles into nursery. He's building a great relationship with his key worker, she has shown so much care and attention (and patience!) with him whilst he settles in, as have all the staff in the Bombos room. His room leader has bent over backwards to make sure the nursery offer different alternatives to some of the food items that he's struggling with whilst settling in. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the start he's had at Busy Bees so far and this is down to all the lovely, friendly and caring Bombos staff. Massive thanks to the room leader and all her team!
13 December 2022
Great nursery - would recommend. My child is currently in the bombs room, and we are really pleased with the nursery, staff and management. Great to see what they've been up to on the app and always given a detailed run-through of how the day has gone at pick up. Feel very comfortable leaving our child there.
14 July 2022
Both my boys go here. One has done for three years now and I find the nursery to be very approachable and friendly and I know that my little ones love attending their sessions here. I would highly recommend this nursery.
10 April 2022
This is my second child to attend this setting and we are still very pleased with the level of care. Covid has made a huge difference, which is a shame. I can see through the windows a lack of pictures and items on the walls, which I don't understand! Please make the rooms more colourful! Why are they so grey! Colour, please!
24 March 2022
We have had a positive experience since our son started nursery in January 2022. Within the first week, we could tell he was happy, as he was always smiling at the staff when dropped off and picked up. They always greet us and our son so happily and remember important details that are specific to him and his care. We love the app, where we can see what he has been doing at times throughout the day. The food seems healthy with plenty of choice. We are told quickly if he doesn't seem himself at all. We trust the care and our son has lots of fun. We are very happy!
23 March 2022
My son is happy at nursery and has made lots of friends. He is in the preschool room and they have been learning about certain topics each week. My son learns a lot and tells us about it and we feel he is getting a good preschool education. Recent topics have included Chinese new year, space, colour mixing, elephants, food. He loves the staff who instil good daily practices ( washing hands, not speaking with a mouth full, using a knife and fork etc). My only annoyance with the nursery is the amount we have to pay per day, now that we are able to claim 30 hrs a week free childcare, it is far more than we could ever have envisaged and it seems unfair.
09 March 2022
Clearly marked car parking spaces are required. Separate pedestrian gates for entry/exit with guide markings in the carpark is a must to avoid accidents. Potential for over-reliance on the app at handover, the app is good however, if faulty, not updated or backlog of approvals, can lead to information being available after a time when issues can be raised. These points do not detract from this being an excellent nursery in our experience, this being our third child going through.
08 March 2022
Our daughter loves going to nursery and always comes home telling us what a fun day she has had. The carers in her room are great with her, and she is so fond of them and tells us all about them. She is challenged and seems to always come home singing new songs or telling us about what she has learned. She eats most of her meals there too, so the food must be good. It's difficult for me to comment on resources, cleanliness etc, as we have never been inside due to Covid.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Harrogate Pannal Ash
07 August 2025
We have been delighted with the staff in Bombos since our son started in February this year. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and attentive. He settled into the room in no time and is genuinely excited when we arrive at nursery and buzz in, this is down to the staff in room who have made him feel at home. They are all caring and help our son to develop physically and mentally. We are very happy with our sons key worker. Her relationship with our son is so lovely and comforting, especially when he is in nursery 5 days a week. We also really appreciate how helpful and informative she is, and what a keen interest she has in not only making sure our son is happy at nursery but also with his development, which is invaluable for two full time working parents. Our son loves all the creative (painting, drawing, messy play) activities that the staff put on and the sing and sign classes.
30 September 2024
My son has recently started in Busy Bees and is absolutely thriving I love that I can drop him off and go to work knowing he's in the most caring and safe environment. They have great knowledge and procedures around allergies and make sure to cater to all my son's nutritional needs The staff go above and beyond to follow requests and give advice to support you as a family both in the setting and at home. There is always a detailed handover and a very happy boy at the end of the day!! We couldn't recommend them more.
15 August 2024
We've had nothing but a positive experience at Busy Bees since our daughter started this year. All staff in the bumbles room are so friendly, helpful and caring. The management team are very helpful and responsive. Our daughter settled so quickly when she joined, and she always talks of the staff so highly. The children carry out various activities throughout the day, and our daughter loves all the outside activities they do (especially rugby tots) and learning new songs. The staff also provide helpful and thorough feedback each day. We are so happy with Busy Bees and highly recommend it.
09 August 2024
My daughter joined from 12 months and has loved her time here! Amazing staff and managers. So attentive and supportive of all the children and their individual needs. They work so hard to have a great bond with the children. Busy Bees Harrogate Pannal Ash is such a happy and supportive place. We feel very lucky and grateful to have sent our daughter and soon to be son here.
09 August 2024
Thank you to all the staff that have helped look after my boy over the last three years and more importantly, for the level of care that has been shown. He is looking forward to school and l can honestly say, he has never complained about going to Busy Bees! Take care to all the staff and l am sure we will bump into each other around.
29 July 2024
Both of my daughters have been so happy here over the years! The staff are incredible with all the children and make them feel so at ease and happy. The menu and choice of food is excellent which helps the children try new/different food (and they always seem to enjoy it!) We will miss everyone at Busy Bees!
18 January 2024
Really great staff and I’m happy that my children are safe and happy when at nursery, would recommend it! Scored lower on some elements as we had to have service at a different location this week and saw it was better in terms of size and amenities (underfloor heating!), but do understand the restrictions of the current location mean it wouldn’t be the same.
18 January 2024
Absolutely love this nursery! The whole crew really look after your little one. They all have a wonderful nickname for her as she is the youngest there and she loves everyone. Always excited and has a smile on her face.
18 January 2024
We loved that the nursery allowed parents to be part of the Halloween activities for a couple of hours with the children. The nursery put on lots of age-appropriate activities and created a fun space for everyone to enjoy. The staff at Busy Bees Pannal Ash Nursery always go above and beyond and our children are very happy there!
04 October 2023
My daughter has only recently started in the preschool but she loves it. I’ve found all the staff and the managers to be helpful, welcoming and really lovely. There is a good mix of activities for the kids and the staff in her room are really kind and supportive. I’ve been really impressed with Busy Bees and I would highly recommend it.
22 September 2023
The staff at Busy Bees Pannal Ash have been exceptional in welcoming my child from another nursery. They have been attentive to my child’s needs when going through the transition and made my child feel happy and excited to come to nursery. The staff are very friendly and engaging and want to know about your child so they can help with development and growth in the best way they can. I like that they facilitate open and imaginative play, there is lots of outdoor time, theme weeks, and arts activities to help stimulate a child’s creativity.
12 January 2023
We now have two children at Busy Bees Pannal Ash. One has just joined Bombos and the welcome and settling in has been seamless. It's a super friendly and personal nursery with all staff going out of their way to get to know the children and parents. Our little boy has so much fun with all the activities set up by the staff and always comes home happy. Our daughter has been at Busy Bees nearly 3 years now and it will be real a wrench to leave!
13 December 2022
Our little boy has recently joined Bombos at Busy Bees and I'm so pleased with the level of care and support he's received, to make sure he really settles into nursery. He's building a great relationship with his key worker, she has shown so much care and attention (and patience!) with him whilst he settles in, as have all the staff in the Bombos room. His room leader has bent over backwards to make sure the nursery offer different alternatives to some of the food items that he's struggling with whilst settling in. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the start he's had at Busy Bees so far and this is down to all the lovely, friendly and caring Bombos staff. Massive thanks to the room leader and all her team!
13 December 2022
Great nursery - would recommend. My child is currently in the bombs room, and we are really pleased with the nursery, staff and management. Great to see what they've been up to on the app and always given a detailed run-through of how the day has gone at pick up. Feel very comfortable leaving our child there.
14 July 2022
Both my boys go here. One has done for three years now and I find the nursery to be very approachable and friendly and I know that my little ones love attending their sessions here. I would highly recommend this nursery.
10 April 2022
This is my second child to attend this setting and we are still very pleased with the level of care. Covid has made a huge difference, which is a shame. I can see through the windows a lack of pictures and items on the walls, which I don't understand! Please make the rooms more colourful! Why are they so grey! Colour, please!
24 March 2022
We have had a positive experience since our son started nursery in January 2022. Within the first week, we could tell he was happy, as he was always smiling at the staff when dropped off and picked up. They always greet us and our son so happily and remember important details that are specific to him and his care. We love the app, where we can see what he has been doing at times throughout the day. The food seems healthy with plenty of choice. We are told quickly if he doesn't seem himself at all. We trust the care and our son has lots of fun. We are very happy!
23 March 2022
My son is happy at nursery and has made lots of friends. He is in the preschool room and they have been learning about certain topics each week. My son learns a lot and tells us about it and we feel he is getting a good preschool education. Recent topics have included Chinese new year, space, colour mixing, elephants, food. He loves the staff who instil good daily practices ( washing hands, not speaking with a mouth full, using a knife and fork etc). My only annoyance with the nursery is the amount we have to pay per day, now that we are able to claim 30 hrs a week free childcare, it is far more than we could ever have envisaged and it seems unfair.
09 March 2022
Clearly marked car parking spaces are required. Separate pedestrian gates for entry/exit with guide markings in the carpark is a must to avoid accidents. Potential for over-reliance on the app at handover, the app is good however, if faulty, not updated or backlog of approvals, can lead to information being available after a time when issues can be raised. These points do not detract from this being an excellent nursery in our experience, this being our third child going through.
08 March 2022
Our daughter loves going to nursery and always comes home telling us what a fun day she has had. The carers in her room are great with her, and she is so fond of them and tells us all about them. She is challenged and seems to always come home singing new songs or telling us about what she has learned. She eats most of her meals there too, so the food must be good. It's difficult for me to comment on resources, cleanliness etc, as we have never been inside due to Covid.