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2 Newborough Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2HA
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01 December 2025
All the staff that work here are just lovely. They genuinely care about the children and whats best for them. My little boy has really connected with so many people and it's just nice to know that when he's there he is happy. They have also been fantastic in noticing areas where my child has needed more support and they have been proactive in making sure he gets what he needs. Couldn't recommend the nursery and the team enough.
20 November 2025
My daughter started this nursery when she was 6 months old. She has grown so much in confidence due to the staff there. She does not eat pork and can only drink oat milk as too much dairy makes her constipated, the nursery was happy to accommodate this. My husband phones everyday which the nursery are happy for him to do. She did have a bit of a wobble last Christmas and New year due to staff changes and key workers leaving however they changed staff around so that she had the same staff from when she was in baby room to help settle her. They always strive to make my daughter happy and encourage her to be confident and more outspoken, which we have definitely noticed at home! The only negative I would give is that sometimes the app is not always up to date but they are always at the end of the phone if you need to speak to the key worker. I would definitely recommend this nursery if you feel anxious about your baby/child starting nursery. Angela.
20 November 2025
I would like to start by saying that this nursery has been absolutely outstanding for my child. They have always provided all the care and support she needs, and I will forever be grateful for everything they have done. I'm truly sad that my child has to leave this year. The facilities are wonderful, and I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say about this nursery. The staff are amazing - each and every one of them plays such an important part in the lives of the children. Thank you all for your kindness, dedication, and for making my child's time here so special.
18 November 2025
Wonderful nursery, amazing and friendly staff. My son goes in very happy and comes out just as happy. The staff have been so supportive with my son and his needs. My son has a speech delay and potentially further additional needs. The staff have been very understanding and quick to seek the support he needs with the required referrals being completed.
18 November 2025
Busy bees is such a wonderful nursery, the staff care so much about the children. As a mother of a 1 year old my little one is in the baby room, he has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. They focus heavily on his development skills, including gross and fine motor skills, by giving the children fun activities to be part which are changed daily. They encourage learning around all different types of topics but also respect any specific individual learning you feel they can support, for example at the moment for us it is using cutlery whilst eating. I feel very listened to and welcomed by the staff at busy bees and I am grateful for the constant communication they give me as a parent. I also think their level of CPD is exceptional as they go above and beyond to make sure they are keeping my little one safe with the most up to date research and trainings.
18 March 2025
My daughter started at Busy Little Bees Nursery Shirley this month when she was nearly 1. I was so anxious about this but the team were very reassuring and supportive. The lady has been fabulous in the baby room and is always happy to support and accommodate our wishes to help our daughter. The team always ensure they keep us up to date via the app which shares updates about eating, sleeping and nappy changes. They also share daily photos on their of my child playing which I love seeing. They encouraged me to call if I wanted to speak to the team directly when my daughter was with them which I have done so on occasion. The full team are always kind and polite. The food offered is good although I would prefer all dishes and desserts to be sugar-free for the babies. However, the team have been more than happy to accommodate with sugar-free alternatives on a few occasions. Thank you to the team.
14 February 2025
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been nothing short of fantastic. My kid loves going to the nursery and she has developed a strong bond with her key person, who is truly wonderful. Moreover, the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, making both the children and parents feel welcome and valued. My kid has become much more expressive and confident in her interactions. We're incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on her development. Highly recommended! Thank you Busy Little Bees and team.
14 February 2025
Currently, we have three children (a girl and twin boys) who attend this nursery and we have an older child who attended from Jan 2022 to July 2023. Busy Little Bees is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff. Our children are flourishing in the nursery and we have seen them hit their development milestones due to the care and attention they receive from the nursery staff. The nursery is spacious, with a wonderful little garden, the preschool attends the local forest school and library and the babies/toddlers have excellent stimulation and activities to keep busy. All the nursery staff are attentive, well trained and really helpful if you have any concerns. Overall, my wife and I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to parents.
12 February 2025
The happiest mother. I have never been made to feel unease or stress, the nursery is great and a huge credit to my children's development. All the staff have been so supportive of my children. Busy Little Bees Shirley has been outstanding and so professional and ever so helpful at times when we really needed the help. The staff respect the parents and they always work with the child as an individual. Love them for it and thank you for everything.
12 February 2025
I have no hesitation in recommending Busy Little Bees Nursery. The staff are consistently engaged, helpful and supportive. My son has been attending since the age of 1 and he settled in the baby room quickly. The team were supportive with potty training and during transitions from baby to toddler room, toddler room to preschool. Thank you so much for everything. We are very happy with this nursery.
12 February 2025
My son adores all of the staff here, he began at 11 months and is a totally different child. He struggled to settle initially but within a month he was napping independently and would get excited at drop off! The staff are so caring and patient, and genuinely care for my son and his well-being at all times. His key worker is particularly fantastic and has taught him some brilliant new skills whilst he's been there. They manage his dairy allergy brilliantly and are regularly checking in for any changes or updates.
12 February 2025
My daughter absolutely loved this nursery. The staff are always so friendly and the communication is excellent! The nursery always has a range of activities which makes it exciting for the kids. My daughter would always come home singing new nursery rhymes or saying new sentences which is really nice to hear.
12 February 2025
Our son loves going to Busy Little Bees Nursery. Great staff that actively engages with the children. Good communication between nursery and parents. Only a small outdoor space, but lots of stimulating indoor activities tailored to the interests of the children. Well looked after facilities and equipment.
12 February 2025
My little one started at the nursery when he was 11 months old. As a first-time mother and it being a massive change for both of us, choosing a nursery we both felt happy with is a huge responsibility. He settled really well into nursery and the routine there has helped with the structure at home. The nursery gives him lots of opportunities to develop his learning and allows his free choice through fun activities. They follow the NC and the updates on the app are great for understanding what his day has been like. The team at the nursery are very friendly, communicates messages effectively and approachable. Due to my work schedule, he also attends the morning breakfast session and has to be picked up late so from the start it was important we picked the correct facility for us and Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley definitely was. Highly recommend it to any parents.
05 September 2024
I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding care and support my child has received at the nursery. From day one, the staff have been amazing, creating a nurturing environment where my little one has thrived. The team's dedication and the fun learning activities have truly prepared my child for the next step of starting school. Thank you for all you do!
05 September 2024
Overall, positive experience, nursery team is very supportive and has helped my child to quickly learn and acquire new skills. Care and safeguarding are also adequate and staff are very friendly and usually willing to receive feedback and act positively towards improving any identified issues.
05 September 2024
Brilliant nursery. My daughter always goes into nursery happy and smiling. She loves all the staff that take care of her. The nursery is really good at activities which my daughter loved to tell me about every day, her favourites being forest school and dance class. We are so sad she's leaving Busy Little Bee's to go to school, my daughter said she wants to visit all the staff after school every day.
07 December 2023
Staff are so lovely and friendly. They always make drop-off as smooth as it can be. I would like a few more photo updates as sometimes my child is sad on drop off and it's reassuring to see photos of them happily playing. The nursery is very good at updating us on events upcoming and any changes. Lots of good activities and areas to play.
15 November 2023
This is a great nursery, our little boy absolutely loves going and the staff are always super pleased to see him! He's come on leaps and bounds since starting and we're always very happy and confident in the quality of care that the team provides.
14 November 2023
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been the perfect fit for our son. He has settled in wonderfully and has developed so much confidence since joining. The staff are friendly, caring and always willing to help. There are so many different activities for the kids to get involved in every day. There is a lovely outside space too which is a great addition. Not only do the staff provide the best care but also teach our little ones so much. I can't recommend this nursery enough.
Latest Reviews for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley
01 December 2025
All the staff that work here are just lovely. They genuinely care about the children and whats best for them. My little boy has really connected with so many people and it's just nice to know that when he's there he is happy. They have also been fantastic in noticing areas where my child has needed more support and they have been proactive in making sure he gets what he needs. Couldn't recommend the nursery and the team enough.
20 November 2025
My daughter started this nursery when she was 6 months old. She has grown so much in confidence due to the staff there. She does not eat pork and can only drink oat milk as too much dairy makes her constipated, the nursery was happy to accommodate this. My husband phones everyday which the nursery are happy for him to do. She did have a bit of a wobble last Christmas and New year due to staff changes and key workers leaving however they changed staff around so that she had the same staff from when she was in baby room to help settle her. They always strive to make my daughter happy and encourage her to be confident and more outspoken, which we have definitely noticed at home! The only negative I would give is that sometimes the app is not always up to date but they are always at the end of the phone if you need to speak to the key worker. I would definitely recommend this nursery if you feel anxious about your baby/child starting nursery. Angela.
20 November 2025
I would like to start by saying that this nursery has been absolutely outstanding for my child. They have always provided all the care and support she needs, and I will forever be grateful for everything they have done. I'm truly sad that my child has to leave this year. The facilities are wonderful, and I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say about this nursery. The staff are amazing - each and every one of them plays such an important part in the lives of the children. Thank you all for your kindness, dedication, and for making my child's time here so special.
18 November 2025
Wonderful nursery, amazing and friendly staff. My son goes in very happy and comes out just as happy. The staff have been so supportive with my son and his needs. My son has a speech delay and potentially further additional needs. The staff have been very understanding and quick to seek the support he needs with the required referrals being completed.
18 November 2025
Busy bees is such a wonderful nursery, the staff care so much about the children. As a mother of a 1 year old my little one is in the baby room, he has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. They focus heavily on his development skills, including gross and fine motor skills, by giving the children fun activities to be part which are changed daily. They encourage learning around all different types of topics but also respect any specific individual learning you feel they can support, for example at the moment for us it is using cutlery whilst eating. I feel very listened to and welcomed by the staff at busy bees and I am grateful for the constant communication they give me as a parent. I also think their level of CPD is exceptional as they go above and beyond to make sure they are keeping my little one safe with the most up to date research and trainings.
18 March 2025
My daughter started at Busy Little Bees Nursery Shirley this month when she was nearly 1. I was so anxious about this but the team were very reassuring and supportive. The lady has been fabulous in the baby room and is always happy to support and accommodate our wishes to help our daughter. The team always ensure they keep us up to date via the app which shares updates about eating, sleeping and nappy changes. They also share daily photos on their of my child playing which I love seeing. They encouraged me to call if I wanted to speak to the team directly when my daughter was with them which I have done so on occasion. The full team are always kind and polite. The food offered is good although I would prefer all dishes and desserts to be sugar-free for the babies. However, the team have been more than happy to accommodate with sugar-free alternatives on a few occasions. Thank you to the team.
14 February 2025
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been nothing short of fantastic. My kid loves going to the nursery and she has developed a strong bond with her key person, who is truly wonderful. Moreover, the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, making both the children and parents feel welcome and valued. My kid has become much more expressive and confident in her interactions. We're incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on her development. Highly recommended! Thank you Busy Little Bees and team.
14 February 2025
Currently, we have three children (a girl and twin boys) who attend this nursery and we have an older child who attended from Jan 2022 to July 2023. Busy Little Bees is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff. Our children are flourishing in the nursery and we have seen them hit their development milestones due to the care and attention they receive from the nursery staff. The nursery is spacious, with a wonderful little garden, the preschool attends the local forest school and library and the babies/toddlers have excellent stimulation and activities to keep busy. All the nursery staff are attentive, well trained and really helpful if you have any concerns. Overall, my wife and I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to parents.
12 February 2025
The happiest mother. I have never been made to feel unease or stress, the nursery is great and a huge credit to my children's development. All the staff have been so supportive of my children. Busy Little Bees Shirley has been outstanding and so professional and ever so helpful at times when we really needed the help. The staff respect the parents and they always work with the child as an individual. Love them for it and thank you for everything.
12 February 2025
I have no hesitation in recommending Busy Little Bees Nursery. The staff are consistently engaged, helpful and supportive. My son has been attending since the age of 1 and he settled in the baby room quickly. The team were supportive with potty training and during transitions from baby to toddler room, toddler room to preschool. Thank you so much for everything. We are very happy with this nursery.
12 February 2025
My son adores all of the staff here, he began at 11 months and is a totally different child. He struggled to settle initially but within a month he was napping independently and would get excited at drop off! The staff are so caring and patient, and genuinely care for my son and his well-being at all times. His key worker is particularly fantastic and has taught him some brilliant new skills whilst he's been there. They manage his dairy allergy brilliantly and are regularly checking in for any changes or updates.
12 February 2025
My daughter absolutely loved this nursery. The staff are always so friendly and the communication is excellent! The nursery always has a range of activities which makes it exciting for the kids. My daughter would always come home singing new nursery rhymes or saying new sentences which is really nice to hear.
12 February 2025
Our son loves going to Busy Little Bees Nursery. Great staff that actively engages with the children. Good communication between nursery and parents. Only a small outdoor space, but lots of stimulating indoor activities tailored to the interests of the children. Well looked after facilities and equipment.
12 February 2025
My little one started at the nursery when he was 11 months old. As a first-time mother and it being a massive change for both of us, choosing a nursery we both felt happy with is a huge responsibility. He settled really well into nursery and the routine there has helped with the structure at home. The nursery gives him lots of opportunities to develop his learning and allows his free choice through fun activities. They follow the NC and the updates on the app are great for understanding what his day has been like. The team at the nursery are very friendly, communicates messages effectively and approachable. Due to my work schedule, he also attends the morning breakfast session and has to be picked up late so from the start it was important we picked the correct facility for us and Busy Little Bees Nursery - Shirley definitely was. Highly recommend it to any parents.
05 September 2024
I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding care and support my child has received at the nursery. From day one, the staff have been amazing, creating a nurturing environment where my little one has thrived. The team's dedication and the fun learning activities have truly prepared my child for the next step of starting school. Thank you for all you do!
05 September 2024
Overall, positive experience, nursery team is very supportive and has helped my child to quickly learn and acquire new skills. Care and safeguarding are also adequate and staff are very friendly and usually willing to receive feedback and act positively towards improving any identified issues.
05 September 2024
Brilliant nursery. My daughter always goes into nursery happy and smiling. She loves all the staff that take care of her. The nursery is really good at activities which my daughter loved to tell me about every day, her favourites being forest school and dance class. We are so sad she's leaving Busy Little Bee's to go to school, my daughter said she wants to visit all the staff after school every day.
07 December 2023
Staff are so lovely and friendly. They always make drop-off as smooth as it can be. I would like a few more photo updates as sometimes my child is sad on drop off and it's reassuring to see photos of them happily playing. The nursery is very good at updating us on events upcoming and any changes. Lots of good activities and areas to play.
15 November 2023
This is a great nursery, our little boy absolutely loves going and the staff are always super pleased to see him! He's come on leaps and bounds since starting and we're always very happy and confident in the quality of care that the team provides.
14 November 2023
Busy Little Bees Shirley has been the perfect fit for our son. He has settled in wonderfully and has developed so much confidence since joining. The staff are friendly, caring and always willing to help. There are so many different activities for the kids to get involved in every day. There is a lovely outside space too which is a great addition. Not only do the staff provide the best care but also teach our little ones so much. I can't recommend this nursery enough.