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Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5HW
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20 February 2026
Both of my children have attended Busy bees and the service and care is second to none. Each member of staff I have come into contact with show that they truly care about your child and have a genuine interest in how they are progressing. Any concerns or worries are quickly alleviated and dealt
with.
It's always such an anxious time having to put my children into childcare but from the first visit at busy bees it soon rid me of those anxieties as I saw how happy and settled my children were going there. Thank you to all the staff, you do an amazing job.
16 February 2026
Lovely nursery. Staff are fantastic. They really care about the kids. My Son enjoy nursery very well. The staff takes time to get to know the kids. They are very friendly. I am happy to recommend busybees to my friends and family.
12 February 2026
A team of wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, caring staff. Always kept informed eg the app, emails, debriefs in person, information on walls. Hearing about what activities and things learned, always getting a warm and safe vibe being in the building, I've always felt so confident leaving my child
there since day one. Worth every penny. Love the stay and play options (even if not able to attend them due to times clashing with work). Really well run. Food options great. Thank you :)
12 February 2026
Our son absolutely loves being at Busy Bees and I can completely understand why! They have a range of fun activities every day, a great outdoor area, and the rooms are really well laid out and well-equipped with toys and books. All the staff are fabulous and you can tell they have a genuine care for
all the children.
I was really nervous about sending our son to nursery, but the staff made the process much easier. We're so glad we chose Busy Bees and we'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.
08 February 2026
We have had two children at Busy Bees and we cannot recommend the nursery highly enough. Both of our children have been incredibly happy there. If ever they have found it hard to settle, all nursery staff from management, to reception staff and room staff have been superbly supportive and us and of
the children, thinking of ways to help them settle, completely tailored to them.
All staff know the children so well. They greet them by name when walking around the nursery, and it makes for such a lovely atmosphere.
The effort put in by staff to create exciting and engaging learning environments is exemplary and resources are of high quality. They have some lovely outside spaces for children to enjoy in all weathers!
The food provided is varied, well balanced and high quality.
07 February 2026
Lovely nursery and staff are all fantastic.
Originally selected the nursery due to proximity to my home rather than any reviews but the staff have been amazing over the 2 years my little boys has been at busy bees he has come on leaps and bounds since he started and the staff have played a large
part in his development.
The staff all seem to genuinely care about the children they care for and they take an active interest in my son's life I can not recommend this nursery highly enough the environment, activities and food provided is excellent he always seems to have such fun when he goes to nursery
13 January 2026
We would not hesitate to recommend Busy Bees to anyone looking for high quality childcare. The nursery has nurturing and friendly staff, fantastic provision and excellent learning opportunities for children in the Early Years. The progress our children have made is massive and it is largely down to
the knowledgeable staff and varied provision offered. The staff really take the time to get to know the children, build close relationships with both them and ourselves as parents and therefore know them well and their next steps in learning. The feedback we receive on a daily basis is fantastic and it is lovely to see how much they love coming to nursery each session. The nursery also offers the opportunity to take part in football coaching and our boys love this too.
The thought of sending our twins to nursery was very daunting, but as soon as we visited our minds were put at ease and we knew straightaway we had made the right choice for our children.
13 January 2026
My little girl has attended Busy Bees since September 2024 and I am so glad we chose it as the nursery for her. Everyone is wonderful there- the staff on the reception are always so friendly and warm greeting us on a morning and the staff in my daughter's room (The Downstairs Bumbles) are all really
kind and caring, making me feel really at ease knowing she is being well looked after. The nursery itself is a great environment, with beautiful artwork on the walls, an amazing outdoor area and a wonderful sensory room. The activities and opportunities provided in terms of play, learning and development are fantastic and I've seen my daughter develop lots of new skills, as well as confidence since starting there. A wonderful nursery that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
21 November 2025
My daughter has attended this nursery since last 2023. They have been nothing short of excellent. Every staff member has always treated my daughter with kindness and genuine joy when greeting her at the front door or saying goodbye for the evening.
She has learnt so much and with the team always
giving suggestions of home learnings.
The platform used to see her daily activities is reassuring; to be able to see what she has eaten (which is always home prepared), how long she has slept and the learning activities she has taken part in that day.
The learning objectives always change depending on age group and season and I love that they encourage outdoor play.
I would highly recommend Busy Bees nursery, my daughter has learnt so much.
17 November 2025
My little boy started at Busy Bees in July 2025 and I have been so impressed with the way they have ensured he is happy and thriving at nursery.
He started in the Caterpillar room and the process was thorough and reassuring that he would be well cared for on an individual basis, they asked lots of
questions about his likes and dislikes to ensure his care plan was tailored to him. We received lots of feedback and lovely photos showing his progress which was so reassuring to see ow happy he is at nursery.
He has recently moved into the next room and I was initially worried that there was no way it could live up the the expectations that had been set in the Caterpillar room but it is just as good! My little boy is loving the new environment and activities in the new room and they constantly work on things to help his individual development.
We receive great communications from the nursery on a weekly basis with lots of relevant information.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
29 September 2025
My daughter attends busy bees, she started in September 2025, we are really impressed with the nursery. All of the ladies who work there are lovely and friendly. I was nervous for my daughter to go because she hasn't been away from my side for more than an hour, and it was stressful. Busybees were
excellent, on her first day they were excellent with communication, I wasn't made to feel bad for ringing multiple times to check how she was doing, they really reassured me and put my mind at ease. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since she started, her confidence is so much better and she really enjoys going to nursery, she is excited to go, and the busybees ladies send me photos of her day and what she's been up to, what's she's eaten, nappy changes etc. They genuinely treat your child like their own, and it's very lovely to see. My second daughter will be attending here next year, and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
19 September 2025
My Grandson was full time at Busy Bees, from a few months old, to starting school. The staff are absolutely brilliant, so enthusiastic and passionate, you know your child is safe and being very well cared for. The activities they do and the skills they teach are extremely well structured. Each day
Staff discuss your child's progress, and are very helpful if you have a specific area you want to work together on with your child.
I really can't praise Busy Bees highly enough, my 2 children also went there, and their teachers said that they could always tell the children who attended Busy Bees, as they were noticeably further ahead than the rest of the children in the class. Thank you so much for everything, my Grandson is looking forward to coming to the holiday clubs next!
15 September 2025
We have had the best experience we could've asked for with Busy Bees; they have cared and nurtured our son in a way that has helped his development, and allowed him to thrive. We couldn't recommend this nursery more!
04 September 2025
Our daughter has attended Busy Bees for the last 3 years. Busy Bees staff have been nothing short of fantastic throughout her journey. From advising and helping with naps at the start, to getting her school ready. The staff are caring and would do anything to ensure your child is safe, well and most
importantly having the best time they can while they are with them.
01 September 2025
Busy Bees were absolutely amazing with my autistic son. He made fantastic progress in the time he spent at Busy Bees. All the ladies were great and gave lots of support to myself and my son. He couldn't have asked for a better start to his educational journey. I highly recommend them.
01 September 2025
We love Busy Bees! Our one-year-old son is so happy to be dropped off there, and when we get him we can tell he's had such a great time. He's learning so much. Every day the staff talk to us about his day. They have such a warm presence and I can tell they really care and nurture the children. I
can't recommend Busy Bees enough.
01 September 2025
Our oldest daughter has jusy finished her last day in Nursery prior to starting School. What can I say - she has absolutely loved her time at Busy Bees. She started nursery at 9months and during that time she has grown and developed into a lovely little pre schooler, I cant thank the staff enough.
The staff have been incredible. They're so friendly and welcoming. Everyone will bend over backwards to assist, they are flexible and accommodating. Thank you again for all your hard work.
01 September 2025
My children have attended for a year, since we moved close by. My son 4, is about to start school; my daughter is 2. From the moment we had our first visit they felt positive about going and have been made to feel so welcome- as have we.
My daughter is progressing really well and loves every room
she's been in. My son is so confident and all set for school with the experience he's had there. He's less confident about trying new skills and they've worked so well with him and done it all in his own time.
One of the great things is the garden space. My children love being outside so having such a great area with trees, grass and so many parts to explore is so important.
The staff are all great. The communication is too, so I always know what is going on. They have loads of fun activities that promote learning; and home kits too.
They love meals there too!
I know they are in safe hands so never have a worry about their wellbeing, safety or happiness.
Highly recommended!
21 July 2025
Busy Bees Nursery staff have cared for and nurtured our two grandchildren over the past few years, one already in school and one due to start Reception in September. We cannot praise them enough for their professionalism and dedication in creating such a warm and welcoming environment for children
to flourish emotionally, physically and mentally.
We have enjoyed hearing about all the exciting experiences and activities the children have been involved in and have loved taking part in the Stay and Play afternoons, working alongside our grandson and chatting with parents, carers and members of staff.
We would highly recommend Busy Bees to prospective parents/carers. Our grandchildren have loved every minute in the excellent care provided by all the wonderful staff at the Nursery. Thank you all so much!
23 June 2025
Before I even became a mother, I knew Busy Bees would be the nursery where I sent my child. As a reception teacher, I would visit the nursery, among others, to do nursery to school transition. I fell in love with Busy Bees straight away! You can feel the warm and happy ethos as soon as you walk
through the door. It is evident how well planned the provision is, due to the progression in each room. The resources they have are lovely and as a teacher, I see how ready the children are for school.
As a mother, I'm thrilled that my little boy got a place at Busy Bees. It is such a well managed nursery with great opportunities. The staff have worked closely with me to ensure they know my little boy's routine and I'm so confident leaving him in their care. Whenever I have had any queries, they have been answered immediately. Being my first child, that reassurance means so much as it's huge deal for me to leave him.
I'll be forever grateful that Busy Bees has been a part of my child's journey!
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Nursery
20 February 2026
Both of my children have attended Busy bees and the service and care is second to none. Each member of staff I have come into contact with show that they truly care about your child and have a genuine interest in how they are progressing. Any concerns or worries are quickly alleviated and dealt
with.
It's always such an anxious time having to put my children into childcare but from the first visit at busy bees it soon rid me of those anxieties as I saw how happy and settled my children were going there. Thank you to all the staff, you do an amazing job.
16 February 2026
Lovely nursery. Staff are fantastic. They really care about the kids. My Son enjoy nursery very well. The staff takes time to get to know the kids. They are very friendly. I am happy to recommend busybees to my friends and family.
12 February 2026
A team of wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, caring staff. Always kept informed eg the app, emails, debriefs in person, information on walls. Hearing about what activities and things learned, always getting a warm and safe vibe being in the building, I've always felt so confident leaving my child
there since day one. Worth every penny. Love the stay and play options (even if not able to attend them due to times clashing with work). Really well run. Food options great. Thank you :)
12 February 2026
Our son absolutely loves being at Busy Bees and I can completely understand why! They have a range of fun activities every day, a great outdoor area, and the rooms are really well laid out and well-equipped with toys and books. All the staff are fabulous and you can tell they have a genuine care for
all the children.
I was really nervous about sending our son to nursery, but the staff made the process much easier. We're so glad we chose Busy Bees and we'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.
08 February 2026
We have had two children at Busy Bees and we cannot recommend the nursery highly enough. Both of our children have been incredibly happy there. If ever they have found it hard to settle, all nursery staff from management, to reception staff and room staff have been superbly supportive and us and of
the children, thinking of ways to help them settle, completely tailored to them.
All staff know the children so well. They greet them by name when walking around the nursery, and it makes for such a lovely atmosphere.
The effort put in by staff to create exciting and engaging learning environments is exemplary and resources are of high quality. They have some lovely outside spaces for children to enjoy in all weathers!
The food provided is varied, well balanced and high quality.
07 February 2026
Lovely nursery and staff are all fantastic.
Originally selected the nursery due to proximity to my home rather than any reviews but the staff have been amazing over the 2 years my little boys has been at busy bees he has come on leaps and bounds since he started and the staff have played a large
part in his development.
The staff all seem to genuinely care about the children they care for and they take an active interest in my son's life I can not recommend this nursery highly enough the environment, activities and food provided is excellent he always seems to have such fun when he goes to nursery
13 January 2026
We would not hesitate to recommend Busy Bees to anyone looking for high quality childcare. The nursery has nurturing and friendly staff, fantastic provision and excellent learning opportunities for children in the Early Years. The progress our children have made is massive and it is largely down to
the knowledgeable staff and varied provision offered. The staff really take the time to get to know the children, build close relationships with both them and ourselves as parents and therefore know them well and their next steps in learning. The feedback we receive on a daily basis is fantastic and it is lovely to see how much they love coming to nursery each session. The nursery also offers the opportunity to take part in football coaching and our boys love this too.
The thought of sending our twins to nursery was very daunting, but as soon as we visited our minds were put at ease and we knew straightaway we had made the right choice for our children.
13 January 2026
My little girl has attended Busy Bees since September 2024 and I am so glad we chose it as the nursery for her. Everyone is wonderful there- the staff on the reception are always so friendly and warm greeting us on a morning and the staff in my daughter's room (The Downstairs Bumbles) are all really
kind and caring, making me feel really at ease knowing she is being well looked after. The nursery itself is a great environment, with beautiful artwork on the walls, an amazing outdoor area and a wonderful sensory room. The activities and opportunities provided in terms of play, learning and development are fantastic and I've seen my daughter develop lots of new skills, as well as confidence since starting there. A wonderful nursery that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
21 November 2025
My daughter has attended this nursery since last 2023. They have been nothing short of excellent. Every staff member has always treated my daughter with kindness and genuine joy when greeting her at the front door or saying goodbye for the evening.
She has learnt so much and with the team always
giving suggestions of home learnings.
The platform used to see her daily activities is reassuring; to be able to see what she has eaten (which is always home prepared), how long she has slept and the learning activities she has taken part in that day.
The learning objectives always change depending on age group and season and I love that they encourage outdoor play.
I would highly recommend Busy Bees nursery, my daughter has learnt so much.
17 November 2025
My little boy started at Busy Bees in July 2025 and I have been so impressed with the way they have ensured he is happy and thriving at nursery.
He started in the Caterpillar room and the process was thorough and reassuring that he would be well cared for on an individual basis, they asked lots of
questions about his likes and dislikes to ensure his care plan was tailored to him. We received lots of feedback and lovely photos showing his progress which was so reassuring to see ow happy he is at nursery.
He has recently moved into the next room and I was initially worried that there was no way it could live up the the expectations that had been set in the Caterpillar room but it is just as good! My little boy is loving the new environment and activities in the new room and they constantly work on things to help his individual development.
We receive great communications from the nursery on a weekly basis with lots of relevant information.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
29 September 2025
My daughter attends busy bees, she started in September 2025, we are really impressed with the nursery. All of the ladies who work there are lovely and friendly. I was nervous for my daughter to go because she hasn't been away from my side for more than an hour, and it was stressful. Busybees were
excellent, on her first day they were excellent with communication, I wasn't made to feel bad for ringing multiple times to check how she was doing, they really reassured me and put my mind at ease. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since she started, her confidence is so much better and she really enjoys going to nursery, she is excited to go, and the busybees ladies send me photos of her day and what she's been up to, what's she's eaten, nappy changes etc. They genuinely treat your child like their own, and it's very lovely to see. My second daughter will be attending here next year, and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
19 September 2025
My Grandson was full time at Busy Bees, from a few months old, to starting school. The staff are absolutely brilliant, so enthusiastic and passionate, you know your child is safe and being very well cared for. The activities they do and the skills they teach are extremely well structured. Each day
Staff discuss your child's progress, and are very helpful if you have a specific area you want to work together on with your child.
I really can't praise Busy Bees highly enough, my 2 children also went there, and their teachers said that they could always tell the children who attended Busy Bees, as they were noticeably further ahead than the rest of the children in the class. Thank you so much for everything, my Grandson is looking forward to coming to the holiday clubs next!
15 September 2025
We have had the best experience we could've asked for with Busy Bees; they have cared and nurtured our son in a way that has helped his development, and allowed him to thrive. We couldn't recommend this nursery more!
04 September 2025
Our daughter has attended Busy Bees for the last 3 years. Busy Bees staff have been nothing short of fantastic throughout her journey. From advising and helping with naps at the start, to getting her school ready. The staff are caring and would do anything to ensure your child is safe, well and most
importantly having the best time they can while they are with them.
01 September 2025
Busy Bees were absolutely amazing with my autistic son. He made fantastic progress in the time he spent at Busy Bees. All the ladies were great and gave lots of support to myself and my son. He couldn't have asked for a better start to his educational journey. I highly recommend them.
01 September 2025
We love Busy Bees! Our one-year-old son is so happy to be dropped off there, and when we get him we can tell he's had such a great time. He's learning so much. Every day the staff talk to us about his day. They have such a warm presence and I can tell they really care and nurture the children. I
can't recommend Busy Bees enough.
01 September 2025
Our oldest daughter has jusy finished her last day in Nursery prior to starting School. What can I say - she has absolutely loved her time at Busy Bees. She started nursery at 9months and during that time she has grown and developed into a lovely little pre schooler, I cant thank the staff enough.
The staff have been incredible. They're so friendly and welcoming. Everyone will bend over backwards to assist, they are flexible and accommodating. Thank you again for all your hard work.
01 September 2025
My children have attended for a year, since we moved close by. My son 4, is about to start school; my daughter is 2. From the moment we had our first visit they felt positive about going and have been made to feel so welcome- as have we.
My daughter is progressing really well and loves every room
she's been in. My son is so confident and all set for school with the experience he's had there. He's less confident about trying new skills and they've worked so well with him and done it all in his own time.
One of the great things is the garden space. My children love being outside so having such a great area with trees, grass and so many parts to explore is so important.
The staff are all great. The communication is too, so I always know what is going on. They have loads of fun activities that promote learning; and home kits too.
They love meals there too!
I know they are in safe hands so never have a worry about their wellbeing, safety or happiness.
Highly recommended!
21 July 2025
Busy Bees Nursery staff have cared for and nurtured our two grandchildren over the past few years, one already in school and one due to start Reception in September. We cannot praise them enough for their professionalism and dedication in creating such a warm and welcoming environment for children
to flourish emotionally, physically and mentally.
We have enjoyed hearing about all the exciting experiences and activities the children have been involved in and have loved taking part in the Stay and Play afternoons, working alongside our grandson and chatting with parents, carers and members of staff.
We would highly recommend Busy Bees to prospective parents/carers. Our grandchildren have loved every minute in the excellent care provided by all the wonderful staff at the Nursery. Thank you all so much!
23 June 2025
Before I even became a mother, I knew Busy Bees would be the nursery where I sent my child. As a reception teacher, I would visit the nursery, among others, to do nursery to school transition. I fell in love with Busy Bees straight away! You can feel the warm and happy ethos as soon as you walk
through the door. It is evident how well planned the provision is, due to the progression in each room. The resources they have are lovely and as a teacher, I see how ready the children are for school.
As a mother, I'm thrilled that my little boy got a place at Busy Bees. It is such a well managed nursery with great opportunities. The staff have worked closely with me to ensure they know my little boy's routine and I'm so confident leaving him in their care. Whenever I have had any queries, they have been answered immediately. Being my first child, that reassurance means so much as it's huge deal for me to leave him.
I'll be forever grateful that Busy Bees has been a part of my child's journey!