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David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Newhaven Place, Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH6 4LX
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27 August 2025
The staff at Busy Bees are very caring with the children and they are what really makes this nursery great for us. Our son has been attending full time most of the time over the 5 years he has been at the nursery. We especially reccomend the nursery for children with additional support needs, as their trained staff are very competent, accommodating and attentive. Communication has sometimes been a bit patchy in early stages of our experience, but has since improved greatly. Our son enjoyed his time here and developed his skills enormously with the support of staff. Keep us the good work!
06 December 2024
Nursery staff are excellent, attentive, caring and kind. My child enjoys going to nursery and loves the personal touch from staff.
25 May 2023
Excellent nursery with very caring staff who ensure the children are well cared for and receive enriching experiences. During this period of unprecedented inflation and financial uncertainty I'm so glad we chose Busy Bees. The extra security I feel the group brings over independent nurseries is a definite plus.
27 April 2022
My son has attended Newhaven since he was 11-months-old, the staff have always been very helpful and friendly. They are always making sure he has great fun. My son loves going to nursery and it's great to see how well he has come on in his speech and confidence. Honestly, the staff are great here!
05 July 2021
My little boy has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since he was 9-months-old and I genuinely cannot rate the staff and managers any higher. He has settled well into each room that he has been in, and the setting is really close-knit, so even though he may have moved up, he still interacts with previous key workers. He looks forward to going in each day, and the communication is great, I really like the app as it’s nice to see little snapshots of what happens during his days there. It also helps for us to track how he’s eating too - the food is fab too. They manage to get him to eat things he won’t eat at home. They’ve also handled COVID-19 really well, and I’m confident in the procedures they have in place.
24 June 2021
Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since she turned 1 (now 3 years old) and what a great journey it is. Staff deserve the biggest recognition for being caring, supportive and attentive to little one's individual needs and moods but also for creating a family-friendly and safe atmosphere/environment to play and learn. Staff focus on child needs, comfort, development. Food is tasty and nutritious, toddlers are also involved in its preparation, making pizza, tea or cookies. Nursery promotes healthy habits, good hygiene and cultural awareness. Big support with potty training. Parents App is keeping parents up to date with our daughter daily menu, activities and developments milestones on daily bases. Management is very approachable, helpful, supportive and available to handle any phone/email queries (amazing team effort and logistics during lockdown). Happy place for our baby girl !
23 June 2021
The staff are excellent. They nurture and develop the children with care and commitment. My son thoroughly enjoys nursery and his speech and physical confidence had progressed well while attending there twice a week. The activities he partakes in are engaging and he has opportunities for both independent and group play and activities. His meals are balanced and there is a good variety. The outdoor facilities are small but have been improved upon recently with the addition of a tunnel and other equipment that enhances physical activity. The staff also utilise the gym equipment and space when the weather is bad, which is a huge positive. The children are taken on walks in the local environment but not as much as I would like. Overall, this nursery is excellent for my son for two days a week attendance, what it lacks is outdoor space size, which it makes up for with truly excellent staff and activity planning.
27 May 2021
My daughter has been attending Newhaven since she was around 9 months old and has transitioned through the different rooms and I can’t speak more highly of the nursery and the staff. They’re all so welcoming and friendly, I have complete trust in them and more importantly, my daughter loves it. They’re very informative and always exploring new ideas to support the children’s development. My daughter can be quite shy and doesn’t trust people easily. I was really concerned about her returning after lockdown but I needn’t have worried as the staff ensured she settled in really well and supported her (and me!) to make sure she was comfortable and happy. The Parents app is wonderful and gives me a real glimpse into what she’s doing at nursery as the staff upload photos and development information. As mentioned above I feel the staff really care about the children, they’re invested and seem really happy and engaging. The manager and the team are great and I couldn’t think of a nursery.
27 May 2021
My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 10 months old and has transitioned throughout the rooms. Every step of the way, the staff have provided support and reassurance. The staff are friendly and very caring. My daughter has made strong relationships with staff and other children. She has thrived while attending Busy bees and has developed into an independent strong-minded little girl. She enjoys all the activities at nursery and especially likes being outside playing. The app for handover is very informative and I love seeing pictures of the children’s day. My family have had a hard time over the past year and the manager and her team have been fully supportive. We are very grateful for their compassion.
26 May 2021
My little boy started at Newhaven when he was a year old in November and due to lack of interaction over the various lockdowns has settled into the fun, welcoming atmosphere at Newhaven which is all down to the friendly, understanding and professional staff who my son has so much fun with! He even says all their names and asks to see them on weekends! The various activities, play areas, freshly cooked meals and development measures have definitely all made a positive impact on my sons skillset, vocabulary and social skills and I trust in their care 100%. I look forward to him moving up through the rooms and developing more.
26 May 2021
Our son loves Busy Bees Newhaven as do we. He's been there since he was 10 months old and has come on in leaps and bounds. The handover from nursery is always very detailed and he always seems to have a great time. We love the diary online as we can see what he's been up to during the day. The staff and nursery manager are wonderful and always quick to answer any questions.
26 May 2021
An excellent nursery. The staff are great and our son loves his time there. He is developing great and the staff are always happy to help if we want to work on some aspect of development or play. He has made loads of friends. The crèche has been supportive through the pandemic. Definitely recommended.
26 May 2021
We love Busy Bees! Newhaven has a great baby room and that's what sold us initially. Now he's all grown up and graduating from nursery and he's had a great time. The staff are all lovely and everything is very professional. Over the last year, we have felt very safe with the precautions they have taken. It's nice being part of a large organisation like Busy Bees because everything feels very safe and secure and there are lots of great resources. Did I mention the staff are lovely? Also, the location is super fun, down by the harbour in Newhaven. They go on loads of adventures. It doesn't have the biggest outdoor space, but they make up for that by taking them on loads of trips, and there are plenty of green spaces in the leisure centre's facilities or beyond. They are always going on fun trips to parks. We signed our second up to Busy Bees at Newhaven straight away - we're a Busy Bees family!
26 May 2021
We can't recommend the nursery enough. Our little girl was very upset at the start but all the staff are so lovely and caring that she is now loving it so much. We always get full information about her day and the manager is always there to help with all our queries. Great place for all little people.
26 May 2021
My son had a bad experience at another nursery and moved him here and he is so happy. He loves going to nursery and has made lots of friends here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The communication from the nursery is fantastic too.
26 May 2021
I was really nervous about putting my son into nursery and had visited a few places but didn't like the feel of them. From the moment we had our visit to Busy Bees at Newhaven I really liked it and the staff. My son has been there since he was 9 months old and he really enjoys his time at nursery. They really get to know him and have really supported his development. During lockdown, I did a lot of the activities on the Busy Bees app. It gave me plenty of ideas and it stopped my son being bored at home. My son has just transitioned into the preschool room and it went really well. He visited the room the week before and he settled in really quickly. All the staff are so friendly and seem to really enjoy their work. I love that the food is prepared fresh on-site, they were able to cater for my son's dietary needs. The manager is really approachable and is very knowledgeable about all the children.
26 May 2021
My daughter attended Busy Bees nursery from 1 year old and transitioned through all the rooms, before graduating nursery in time to go to school. My son started at Newhaven from 1 year old and is now 4 and loves nursery, his teachers and the friends he has made. All the staff are knowledgeable and friendly and know the children and parents very well. I really do feel the standard of care and development provided aids with the transition to school. We have been linked to Newhaven for 6 years and the staff turnover is low, which is so comforting as a parent to know the children have the same teachers. The Manager is great as is the Assistant Manager and my child's teachers, all approachable, helpful and it really is a lovely team. I have recommended the nursery and will continue to do so.
26 May 2021
All the staff are fantastic, very friendly and very focused on the children's development. My daughter is always happy to attend and loves all the activities on offer. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare and would carry on to use in the future.
20 March 2021
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since she was one year old. She's transitioned through all the rooms and each one has been tailored to her needs and abilities. She absolutely loves going and playing with her friends. The staff are brilliant, they all know each child and their parents by name. They have been very supportive of various important transitions such as toilet training. The manager is fantastic, she is extremely accommodating, professional and knowledgeable. During the uncertainties of the pandemic, she kept parents informed and dealt with the challenges admirably. I would thoroughly recommend Busy Bees at Newhaven.
20 March 2021
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was seven months old and she is now almost three years old. The staff are friendly and experienced, they appear to make time to attend to her needs. Every day I feel confident leaving my daughter, knowing that she's well looked after, well-fed and engaged with great activities. The nursery has its own chef and my daughter thoroughly enjoys the food, when she was very young they made a special effort to provide her with blended meals and helped wean her to solid foods. The children, including the babies, undertake a variety of age-appropriate activities. The management team are consistent in seeking parental feedback. They have implemented many beneficial changes to the nursery in the last couple of years. For example, there is a more natural environment within the nursery and children are encouraged to explore and play in their natural surroundings. We look forward to our daughter spending more happy years at the nursery.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Newhaven
27 August 2025
The staff at Busy Bees are very caring with the children and they are what really makes this nursery great for us. Our son has been attending full time most of the time over the 5 years he has been at the nursery. We especially reccomend the nursery for children with additional support needs, as their trained staff are very competent, accommodating and attentive. Communication has sometimes been a bit patchy in early stages of our experience, but has since improved greatly. Our son enjoyed his time here and developed his skills enormously with the support of staff. Keep us the good work!
06 December 2024
Nursery staff are excellent, attentive, caring and kind. My child enjoys going to nursery and loves the personal touch from staff.
25 May 2023
Excellent nursery with very caring staff who ensure the children are well cared for and receive enriching experiences. During this period of unprecedented inflation and financial uncertainty I'm so glad we chose Busy Bees. The extra security I feel the group brings over independent nurseries is a definite plus.
27 April 2022
My son has attended Newhaven since he was 11-months-old, the staff have always been very helpful and friendly. They are always making sure he has great fun. My son loves going to nursery and it's great to see how well he has come on in his speech and confidence. Honestly, the staff are great here!
05 July 2021
My little boy has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since he was 9-months-old and I genuinely cannot rate the staff and managers any higher. He has settled well into each room that he has been in, and the setting is really close-knit, so even though he may have moved up, he still interacts with previous key workers. He looks forward to going in each day, and the communication is great, I really like the app as it’s nice to see little snapshots of what happens during his days there. It also helps for us to track how he’s eating too - the food is fab too. They manage to get him to eat things he won’t eat at home. They’ve also handled COVID-19 really well, and I’m confident in the procedures they have in place.
24 June 2021
Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since she turned 1 (now 3 years old) and what a great journey it is. Staff deserve the biggest recognition for being caring, supportive and attentive to little one's individual needs and moods but also for creating a family-friendly and safe atmosphere/environment to play and learn. Staff focus on child needs, comfort, development. Food is tasty and nutritious, toddlers are also involved in its preparation, making pizza, tea or cookies. Nursery promotes healthy habits, good hygiene and cultural awareness. Big support with potty training. Parents App is keeping parents up to date with our daughter daily menu, activities and developments milestones on daily bases. Management is very approachable, helpful, supportive and available to handle any phone/email queries (amazing team effort and logistics during lockdown). Happy place for our baby girl !
23 June 2021
The staff are excellent. They nurture and develop the children with care and commitment. My son thoroughly enjoys nursery and his speech and physical confidence had progressed well while attending there twice a week. The activities he partakes in are engaging and he has opportunities for both independent and group play and activities. His meals are balanced and there is a good variety. The outdoor facilities are small but have been improved upon recently with the addition of a tunnel and other equipment that enhances physical activity. The staff also utilise the gym equipment and space when the weather is bad, which is a huge positive. The children are taken on walks in the local environment but not as much as I would like. Overall, this nursery is excellent for my son for two days a week attendance, what it lacks is outdoor space size, which it makes up for with truly excellent staff and activity planning.
27 May 2021
My daughter has been attending Newhaven since she was around 9 months old and has transitioned through the different rooms and I can’t speak more highly of the nursery and the staff. They’re all so welcoming and friendly, I have complete trust in them and more importantly, my daughter loves it. They’re very informative and always exploring new ideas to support the children’s development. My daughter can be quite shy and doesn’t trust people easily. I was really concerned about her returning after lockdown but I needn’t have worried as the staff ensured she settled in really well and supported her (and me!) to make sure she was comfortable and happy. The Parents app is wonderful and gives me a real glimpse into what she’s doing at nursery as the staff upload photos and development information. As mentioned above I feel the staff really care about the children, they’re invested and seem really happy and engaging. The manager and the team are great and I couldn’t think of a nursery.
27 May 2021
My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 10 months old and has transitioned throughout the rooms. Every step of the way, the staff have provided support and reassurance. The staff are friendly and very caring. My daughter has made strong relationships with staff and other children. She has thrived while attending Busy bees and has developed into an independent strong-minded little girl. She enjoys all the activities at nursery and especially likes being outside playing. The app for handover is very informative and I love seeing pictures of the children’s day. My family have had a hard time over the past year and the manager and her team have been fully supportive. We are very grateful for their compassion.
26 May 2021
My little boy started at Newhaven when he was a year old in November and due to lack of interaction over the various lockdowns has settled into the fun, welcoming atmosphere at Newhaven which is all down to the friendly, understanding and professional staff who my son has so much fun with! He even says all their names and asks to see them on weekends! The various activities, play areas, freshly cooked meals and development measures have definitely all made a positive impact on my sons skillset, vocabulary and social skills and I trust in their care 100%. I look forward to him moving up through the rooms and developing more.
26 May 2021
Our son loves Busy Bees Newhaven as do we. He's been there since he was 10 months old and has come on in leaps and bounds. The handover from nursery is always very detailed and he always seems to have a great time. We love the diary online as we can see what he's been up to during the day. The staff and nursery manager are wonderful and always quick to answer any questions.
26 May 2021
An excellent nursery. The staff are great and our son loves his time there. He is developing great and the staff are always happy to help if we want to work on some aspect of development or play. He has made loads of friends. The crèche has been supportive through the pandemic. Definitely recommended.
26 May 2021
We love Busy Bees! Newhaven has a great baby room and that's what sold us initially. Now he's all grown up and graduating from nursery and he's had a great time. The staff are all lovely and everything is very professional. Over the last year, we have felt very safe with the precautions they have taken. It's nice being part of a large organisation like Busy Bees because everything feels very safe and secure and there are lots of great resources. Did I mention the staff are lovely? Also, the location is super fun, down by the harbour in Newhaven. They go on loads of adventures. It doesn't have the biggest outdoor space, but they make up for that by taking them on loads of trips, and there are plenty of green spaces in the leisure centre's facilities or beyond. They are always going on fun trips to parks. We signed our second up to Busy Bees at Newhaven straight away - we're a Busy Bees family!
26 May 2021
We can't recommend the nursery enough. Our little girl was very upset at the start but all the staff are so lovely and caring that she is now loving it so much. We always get full information about her day and the manager is always there to help with all our queries. Great place for all little people.
26 May 2021
My son had a bad experience at another nursery and moved him here and he is so happy. He loves going to nursery and has made lots of friends here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The communication from the nursery is fantastic too.
26 May 2021
I was really nervous about putting my son into nursery and had visited a few places but didn't like the feel of them. From the moment we had our visit to Busy Bees at Newhaven I really liked it and the staff. My son has been there since he was 9 months old and he really enjoys his time at nursery. They really get to know him and have really supported his development. During lockdown, I did a lot of the activities on the Busy Bees app. It gave me plenty of ideas and it stopped my son being bored at home. My son has just transitioned into the preschool room and it went really well. He visited the room the week before and he settled in really quickly. All the staff are so friendly and seem to really enjoy their work. I love that the food is prepared fresh on-site, they were able to cater for my son's dietary needs. The manager is really approachable and is very knowledgeable about all the children.
26 May 2021
My daughter attended Busy Bees nursery from 1 year old and transitioned through all the rooms, before graduating nursery in time to go to school. My son started at Newhaven from 1 year old and is now 4 and loves nursery, his teachers and the friends he has made. All the staff are knowledgeable and friendly and know the children and parents very well. I really do feel the standard of care and development provided aids with the transition to school. We have been linked to Newhaven for 6 years and the staff turnover is low, which is so comforting as a parent to know the children have the same teachers. The Manager is great as is the Assistant Manager and my child's teachers, all approachable, helpful and it really is a lovely team. I have recommended the nursery and will continue to do so.
26 May 2021
All the staff are fantastic, very friendly and very focused on the children's development. My daughter is always happy to attend and loves all the activities on offer. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare and would carry on to use in the future.
20 March 2021
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Newhaven since she was one year old. She's transitioned through all the rooms and each one has been tailored to her needs and abilities. She absolutely loves going and playing with her friends. The staff are brilliant, they all know each child and their parents by name. They have been very supportive of various important transitions such as toilet training. The manager is fantastic, she is extremely accommodating, professional and knowledgeable. During the uncertainties of the pandemic, she kept parents informed and dealt with the challenges admirably. I would thoroughly recommend Busy Bees at Newhaven.
20 March 2021
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was seven months old and she is now almost three years old. The staff are friendly and experienced, they appear to make time to attend to her needs. Every day I feel confident leaving my daughter, knowing that she's well looked after, well-fed and engaged with great activities. The nursery has its own chef and my daughter thoroughly enjoys the food, when she was very young they made a special effort to provide her with blended meals and helped wean her to solid foods. The children, including the babies, undertake a variety of age-appropriate activities. The management team are consistent in seeking parental feedback. They have implemented many beneficial changes to the nursery in the last couple of years. For example, there is a more natural environment within the nursery and children are encouraged to explore and play in their natural surroundings. We look forward to our daughter spending more happy years at the nursery.