Busy Bees Spital

185 Spital Road, Spital, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 2AF
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9.9 61 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Spital, Wirral
Busy Bees Spital is a nursery situated in the Wirral.

The nursery's approach to early years education and development places much emphasis on the natural world.

Children lead the way and learn through fun and exploration, and there are excellent opportunities to explore within stimulating and exciting outdoor environments.

Every effort is made to inspire the children to initiate their own learning and encourage independence in readiness for school life.

The nursery was awarded 'Good' status by Ofsted in November 2023.

The setting is safe and secure, with CCTV installed throughout the building.

The nursery offers a menu of freshly prepared, natural food daily.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Spital

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura-Jayne Hope (Centre Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 34
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Spital

  • Full day (8am-6pm): £64.50
    Morning session (8am-1pm): £40
    Afternoon session (1pm-6pm): £40
    Early start (7:30am-8am): £5.35

  • There are a range of funding options that can help you with nursery costs, such as Tax Free Childcare, and the Universal and Working Families Funding.


    We have funded spaces available for children aged 9 months plus.

Busy Bees Spital Reviews (61)

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Busy Bees Spital has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Spital has 61 reviews.

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Review from A Z (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have seen a massive improvement in my preschooler son, he's engaging, learning, playing nicely and sharing. One of the staff members are very prepared and she's amazing with my little one.
My toddlers are doing amazing and the staff in both toddler and baby class are amazing with them and getting
to know them really well.
Thank you for everything you do for my children

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with our child's care. The carers know her well, accommodate her sleeping pattern, engage her in varied activities, and provide personalised attention. All the carers are personable and caring towards the children. The food is very healthy and varied. It's a particular selling
point for us, I know our daughter will have been fed healthy options throughout the day.

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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Busy Bee Spital and I can honestly say it's a brilliant nursery! Since my son started he has come along so much.
Staff are friendly, supportive and most of all amazing. Clean nursery and very secure. My son loves nursery and runs in.
He is a fussy eater and they accommodate him to
make sure he eats.
Overall very happy, I'll be sad when he leaves.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! My little boy is coming on so well, and the staff really care for him. We get regular updates, and I love seeing the pictures of him having fun.
If I ever have a question, I can email the management and will receive a response quickly.
Overall, very happy with this nursery!

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Review from Kathryn F (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Busy Bees for a few months now and I have noticed such a change in him. He is a very shy boy when at home and doesn't interact well with others, but from what I see on the app he is thriving there. The staff there are aware of his needs and cater to him and keep me updated
at the end of every session he does.

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Review from Lucy I (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Busy Bees Spital. My little girl absolutely loves all the staff in all of the rooms she has been in over the years.
I really like the varied activities she gets up to. The menus are always impressive and have helped my little girl try different foods.
The staff were also brilliant
when I injured myself and have been so accommodating in the different schedules this has led to.

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Review from Charley K (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Spital since she was 8 months old. They have been very supportive with the transition of starting nursery for my daughter and she absolutely loves it here! She always comes home in a lovely mood after a full day of learning and playing. All of the staff have
been genuine and friendly, as well as giving detailed handovers of how my daughter has been and what she's been up to throughout the day. I do not worry about her whilst she's at nursery because I'm confident that she's safe and being very well looked after!

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery. She has great relationships with all staff and has come on so much since she started - she is such a happy and confident little girl. She has made friends and completes a wealth of fun and engaging activities throughout her days at nursery.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, caring staff, always polite and helpful.
I know my child is safe in their care.
They always provide regular updates on my son and what he's been up to.
Clean environment and very secure.
My son loves it.

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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter's time at Busy Bees Spital is coming to an end. She has been there since she was 7 months old. As parents, we have nothing but good things to say. From the staff in the baby room to her all-time favourite staff member in the toddler room. She has just completed her last 6 months with two
staff members in the preschool room. Spital has been great. All the staff are friendly and helpful and played a massive part in her life. My child has flourished and is a confident young girl, and is really looking forward to big school. Myself and my partner have a second child starting in September so hopefully he will come on the same way my child has and I am sure we will continue to get the same level of service we now expect. I have to say the highlight for us was the graduation. All the stops were pulled out from the backdrops, the red carpet treatment and the cap and gown. It was the best way to end my child's time at Spital Busy Bees.

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Review from Sarita L (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby started at Busy Bees when she was 11 months old.
From the beginning, we felt confident she was fine and she was learning and interacting with others.
The teachers have been excellent from the start to the end. We never had any issues with our child regarding what the nursery provides for
food or what they teach.
We trusted and relied on this nursery for the past over three years.
We recommend it and we are very sad to say goodbye to Busy Bees.
Thank you everyone that helped our daughter to grow so much and many areas.
We may see you again.

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Review from Jane C (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has absolutely loved his time at nursery! He has been there since he was 10 months old and goes in happily every single day!
The staff make him feel loved and well-supported and he has made so many lovely friendships over the years.
As parents, we have always felt comfortable and secure that
he is well cared for.
I would highly recommend Busy Bees Spital.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been a part of Busy Bees Spital since he was around 8 months old. He is now 3 years old and we have had nothing but positive experiences. The staff are always very informative, approachable and understanding. Management within Spital has always been very accommodating and made any changes
that we have asked for even when last minute. We will really miss all of the staff who have been a part of our son's journey.
Most importantly, our son has loved every moment in Busy Bees and always runs in smiling and comes out with an even bigger smile and lots of fun, exciting stories to tell about his day.
Staff have been fantastic and gone above and beyond for every milestone of our son's life, including potty training. We are really sad to be leaving now that we are at the end.
Thank you to all of the wonderful staff, we have been so happy with you all.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery now for seven months and the staff have been amazing! She started in the baby room and her key workers have been great as well as the rest of the staff in the baby room. She's now moved into toddler room and she is absolutely thriving and the team are just so lovely!
The handover is really thorough and you can tell they are really invested in the children they look after. She had some known allergies when she first started and then, as we introduced other foods, she started having further reactions and the nursery has been great at keeping her allergens updated on their list ensuring she has no further contact. They make sure that she still has nutritious meals whilst taking into account her allergies and they really make sure that she doesn't come into contact with anything that she is allergic to.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been great during my return to work, post-maternity leave. The director and assistant director have both gone above and beyond to support me and my family during this process. One particular member of staff within the baby room, who is not the key worker for my child, has also gone above
and beyond to make sure my son has really settled. He is always full of smiles for her and this has helped the mum guilt ease even more for me. Thank you team!

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Review from R B (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wow what can I say my little girl started the nursery in April and what can I say she's come on so much and there is not a single bad thing I can say. I love it when I am sitting in work and can see updates on my baby girl's day. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond and treat my baby girl like
one of their own I can go to work and know my little girls being looked after and having lots of fun. My daughter goes in happy every day and even cuddles into staff when I come to collect her still full of smiles. The resources this nursery holds are out of this world and have everything for the best start in life. The outside space is always set up so lovely and my little girl loves all the exciting activities they provide on a daily basis. The management are so helpful and are always very accommodating to any extras I may need and to answer any questions I have. Want to thank the whole team for being a big part of my family.

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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Busy Bees Spital for over a year now and is always happy to attend. They do lots of fun activities and she always seems to eat well at nursery. Everything feels very secure and the indoor and outdoor spaces are perfect for her age now with lots of space for running and exploring.
The staff are lovely and always happy to help.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Spital is just fantastic. The staff have been so accommodating and our little boy absolutely loves it there. The daily activities are great and so varied. Their outdoor space is beautiful and food is really varied. I have a lovely relationship with our son's keyworker as well as ladies in
his room and can chat to them about anything! A relaxing and stimulating environment, we could not be happier after six months.

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Review from Namwaka M (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are welcoming, supportive and friendly. Our son has settled in well and is always looking forward to going back. He tells us about how happy he is and enjoys being at Busy Bees. Thank you Busy Bees Spital for the amazing job you do.

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Review from Alex C (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Busy Bees for sixteen months. She settled in well from the very start. And has a great relationship with the girls who work there. She runs in most mornings with a smile on her face, making the transition back to work so much easier. The updates on the app about what she's doing
with photos and what she's eaten etc. are brilliant. I feel she is very safe there as well, knowing that the staff are very vigilant about people coming into nursery and the security measures in place for when somebody different comes to pick my daughter up for me.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Busy Bees Spital is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.949 for Busy Bees Spital is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.949

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Spital is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 130 number of registered child places is 26, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Laura-Jayne

Laura-Jayne Hope

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Laura and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Wirral Spital.


I am a fully qualified Early Years Educator and I have worked in early years for many years now. In addition to this, I have a degree in BA Hons Education Studies with Physical Education, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Teaching and Learning. During my years at Busy Bees, I have been provided with many opportunities and experiences to enhance my knowledge and ability to be able to provide children with the best possible care and learning opportunities to give them the best start in life. I also have many years experiences of supporting children with SEND and supporting them in every way I possibly can.


I am committed to giving every child high-quality care and learning experiences to ensure they have the best start in life.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Spital

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Spital Open?

Busy Bees Spital is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Spital have capacity for?

Busy Bees Spital has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Spital to the centre of Wirral?

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

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