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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9.9

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 Ellesha P (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been outstanding with meeting my child's needs. He has been there over a year now and has really settled in. He has an amazing 1-1 and he's so understanding of his needs. They listen to every concern I have regarding my child and they make improvements.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in Spital Busy Bees for 14 months now. She absolutely loves going to nursery and she has grown so much in confidence since starting.
Her development has come on leaps and bounds and her social skills have improved massively.
The staff are so accommodating and so supportive.
Whenever I've had an issue or a concern, it’s been dealt with quickly and professionally.
The manager is a lovely person and treats you like an individual, knowing you and your child’s name and showing support and care whenever needed.
One member of staff is amazing with the children and I've grown a lovely relationship with her. Shes so loving and attentive.
Another member of staff is fabulous too, like a 2nd mother to the children.
I love this nursery and really appreciate them all and all their hard work.

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Review from Kirstie R (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started in January 2024 at 8.5 months old and from the initial show around we could tell how at ease she was with the staff and setting, something we didn’t get at other nurseries we went to see. We attended their stay-and-play on a Monday to help familiarise her with the room she’d
be in and by the time she had her first settling session she took herself straight off to play with the toys and we haven’t had a problem since. We struggle to say bye to her of a morning, she throws herself at the morning staff and always comes out smiling at the end of the day. We couldn’t be happier with how well she’s settled in and the staff are all so caring and you can see they have a genuine interest in your child’s development. We are so glad we found this nursery and have recommended it to friends already. Thank you for making what is usually a stressful time, as stress-free as it could be!

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Review from A R (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boys have only started attending the nursery recently and they have settled so well with thanks to the amazing team!
All the team are so helpful and supportive. Our boys always come home and tell us how much they have enjoyed their day playing and learning.
The food menu is excellent with a wide
variety. I have always found the venue clean and tidy.
I would recommend anyone to use this Busy Bees based on what we have seen.

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Review from Danielle P (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but amazing words about this nursery. My little boy has been looked after so well and absolutely loves going, he's probably one of the only children that cry when they leave! A special mention for one staff member who has looked after him since he started a year ago and genuinely cares
about him and his development and I definitely see that the feeling is mutual. She has been so lovely to us and takes time to speak to us about my son's day every time we see her. She is amazing! All of the staff are unbelievable and I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my son to thrive. As he moves up through the classes I see the bonds he creates with staff and can see that it's a genuine affection from all staff. Could not recommend Busy Bees more!

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Review from Adele W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been here since he was 7/8 months old and has just gone into pre-school. We've had some challenging times with him but the staff over the past 12 months have been a massive support for us as parents and for him. He had developed so much and has really special bonds with staff. They
have gone the extra mile to help try new things to aid his communication, give us ideas and reassurance and have endless patience with some of his more challenging behaviours.
They have catered for his food allergies and been flexible and supportive of his changing needs and management are always happy to give information or give support.

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Review from Lindsey B (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees provided a high level of care for my son from the age of ten months to four years old.
Professional and highly motivated staff who are warm and approachable.
Well-managed teams reflect a happy environment.
My child was always well-stimulated, and he looked forward to attending each day.
He built excellent relationships with his key workers and always had a big smile when I dropped him off and collected him at the end of the day.
The preschool class is outstanding and has given my child lots of skills and confidence, which he has taken forward to F2. Thank you, Busy Bees Spital.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Cara P (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to Busy Bees from age 2 to 4 and he absolutely loved it! The staff are brilliant. He had the same key person throughout and he made a really lovely bond with her, thank you. Also, all of the others are lovely too and really can't do enough for the little ones.
My little girl started recently
in the baby room and has different teachers, she has settled in so well and we get regular updates on her day. The management team are lovely too. Thank you Busy Bees Spital, I would highly recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Pippa R (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can honestly say Busy Bees Spital is fabulous, I can't speak highly enough of all the staff from the manager, she is friendly, professional and really cares about the children, as do all the staff.
Every day is a learning experience, my daughter loved it and she loved her key person, they go above
and beyond to ensure the children are engaged, happy and safe. Always planning activities from bug hunting in the garden to sports activities and fun pyjama days. The calendar is filled with things to bring the children together to learn and celebrate.
My daughter loved the environment and gained so much confidence thanks to the time and effort put in by her key person and all the pre-school staff she is ready for big school.
I highly recommend Busy Bees Spital and I'm grateful to have been able to have the peace of mind of dropping my daughter off every morning knowing that she was safe happy and cared for.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Sean O (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing! All 3 members of staff in Bombos 1 go above and beyond for my child, the staff from the relief team and from other rooms are also amazing when asked to cover in the room/be in there. All staff who work with my child continuously support his development and encourage him consistently,
they listen to my queries and are always the most genuinely lovely people! The Centre Director goes above and beyond consistently and always has a smile and is always happy to help! And the Assistant Centre Director is very warm and welcoming, she greets every child by name (as do most staff) and is again always happy to help!
The ladies from Bombos 1 are always so understanding, they put my mind at ease and give my child the best experience! Busy Bees Spital is absolutely an amazing centre with so many different opportunities for my child day in and day out as well as all of the other children!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started, the staff have been amazing. They have cared for her and given her all the extra cuddles she needs. My daughter had never left me before so it's been amazing to see her gain a bond with others and to trust them. Her key worker and one other staff member, in particular, are
amazing and so caring and lovely. My daughter's key worker has time for her and gives her the extra comfort she needs.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Spital nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Janette O (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started preschool in January 2023. The girls and the manager have been great. When I come there is a warm feeling, all the staff are friendly. I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my son. I would highly recommend Spital, Busy Bees to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very
lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my son.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Nikki J (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Busy Bees Spital since November 2020. There was a rocky period (like with most businesses) during the aftermath of COVID and if you speak to parents who were affected by that period please do not listen to their opinion as the nursery has come so far since then. The nursery
is wonderful and they truly care for your child. I have found the pre school to be particularly brilliant in that they enrich the older children, it is not just come in and be left to play. My daughter who is 3 can write her name, recognises every letter in the alphabet and has started spelling simple words. She only attends 2 days a week! She loves all the teachers in her room especially her key worker who is always so welcoming and informative upon pick up. All the key workers in each room have been amazing with my daughter. I will be so sad to leave the nursery this year after having both my daughters attend over a period of 7 years and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one's the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has started in the lower pre school room (BUZZ 1) after having a bad experience at another nursery. The staff are always so supportive on drop off and give great feedback. I have already seen her flourishing and I know she is happy there and that's all I need to know!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello,
Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Spital nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it here. He is part of their baby room and they are amazing with him. He hates coming home and his face lights up seeing the building. They keep me up to date with his day in real-time sleep, food, nappy changes and even photos of him having the best time through the app. Girls, you're
amazing.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Stephanie Ellen H (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Busy Bees for almost a year now and skips into there, happily, every day. She has come on leaps and bounds and surprises us every day with everything she is learning while she is there! Her key worker is absolutely lovely and she loves her. We feel so happy and comfortable when
she goes in. All of the staff members are more than happy to help and the new centre director who took over in the summer is much better than the previous one. You can really see the positive difference she's installed into everything in the nursery. There's always so much on at the nursery and exciting activities for the children to be a part of. Keep doing what you're doing guys!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Spital

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Wirral Spital. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Ruth M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one started Busy Bees, Spital in April 2022 - Since the centre director and assistant centre director have taken over as management, we have been over the moon with our experience at Busy Bees, Spital! Our 15-month-old is coming on great with the new Spital team. I drop him off knowing he
is going to be looked after perfectly in the baby room. The centre director and assistant centre director are both regularly visible around the centre, often greeting parents at the door and saying hello to the little ones. It's nice to see the management team involved around the centre, being friendly at drop off and pick up and getting to know the families, well. Staff in the baby room make extra effort to get to know the babies, which has helped my little one build his confidence and develop so quickly! Thanks so much to three members of staff, in particular, you all deserve a duvet day.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s a huge decision to put your children in nursery but it’s more like leaving them with extended family. They provide you with all the updates throughout the day via the app. I also wish I could come for mealtimes. What a menu!


Thank you for everything!


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Review from Caroline T (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been absolutely wonderful with my son, but it's time for him to move onto big boy school. They have adhered to strict Covid rules and informed all the parents of any case straight away. They have played a critical role in the development of my son's progress and my son is always excited
to go to school, which shows he loves it there also.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love coming to this excellent and beautiful nursery, they are very well cared for here by their brilliant teachers. They have formed great friendships with other children and their teachers. The nursery has also been so accommodating with their flexibility and support especially during
this pandemic and our busy work schedules. Thank you so much for all your hard work and love.

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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.


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