Busy Bees Eastbourne

Larkspar Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8BS
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9.9 69 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Eastbourne, Eastbourne
Busy Bees Eastbourne is a wonderful, purpose-built nursery designed to give every child the best start in life.

The highly experienced nursery team are committed to offering an environment where children develop, flourish, and prepare for their transition to school. Following the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum helps with your child’s development so that they are prepared for the next key stage.

From a designated room for all under 1-year-old babies to fun and engaging activities for toddlers and pre-schoolers, your child will enjoy every moment at nursery. The enthusiastic staff plan and prepare a variety of activities in line with the EYFS curriculum to ensure the needs of every child are met daily.

The extensive outside garden is split into development areas and is fantastic for outdoor play and discovery. Every child can explore the outdoors and take on safe risks with supervision from the caring nursery team.

There is much to love about Busy Bees Eastbourne, along with a talented Chef on-site, that provides the children with nutritious meals and snacks. The menu is accredited by the NHS and all dietary needs are met.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Eastbourne? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Eastbourne

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ashley McGhie (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Eastbourne Reviews (69)

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9.9

Busy Bees Eastbourne has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Eastbourne has 69 reviews.

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kid just turned three and has been at the nursery since he was ten months old. I don't have a single complaint but I can see the nursery has improved massively! Although due to Covid-19 we cannot go into the rooms, I always feel assured that everything he needs is accounted for and can only praise
the management and staff of such a different situation. Food is homemade and always fresh. I know mum's with kids with allergies are very happy with the alternatives. There is now an app where we receive live updates and photos so it makes it easier. Can only say good things.

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Review from Megan D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was instantly drawn to this nursery when I was looking for places for my son, Busy Bees at Eastbourne has a warming environment and so do the lovely staff that work there. My son has done nothing but exceed at Busy Bees at Eastbourne, he’s always excited about going to nursery and loves being there!
Recommend highly to anyone!

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be more pleased with the care our little boy receives from Busy Bees at Eastbourne. The staff are so enthusiastic and take time to get to know every child really well. The staff have tailored activities towards our little boys passions, for example taking him on bug hunts in the garden
and reading stories about things he has shown interest in. For a while our little boy went through a biting phase and the staff provided significant support and expertise to stop this, they knew exactly what to do. There is a lovely nurturing environment.

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Review from B F (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees, Eastbourne are very kind, caring and diligent. We feel reassured that our daughter is extremely well looked after and that her learning and development is nurtured. Our daughter often talks positively about her experiences and friends at nursery and sings songs which she has
learnt. We feel that she will be well prepared to start school.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended this nursery. One who is currently in the preschool. They both loved going and the staff are all lovely and polite. My youngest struggles to go in some mornings but the staff are brilliant at making him smile and wanting to join in with the day. Great outside space and lots
of outdoor learning. My youngest has learnt so much. Lots of communication and my son loves the food!

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Review from Anne M (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson loves going to Busy Bees at Eastbourne, the staff are amazing and he always talks about his day and what he did. The nursery has a huge garden and the children spend a lot of their time outside which is great. I would definitely recommend!

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Review from Janie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in the Busy Bees at Eastbourne family since she was seven months old, she is now nearly four. All the staff are welcoming and created an environment that is nurturing, creative, educational and most importantly fun. She really enjoys going to nursery and talks about all her friends
and "teachers". I love getting the photos and updates about what she is doing and she tells me what she has learnt, how she has cooked or played in the garden and what hairstyle her "teachers" did for her. My son previously went to the nursery and enjoyed his time there. We really appreciate Busy Bees at Eastbourne being an important part of our lives and helping our babies, toddlers and preschoolers grow into well balanced and happy children. Meals and snacks are cooked and prepared fresh on site. Nappies are included in the cost, which is a very reasonable rate. The opening hours of 07:30 am - 18:30 pm allows us to work without worry over being late to collect her.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent of a child with special education needs, Busy Bees at Eastbourne and their team have been more than accommodating towards meeting his individual requirements. His key worker updates me daily with his progress and the communication is excellent. They have always shown true professionalism
to their roles and I trust that my child is in good hands whilst he attends nursery. The nursery team go above and beyond to help parents and really care about every child.

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Review from Kathryn H (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started nursery at Busy Bees at Eastbourne during the pandemic at the age of seven months. I was very nervous about him attending nursery but having had a child in this nursery previously, around five to six years ago, I knew he would be in good hands. My son absolutely loves nursery and goes
off quite happily every morning which makes life very easy. The nursery have long hours available and are very flexible. My son also has specific dietary requirements due to allergies and the nursery have catered for this amazingly well. All the staff are very supportive to my family so thank you!

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Busy Bees at Eastbourne anymore. My daughter has been attending since May 2019 when she was ten months and has settled in so well. She is very happy and is always well looked after by everyone at Busy Bees at Eastbourne. They have managed really well in the current climate and
continue to work to a really high standard.

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Review from Frances A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy attends Busy Bees at Eastbourne and he absolutely loves it. He goes three mornings a week and the other two days he always wakes up and asks “nursery day?" We couldn’t ever imagine him going anywhere else. The staff and the environment is just perfect. The staff make you feel so safe,
comfortable and nothing is ever too much. The chef knows how to cook. My son loves the food and always excited to tell me what he’s eaten. When we drop him off we feel so relaxed knowing how well he’s being looked after.

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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. They have made sure my daughter has settled in so well to preschool and all the way through the pandemic. The staff are amazing and my little girl has made lots of lovely friends and loves the staff. This is so reassuring for me to know she is happy and safe. She always comes out
with a smile on her face.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both my children to Busy Bees Eastbourne and highly recommend the nursery. The nursery opens earlier and closes later than others allowing me to maintain my current working hours. The management and staff are all very caring and friendly people. Everything seems very organised and I feel
they help prepare the children in pre-school well for their next step to school. They also adapted very well during the pandemic. Always ensuring all precautions and safety measures in place for children, parents and staff.

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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was our first nursery experience which was started right at the beginning of the pandemic. Considering how anxious we were as first time parents are when leaving your children at nursery for the first time, the manager and the staff made us feel so at ease with the situation and not silly for walking
out in tears on the first drop off! It has probably been a lot different to the usual experience, as in we can't go in and see what our little one has been doing but we don't feel like we are missing out in the slightest. The staff keep us informed all the time and it is so lovely to see what our daughter has been learning and hearing how much fun she has with all her friends. Nutrition played a big part in our choice of nursery, so having an on-site chef has been great especially with the variety of foods available. You know you have picked a good nursery when you ask your child what she wants to do on a non-nursery day and it is always nursery!

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Review from Sam L (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has really flourished attending nursery. The app they use is excellent as you get updated throughout the day with pictures and information. The staff are nice and always take the time to give you an update on how the day has gone when you pick up. Overall really pleased!

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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the service at Busy Bees. The staff are always willing to go the extra mile to fulfil my needs.

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Review from Melanie (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is lovely and my son loves attending. The staff are really friendly and caring. He loves going out in the garden and running around even more in these difficult times the staff have done a great job of keeping all kids happy and safe. The food is cooked on-site by the chef and he always
speaks about the food he has eaten at nursery. A huge thank you. Keep up the good work. I would recommend this setting a million times over.

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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending nursery and always talks about it at home. She has made so many friendships. The practitioners are amazing and do everything to ensure the children are happy and safe.
The management team work very hard alongside parents and staff.
We are very happy with Busy Bee's.

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Review from Pompi C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Like any other parent, I worried a lot about my son settling in the nursery. I had an impression that a place which looks after so many children in no way could provide that care which a child is used to being at home. And here I am, very glad to say that Busy Bees Eastbourne has proved me very wrong.
The manager has guided me and comforted me to an extent which made me feel better in so many ways. She stood beside me like another mum who exactly understood what I was going through while my son cried for hours when I left him in the nursery. My son's key person is such a fine young lady! Very professional and at the same time has got that touch of warmth. She would leave no stone unturned to keep my son happy and also make sure he is fed and rested. His buddy key person is always there to share my worried and gives me invaluable advice. The team is never annoyed ever if I phone 7 times during the day. I am so happy to be able to send my son to Busy Bees.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our connection with Busy Bees Eastbourne started in 2013 when our daughter joined at 9 months old, she attended the nursery all the way through to preschool where she had a lovely graduation ceremony before leaving for infant school. We were always pleased with the development and support we received
during our time with Busy Bees so when our son was due to start nursery this was the only choice for us. We already had a very good relationship with all staff members and relaxed in the knowledge that some of the same key workers who looked after our daughter would also look after our son. He is still with Busy Bees now progressing through the rooms as his sister did and hope he will be there until he starts infant school as well. The manager and assistant manager are very approachable and deal with any concern or queries with the urgency. The menu choices are great and allows children to try a variety of different foods.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for Busy Bees Eastbourne 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.905 for Busy Bees Eastbourne is calculated as follows: ( (320 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.905

  • 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 Eastbourne is based on 29 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 29 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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Meet the Team (1)

Ashley

Ashley McGhie

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2010

Hi, my name is Ashley and I have been a part of the Busy Bees family for many years now. 


I have over 15 years experience working with children. I became the Manager at this Nursery in April 2019. I have my own little girl who is at school so I understand the difficulties working parents have and also how important links are between nursery and home.


I look forward to meeting and welcoming new families to our newly refurbished nursery in Eastbourne.


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