Busy Bees Worthing

84 Poulters Lane, Worthing BN14 7SZ
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9.8 43 Reviews
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Discover Busy Bees Worthing, a nursery offering a caring and engaging early years environment for children.

The dedicated and passionate team at the setting are committed to supporting each child's developmental needs and go above and beyond to ensure that children are prepared for their educational journey.

Inside the nursery, children have access to a wide range of activities shared across each room, offering endless opportunities for them to play and explore whilst making friends with those at a similar stage.

There is a large garden area that provides a wonderful outdoor space where children can continue their fun-filled adventures. Under careful supervision, they can take on new challenges and develop their independence as little explorers.

Busy Bees values effective communication between staff and parents. Through the 'Parent Zone' app, the team provides regular updates ensuring you stay informed about your child's progress, important milestones and any noteworthy developments during their time at nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Worthing

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Free (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 69
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • There is an NCP car park that is located next to the nursery. There is no charge for using this car park.


Busy Bees Worthing Reviews (43)

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9.8

Busy Bees Worthing has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Worthing has 43 reviews.

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Review from Carina (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 year old son loves going to this nursery, he has settled in really quickly and gets excited about going. The staff are lovely, extremely friendly, and they really seem to know each child very well. They are always happy to chat to me about my son’s day, what activities he’s done, how well he’s
eaten etc which is really nice. The food menu is brilliant, my son was quite a picky eater before he started but he’s tried so many new things now.
He comes home happy and chatty and has made lots of new friends. I really feel like he is taken care of extremely well there. We love it.

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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Worthing is a fabulous setting. My daughter attended this nursery when we moved into the area in 2018-19 and my son started in September 2020. Not only are the staff professional and dedicated, but the care they show the children is second to none. Despite having a very clingy little boy,
I leave him feeling happy knowing that once he’s there, he’s excited to play, learn and have fun. I have already recommended the nursery to several friends.

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Review from Donna T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, my daughter is very happy there, staff are friendly and child focussed, 3 home cooked meals a day, lovely facilities, great communication, very engaging with parents...can’t fault it!

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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been using Busy Bees Worthing since 2015 (ages ranging from 3 months to leaving for school) and have loved every day. Our kids love running in to meet their key workers and form such lovely friendships both with the staff and with the other children and always have such a great time. The managers,
room staff, chefs etc are all wonderful and honestly would never dream of sending them anywhere else. They have a lovely mix of inside and outside play spaces, lots of age-appropriate development, and great freshly made food. I feel safe every morning dropping my kids off into an environment where people seem genuinely happy to work at and greet my kids with a big smile and hug - even the evening cleaning crew wave hello at the evening pick up!

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Review from Sharon W (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at Worthing is a wonderful homely nursery. All the staff know the children by name and all are so friendly and kind, working especially hard through these current challenging times.
They understand every child's needs and individualism their approach. My daughter has been at Busy Bees for
just over 2 years now and is thriving. I know this is thanks to their time and efforts with each child.
The food menu is varied and caters to all diets.

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Review from Steve W (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really fantastic place and we could not ask for anything more. You absolutely know that all the carers are giving 110% and our daughter seems to love each and every one of them.
A really lovely and genuine place.

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Review from Paige L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was eight months old. All we have received is the best care we could wish for our child. She always comes out happy and content and that’s thanks to the amazing staff at Busy Bees at Worthing. Especially her key workers for being so caring towards her. Her
little sister starts in March and I am not worried at all about the transition to nursery because I know the staff in the baby room will look after her really well and make her feel very settled
All the staff are amazing at their job and we couldn’t wish for a better nursery and would recommend it to everyone.

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Review from Zoe H (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been with this nursery for nearly 3 years. Each room and carer has been amazing. He loves his playhouse (what he calls it). This year the nursery manager and staff have gone above and beyond to keep us informed, been kind and understanding. With the virus and the pressure this would
have had on all of them, they have dealt with it seamlessly in my opinion. Thank you.

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Review from Shelley C (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend this nursery highly enough.
FANTASTIC staff - professional, warm and always welcoming - so much positive energy and they actually love our children- which is so important.
My daughter loves it there.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Review from Rachael P (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started with Busy Bee's in September 2020 and her confidence has already grown. At first, myself and my daughter were both anxious due to the current situation of the world but Busy Bees staff made us feel so at ease. My daughter really enjoys going and is so excited to see her teachers
and friends. Seeing her happy has made me feel so much more relaxed and I really feel she's getting all the support she needs to grow. I can't thank the staff enough for their kindness.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am pleased with the Busy Bees (Worthing) nursery. My two boys go there full time and they love it. My 3.5 year old's speech was very limited. With the right support of the carers and daily communication with his peers, within 5 months he improved it enormously and finally started speaking in full
sentences.
He was a very fussy eater too, now he is confident in trying new meals and foods, which is amazing. He learns a lot, as there are a lot of different activities and so many things for them to do. There are two gardens (front and back), where the boys go to twice a day, if the weather permits.
This nursery makes me feel that this is a safe environment, where their learn a lot and develop their social skills every day

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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has an amazing experience at Busy Bees at Worthing. I love the small rooms that allow the children to bond with each other and their keyworkers. I also feel this prepares them for school.
He really enjoys the amount of time he spends outside and is always full of talk about his activities.
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feel that the staff know my son well and care about his development and progress.

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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, caring staff who take time to get to know the children and understand their likes and dislikes. I have had 2 children attend the nursery and they both loved it. My first is now at school and the nursery prepared them well for integration into reception.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the nursery. Feels like a home from home for my boys. Everyone is friendly and knows every child by name. They do a variety of activities that differ every day. Additional support is always given for whatever the reason, be it a child who cries at drop off, to speech issues. The staff keep you
up to date on how your child is doing and helps them progress from baby to ready for school. I fully trust everyone here to look after my children so I can focus on work, knowing they are safe, happy and having a great time.

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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are in our final year of Busy Bees nursery and couldn't be happier with how our journey has gone. Our daughter has been here since she was nine months and has truly excelled. She's learnt all her life skills through her carer's support - she's learnt to walk, write her name, recognise numbers, eat
really well, using cutlery to mention just a few. We'll be truly sad to leave here for school!
I'd happily and highly recommend BB's Worthing for the high level of carers and management - not to mention the superb food she eats here... I think the very balanced menu has really introduced so many different food groups into her daily diet.

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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been absolutely fantastic at catering for my son, who has multiple food allergies. They have met with me regularly and worked with me to ensure that all food is safe for him, and made me feel that nothing is too much trouble. This has reassured me that my son is in safe hands, and enabled
me to not worry about his allergies. My son is very happy at the nursery and the staff go beyond the call of duty to attend to his needs and ensure that he is always well cared for. This is an outstanding nursery, with a manager and staff team who are absolutely dedicated to making sure every child is happy, safe and nurtured to achieve their full potential.

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Review from Robert W (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at a couple of local nurseries, but as soon as we were shown around Busy Bees at Worthing, we knew we had found the place for our daughter. She is shown so much care from the friendly staff and we are informed of everything that happens in her day, what she has eaten and what we need to do
to encourage her learning. The food she receives is amazing, freshly prepared hot meals which she often has 2nd helpings off.
Throughout our daughter's journey to date, the carers have helped with her major development milestones, like encouraging walking, speech, self-feeding, toilet training and many other qualities.
The nursery has the occasional seasonal open days, from Christmas crafts to summer fete's which gives us an insight into her daily world of nursery.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Nursery in Worthing is an excellent children's nursery and I am happy with the service provision and care they provide for our daughter. I would recommend their services and I think the staff are very good, competent and caring. The team are approachable and the nursery has a welcoming, friendly
atmosphere. Communication is very good and the service is holistic, looking at all of my daughter's needs, providing us with reassurance whilst we are at work to know she is happy and well cared for, for the 3 mornings we have there.

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Review from Amelia O (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees was the only nursery I looked at for my little boy and instantly loved it. My fears and worries were completely gone, I felt comfortable there so knew my little boy would too.
My son loves it and gets so excited as soon as we drive into the car park, (such a nice feeling for a mummy) feeling
no guilt as I know he is so happy there.
Fantastic food, amazing staff and so many activities. I love how thorough his review of his day has been. I don't pick him up often but always have a detailed report back from his daddy. Overall a fantastic, nearly first year. Thank you.

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When looking for nurseries, Busy Bees was head and shoulders above the rest. Staff are so welcoming and helpful and made my child feel like he is at home. My child has learnt so much and has his own personality. I like that they set homework to do with your child to continue the development at home.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.778)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10 for Busy Bees Worthing 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.908 for Busy Bees Worthing is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.908

  • 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 4.87 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Worthing is based on 12 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.8 = 0.87

  • 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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Job Title: Centre Director

Hello my name is Natalie, and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Worthing.


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