Busy Bees Great Yarmouth

James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA
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9.7 44 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth
Welcome to Busy Bees at Great Yarmouth, where laughter, fun and development is at the heart of everything they do.

The nursery and preschool have been carefully designed to offer the ideal setting for every child to unleash their full potential, all while surrounded by friendly children and passionate staff.

Each room has been created to suit a different age group, allowing children to develop at their own comfortable pace in a way that promotes positive self-esteem and confidence.

The plethora of engaging activities and learning resources ensure that there is never a dull day at the nursery, keeping children excited and fully engaged. From imaginative construction play to creative arts and crafts, every child can find something that meets their interest and fuels their curiosity during their time at the setting.

Rest assured your child will be fully supported during their time at Busy Bees at Great Yarmouth, as the dedicated staff are committed to providing children with the best start in life. Whether it's fostering a love for reading, improving counting skills, enhancing fine motor abilities or providing delicious and nutritious balanced meals throughout the day, every aspect is taken care of.

Your child’s journey of discovery begins here. Join the Busy Bees family today.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Great Yarmouth

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Marden (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Great Yarmouth Reviews (44)

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Busy Bees Great Yarmouth has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Great Yarmouth has 44 reviews.

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Review from Faiza A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy as my daughter is becoming confident day by day and eagerly wait for her sessions in Busy Bees at Great Yarmouth. The nursery staff are very cooperative and update us regarding her activities. Highly recommend it.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Great Yarmouth

We are thrilled to hear your comments. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery.
Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff provide great care to my child when she is there. She always leaves with a smile on her face and as a parent, I feel as though the staff take great care of her physically and emotionally. They always inform us of anything that she has done during the day and allow my child to bring
home her artwork however small it is.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Every member of staff is extremely conscientious and both my girls absolutely love Busy Bees. My eldest always talks about her keyworkers with great fondness so when I leave her, I know she’s somewhere she wants to be.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about putting my daughter in the nursery at a young age and going back to work and visited a few though I knew straight away with busy bees it was a calm, friendly, professional atmosphere. They asked all the right questions and had the facilities to cater for younger children which
made me feel at ease. She has been there ever since and even with the difficulties we are all experiencing, I still feel relaxed dropping her off as they have always been so helpful and supportive of her growth. I love getting updates direct to phone even though they can be quite delayed at times, though you are always updated on her day on collection. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Vimbai K (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Busy Bees in Great Yarmouth. All my kids have passed through this nursery and currently, I have twins here who look forward to every visit. The staff are very personable, they pay attention to each individual and their interests, they also make great effort to have a rapport with
the parents and even call me by name not just Mum. If you are a concerned Mum, you have access to what your child is up to during the day. This is just a great place to take your kids, they have fun, great food, they care and are just brilliant with children.

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Review from Louisa S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly - lots of activities. Both my children have thrived here. It's pricey but worth it as it really helps gain the children's confidence. Good food and good opening times. I would definitely recommend it.

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Review from Jordyn P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Busy Bees when he was just over one and his confidence has grown ever since being here. His manners have improved, his speech is a lot stronger since coming out of lockdown. The nursery is clean and rooms are spacious and filled with lots of educational toys. The outdoor areas are fun
and safe also. My son loves coming to nursery, he loves all the staff and is treated with exceptional love and care while at nursery. I couldn't ask for more of this nursery. He is well looked after and I'm updated with all information when I pick him up, his daily activities, what he's eaten and what he's been learning about. I thoroughly recommend Busy Bees. I was so nervous about him going to nursery when he was so young and now I have no worries at all.

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Review from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees have been amazing with my daughter. Since being at this setting she has become very confident with speech and other children. She has excelled in many different aspects and it is all thanks to the wonderful staff at Busy Bees. Nothing is ever too much trouble and no query is treated as silly
by the staff. The manager is a wonderful lady herself and a brilliant manager with a fantastic team. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The admin people are a bit abrupt, except for one, who goes the extra mile in order to help.
The ladies in the rooms are wonderful, especially the key persons my child has had.
The chef is caring and shows commitment to the children’s nutritional needs.

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Review from Stacey R (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been happy with the service provided for my son that my daughter now attends. All staff are friendly and helpful. My daughter does a range of activities and is very happy.

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Review from Jodene B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both key workers have been very good with my daughter. I find the rooms can be hot when I pick her up though. Lots of activities going on in the classroom. The mobile app is also really beneficial for an insight into my daughter's development.

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Review from Elaine M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly nursery.
Daughter has been happy here.
Good learning environment.
Separate rooms for different ages.
Healthy meals.
Fun activities.

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Review from Maria S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel the care my child gets when at the nursery is excellent. The staff are friendly, they get time to know each child and understand their likes and dislikes. They ensure the days are different and informative. The food supplied is great and my child never leaves anything, if anything it made them
a good eater and prepared to try new foods.
The only thing I find could be communicated better is when collecting my child I'm never 100% sure which room they are in.

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Review from Andrea W (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery, our daughter has been there for nearly 3 and a half years. The progress she has made is amazing, along with the confidence she has as well.

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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending nursery and we have seen big leaps in her development in just a few months. The staff are lovely - very friendly as well as professional, and I really feel like they know my daughter and how she is progressing. Daily comments on how she has been getting on are provided verbally
and in writing by the staff members caring for her.


The children are provided with a range of learning opportunities, from painting to cooking, and there are a good variety of toys and activities for them to engage in to aid their development, including a recently remodelled outdoor play area complete with play tunnel, mud kitchen and ride-on toys.


All meals are prepared on site and the menus are planned to ensure they are nutritionally balanced and also include seasonal produce, as well as a variety of tastes and textures. If you have to drop your child in early in the morning (as we do) breakfast is available and healthy snacks are also provided in addition to lunch and dinner.


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Review from Samantha (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Busy Bees Great Yarmouth in January 2018. She was only 9 months old and we were really worried about leaving her so young for three days a week, especially when the settling in sessions went so badly. I had considered not going back to work as she was extremely upset every
time I left her. The staff at Busy Bees were amazing, they supported me and helped me feel reassured that our little girl would be fine. Working together with her key worker and a few other members of staff, our little girl soon settled into her new routine. Within a month's time, she was loving every minute of nursery. All the staff are so friendly, caring and truly love being with the children that I have no worries when I leave our little girl in the mornings and I know she has had a good time when I pick her up in the evenings. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a local nursery.

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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees at Great Yarmouth (based at the James Paget hospital) since July 2016. He attends two days a week and started when he was just over one, he is now nearly three years old.


I highly recommend this nursery, the staff are kind, caring and enthusiastic. It is a small

enough nursery for the staff to get to know your child by name and they warmly welcome him each time he arrives.


The feedback you receive about your child's progress is wonderful and despite my initial nervousness at leaving my son at nursery, I think it has helped him developmentally and given him different types of experiences to those he gets at home with me. It helps that each child is assigned a key worker, who the child develops a trusting relationship with and takes a keen interest in your child's interests.


The food provided is freshly prepared onsite daily, which was important to me.


A brilliant professional nursery, very highly recommended.


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

My son loves coming to nursery as he gets to play and interact alongside/with other children his age. He has bonded well with his keyperson and a relationship with the other staff in the baby rooms.

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Review from Nicole T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 5-month-old started going to Busy Bees in February. We were extremely anxious about leaving her so young. We needn't have worried. The staff at Busy Bees are so lovely and our little girl absolutely loves them all. She has come on with her sitting and 'talking' in leaps and bounds in the months she
has been going. The facilities are excellent too - with everything a baby could want to play/explore. We are now weaning our daughter and the chef at Busy Bees will make up a special dinner for her. GREAT staff, GREAT service - excellent place.

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Review from Rob H (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old son currently attends Busy Bees and has done since October 2015 and my older son attended for 3 years prior to this. They both have loved their time in the nursery and have gained so much from it, they are confident, happy boys. The staff are all friendly, separated and helpful and professional.
The age separated and staff cater to the children's needs within their rooms, key person system ensures your children are well cared for by people that know them well and us as parents.
Busy bees monitor my boy's educational progress carefully and we get regular updates on his achievements as well as opportunities to meet with the key person at parents evening! The freshly prepared meals on the busy bees menu are healthy and nutritional meaning as busy working parents we have one less thing to worry about.
Generally, Busy Bees provide good quality childcare all round!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.745)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10 for Busy Bees Great Yarmouth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.970 for Busy Bees Great Yarmouth is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.97

  • 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 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Great Yarmouth is based on 11 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.775

  • 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 (2)

Lisa

Lisa Marden

Job Title: Centre Director

My name is Lisa and I am the Centre Director. I have been in child care for 21 years and have been a manager since 2011.


I love many aspects of my role but the best is watching every child become an enthusiastic learner with confidence to try new experiences. My motto is we teach children how to think not what to think. Every child is given the best start in life.


Victoria

Victoria

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

My name is Victoria and I am the assistant centre director at Great Yarmouth

I have a BA Hons in Childhood Studies and have worked in nurseries since 2019 and have progressed from an apprentice to ACD. I have previously been the room leader for babies and toddlers but have also spent a lot of time with the other age groups. My favourite thing about my job is being able to be a part of children’s lives, providing them with a safe and happy environment, and being able to watch them thrive as they develop new skills.


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