Busy Bees Stowmarket

The Buntings, Cedars Park, Stowmarket IP14 5GZ
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8.2 29 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Stowmarket, Stowmarket
Busy Bees Stowmarket welcomes children between two months and five years of age to a versatile interior, fully-equipped to support key early years learning goals through both group and individual play and staffed by a trained and experienced team.

The facility has been purpose-built to suit the learning and development of pre-school children, offers parents the use of a convenient private care park and has an excellent outdoor play area that proves a real advantage to the daily activities youngsters experience and enjoy.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Stowmarket

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kim Eve-Pettit (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Busy Bees Stowmarket Reviews (29)

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Busy Bees Stowmarket has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.245) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Stowmarket has 29 reviews.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our youngest attends Busy Bees Nursery. He is always happy to go and is greeted cheerfully by all members of staff. Staff give good feedback at the end of each day, and the app keeps parents up to date with meals, etc. The nursery holds regular parent evenings so we can keep updated about our child's
progress, but they are happy to talk with us at any time. The nursery has great facilities and a wide range of resources, and learning is linked well to our children's interests; they like it when we let them know about our weekend or if we have days out/holidays so they can extend learning further. Our child enjoys the food that they provide, and we know as parents what and how much has been eaten each day.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just finished Busy Bees ready to start school and we can’t thank Busy Bees enough for all of the help and support they have given us, my son has learnt so much and become so confident preparing him for school. My daughter also attends and loves the staff who look after her. They are so friendly
and supportive of whatever we need, they also have a huge garden which is great for my children who love being outdoors and always new fun activities to keep them entertained. The manager is very helpful and will do her best to accommodate, couldn’t recommend the nursery enough.

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

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 C L (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Busy Bees. It is warm and friendly, both of my children loved going to Busy Bees and thrived within the setting. The were engaged and active, they had loads of opportunities to learn new things and skills. I would recommend Busy Bees.

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

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


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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees have been fantastic the whole time my son has been attending and have especially risen to the challenges the past year or so have given us all. He loves going and has never once said he doesn’t want to go. The activities they do are great fun, help him to engage and learn. He always eats pretty
much everything as well. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Erin H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Bees. They are so caring and educational. They provide feedback and ideas on how to help children flourish. I could not be happier to have our son go there and highly recommend sending yours as well.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in June he is one year old and his key person has gone beyond my expectations in caring for him. She is kind and caring and really knows his personality. My son loves nursery and I know I have made the best decision in choosing Busy Bees.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my child has been given since starting in November 2019. The girls who look after him have been excellent. They are all very nurturing and always take time to feedback at the end of the day. He is very happy in his room, feels cared for and safe.
On a different note,
I am not finding the app very good since the update.

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Review from I C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her nursery and bonds really well with all the staff. All staff are welcoming and friendly. The office staff are always helpful if you need anything. The chefs are always trying new dishes that include a wide variety of healthy foods. I am really glad I chose this nursery as watching
my daughter being happy and excited to go in fills my confidence and trust to leave her there whilst I go to work.

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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love bringing my daughter to Busy Bees as it has benefitted both of us massively and she loves coming. The staff are all amazing and really put in the time to get to know you and your child. My daughter is always happy when I pick her up and she's had lots of fun all day. The staff are great at following
her routine and adapting it when it has changed at home. The management is excellent and all the staff are very approachable and understanding.

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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been been attending Busy Bees at Stowmarket since October last year and I really can’t fault the nursery. The staff are great, they really care about the children who go there and the facilities are really good for each age group. My daughter is about to move up to Toddlers and the plan
in place to transition to the next room has been really good for her with her old and new key worker talking to me about how she has been doing with the move.

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Review from Thiloka M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely impressed with the way all the staff in Busy Bees Stowmarket look after my son and genuinely care. His key worker has taken a real interest in helping him develop various skills, and I was so happy to see how quickly she connected with him. Due to this close relationship that the
nursery staff have with my son, I totally trust their instincts about when he might be unwell and need time at home. You can tell as soon as you walk in, how committed to their roles and how much passion these ladies all have, I have a lot of respect for them and we are grateful for the care they provide our child.

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has grown and developed so well under the guidance of the staff at Busy Bees. The balance of activities between play, play whilst learning and learning has been set perfectly.


Every member of staff is friendly, approachable and they are all clearly adored by the children.


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from Busy Bees to primary school is being made very easy.


I shall be so sad when my daughter leaves and cannot rate this nursery highly enough.


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

Our daughter attends nursery on a full-time basis, she is currently part of the Toddler Room. We have had some recent separation anxiety issues when dropping her off in the morning and have needed to try and make some changes to her daytime routine to improve her sleep at night. The staff have been
excellent in helping to overcome these difficulties, offering some different distractions and a new morning regime to help with settling in and reducing the afternoon sleep on a permanent basis. Nothing has been too much trouble at all.


It can be an emotional challenge, for me in particular, having our daughter in nursery for so many hours every week, but we know she thoroughly enjoys being there, has lots of friends to play with and has good relationships with adults she trusts. I was recommended by several parents to consider Busy Bees as our nursery and now I do the same and refer people on myself, cannot recommend highly enough for everything they do for our daughter.


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

Due to medical treatment, we couldn’t get a clear answer from my son's consultants if he could attend nursery. We were left to make that decision. We were recently told by one of the top hospital consultants that we should think about taking him to toddler groups and maybe start to think about nursery.
He’s been attending for 18 months now, 4 days a week! In that time he has been fully supported with his development and social skills. Any suggestions from his medical team are always embraced. My son has a lot of time at hospital and away from nursery but he is very well adjusted. He is thriving at Busy Bees. We all receive great support. His social development is not behind as it is normally for children that are in hospital a lot. This is all down to the Busy Bees team. I love seeing him do things that he has learned at nursery. It’s hard to see the difference between my son and any other child. This is down to the great care, help and support he’s received. No one is left behind.

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

The care and facilities are fantastic. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
My son has never refused to go in, he loves all the staff and enjoys his day so much that sometimes he doesn't want to leave.
His development has been great. He is always coming home singing or repeating something he has
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The staff are wonderful. They always give feedback and are more than ready, able and willing to help.
They encourage interaction with home and family through special events which really helps you feel involved in their development.
I am so pleased that I chose for Busy Bees Stowmarket to care for my son, he is so happy I couldn't ask for more.

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Review from Dale E (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have time to praise the operations of Busy Bees Nursery (Stowmarket).
Foremost, I am impressed with the security of the building. No one can gain entrance without recognition. I have witnessed staff leave unrecognised parents at the door whilst they seek verification from their peers.
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of 'messy play', a high level of hygiene is clearly maintained.
Staff will always be able to give a detailed account of your children's activities, and pictures/displays/photographs all help me engage with their activities whilst they are not in my care.
I feel confident leaving my children with such courteous, nurturing staff. All are professionally trained and are granted professional growth through a staff Academy scheme.
Most importantly, both my children have immense fun and have made their own strong friendships without guidance from me, preparing them for school and allowing them a life out of the home.
Food is nutritional and enjoyed with plenty of fresh fruit.

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

I am 100% happy with the care my daughter receives. I feel that she is known and loved by the staff in her room and she looks forward to going in every morning. She adores the messy play and interaction with peers the most plus she eats every bit of the amazing food prepared on site.

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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the nursery, I think the staff are all very professional and very welcoming. I feel very confident leaving my little boy in their care and they always try fun new ideas for messy play and songs and different learning techniques.

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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have been through the nursery. The communication is good, the key workers are good at supporting. The children are happy and settle quickly.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter and son have started at Busy Bees they have grown in confidence. They are so happy after they have been at nursery and don't want to leave. The staff are lovely and supportive, much better standards to the last nursery the kids were at.

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.245)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.245) out of 10 for Busy Bees Stowmarket 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 4.861 for Busy Bees Stowmarket is calculated as follows: ( (32 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 3.384 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Stowmarket is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.134

  • 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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Kim Eve-Pettit

Job Title: Centre Director

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


I have worked at the nursery for 11 years, progressing my way up to my current role. I have just returned from maternity leave for my first child. I lead a highly motivated and passionate team, who are eager to truly give the children in our care the Best Start in Life.


I look forward to meeting new families and showing them around our fantastic.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Stowmarket

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

Busy Bees Stowmarket accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Stowmarket Open?

Busy Bees Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket have capacity for?

Busy Bees Stowmarket has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Stowmarket to the centre of Stowmarket?

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

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