Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

Simmonds View, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8HL
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Busy Bees Stoke Gifford, Bristol, offers a purpose-built interior designed for the different needs of the pre-school age groups. An open plan layout is ideal for a wide range of activities and fun events.

Parents that choose a Busy Bees nursery benefit from a team that experiences ongoing training, with innovative programmes and vibrant networks of professionals in place to keep standards high.

A key worker system is in place to safeguard individual development, making sure each child gets the most from their time in the nursery environment.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Darryl Story (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 126
  • 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 Stoke Gifford Reviews (16)

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Busy Bees Stoke Gifford has a Review Score of 8.0 (7.996) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Stoke Gifford has 16 reviews.

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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with dynamic and caring staff, wonderfully interactive and fun activities and a lovely environment for the children to play. My daughter has been so happy here and I can only hope her school experience is to the same high standard.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Stoke Gifford 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 N D (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been full-time at Busy Bees since last year. Initially, there were some shortage of staff issues but overall our experience is good. They provide very good care and make my child feel very comfortable. They provide extra support with learning too.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

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 Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees, Stoke Gifford, since he was 11 months old. He loves going and now tells me (now aged 2) how the staff are his friends. They are all very caring and he has lots of fun. He enjoys the food. We get lots of information on the app with photos and reviews of his development.

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Review from Hilary L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford. Both started aged five months and my daughter is currently in the preschool class, having gone right the way through. We have been more than satisfied with the quality of care given, as well as the extent to which our little ones have been encouraged
and supported to learn and grow. Any queries, problems or questions have been immediately dealt with by the manager. The staff really care about the children they look after and my children go happily into nursery every morning. The nursery has followed all the guidelines through the Covid-19 pandemic and we have felt confident that our children were safe. I'd like to thank everyone at Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford for their hard work.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for taking the time to leave us a review of your experience of our 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 Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford since he was 10 months old, he’s now 2 and a half and still loves it. The staff are lovely and he has learnt so much. Would thoroughly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford is an excellent Nursery. I have been so pleased with all aspects of the nursery from the friendly, enthusiastic and extremely helpful staff to the learning and development opportunities provided. They are always doing different activities and striving to really enhance the
children's experience. I have seen my daughter blossom into a confident little girl, ready to go to reception. I highly recommend Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford for their high standards and brilliant level of care.

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Review from A B (Guardian of Child) published on 28 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very positive and engaging experience for my niece. Lots of hands-on activities offered. Her development over the last 12 months has been remarkable.

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Review from Leah L (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going here to play and tells me all the different things he has learnt on a daily basis. He has been coming here since he was a baby and has gone through every room and loved all the staff.
The staff have been amazing with him and he has grown some lovely relationships with them.
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recommend this nursery and preschool.

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Review from Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children thoroughly enjoy attending Busy Bees and benefit greatly. I know my children will be looked after, kept safe and stimulated throughout the day. There is a wide range of resources and activities on offer and my children's personal and social skills have improved since attending the nursery.
All staff and management are friendly, caring and very professional; they will always help and give advice and support if needed. I would definitely recommend Busy Bees at Stoke Gifford to anyone looking for nursery or pre-school care.

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Review from Kirsty F (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Busy Bees in Stoke Gifford since she was nine months old and she has just started in the pre-school room. At every stage, she has been well cared for and understood. The nursery has a real family feel, she knows all the staff, even those in other rooms, which helps with room
transitions and any unexpected staff changes e.g. If people have to change rooms to cover others.


As a parent, I find staff friendly, helpful and reassuring. Events are well planned and fun so all the family can feel part of something. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.


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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing a nursery is hard, but we could not be happier with Busy Bees Stoke Gifford. Our little girl had only been in my care before attending Busy Bees and I was concerned about how she would settle in but the staff were amazing to both her and myself. We have moved rooms twice as she had aged and
cannot fault the communication from all her key workers, explaining what will happen when and how her progress will be monitored etc.


I also like the fact there is minimal staff turnover which means the employees are happy and also enjoy their time at here. The food menus make me want to stay for lunch and tea! I love the outdoor space and how much they utilise this as does my outdoorsy girl.


Everyone is friendly and professional and go above and beyond. Events like summer and Christmas fairs, photo days, parties, book day and charity days happen regularly with a real sense of passion from all the staff.


Lastly, a recent outstanding Ofsted achieved. I would highly recommend you take a look.


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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with the nursery. Especially the 2-5 room (preschool). My son enjoys going in. I was sceptical of moving him as he started at another nursery but following a house move the move was required and the nursery made him feel very welcome and ensured he was happy. When something has not been
to my satisfaction I have brought it to their attention and it's been handled. Very pleased!

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended this nursery and thoroughly enjoyed everything it has to offer. I was delighted that the nursery was recently awarded an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating! My 2-year-old is delighted with the recent arrival of two nursery pets, which she loves to help look after. I would
definitely recommend this nursery as m girls have both been so happy here.

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys her time in the pre school room. There are lots of activities to keep her entertained. She gets to use computers, paint and use their purpose built outside area with bikes and trikes, slides and gardening area. She has made some friends and really enjoys her time here. It
is also really helping to pave the way for her starting school.

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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been very happy coming to the pre-school of Busy Bees. All of the staff are very welcoming and including of my daughter. They answered all my questions of concerns I have about my child's settling in and development. I feel that my daughter is in a safe environment and they have exciting
and imaginative activities set up and I have a full run down of her day and what she did and ate. I would recommend this nursery and feel happy that they are preparing her for school.

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Review from Steve C (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Stoke Gifford has been a massive part of our families lives, they have provided first class care to both of my children, they have helped shape them into the children they are today - confident young boys with a thirst to learn! I cannot speak highly enough of them. The Nursery has a lovely
family feel and all staff have made us feel welcome from the start. My children made use of the Stay and play Sessions every Friday before they joined which helped them settle with ease. All of these sessions were also free of charge as well as being provided with complimentary previsits before joining, allowing them to build bonds with their key person all before their very first day.

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Current Review Score: 8.0 (7.996)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (7.996) out of 10 for Busy Bees Stoke Gifford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.792 for Busy Bees Stoke Gifford is calculated as follows: ( (19 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.792

  • 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 3.204 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Stoke Gifford is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 126 number of registered child places is 25.2. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.2 = 0.079

  • 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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Darryl

Darryl Story

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2021

Hello, I am Darryl Story; I have worked in Early Years for 22 years working with all age groups. Within my years of experience, I have been a room manager, assistant manager and manager also I have been in a Senco role. I am originally from Plymouth where I started my career, I then joined Busy Bees in August 2021 which I then was given amazing opportunity to take the Managers role here at Stoke Gifford and relocate to Bristol. 


The main reason I want to work in Early Years is to help support and develop children's development and supporting families, As well as helping promote males working within this sector. I also have two amazing children; my son is 13 and my daughter is 12.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Stoke Gifford

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Stoke Gifford Open?

Busy Bees Stoke Gifford 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 Stoke Gifford have capacity for?

Busy Bees Stoke Gifford has capacity for a total of 126 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Stoke Gifford to the centre of Bristol?

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

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