Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court

Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Bristol BS30 7EJ
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8.5 53 Reviews
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Busy Bees Barrs Court in Bristol offers a warm and welcoming environment for both parents and children. With an extensive range of activities and resources for all the children to explore and discover, no matter what your child enjoys doing, there is something for everyone!

The fantastic team carefully organise and prepare engaging activities to encourage overall development whilst your child widens their imagination and has fun. From messy play to quiet and cosy reading corners, whatever your child is taking part in, they will enjoy every day at nursery.

The enthusiastic and experienced team are passionate and committed in providing the best care for your children and strive to support your child's development throughout their time at nursery. Every child is appointed with a key person so that they will have a familiar face to welcome them each morning and help track their development progress.

Choosing the right nursery for your child is a big decision and Busy Bees Bristol want to ensure you do not miss any of your child’s key developments or milestones whilst at nursery. Using the ‘ParentZone’ app, you will be able to stay up to date with your child’s day as the key workers will upload regular updates on day-to-day activities, along with any important news.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Diane Ford (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 116
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 Bristol Barrs Court Reviews (53)

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8.5

Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.526) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court has 53 reviews.

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Review from Vicki O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. All the staff we have encountered have been so friendly, welcoming and supportive of her. They've had to cope during really difficult circumstances over the past year and have always done so with a smile on their faces and have adapted to all the challenges
thrown at them.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and creative staff. Good communication from the staff and nursery and approachable with any issues or queries. A lovely atmosphere and friendly nursery which supports my child and her development.

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Review from Elaine B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having a baby during the first lockdown in 2020 made it difficult for my little girl to meet other babies and people before starting nursery. This made me extra nervous when it was time for her to start but all the workers that I’ve met have been amazing. I’m sure every parent hates leaving their child
for the first time however even though my little girl cried the first few times dropping her off (which made me cry), when I pick her up, the staff and her key worker made sure to let me know how she is doing, what she played with that day, everything she has/hasn’t eaten. They have shown that this isn’t just a job but that they actually care about the babies/children that they look after during the day. I know that even if my little girl cries when I drop her off she settles quickly and has a great time. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. They are absolutely brilliant.

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Review from Jon C (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky and thankful to all the staff at Busy Bees, Barrs Court for making our little boy enjoy his nursery experience day in day out. Even in these challenging times which must be difficult for all, the staff make that extra effort to ensure a safe and welcoming environment on arrival every
day. Thank you Busy Bees.

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Review from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 8 months old and absolutely loves it. All her key workers have been very informative and all the staff are very welcoming. The staff that works closely with my daughter have been very supportive of her needs not just for her but also for me and my
husband. The nursery has a very nice and simple layout with lots of indoor and outdoor space. In reference to how they have dealt with covid-19, I can not fault them, they have made all necessary changes for theirs and the children’s safety but in a way that makes the children still feel like life is normal which is imperative during this difficult time. My daughter looks forward to going into nursery/preschool every morning when she attends, I get a wave from her at the door and then she’s off to her room to see her friends. My daughter has never had any issues with the food served at nursery which is all prepared fresh on site.

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here at nine months, the staff were brilliant with helping him settle in, his keyworker has built a lovely bond with him and is really informative about how my son is getting on. I am impressed by the fact they have sports and Spanish coaches in the older years, which is why our son went
here. I love the fact they have various different activities and outdoor space, my son is so happy when he sees the sign when arriving at nursery. They really care about the children. The selection of food is really nutritious. Would definitely recommend it.

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Review from Philip R (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended for nearly two years now, and the staff have always been great with her. She has a great bond with them all and thoroughly enjoys her time there. Loves the food, especially the homemade curry (a recipe we are yet to replicate!) Regularly updated via an app as to how her day
is going, it is comforting to know she is safe and having loads of fun. What more can a parent want.

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Review from Ana S (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We all really like Busy Bees.
My son went to a different nursery before and we do feel the difference now that he is at this nursery. He is always happy when we pick him up.
The nursery is very organised, the staff are very professional and the facilities are also very nice. I do feel that my son
is happy whenever he is there and also that his time there has helped a lot to his development.
The communication between the parents and the staff is very good, they always keep you updated about everything; they are also very welcoming.
In terms of diversity, I do think the nursery is very inclusive in all different senses. That is something very nice as they even provide different menus depending on religious beliefs, culture, etc.
Regarding cleaning and hygiene, the standard is very high and now with the pandemic, they are being extremely careful.
All I can say is that I am very happy to have my son in these very good hands! I truly recommend Busy Bees Barrs Court!

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Review from Maria L (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love this nursery, my little one loves going, always big smiles at drop off and pick ups. The staff are lovely and have lots of measures in place to reassure parents that children are safe. They have outside space and lots of different resources inside. Highly recommend!

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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 22-month-old daughter absolutely loves going to Busy Bees at Bristol Barr’s Court. All of the staff are brilliant with her and it’s clear that they really care and invest the time, energy, resources and care into each child. Our daughter enjoys new and enriching experiences and relationships and
the communication between nursery staff, carers and the parents is regular and informative focussed on the child’s continuing development. Makes dropping our child off at nursery not only guilt-free but actually like we are doing some positive for her well being and that she enjoys. Well done and thank you to all the staff, especially with all the extra hard work and effort you’ve had to put in to keep everyone safe and happy during Covid.

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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been attending Busy Bees at Barr’s Court for coming up to a year now. We’re really pleased that we decided to choose this nursery. The staff are great - really friendly, attentive and supportive. He really enjoys his days at nursery and is always happy there. The pick up and drop
off is easy and plenty of space for parking. The menu choices are great and well balanced, we think the chef might be his favourite member of staff after his key people!! We felt that the team have managed the coronavirus situation and return to nursery really well and we’re amazed at how quickly he settled back in after a few months off. Definitely recommend!

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Review from Angela F (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fabulous nursery! They take their time to really get to know each child and parent. They were fantastic with me calling lots the first few days that I left him. My son has been going for the past 16 months and he loves when he goes to 'Bees'.
They do such a variety of things with the children
and have nice meals (I can testify when he's come home early and they sent his dinner home with him). The children all leave with smiles on their faces come the end of the day and there is genuine affection between them all. My son has thoroughly enjoyed it so far and has a fantastic bond with numerous members of staff. He will be lost when the time comes to go to reception.

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Review from Abby A (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely fantastic.


Our little boy has been attending the setting for 2 years, all staff have gone above and beyond to support him and his needs.


I cannot thank Busy Bees at Barr’s Court enough for all of their care and developmental support. My son has learnt and grown so

much in confidence since attending this nursery.


Amazing team of people who go above and beyond every day. Thank you!


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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really appreciate the nurseries early opening times and easy drop off with big car park right outside.
My little boy always enjoys his days at nursery and the activities they do are quite varied and he often has a painting/picture to bring home. There are regular updates/photos and feedback on the
app to show things he has been doing. It’s nice to read how his day is going whilst at work and see what he’s eating. His key workers have always been friendly.

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Review from Sarah D J (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Busy Bees 100% to anyone looking for a nursery. All the staff are amazing with the children and go above and beyond for each and every one of them. My oldest boy was there from 2 years to just starting school last month and my youngest started in June at 10 months old. I never have
any worries about him being there as the staff are so caring towards him. They have both come on so much from being there and love being at nursery. Another plus point is they use a parent log which is online and updated multiple times per day so you can see what they have eaten, how they have slept and what they have been doing. It’s a great tool that really puts my mind at ease and I love seeing photos of them enjoying themselves.

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Review from RobinM (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves this nursery. The staff are always professional and friendly and are extremely flexible to help with his needs and requirements. I feel they help develop him whilst also making the day fun.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am going to be honest, I viewed the nursery as a comparison to another nursery. I had no intention of booking a place. Well, within 5 minutes of being shown around, we were blown away. The staff were incredibly friendly and the environment full of colour and happiness. I had booked a place before
leaving the building. We loved the fact that there is a good-sized car park at the front which makes drop off and pick up easy and the opening hours are a bonus with opening at 0730. The staff take their time to get to know your child and also you as parents. There is a great app which gives you updates on their day.
So what can I say as a negative? Well, I have massive food envy when I see what has been published for her lunch/tea. As I sit there eating my sorry looking sandwich, I am a little bit bitter that she is having a way more interesting lunch! They can get her to eat things that I can never get her to eat at home.

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Review from Anne L (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is about to leave Busy Bees at Bristol Barrs Court after four years and we are so sad. The ladies who work there have gone above and beyond to support him and his special educational needs. They've worked hard with him through difficult phases and have contributed greatly to a happy, chatty,
confident little boy. Both the management and the room staff have been wonderful to us and are going to be very much missed. I can't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery since 9 months old, leaving this month before starting school. I cannot fault the nursery throughout this time. All the staff have always been very friendly and helpful and at any room change stage, she was provided with a key worker who always supported her
and helped her settle into her new surroundings. My daughter's development has always been well documented within her learning journals and I have always received good communication from the staff at drop off and collection times, even during these more challenging times during the pandemic, where things have had to change.
My daughter has built great relationships with the staff and I know that she will miss them after leaving for school, as will I.

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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees has been a great setting for my son. He started when he was 2 and was made to feel very welcome straight away. The key workers within the nursery are really nice and you can tell how much they like the children and form bonds with them. My son was known by everyone at Busy Bees. Fantastic
place and would recommend. My son starts school in September and it will be a sad day when we say goodbye to everyone here.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.526)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.526) out of 10 for Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 4 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 4.979 for Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.979

  • 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 3.547 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 116 number of registered child places is 23.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.2 = 0.172

  • 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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Diane

Diane Ford

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello my name is Diane and I am the Centre Director here at Barrs Court. I have worked within the childcare sector now for 24 years. Since starting, I have completed my level 5 in both childhood studies and Leadership and management. I have a passion for Early years and promoting a firm foundation for children to learn and develop holistically. I fully believe this is the most important stage before children embark on their next journey, to school and beyond. 


During my time working with children, I have worked my way up from deputy manager to quickly being promoted to manager. I strive to be my best and continue to work towards my level 6.


Busy Bees is an advocate for future personal growth and well-being of their staff, and as importantly the health, safety and development of the children that attends the companies' settings.  


I really enjoy being a part of the wonderful Barrs Court team and meeting the families that attend here, both old and new. 


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