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 Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Barrs Court (Longwell Green) has been excellent for our little boy. He has been in this nursery since he was 10 months old (he’s now 2 years old) and they have been so kind, comforting and reassuring (for both my son and us as parents). They offered settling in sessions to suit us all, with
my son’s needs put first and were happy to follow our own routine when he first started to get him into the flow of things. Now I know that when he’s been to nursery, he’s been well fed and had a day full of interactive and educational play, what more could I ask for. The whole team are lovely and helpful. They use a parent app to keep us updated throughout the day of meals, nappy changes and naps etc. I cannot praise them enough for the way they have dealt with the pandemic, including communication and so many changes required. I fully recommend this Busy Bees nursery and will be hoping our second child gets a place when the time comes.

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

The team here at Busy Bees Barr’s Court are friendly, reliable, trustworthy and they love the children that attend. The Manager and Management team were amazing through lockdown. We were given clear updates leading up to lockdown and clear communications from the team once all children were allowed
to re-attend. Thank you for all that you have done for my child over the past two years.

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

I have been using this nursery for over a year now and would recommend it without hesitation. My daughter loves attending and always enjoys her days at Busy Bees, the staff are helpful, friendly and caring and my daughter has formed strong bonds with many of them. The communication between nursey and
myself is excellent and I am always updated about her day. The facilities and meals are fantastic. I feel very lucky we have found this nursery for my child.

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Review from Hayley T (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. Both I and my daughter have built great relationships with the staff. My daughter openly speaks fondly of her carers and time spent at nursery.
The nursery has an app (Parent Zone) to keep parents up to date with eating, activities and observations/assessments
which is great to check on the move and share with family. Parents are updated with details of events, changes to policies and handovers are always very informed. There is an app called UP which provides all sorts of stimulating and educating activities for all stages of your child's progress, always a go-to for us. There is a great range of activities both indoor and outdoor.
My daughter was settled in by the reassuring arms of the baby room and has developed with thanks to all the staff between and now towards school prep in preschool. In the current pandemic, we were kept well informed, protective measures were arranged, parents and child's need all made paramount.

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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. They are always happy to help with any queries I may have.
My child has built some great relationships with the staff and I know he will miss them when he leaves for school in the summer.
The displays are always really engaging
for the children especially the Butterflies. Parents are kept well informed on upcoming events, changes to policy etc....and communication is great on drop off/pick up.

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

I and my daughter's experience with this nursery has been excellent. The nursery is well presented and cared for. All staff made us feel welcome and my daughter's keyworkers helped her settle in really well. The only negative I have with the nursery is the price! The pricing is quite high but you get
what you pay for and in this nursery, you get an excellent service!!!

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son attended since 9 months old, he is now 4. Both his and my experience at the nursery has been good. I feel some staff are more engaging /supportive/helpful than others and feel the leadership isn't as strong since the change in management. That being said, my son thoroughly enjoys nursery and
I couldn't ask more from certain staff.
Meal options are variable and I am not always convinced that he does eat everything, despite being told this. I would like his last few months to help him academically with writing his name, writing numbers and preparing him for school. I have yet to witness this.

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

I have 2 daughters at Busy Bees and I cannot fault them. I have 100% confidence that our girls are being well looked after, cared for and are learning. My youngest has just started and the staff have been excellent, settling in sessions were regular and structured.
If I call to see how she is, everyone
is friendly and honest with how she is. She had a temperature one day and I was called and kept informed with how she was. The food they prepare is excellent and varied. I can't recommend everyone at Busy Bees enough, they made going back to work stress and worry free for me!

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Review from Daniel L (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys nursery a lot. She speaks fondly of all her carers in her room and has recently been doing visits to her new room when everyone is being so welcoming to her.
My daughter also has a citrus allergy which has also been monitored so well.

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

My daughter has recently started at the nursery and they have been amazing helping her to settle. She has problems toilet training and the staff have introduced sticker charts and been really supportive during the process. They are all very friendly and helpful and I can't recommend them enough

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great friendly nursery. The staff really are like family to my son. Activities are varied and the staff seem to try really hard to plan things for all the children's interest and ability levels. The food is amazing loved the parents tasting evening and I credit it with meaning my son eats everything.

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Review from Jayne S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery since August 2014 and we continue to be extremely happy with the standard of care she receives. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and very warm and friendly. At every level; from the management to key workers to the staff in the kitchen, the standard of care
is very high and the attention to detail is exemplary. It did not surprise me in the slightest when the nursery achieved its outstanding rating. My daughter enjoys the variety of activities on offer, the lovely outside space and most of all, the care she receives from her key workers. The nursery has a homely, family feel where everyone takes an interest in your child and in your family. You know that your child is well looked after and you are contacted immediately if there is any query or concern about anything. In addition to this, the staff organise special dressing up days and activities to celebrate events in the calendar. We do not hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Busy Bees since approximately aged 18-months-old and is coming up to 4. All of the staff are professional, friendly and welcoming - the kids adore them. The rooms are large and colourful with a wide range of activities for the children to join in with and that promote learning.
The outside spaces are well kept and always used so the children get plenty of fresh air. We are kept regularly informed with our daughter's progress through parents evenings and informal conversations with staff. The nursery has been exceptional in promoting potty training, manners and all round good behaviours and respect from the children. The food provided is of a high standard with lots of variety. We particularly enjoy being involved in social occasions such as Christmas activities, summer fayre, Mother's Day etc. The nursery are keen to promote celebrations and recognise different holidays and festivals from all over the world. Cannot recommend the nursery highly enough.

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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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