Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

1493 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 9HT
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  • Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green, Birmingham
Hall Green Nursery is a welcoming, friendly nursery situated next to the Robin Hood Island, Hall Green. The nursery was opened in May 2004 and expanded in October 2015 to facilitate more children and has been going from strength to strength since that time.

The nursery's principal aim is to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment for young children to thrive. Staff encourage the children to be curious and want to inspire them to be inquisitive and creative through wonderful play opportunities provided by the nurturing and enthusiastic staff.

All children attending the nursery are provided with a carefully planned learning programme, that is delivered in a warm and welcoming environment which ensures your child's individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured. Staff observe and assess all children whilst they are here and complete detailed learning journals that they share with parents daily.

The Children's interests are further inspired by off-site visits on environmental walks, nursery trips to the park or local farms and through music and dance by weekly Zumbini classes.

Care Provided by Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Corinne Hendrickson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & Christmas
  • Parking
  • They have a small car park in front of the nursery, which is for their parents and visitors.


Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green Reviews (24)

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Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green has 24 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and home environment. I am happy for my daughter as she settled well. In the earlier nursery, we struggled a lot and my daughter was always reluctant to go. Busy Little Bees, she is happy to go there and friendly with the staff.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you for your review. I'm so happy to hear that she's happy and comfortable with us. It has been a pleasure to have you with us and we look forward to seeing her grow and develop further in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Little Bees Nursery! Our son really likes going and knows all the staff and is always happy to go.
They always have lots of fun activities, like zumbinis and park trips and baking!
The play activities they put out daily are well thought out.
The staff always seem to interact well with
the kids and know them all as individuals.
We're really pleased and glad we chose this nursery!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you for your review. It's so great to hear that he enjoys the range of activities and experiences we have to offer. Seeing him grow and develop into such a lively, loveable character has been our absolute pleasure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has blossomed since starting here. He's come on leaps and bounds! He is so much more confident in his speech and socially with his friends. He is eating well and is always happy when we collect him. Staff are brilliant, they give detailed handovers as well as upload information to the app so
we always know exactly how the children's day has gone. I'm so happy we chose to send him to Busy Bees!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's fantastic to know that you as the parent feel involved and informed of his development daily. He has formed a lovely group of friends and has really begun to grow in confidence, we are so proud of him!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Little Bees is a wonderful nursery. My daughter loves attending and she is well-settled in the nursery. The rooms are set up well and the activities are always engaging for the children. The outdoor area is also well set up with all the areas.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you for taking the time out to share your views, it is much appreciated. It's great to hear that she is so settled with us here at Busy Little Bees Hall Green. She has grown and progressed so much over the years and we'll be very sad to see her leave us to start her new adventure at School this year. We know she'll be just as amazing as she has been here with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have only been at the nursery for a few weeks, however, I cannot fault the staff; they are so happy and so understanding.
I have raised a concern regarding my son and they have immediately acted and tried to support us, as a family.
The nursery is clean and the app is brilliant for communication.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

It is so fantastic to hear that Busy Little Bees has been such a good support system for you and your family. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure that your needs are met as a family and we maintain a healthy parent partnership. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Busy Little Bees Nursery since she was around 10 months old. The whole team have been superb and she very much enjoys her time there. The standard of care is excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending to other parents.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for taking the time out to share your views, it is much appreciated. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you all with us at Busy Little Bees and we're excited to see she'll accomplish on her next adventure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was initially in the Bumble Bee room (0-24 months) and was there for 3 months. The staff were really friendly and I could see they were giving all the kids the attention they needed. They really helped my daughter settle in. Her confidence has grown and her speech has progressed. The end-of-day
updates are useful so I know how my daughter's got on. I'm so glad I chose this nursery. I can see the improvement in my daughter over the last five months.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time out to send us a review. We really appreciate your opinions and feedback. It's great to see her progress and get glimpses of her personality that's beginning to come through too. She's a pleasure to have as part of the Busy Little Bees family and we can't wait to see her grow and progress further.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had severe separation anxiety prior to when I registered her with the day nursery.
Her first few months were terrible as her wails when dropping her off were heart-wrenching. But the staff kept assuring that she would be fine and adjust in no time.
Today, my daughter not just looks forward
to going to nursery but her social interactions have also moved from 0 to 100.
Busy Little Bees Hall Green is an amazing place to be.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you for your review. She has settled in incredibly well and her smile brightens the room when she arrives. Thank you for trusting our advice and working in partnership with us to ensure she is happy and comfortable in her nursery environment. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff!
Everyone here at Busy Little Bees has made my son's time at nursery so enjoyable and they ensure I am always kept well up to date with how my child got on in the day. As an anxious mother who calls multiple times a day to check in, they are still so lovely!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you for your review. It is so great to see how much he has progressed. It's amazing to know that we have made the transition to nursery that little bit easier not only for him but also for you. It's a journey that we can take together and we can't wait to see what's in store for him in the future. Thank you for your support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my son's 2nd year at the nursery, and we are very happy with everything. The staff are amazing and kind.
They’re very accommodating and have made settling in so easy.
We love the garden area, and there are always lots of activities for the children.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's great to hear that the settling-in process was smooth and that you're happy with the learning environment that we provide; we aim to continue to make each day a new learning experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is amazing. My son loves it here. He has been at the nursery since he was 1 year old and will be attending up to September when he starts school. He always talks about the staff and how kind they are. He has a very good relationship with all staff and peers. He attends 4 days a week which
is hard for both of us, but seeing the relationship and the way my child is cared for makes it so much easier. It's honestly such a lovely nursery and I would 100% recommend it to anybody.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure to have him with us over the years. We will definitely be sad to see him go next year but we know he's going to be absolutely fine on his new adventure. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the nursery, especially the staff. They are all so welcoming and caring.
My daughter is currently in the baby room and every time I drop her off she is so happy to see the staff. They do a variety of activities throughout the day and keep me informed about how much she’s eaten and
how long she’s slept etc. The app is amazing and it keeps my mind at ease.
Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's great to hear that she is happy coming into nursery. It's been our pleasure so far to have her and we can't wait to see her grow and develop further.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters attend this nursery and I cannot praise and thank the staff at Busy Little Bees enough for the caring, nurturing and loving environment that they provide for my children. They set high expectations in regards to behaviour as well as learning and my daughters have made such strong
friendships with their peers as well as their key workers. There are lots of themed days planned and many outside companies who provide experiences for all the children which is always so great to see. They really encourage independence from a very young age and support children’s development to an excellent standard.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. The girls have been an absolute pleasure to have as part of our Busy Little Bees family. They always put a smile on our faces and we look forward to their cuddles. Both the girls have grown and progressed in so many ways and we couldn't be more proud of them both. Thank you so much for your involvement and continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sent my son here as it was the closest to home and also had good reviews and it definitely didn't disappoint. First few times he cried a lot but they never gave up and now he absolutely loves it and enjoys going. Great friendly staff, would highly recommend!

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's great to hear that he has settled so well. He's grown so much in confidence and has settled really well into his new room. We're so proud of all the progress he has made so far and can't wait to see more.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the nursery. All the staff are all so lovely and approachable. My little boy is very happy here, making great progress with his speech. I would definitely recommend the nursery to any prospective parents.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's fantastic to know he is happy here and it's always a pleasure seeing his big smile in the morning and finding out what he's brought in for 'show and tell'. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Very attentive and professional staff. Top facilities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Little Bees is an outstanding nursery and definitely the best in the area. Our son has attended the nursery since he was 11 months (he is now 4) and the development and confidence he gained here is amazing. The staff are all so friendly and caring and really take care of all the children so well.
My son looks forward to coming to nursery every day which makes us love the nursery even more. Thank you Busy Little Bees Nursery for all your efforts and care.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Good Morning,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. We will be sad to see him leave but we are so proud of the progress he's made and the confidence he now has! You have all been a part of the Busy Little Bees family for so long and you will definitely all be missed. It has been a pleasure to teach and care for him and we wish your whole family every success. Good luck on your new adventure and thank you for allowing us to be a part of it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery for over two years now, and the development I have seen in him is beyond words. He has grown into a caring and well-nurtured boy. The staff have become like family seeing him grow into the person he is now. They helped with important stages in his development e.g. potty
training, and I cannot fault anything. The nursery itself has lots of fun resources which allow children to explore. The food options are great, and the staff are always available for advice. I have a newborn now, and I am so relaxed about sending him to the same nursery, as I had first-class experience with my first one.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Afternoon Aliya, thank you so much for your review. It's amazing to hear how much he has progressed. It's been wonderful to see the confident little person he has grown into. We can't wait to welcome the little one and share the same care and attention.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Little Bees Nursery, Hall Green is a wonderful nursery. My child has been going for three years, starting in the baby room, through toddlers and is now in pre-school. The care from day one was brilliant, the staff are attentive, look after the children's individual needs very well and communicate
really well with parents. Activities, food, drink and nappy changes (as relevant) are communicated by staff at the end of the day at pick up time and via a Parent Admin account throughout the day. The nursery is well equipped, has a lovely outdoor space, which is used daily, and takes inspiration from the curiosity approach so the children learn to handle and explore everyday objects and objects from nature as well as the usual books and toys. The development I've seen in my child since she started going has been great, she adores the staff and loves going there. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. It's really heart-warming to hear that you and your family have had such a positive experience and have been a part of our Busy Little Bees family for so long. It has been an absolute pleasure to share such amazing milestones and achievements with you all and we can't wait for the little one to start. We recognise that parents are 'the first teachers' and we value your thoughts and input. I'm so happy to hear that the staff team, resources and environment have contributed so positively towards her learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is exemplary. The staff really care for the children and their parents. My son loves attending this nursery and I struggle to get him home at the end of the morning.
Staff are extremely supportive and they have helped with my toddler's toilet training and teaching my toddler to eat on
his own with cutlery.

Reply from Corinne Hendrickson, Manager at Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

Thank you so much for your review. We do care immensely about our children and their families and I'm so glad that it shows. He brightens our day with his beautiful smile, infectious laugh and amazing cuddles. Thank you for your support.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.878)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10 for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.878 for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green is calculated as follows: ( (162 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.878

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green is based on 15 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 (9)

Corinne

Corinne Hendrickson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

I joined the team at Hall Green In August 2020.


Lisa

Lisa Poole

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2016

I joined the team at Busy Little Bees in May 2016. As well as supporting Lucinda as part of the management team, I lead my team in the Bumble Bees room.


Aisha

Aisha Bibi

Job Title: Room Leader of Honey Bees

Joined: 2019

I started at Busy Little Bees in October 2019 as the Room Leader of our Honey Bees room.


Affiah

Affiah Yates

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2014

I joined the team in Bumble Bees in May 2014


Nagina

Nagina Begum

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

I joined the Hall Green team in February 2019. I have worked in the different age groups, but I am now settled in as part of the Bumble Bees team.


Ikra

Ikra Nasar

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

I started at Busy Little Bees (Hall Green) in May 2021. I enjoy working as part of the team in Honey Bees.


Nazia

Nazia Kausar

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2020

I joined the team at Hall Green in October 2020. I am part of the team working with the children in Honey Bees.


Poonam

Poonam Sharma

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2005

I have worked at Busy Little Bees (Hall Green) since May 2005. I work with the staff and children in our Busy Bees room.


Noorun

Noorun Choudhury

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2012

I joined the team at Hall Green In June 2012 and I am working as part of the team in the Busy Bees room.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green accepts?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green Open?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green 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 Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green have capacity for?

Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Busy Little Bees Nursery - Hall Green to the centre of Birmingham?

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