Busy Bees Edgbaston

54 St James Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1JL
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  • Busy Bees Edgbaston, Birmingham
Welcome to Busy Bees in Edgbaston, where exceptional childcare awaits. The nursery has crafted a fun and nurturing environment that warmly welcomes children to flourish and embark on exciting adventures.

As you step into the nursery, you'll be greeted by bright and inviting rooms filled with an array of activities designed to ignite young imaginations. From activities that enhance fine motor skills to creative arts and crafts, there's something to spark curiosity in every child.

The spacious garden area offers plenty of opportunity to carry on the fun outdoors. Equipped with playground equipment and wooden activities, exploration and discovery are promoted, and with the constant supervision of the team, children are free to take safe risks. To make outdoor play even more enjoyable and educational, a shaded area has been created.

Busy Bees Edgbaston recognises the vital role of nutritious meals in a child's development journey. That's why they've set up a dedicated dining area where children can enjoy delicious and balanced meals that have been prepared onsite by their very own chef.

So, with so much to love about the nursery, Busy Bees in Edgbaston is the perfect choice for parents seeking quality childcare.

Care Provided by Busy Bees Edgbaston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Diane Kennelly (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
  • Parking
  • They have plenty of car parking spaces to allow safe drop off and collection from the nursery


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Busy Bees Edgbaston has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Edgbaston has 110 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since July 2016. He is very happy and has made lots of friends. His development is fantastic. I move location in a couple of months and I have decided to keep my son here because it is great. It will add to travel time but will be worth it. :)

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees nursery on St James Road Edgbaston has been one of the best nurseries I've ever come across. I can't fault any of the services and staff, all of them treat the children like family and you can tell that they genuinely care for each and every child which, as a parent, leaves me with confidence
that my child is in the best care while I work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 2 years old now and she's been at Busy Bees since she was 14 months. I could not be happier with the care, love and attention she receives from staff there. She's learned so much while at Busy Bees and is very independent thanks to the help of staff. I know she's well taken care of and
have no hesitation of leaving her there, so would recommend.

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We are happy with overall services provided at the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the staff friendly and trust my daughter in their care. Always happy and my daughter has learnt so much being here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff I have spoken to has been very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Busy Bees in Edgbaston. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very nice place with helpful staff. My little one enjoys coming to play and is very well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery saved my life. It is definitely beyond average from my perspectives. My DD is 13 months now and we moved to this nursery when she was ten months because of the recommendation from one of my friends. She is very happy here and the most important thing to me is, she barely got sick in this
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As you know, be a working mom, a sick baby would take a lot of your time. Thanks to the nursery, she is being healthy and happy every day. The staff are nice and close to her, she built a strong bond with the ladies in the Baby room. And also, she learnt standing, walking, singing and speaking so quickly, much beyond my expectation. Even the price is a little bit higher, but I think it totally valued because no one minute is waste. We love the nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at this nursery! She always has lots to tell us when she gets home about her day! The nursery staff are very friendly and are always willing to help. We feel very confident when leaving our daughter in their very capable hands!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent, my son was always happy going, staff are all lovely and friendly. We recommended to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased I chose this nursery. My son gets so excited when we pull up. He has learned so much, he has become very fond of all members of staff. His development is beyond believable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the progress my son has made at the nursery. He is such a confident little boy and always enjoys his day. His first key worker was particularly amazing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really love this nursery. The staff are so friendly and approachable. I had my child moved due to work issues and moved back as the other nursery didn't have the same atmosphere. She has developed so much since moving back.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and we joined Christmas party, had a lot of fun and we are happy with everything here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring, friendly staff. Excellent food, big garden, clean rooms. Many activities offered to both toddlers and preschoolers. My sons felt safe and happy there. They made great progress in both their language and social skills.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every morning is filled with joyous anticipation at Busy Bees in Edgbaston. Staff are positive, informative, caring and show a natural ability to engage, focus and motivate my 2 boys in various activities from inside play to meal times and those unexpected potty and nappy times. Great empathy in moments
of uncertainty and detailed feedback at the end of each session. I am confident to say from my 2 and a half years of being here that my children have been at the centre of decision-making processes. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a fantastic nursery with excellent facilities and wonderful, helpful and caring staff. Busy Bees has contributed enormously to how much my daughter has developed. Busy Bees is a nursery I would highly recommend to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are amazing, they are so friendly, accommodating, kind and caring. They treat you with priority and understand your own individual needs as a parent. Everyone gets to know your child and make a point of getting to know their name and understanding them as a person and their
needs. The nursery environment is full of equipment and resources and is very inviting. The manager is exceptional and goes above and beyond her duties.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, I trust all of the staff and I believe my daughter's development is supported through the activities and encouragement of her key worker.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery, amazing and wonderful staff throughout. Children are always engaging and have developed immensely throughout their time at Busy Bees.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Busy Bees Edgbaston 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.986 for Busy Bees Edgbaston is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.986

  • 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 Bees Edgbaston is based on 24 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 24 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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Diane

Diane Kennelly

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello my name is Diane and I am the Manager here at St James Road in Edgbaston. I have been working in childcare for over 27 years, 24 of which have been with Busy Bees. I have worked as a deputy manager and a senior room leader as well as being a manager for over 26 years. I also have a variety of experience in other areas of childcare including being a youth club leader and a brownie leader.


I am a mother of three and I have my level 4 qualification in Early Years as well as having completed many other courses such as, Safeguarding, First Aid at Work and Food Hygiene. I have also completed my Level 5 qualification in Management.


I find my job extremely fulfilling and I love nothing more then sitting in the base rooms and watching the children enjoying their fun filled days. The staff at Edgbaston are committed to providing quality childcare and they take great pride in watching the children grow and develop as they move through the rooms and eventually head off to school.