Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham

Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2SF
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Busy Bees at Longbridge, Birmingham, is a warm and welcoming nursery delivering quality care and early years education for children, from babies through to preschoolers.

Rest assured, there is never a dull day at the nursery, thanks to the dedicated team who carefully curate a variety of different activities which cater to each child's unique needs and interests. From engaging educational games to creative arts and crafts, there's always something to keep every child engaged during their time at the nursery.

But there's more to it than just indoor activities. The nursery boasts a spacious garden area, complete with brand-new play equipment, providing the perfect opportunity for children to explore, play and enhance their physical skills while surrounded by the wonders of nature.

Want to keep up to date on all the excitement? Then download the Busy Bees ‘ParentZone’ app where the friendly team will provide regular updates throughout the day on your child's progress, along with any milestones they may reach.

With so much to love about Busy Bees at Longbridge, from the highly qualified staff, who strive to provide every child with the best start in life, to the fantastic facilities, there is truly no better place.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Sayfritz (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham

  • Located on the website.
  • Parking

  • Car park on site


Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham Reviews (64)

Total of 64, showing 21-40
9.9

Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham has 64 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My daughter went to the nursery for four months before being withdrawn with immediate effect due to concerns around staff decision making when it came to her safety. The day before she was withdrawn I witnessed her fall face-first from a bouncer, she is one, a confident cruiser and crawler so obviously
shouldn't be in it, it is an accident waiting to happen. Apparently, they put her in it often. The fall was unwitnessed by staff who had taken other children indoors, leaving her alone in the garden. We did also have other concerns such as regimented nap times, high staff turn over and inconsistencies with who worked in each room. Many new clothes had to be purchased to replace stained items from messy play despite me providing a coverall because the paints did not wash out.
Our concerns have been promptly investigated by the Manager, she's been great and we couldn't have asked for more from her. However, we ultimately lost trust in them.

Reply from Jessica Darby, Digital Marketing Executive at Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham

Thank you for your review. I am sorry for your recent experience at the Centre and can assure you that all elements of this incident have been thoroughly addressed. Your comments regarding the efficiency of the new Centre Director is most appreciated. At Busy Bees we pride ourselves on providing the very highest standards of care and education, and apologise for the lapse in our high standards.
We pride ourselves on our partnership with parents and have an open-door policy - we encourage feedback from all our parents to our Centre Directors regarding any matters relating to their children and will do whatever we can to ensure all our children receive the very best start in life.


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Review from Vanessa (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very anxious about finding a nursery for my child and cannot thank the staff at Busy Bees enough. They helped alleviate my anxieties and are always responsive to any issues or worries I have. My child loves going to nursery and enjoys her time there. The staff are caring and warm on approach and
show a genuine interest in the children they work with. I am so glad that we found this nursery and believe my child has had a good start to her development needs supported here.

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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using Busy Bees since 2016 when my daughter started at six months old in the baby room and I would recommend them to anyone. Busy Bees have allowed my daughter to grow into a confident happy girl who was more than ready for school and I can only thank the staff at the nursery for this. She
always talked about her days at nursery and how much fun she'd had. Her key workers throughout her time there have always been in hand anytime I've needed a chat about anything and she has always had a good bond with them. The environments are engaging, bright and clean, I would love to play there myself. There is a wide range of food on the menus for the children, which are always freshly made on-site, the menus and recipes are available for you to take home as well. The children are encouraged to go out in all weather, wet suits and puddle suits are also provided for the children. Overall the staff are friendly and always go above and beyond for you, especially the manager.

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Review from Mel M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees at Longbridge since he was 10-months-old, he was in a previous nursery but I pulled him out after 2 weeks due to safety issues, Busy Bees at Longbridge was then recommended to me, and as soon as we went in I knew it was the right nursery for me and my son. What you
see is what you get and that is a very high standard of care given to your baby/child from the time they start until the time they finish. Every single staff member is friendly, yet very professional and adheres to all your baby/child's needs. Safety is their priority and you will see this throughout the nursery. My son is approaching 4 years old now, he is very happy attending nursery and certainly is developing extremely well. I really wish I could continue his whole school life with Busy Bees at Longbridge, seriously give them a call you won't be disappointed.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have nothing but great things to say about this Nursery. After taking my daughter out of another nursery, I was apprehensive to say the least about starting her somewhere new. But then I met the staff and saw how much attention and care goes into every single child. All staff across all the different
rooms knows who my little girl is which makes the place feel so much more personal and close and gives the children a sense of belonging. It took a little while for my daughter to settle in as she only came to nursery once a week but the nursery went above and beyond to make sure she quickly felt safe and secure during her time at nursery. They were also amazing with reassuring me and are always there to call and offer support no matter what time of the day. I feel lucky that we found this special nursery as I honestly feel like the care the staff provide to all children and families is second to none.

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Review from Heather T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attended this nursery. My youngest is still there. This is a fantastic nursery with great facilities and the staff are very welcoming and committed to each individual child. I would definitely recommend this nursery. My daughter always comes out smiling after a fun day.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is one of the best nurseries I have ever sent my daughter to. They are friendly and easy to talk to. The staff work tirelessly to keep the nursery safe for the children. My daughter loves attending Busy Bees. She loves the teachers and the other children. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nikki S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have and will continue to recommend Busy Bees. You are made to feel as though your child is more than a monthly invoice. I felt assured when I first called to enquire about availability with my first child and that feeling grew stronger when I visited. My children are cared about, time is taken
for them individually for them to grow at their own rate and they are cared about. The staff are friendly and nothing is too much for them. A smile is always available at the door or when you call to check up on your child and with the pandemic, they have stepped up further to ensure the children are safe and happy. I will be very sad when my child leaves nursery for school next year. Busy Bees have made me returning to work after maternity leave an easier time due to their care and love.

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Review from Rosie W (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my husband and I have nothing but praise for the Busy Bees team at Longbridge. Our little boy has been with them since he was nine months old (now two years) and our experience in every room has been amazing. The nursery itself is clean and well set up with a great outdoor area that includes
a garden. The staff are all friendly and the manager has gone above and beyond, particularly during the COVID period when we were both working in the hospital, to accommodate last minute requests. The online app also allows me to keep up to date with what is going on during the day and includes a nice record of his development/assessments.
The measures that have been put into place during COVID allow me to feel safe leaving my child with them, and we honestly feel like they are an extended part of the family.

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Review from Launa W (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Busy Bees Longbridge to any parent looking for a nursery for their child. Our daughter has been going there since she was six months old and absolutely loves it. The staff are all lovely and will happily discuss any questions or concerns you may have and they obviously really
care for the children they look after. The facilities are fantastic - bright, clean and engaging, with access to outdoor space. They have regular messy play and take the children outside in all weathers. The food is brilliant, I want to go there for lunch. The children are provided with a wide range of healthy meals, cooked on the premises and staff will provide the recipes for you to make the dishes at home. Our little girl has come along so much since going to Busy Bees, it was the best thing we could have done to send her there and I cannot rate them highly enough.

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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Busy Bees Longbridge since our boy was 9 months old - he's now 4 and will be leaving to start school in September. We are very sad to be leaving Busy Bees. The staff have supported us so much throughout the years. They are all very caring and will look after your child like they're
one of their own. I too will miss the staff, they have supported me through so much, be it tips and tricks to help with my child or even emotional support, if it was needed. My child always says he's had a fun day and learns new things each day. Busy Bees Longbridge have helped our child grow and become a loving, caring, smart and happy little boy and we couldn't recommend them enough.

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Review from Catherina P (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little girl started with Busy Bees Longbridge in June this year. It was a hard time for everyone as she had only seen me and her dad since March. The manager and her team were fantastic as they allowed me to access the garden for her settle day which put me so at ease. She was a little bit unsettled
to start with which was to be expected, but the nursery staff worked with her and us and now you can see she absolutely loves her Nursery day. She gets so excited when she sees the building and knows she is going in to have a great time and see all of her little friends. The smile on her face when we pick her up at the end of the day says it all really. They also offer one day a week which was perfect for us and exactly what we needed. I would like to thank the staff that work with her everyday, you are superstars and you can tell she adores you. The fantastic management team get stuck in with the children and are hands on and the receptionist is a ray of sunshine.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day of my son starting with Busy Bee's, they have gone above and beyond to ease my son in and continuously kept me up-to-date with his progress. The staff are brilliant, great communication, friendly and great with the children. My son is never bored and enjoys going each and every day.
At the beginning, I was worried about leaving my son at nursery full-time and now I have built a great trusting relationship with the nursery team, so feel at ease letting them care for my him. He has progressed massively, thanks to their dedication, resources and facilities, within a clean and safe environment. Their IT resources allow me to stay up-to-date throughout the day with his eating, sleeping, activities and observations, which are greatly appreciated and provide a great talking point at the end of the day. I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery enough. They are brilliant and I will be sad when my son eventually has the leave the nursery to move up to school.

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has now been at this nursery for over 1 year and has progressed from baby room to pre pre school. What makes Longbridge a standout nursery is the professional's who work there. All staff know my daughter's name and current interests (babies, babies and more babies), all activities are aimed
perfectly and are a mix of learning (educational) and fun. The menus are awesome too. The manager and the staff team are shining examples of private day nurseries.

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Review from Samantha J (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined the Busy Bees at Longbridge toddler room. After just a short period his development flourished. His language development has come on so strongly and people often comment on how well he is doing with his speech. I do think this is down to his time at Busy Bees. He is always full of smiles
when we pick him up and I love seeing him running and playing when he hasn’t noticed us arrive to collect him. His social skills are also growing and he loves playing with other children, in and out of nursery. The nursery is always a happy place to walk into, everyone says hello to my son, greeting him by name, even the people in the other age rooms, the office and the cook. His key worker is always happy to talk to us giving us an end of the day report and discussing anything we feel the need to. We are kept up to date each day with meals, nappies and nap times by the parent app and regular event texts. Choosing a nursery was a big worry for us, but we’re happy we made the right choice.

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Review from Mica B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sent both of my children to this nursery from 6 months old; one now in school and the other currently still attending. I am completely satisfied with the care provided by this nursery. The staff are friendly and my daughter loves it there too.

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children aged 18 months and 3 years have thrived in every way possible since joining the nursery. I love the approach of the staff, if a problem is identified, they discuss it with you straight away and put strategies in place to overcome the problems and assist the child through it. When
they handover care, the detail and quality of the handover, I know, reflects my child and the outstanding way they have cared for them. The nursery communicates effectively with home, which I feel helps. Both children love nursery days.

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Review from Z T (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery. My son settled quickly and it was evident key relationships were established quickly. Space is clean and welcoming and I'm pleased the children spend lots of time outside in the garden. The app keeps me updated with events throughout the day. More observations recorded
would be great to understand, my child's strengths and development areas. Thanks, Busy Bees Longbridge.

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Review from Julie L (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a very happy, cheerful and positive place to walk into. The staff always greet parents/carers and children. A good range of activities for learning and fun are provided. The children benefit from their friendships formed and became confident individuals. The staff always feedback any
important relevant information, i.e minor accidents but are also able to tell us if our grandson has had a particularly good day or made something, crafts or cakes. He really loves it and it's sometimes difficult to get him out of there.

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Review from Charlie L (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have always been very supportive through a difficult time. They have welcomed my children and they love nursery. Always full of smiles and always have time to feedback. Amazing.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.912)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10 for Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.912 for Busy Bees Longbridge, Birmingham is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.912

  • 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 Longbridge, Birmingham is based on 18 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 18 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 (1)

Jessica

Jessica Sayfritz

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2009

Hello, my name is Jessica and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Longbridge. I have worked with Busy Bees since 2009, starting as an Early Years Practitioner.


I have a level 4 Qualification and have completed my Level 3 Qualification in Management. I have completed many courses including Safeguarding, First Aid and Food hygiene.


I feel so proud watching the children progress in our nursery in Birmingham and have a fantastic team who provides quality childcare. I am always happy to help and support staff, parents and children.


I look forward to showing families around our beautiful daycare nursery in Birmingham.


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