Busy Bees Leamington Spa

Macbeth Approach, Gallagher Business Park, Leamington Spa, Warwick CV34 6AD
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9.4 23 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Leamington Spa, Warwick
Busy Bees Leamington Spa is a purpose-built facility which benefits from long standing members of staff, delivering a service suited to individual needs and a rich learning experience.

The team are qualified in professional childcare and the nursery has a five-star rating certificate. Parents can also rest assured that a healthy eating policy is in place to support good health and nutrition.

Individual interests are nurtured and the aim is to work with parents to make sure all children have the best possible start in life.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Leamington Spa

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Taylor (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 122
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Leamington Spa Reviews (23)

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Busy Bees Leamington Spa has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.368) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Leamington Spa has 23 reviews.

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Review from Basak B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Leamington Spa Busy Bees is the best of all the nurseries. I have never regretted that we made this decision for our son when he was 6 year old. Surely, it'll be a hard transition from this place to the reception when my son starts school next year. I am firstly thankful to the manager who's a terrific
manager that always made me feel like my son is in professional, caring hands. Then, also grateful to all the staff who are all amazing and supportive from the beginning. Since day 1, they've provided an amazing care, concern and support for which we're all grateful. My son developed loads of good skills in the nursery and as a first-time mum I felt I was supported by the experience of staff as well when I needed. It's so so good from many aspects. Definitely a great place for children to develop their learning skills, enjoy their first few years in good care, love and entertainment.

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been there for 6 months and has settled incredibly well, they do varied activities, eat nutritionally balanced meals and are settled down for well-needed naps. I get valuable feedback at the end of the day and I can see how her day is going by checking the app.
The manager is always
on hand if you have any questions or concerns and clearly has a great way of managing as all the staff are always so happy and clearly love their job!
Keep up the great work Busy Bees Leamington Spa!

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having moved from another setting in September 2023 due to relocation, I am so very pleased with the manager and the team at Busy Bees Leamington.
I was worried my 20-month-old wouldn’t settle in the new nursery, moving so young and only being in the previous setting a few months prior to relocating.
I had zero worries after her first settling-in session!
The team are fantastic, her key workers have helped her settle in amazingly. Considering she has only been there a few months and only goes once a week, you wouldn’t know that! She is so settled and enjoys going to nursery.
The outdoor space and facilities are fabulous. We have had several activities bought home including baking, artwork and prints!
Management within the setting are welcoming and approachable which makes a huge difference to the whole experience too. From the first communication on booking a visit through to day-to-day nursery communication, I have zero complaints. The updates are prompt on the app too!

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son first started in the 6-12 months baby class, and since then he has been really enjoying his days in the nursery. All class team and management are really doing their best for the kids to nurture their development and care for them really well. All the activities they do for the kids are really
good for them, and they love it. There is always something for them to enjoy their days while they are learning lots. The facilities are enough, but the outside playground is a little outdated; it would be good to be renewed and a forest school would be a good addition for the kids.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are kind, caring and nurturing. They develop lovely relationships with the children and their parents. They plan a range of appropriate activities that keep the children stimulated whilst having fun.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first few months at Busy Bees Leamington have been amazing from the beginning. The introduction we had to the nursery was very informative and all the staff were incredibly friendly and took such interest in our son which was what stood out to us when choosing this setting.
Since our son has started
Busy Bees Leamington his confidence has come on so much. The support and warmth we and our son have here is second to none.
We could not be happier to have chosen Busy Bees Leamington as the nursery setting for our son and would highly recommend it to any parent.

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Review from Elena N (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

1. can't say enough good things about this nursery. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth.
Our experience has been nothing short of amazing. The care and attention given to each child is amazing.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Bees. They have been wonderful with our daughter, helping her settle in brilliantly when she first started. She is learning loads and really enjoys herself. The staff are all lovely and super helpful whenever we have a query.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Busy Bees when she was 11 months old, three years ago and she is still going there. The meals provided for the children from their onsite kitchen are not only nutritious but also delicious, creating a positive and healthy environment for their growth.
The caring atmosphere cultivated
by the dedicated staff is truly exceptional. Their genuine love and attention make the nursery feel like a second home for my child.
The managerial skills of the current manager stand out, ensuring smooth operations and a responsive approach to the needs of both parents and children.
I wholeheartedly recommend Busy Bees Leamington Spa to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.

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Review from Simon L (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re both super happy with every aspect of or child's care at the Leamington nursery. We get all the necessary updates throughout the day every time she’s there, and we get a detailed breakdown of everything she gets up to while she’s there. The staff are all very friendly and happy to see our child,
and it’s clear everyone there works well as a team and supports each other. Our child has grown so much mentally and physically since joining Busy Bees in January 2022 and my wife and I are convinced that the amazing support and development from the nursery staff are to thank for it.

Reply from Evleen Price, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Leamington Spa

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Leamington Spa.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from KVT (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 9 months old, and I have to say the staff have been fantastic since day one. I have never had any doubt that they love and care for the children they look after, which was incredibly important when transitioning from maternity leave.
Busy Bees are
a little more expensive than other nurseries in the area, but in this instance, I think it's a case of "you get what you pay for". They really have helped in turning her into the bright, confident little girl we have today and I thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, nurturing, stimulating, clean nursery for their little one!

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

Both my husband and I are thrilled with the level of care provision at Busy Bees, Leamington Spa. Our daughter has been attending for 10 months now and has been in 2 rooms. The staff here are incredible; they all make a real effort to get to know the children as individuals and treat them with the love
and care required for this age group. The outdoor area and activities planned are excellent, as is the food! Our daughter is very happy here.

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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for two and a half years, he loves it! He has made lots of friends and bonds with children and staff. The staff are all wonderful and so helpful. He has learnt so much whilst being here. We are going to be sad when he leaves for school, but will be starting our younger child
here in Sept. The food menu is always great, they do so many different fun activities in and out of nursery time. I really cannot fault it at all!

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Review from Jade F (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery facility that has helped nurture my daughter with learning and play and improved her confidence and development. Wonderful and supportive staff committed to the best care as well as taking time to engage with and support parents. Great amenities, including the catering provided.
My daughter is really happy every day and excelling and I couldn’t ask for more. Busy Bees is of great value to us.

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

My daughter has been here for a year and she loves it! She started off in the baby room and the care and affection shown by the staff was so reassuring for me as a mum who'd just started back at work. As she's progressed through the rooms she's been with staff who really do treat her like family. The
activities she takes part in each day are well suited to her developmental needs and it's easy to see how they aid her progress. She also loves the additional dance classes she partakes in with the nursery and has some great moves now!

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Review from Andy D (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has only been at the nursery for six months but in that time there has been a noticeable improvement in many aspects of his development. He really enjoys his days there, especially the lunches, and has bonded well with the staff both in his room and across the nursery's staff.


Our only negative

is that there doesn't seem to be a major focus on the use of key workers and how they take an active involvement in the development and communication with parents regarding our son's progress.

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Review from Becci D (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really impressed with Busy Bees Day Nursery in Leamington Spa.


There is a spacious and well-equipped garden connected to each room, where the children go out to play regardless of the weather. I love that my daughter gets to spend so much time outdoors running around. There are lots of activities

on offer - sand & water tables, a reading nook, many different toys and lots of singing & dancing.
The food is freshly cooked on-site and eating at the table, using cutlery, is the norm, meaning that my daughter's picky habits are improving and she is much more independent at mealtimes now!


Each day, the nursery nurses give a detailed verbal report of what my daughter has been up to during the day - how long she slept, what she ate, what she enjoyed doing - and a photo scrapbook is maintained to keep a record of activities. I feel this is the only area which could be improved with some investment - an online portal where parents can view photos from that day would be absolutely perfect!


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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the nursery this month, aged 1 year. The staff are friendly and helpful, they've been so kind and supportive during the settling in period. They were also very flexible on the number and timing of settling in sessions. They've been very willing to accommodate her routines and
comfort items. I get a verbal report every day of how she's been doing, what she's eaten and what activities she has enjoyed. She has relaxed into her new routine very quickly.

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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This review writes itself. My daughter has attended Busy Bees Leamington since she was one and I have always been thoroughly impressed with the nursery. Having three children, I was very clear on what I needed from a nursery and Busy Bees is excellent. The facilities are spacious and clean, and the
outside space is great - it is very accessible so the children can be in and out a lot. The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly and there are lots of brilliant family occasions to get involved in too - it is lovely to spend time in the nursery outside the normal busyness of working life! My daughter is now in preschool and is very happy there. I have always been impressed by the way they show an interest in my child as an individual - they have understood food likes and dislikes and encouraged wider eating; have dealt excellently with a medical condition; have tailored activities to her special interests, and had endless patience with potty training. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.

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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant staff - the manager is fantastic and just overall lovely nursery and environment. Very clean and lovely nursery and would highly recommend - must admit as with any nursery, it's very expensive - but as they say you get what you pay for.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.368)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.368) out of 10 for Busy Bees Leamington Spa 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 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 4.958 for Busy Bees Leamington Spa is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 4.41 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Leamington Spa is based on 10 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 122 number of registered child places is 24.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.4 = 0.41

  • 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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Sarah Taylor

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2018

I look forward to welcoming you to our outstanding nursery in Leamington Spa.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Leamington Spa

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Leamington Spa accepts?

Busy Bees Leamington Spa accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Leamington Spa Open?

Busy Bees Leamington Spa is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Leamington Spa have capacity for?

Busy Bees Leamington Spa has capacity for a total of 122 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Leamington Spa to the centre of Warwick?

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

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