Busy Bees Leicester Meridian

Meridian Leisure Park, Meridian Way, Braunstone, Leicester LE19 1JZ
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9.6 125 Reviews
Busy Bees Leicester Meridian stands as an exceptional childcare provider creating a loving, stimulating environment where children can flourish in their early years education.

The devoted team at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian go above and beyond to support every child throughout their nursery journey, ensuring they receive the very best start in life. With many of their dedicated team members, including the passionate Centre Director, boasting over 15 years of experience, their dedication to providing the highest quality childcare establishes a strong sense of trust and reliability.

Rather than a traditional preschool, Busy Bees Leicester Meridian offers a Foundation Class. Led by an experienced teacher, this class equips children with the necessary skills, confidence and love for learning to excel in school.

And the learning experience extends outdoors. The generous garden offers dedicated sections for each age group where children can seamlessly explore, play and learn outdoors. The Foundation Class also benefits from a weekly football and physical activity program, adding both fun and fitness to their outdoor adventures.

You can even keep up to date on your child's progress during their time at Busy Bees through the ‘ParentZone’ app. The enthusiastic staff will provide you with regular updates on your child's learning and development, along with any activities they take part in, ensuring that you never miss a moment.
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Care Provided by Busy Bees Leicester Meridian

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Carly Ward (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • 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
  • Parking

  • There is plenty of parent parking available outside the building and to the rear of the building.


Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Reviews (125)

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9.6

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Leicester Meridian has 125 reviews.

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Review from Gladys T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day I entered Busy Bees Leicester Meridian, they were very welcoming. The manager and administrator where so polite and are always there to help in any way possible. The standards of care are exactly. My children have developed in a way I never expected, considering they were very clingy
when they started Nursery but are now very independent individuals which has been also contributed to by Busy Bees Meridian.

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Review from Louisa (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery.
The staff are always friendly and attentive.
My daughter is very quiet and does not like big groups. But this has never been an issue for her at Busy Bees.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at several nurseries before deciding on this one. It's not the closest to our home and unlike some others, they are unable to assist with teeth brushing as yet. However we were prepared to travel further as we were very impressed by how well run it was. The staff were friendly, the facilities
were great, the menu is wide-ranging and the Busy Bees chain has invested in developing its education strategies.
The nursery is able to administer medication which is very helpful when children have fevers for working parents.
The unit is very secure. The children do baking and crafts regularly and have lots of free time to follow their own interests. The nursery is supportive of parents' attitudes to potty training, discipline, nap times, dummy use etc. They are redeveloping their garden area. It is very expensive but it is also good quality. We would highly recommend.

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Review from Swati T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Returning back to this nursery with my 2nd child.
I’ll be honest, I did search other nurseries before coming back to Busy Bees but once you have a high expectation of such a wonderful place it’s really hard to beat.
This nursery is not only outstanding because of its layout and what the children
learn, it’s great because the staff make this place a home for the children. A warm, friendly and caring person is what the children need and Busy Bees has just that.
Not having any more children but will defiantly be recommending this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Matthew T (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. Our LO is full time and is very happy. Most days he doesn't want to leave!
The nursery has an amazing seasonal menu, with vegetarian options. Our LO has been encouraged from a young age (he's' 20 months now) to use proper cutlery.
The kids are always happy, the staff
are friendly and energetic. Games are played, but there is an underlying curriculum. We feel that this driven course has allowed our LO to flourish.
The nursery uses an app (and website) called Parent Zone, which has regular updates including nappy changes, food, sleeps but also observations of your LO's activities and also assessments to the national curriculum and the Leuven Scale. Updates are sent directly to the app, and we get post updates directly to our phones.
Overall we are very happy with this nursery!

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Review from Vishaka W (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby joined this nursery when she was 12 months and now she is 3 years old. I'm extremely happy about her learning and development throughout the period she is with Busy Bees. Especially the staff are very friendly and they have special attention on each baby. My baby's key colleagues in different
stages had a special bond with her and I saw how happy and comfortable she is among them. The kids are well mannered and the nursery is very organised and clean.


We've had some tough time in our family past year and especially the manager in Leicester Meridian gave us invaluable support. The management and the staff are always friendly and willing to go the extra mile to support the kids and their families.


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Review from D T (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise the staff at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian highly enough. We have two children at Busy Bees (a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old), both children have been there since being tiny. I'm hugely proud of how both children are developing, but much of the credit for this goes to the staff at Busy Bees.
They are always professional, extremely friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to support the kids, of course, coupled with the fabulous leadership by the manager and financial administrator.


We've had some tough times over the past year with illness in the family but the team at the nursery have been a great support and given the children a real sense of stability, and for that, I can't thank them enough.


There are great facilities and loads of stimulation. The food is excellent and the cleanliness is exemplary. Both children love their days at Busy Bees and come home tired out but really happy, I would recommend Busy Bees wholeheartedly.


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Review from Carla (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this nursery to my friends and family as they have been very supportive towards my son and I through a hard time we have. Management, staff and admin have been nothing but help. Fantastic nursery, keep it up!

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Review from Loretta E (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since he was 7 months old and is now 3 years 3 months. Busy Bees have had a massive impact on my child’s development and I could not thank them enough. The nursery workers know his personality extremely well and are like an extended family.

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Review from Mike (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an outstanding nursery with fantastic facilities and wonderful staff.
Our son has been attending Busy Bees Meridian for the past two years. He really enjoys the time he spends here and the impact they have had on his social and emotional development has been exceptional. All of the staff are
friendly and welcoming with both children and parents and obviously love their jobs.

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Review from Kerry T (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and son love it here. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond to help the parents. Highly recommended.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been coming to Busy Bees since she was 10 months old and is now almost 3. She has always loved coming to nursery and I've seen a large improvement in her language and social development. Since she has been in Ladybirds, all the staff are amazing but especially my daughter's key person as
she's formed a very special bond with my child and has helped her development improve a lot since being in Butterflies.

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Review from Andrew W (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Personable staff, always willing to help.
I always feel like they have the best interests of my children at heart.

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Review from Saskya F (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my husband viewed several nurseries and from the moment we walked in, we knew that Busy Bees at Leicester Meridian was the one.


I was nervous and anxious leaving my 10 month old for the first time and I felt so reassured and comfortable. All the staff at Busy Bees at Leicester Meridian

look interested and take a genuine interest in the little ones. They are always happy to see the children and look enthusiastic.


The staff have always made time to speak to me if I was worried or concerned and the management is approachable and accessible. My daughter is now a thriving two-year-old and loves her days at Busy Bees at Leicester Meridian. They offer a range of activities and parents are constantly updated via the app on the goings on throughout the day. The nursery is clean, bright and welcoming. The menu has lots of variety. I could not ask for more in a nursery! 10/10 from me!


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Review from Vicky H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children aged 3 years and 19 months have loved their time at this nursery. Both have attended since the age of 11 months. They have both developed significantly during their time here & we believe this has helped them become the confident, happy and sociable children they are.


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at the nursery are excellent. The building itself is purpose built which provides a fantastic area for the children. The children are split into different age categories which we believe better assists in their development and level of learning and play.


The 3 weekly food menu is amazing. Our children eat like kings, often they eat food at nursery that they refuse to eat at home.


The nursery manager is very approachable and friendly, as are all of the nursery staff. Within each room base the children have been assigned a key person, which both children have formed lovely bonds with.
We are sad to be leaving this nursery but a house move forces it.
We would highly recommend this nursery.


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Review from Jaspreet (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child loves to play in the home corner and the staff have incorporated this with learning whilst play. The staff have been great in supporting me in potty training my little one. Really helpful and supportive.

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Review from Rina B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has a great time in toddlers. They had messy activities out on display and the children got a choice what they wanted to make. Friendly staff willing to help children and parents.

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Review from Marianne P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Busy Bees at Leicester Meridian since he was 2. He is now 4 and is based in foundation class. Since starting foundation class my son's confidence has increased and his language/communication skills have developed tremendously. He is quick to respond positively to new experiences
and I believe this is because of the experiences he receives in foundation class. These include day trips, French lessons and baking!
The resources they have in foundation class are fantastic and the way the rooms are set up in areas is a great tool to help prepare the children for school. My son particularly likes the science area with the skeleton!
The introduction of the home book is a great tool to share what my son has done at home and what he is learning at nursery. It is a great way to work together and ensure the best outcomes for my son. I would highly recommend the foundation class as they go above and beyond to ensure the children in their care are happy and developing to their full potential.

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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this facility since he was 12 months old, he has recently moved into the foundation preschool class which has exceptional learning facilities. I thought the parents evening with an induction to preschool was a wonderful idea, it gave a great insight into what activities my child
has at his fingertips. The staff at this nursery show such a deep level of care and concern for my child it makes me feel so comforted in the knowledge that he is safe, having fun and learning. I would not hesitate to use this nursery again in future and I always highly recommend.

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Review from J L (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended this nursery before going off to school, he participated in so many exciting activities and new learning experiences. Starting school was smooth and he was so ready for this next stage. Staff were always welcoming and supported our son, this excellent start has given him the confidence
to be with other children and adults.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.600)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10 for Busy Bees Leicester Meridian 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 17 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 4.946 for Busy Bees Leicester Meridian is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.946

  • 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 4.654 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Leicester Meridian is based on 17 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 130 number of registered child places is 26. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.654

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

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Carly

Carly Ward

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Carly and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian.

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