Busy Bees Leicester City

Lyndon House, 146 Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QA
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9.7 27 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Leicester City, Leicester
Busy Bees at Leicester City opened in 2003 and is situated in Leicester City Centre's conservation area of New Walk. The beautifully converted Grade II listed Victorian villa is within easy walking distance of the city centre, train station, Leicester University and Queen's Road.

The nursery has three light and airy floors for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, and each room has been carefully planned to give flexible space for group and individual play within the activity areas.

Two outdoor play areas keep the children at the heart of the space and design, allowing them to explore and be naturally curious. Children can engage in the world around them by growing plants and vegetables, climbing and being musical.

The experienced staff team is dedicated to providing the very best care and learning for the children whilst involving the parents by valuing their input in their child's time at the nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Leicester City

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stella Ramesh (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Leicester City

  • We offer fully funded spaces for 15 / 30 hours term time only
    9 months to 2 year stretched funding -
    Full week £227.49
    Full day £22.92 or £45.20 depending on how many funded hours are used
    Morning £15.73
    Afternoon £14.08
    2 Year stretched funding -
    Full week £219.08
    Full day either £22.08 OR £43.25
    Morning £15.15
    Afternoon £13.57
    3 year stretched funding -15 hours / 30 hours
    Full week £219.08 / £166.58
    Full day £22.08 or £43.27
    Morning £15.15
    Afternoon £13.57

  • We accept tax free childcare payments and 3rd party payers for those attending college or University

Busy Bees Leicester City Reviews (27)

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Busy Bees Leicester City has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Leicester City has 27 reviews.

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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had the best time at Busy Bees. She settled in well and was always happy whenever I dropped her off and picked her up. The staff and management showed genuine care for the her. She learnt a lot in a short time.

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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with all the help my boy receives.
Very helpful and kind staff.
Would recommend time and time again.
My son has additional needs.
The staff are trained to provide for him both educationally and emotionally.

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Review from Stefania P (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very beginning, my child has felt extremely welcomed. The entire staff has been exceptional. Even on her days off, my child would express her desire to return to the nursery. I highly recommend their services. All my inquiries have been handled with professionalism.

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Review from Promise M (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Leicester City is one of the best you can find if you are searching for the right nursery for your child. The professionalism of the management and staff are top-notch. Parents can track the activities of the day through their app. Staff are friendly, patient and well-experienced. My overall
experience was excellent.

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Review from Pola P (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees Leicester City Centre for around two years now. Hand on heart, can say that this is the best setting I could have chosen for him. My son is autistic and pre-verbal. From day one, when I spoke to the manager, I knew that they were going to take good care of him. My
son loves going there! The communication with management and staff is brilliant, I get updates on the app every day as well as detailed handovers every day. The whole nursery is going above and beyond to meet my child's needs. I cannot be thankful enough for all the things they do for him to ensure he is happy. He progressed so much since he first attended the setting. The nursery also helped with obtaining his autism diagnosis, without them I'd be lost. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to all the staff at Busy Bees. Special thanks to the manager and two members of staff, in particular - amazing team. Cannot recommend enough! Thank you all!

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Review from Manmayi A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good hospitality. Taking care of the children was quite good. My kid is used to playing very well in the school. She had good, nutritious food in the school and also, good contact with the teachers who are used to taking good care of kids.

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Review from Saara A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is now approaching the end of his journey at Busy Bees and is due to start school in September. I cannot praise the staff and nursery enough - they create such a loving welcoming environment that every child really thrives and develops such great social skills there. She smiles going in
and smiles coming out, no better recommendation than that!

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had personal issues with home life, the nursery has gone above and beyond with support, not only to my daughter but to myself. Very friendly and welcoming to all. Would recommend this nursery.

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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been overjoyed by the brilliant team at this branch of Busy Bees. Our little one started quite early, and has benefitted positively from all the great learning interventions and activities to stimulate even the smallest growing mind. We feel confident in the care and advice we get. The professionalism
in following guidelines is reassuring, but balanced by warmth and enthusiasm and clear joy in their interactions with our little one.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leicester City

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves nursery and I hope is a keen member of the group. I love the photos and development notes (please can I have more!) She is building confidence all the time and this is due to the efforts of all the team. Our thanks to you all.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter experienced extreme separation anxiety returning to nursery after 12 months (due to lockdown and changes in circumstances). The staff's care, empathy and patience was so reassuring. The spacious rooms and high staff to child ratio is also impressive. We've welcomed the staff's positivity,
advice and regular updates. The staff are calm. gentle demeanours mean we always feel confident about our daughter's care.

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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, friendly, helpful. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Spencer W (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves going to the nursery! The staff are friendly, very accommodating and the facilities are engaging for the children to play and learn together. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Jan R (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the way the team takes care of our child. We have seen great development over the past year. I particularly like the use of an app to see our child's diary with pictures of activities and short stories of experiences. From what I can see, the team is doing a great job with handling
the current pandemic and doing what they reasonably can, to keep everyone safe.

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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery my children have been to, the manager has been so supportive and helpful with my children's development and I couldn't recommend them enough. The updates on the app are regular so I can receive updates on the children throughout the day. Staff are amazing and friendly and both children
love it here. I hope to stay with them for as long as possible and would even get the children to attend after school/holiday clubs if available.

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Review from Feby H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very comfortable from day 1 at this nursery.
He finds it really interesting.
Excellent teachers.
I really recommend this for others who are looking for a good and clean nursery.

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

I was apprehensive on leaving my son. Started in October, I would call every day. Now I know he is safe, he has progressed well with his keyworker and the staff adore him. From being there, he has progressed and is nearly crawling and loves his story time and food.

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Review from Ha-Phuong (Nina) L (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy when sending my baby to Bush Babies - Leicester City. Lovely and friendly staff. The manager of the nursery is very helpful. More importantly, my child has been enjoying her nursery days. I think she has learnt a lot and explored a lot of things out there. I just want to send my deepest
thanks to all staff there to bring a beautiful world in the nursery to my baby.

Reply from Gina Edwards, Manager at Busy Bees Leicester City

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I will be sure to pass them on to the team. We all hope you have all settled well in your new home and you're all well.


Best wishes from us all.


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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Holly Bush is a good nursery in a great location. The staff is lovely. They take really good care of the kids. Communication is a problem, especially with part-time kids. Management changes every few months, which is worrisome and a bit confusing.


All in all I'm satisfied with Holly Bush and I think

my child had a good time there.

Reply from Gina Edwards, Manager at Busy Bees Leicester City

Thank you so much for your comments and taking the time to complete the review.
I know I was only here for a few months before your child left the nursery and I know that the changes in terms of management concerned you and we spoke at length about this. You made me promise never to leave which is the plan! I hope you've seen the changes in the last few months and our commitment to always providing the best care we can. Thank you so much for my lovely leaving card the message was lovely and your completely right I love my job, the nursery and care deeply for the children. Our plans for improvement have been identified and our development plan is robust. Can I take this opportunity again to wish you and your family well.
kindest Regards Nursery manager.


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Review from Abbie S (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has now been at the nursery for a year and she absolutely loves going. I barely get a backward glance when I drop her off! The staff are brilliant - caring, friendly and engaging. Our daughter is currently in the youngest room and the key workers there are amazing. They dote on our daughter
and this feeling is replicated back. I feel incredibly reassured dropping her off in the morning, knowing she's in safe hands with people who genuinely care. This is echoed with key workers in the other rooms - we feel as though all the team 'know' our daughter.


The nursery feels homely and safe. The location is beautiful and the children spend lots of time outdoors.


Would we recommend this nursery? We would and we have! Making the decision of where and by whom your child will be cared for in your absence is emotional and daunting but we absolutely know we made the right decision, we only have to look at our daughter and her development to see that.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.659)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10 for Busy Bees Leicester City 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 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 4.926 for Busy Bees Leicester City is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.926

  • 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 4.733 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Leicester City is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.833

  • 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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Stella

Stella Remesh

Job Title: Centre Director

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you as the Centre Director of Busy Bees Leicester City.


My name is Stella Ramesh and I have over 30 years of experience as a qualified practitioner both in schools and daycare.


It is a pleasure to have joined the Busy Bees family which has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of care and education.


I too am passionate about ensuring your children continue to be happy during their time at nursery and will grow into confident, enthusiastic learners, ready for school and the new challenges they will face.


I very much believe this is a joint venture we will take together and will be happy to discuss any concerns or questions you may have in the future.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Leicester City

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Leicester City accepts?

Busy Bees Leicester City accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Leicester City Open?

Busy Bees Leicester City is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Leicester City have capacity for?

Busy Bees Leicester City has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Leicester City to the centre of Leicester?

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

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