Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham

Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2NG
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9.4 34 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottingham
At Busy Bees in Wollaton, Nottingham, rest assured there is never a dull day thanks to the enthusiastic team who have designed a variety of activities to ensure each day is filled with laughter and fun. From imaginative play that sparks curiosity and imagination, to structured educational exercises that stimulate young minds, every child will have the opportunity to learn and grow.

In addition to the regular activities, the nursery also offers free Jo Jingle sessions on Mondays, during term time. These sessions infuse music and movement into children's weeks, sparking their imagination and enhancing their physical coordination.

The nursery's expansive gardens provide individual outdoor spaces for each age group, allowing children to play, learn and explore whilst developing an appreciation for the world around them. The pre-school area also offers a lively growing space, nurturing a love for plants and the environment from a young age.

Want to keep up to date on all the excitement? Parents can stay connected with their child's progress through the ‘ParentZone’ app, where the long-standing team will provide regular updates throughout the day.

So, if you're looking for a nursery which provides a stimulating environment for children to flourish, there is simply nowhere better than Busy Bees in Wollaton, Nottingham. Book a visit today.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Blancheon (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 109
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham Reviews (34)

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9.4

Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.404) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham has 34 reviews.

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Review from Melissa P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery and she absolutely loves it, the staff are amazing and friendly when you walk through the door they are always smiling. They keep you updated on your child's progress as well as the app. The curriculum board is always displayed so you know what your children are learning,
the rhymes they are learning and the books they are reading. They provide healthy and nutritional snacks for children. I would recommend this nursery 100% definitely worth the money. The outside space is well-kept and tidy.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Wollaton Busy Bee Nursery has been nothing short of exceptional. Initially, when my child was attending for 15 hours funding, the limited availability of days felt restrictive. However, the transition to 30 hours funding opened up a world of flexibility. I was able to discuss my needs
with the incredible staff, who were incredibly accommodating in rearranging my child's schedule. This allowed him to attend on more days, giving him a much broader range of opportunities to develop his skills and socialize, rather than being confined to just Mondays and Fridays. The fact that I can call at any point to check up on him and have my call answered quickly and efficiently, provides immense peace of mind, further solidifying my positive experience with the nursery.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this nursery since Autumn 2023. It took a few weeks to settle in, (for both me and my child) but the staff were super supportive and understanding during this time. Now, my child has built up a great relationship not just with their keyworker but with other staff in the nursery.
It's lovely that the staff take the time to give you a detailed debrief at the end of the day, it almost feels as if my child is the only one there with the amount of detail given and it feels like they genuinely care. My little one always eats well and sleeps well. From the regular updates and photos, I can see that my little one is having a great time, and gets to do activities we wouldn't otherwise do at home, e.g. Playing with sand. I'd 100% recommend this nursery.

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pre-school has been so good for my son. He has absolutely loved going each week and seeing his friends and teachers. His keyworker is great with the children and is always welcoming with a big smile on her face.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m really happy with this nursery.
The staff are lovely and my little girl is really happy and settled, she talks about the staff with a lot of affection and they often go above and beyond what they are required to do to make sure she is happy. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from C Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to this nursery since September last year and what a great nursery it is. My daughter's key worker is amazing with her, very helpful with her needs and progression. She is very kind and very helpful with pick ups with explaining how her day went.

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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers and staff and the nursery are amazing, the service is exactly what I would want for my daughter. The care she gets is so unique. With my daughter's key worker, I feel we have the best of the best when we see and hear about what care she gets.

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Review from Heidi D (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall myself and my daughter have had a brilliant experience within the Busy Bees setting. She loves attending on her days and I always feel comfortable and confident bringing her.
All the staff that’s involved in her care are amazing and the others I had contact with. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
10/10
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Review from Angie H (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this nursery setting and I have always been very pleased with the staff. They get to know the children really well and design their curriculum to work with the experiences of their charges. My youngest has been attending since she was 9 months old, and my eldest attended
from being a year old to starting school. Both children looked forward to attending and playing with their friends in an ever-changing array of educational activities.

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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two children both attend Busy Bees Wollaton. One in the babies' room and one in the preschool room. Both our children love going to nursery and they have loads of fun and get involved in lots of activities. The staff have taken a genuine interest in their happiness and well-being. We would highly
recommend this nursery.

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery. They have been accommodating with our shift work, put the best interests of the child first and shown genuine care for our children.
The staff have taken excellent care of our son and created a special bond with both of our children and gone over and above what is expected
in doing this.

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Review from S E (Father of Child) published on 23 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the start (15 months ago) we have been very happy with the staff and the care provided for our daughter in babies and toddlers. Staff know each child well, are accommodating, records of key events - sleep times, meals eaten etc - are made and published on the app and it is easy to phone and talk
to staff to check on the child or make a request. She is happy to be dropped off for each session which is great. They also have a structured program of activities to help each child develop skills at the right time. Highly recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham

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.
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 C J (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with Busy Bees, Wollaton. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and my little boy has become very comfortable and happy going there every day. He now often walks into the room in the morning rather than having to be encouraged. We recently had a parents' evening (very exciting,
our first one). Here's me thinking that the little chap just went there and played every day, but I quickly learned that there's a lot more planning that goes into his development than I thought. They look at his emotional, physical and mental needs and tailor his activities accordingly. This along with what we do at home seems to have him making good progress. The app is very good as well for monitoring his activities each day. It's always a joy to have a notification come up and see what he's been up to!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Wollaton nursery.
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 L B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Busy Bees since she was one and is now due to go to school. She has thrived under the care of the lovely ladies who work there. Everyone is so friendly, from the cook to the nursery workers, through to management. Her current key worker has particularly helped with her speech
development and has really nurtured her. I would recommend this nursery highly.

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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are very welcoming, my daughter's speech has come a long way since she has started. She loves going and runs straight in as soon as she gets there. They are very informative and take their time every day to let you know what your child has been doing and what they have eaten etc.
They are also very attentive which is great as I know she is in great hands while she's there.

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Busy Bees for two and a half years and are impressed with this nursery. When we first looked around Busy Bees we loved the big gardens and that each age group has its own outdoor space and the children spend a lot of time outside. The rooms are also spacious and well laid out with
a lot of toys and activities.
We have met a lot of the staff and everyone has always been professional and friendly. The food is good and both our sons eat well at nursery. They are always smiling and happy when we collect them.
Busy Bees have coped with Covid very well and we admire the team for what they have had to do during such a difficult time. We haven’t been able to go inside the nursery recently but they regularly add photos to their app which we really appreciate. An assessment of the children is written every few months and they have been helpful in developing new skills. It’s always possible to phone for a catch up in between reviews. We would recommend Busy Bees!

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Review from EJ T (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled so well into the baby room and has a brilliant bond with the ladies who care for her. The nursery have catered for her allergies. Love the communication we get from the nursery. Really reassured by the Covid-19 measures that have been implemented.

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Review from Yasmin (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Busy Bees Wollaton. My son started there in 2018 at 7 months old. As a first-time mum I was very nervous. But the whole nursery team put me at ease. All the rooms have supported my son's development and he has flourished into a wonderful boy who surprises me every day with new
words and actions. My daughter recently started at the same nursery at 4 months due to work commitments and the nursery have been absolutely fantastic in catering for her needs and providing her with constant stimulation. I will be forever grateful to the nursery for providing family-like support to both my children.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Busy Bees Wollaton. My daughter is now in school but joined Busy Bees in the baby room when she was one and progressed through to the toddler room and then preschool. My son is now in the baby room. They both love(d) the staff, the activities and the meals! The staff members
are lovely and have time to talk you through your little one's day when you collect. Their parent zone phone app is great; they upload photos of your child playing and learning, along with their assessments. You can also upload your own observations/photos for them to use to engage your child in activities they enjoy.

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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasant, friendly staff.
My son is still quite new and gets upset when I leave, but staff always look after him and hold him when I leave.
I have absolute confidence in the nursery.
Very thorough overview at the end of the day when I collect him and I like the online facility with info re
mealtimes, photos playing etc.
There are lots of staff who always say hi and goodbye, so many on the team that seem to really make the effort to make the children and parents feel at home and happy.
Great variety for mealtimes, I feel this adds and compliments what he eats at home.
Great selection of toys, lots of variety and fun and stimulation.
Own outdoor area for each age group, was a big sway for my husband and I going with this nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.404)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.404) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.854 for Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.854

  • 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 4.55 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham is based on 12 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 109 number of registered child places is 21.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.8 = 0.55

  • 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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Michelle

Michelle Blancheon

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 1999

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am the Manager here at Busy Bees in Wollaton.


I have worked for Busy Bees since 1999 and I have had managerial experience in several nurseries in the Midland's area. I completed my BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies at college when I left school and I have since attended University part time and completed the Foundation Degree in Children and Young people’s Services and also my BA (HONS) in Early Childhood studies. I have also attended various other training courses such as Safeguarding, customer service and EYFS. My training has enabled me to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience which I have been able to share with my staff team. I am very committed in ensuring that myself and the team deliver high standards of care and education to the children who attend our nursery. We work hard as a team to ensure that the children have a variety of learning opportunities that are planned to individual children’s needs and interests. I have two children myself, both of them have previously attended the nursery.


I really look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our exceptional nursery in Nottingham.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham accepts?

Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham Open?

Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham have capacity for?

Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham has capacity for a total of 109 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Wollaton, Nottingham to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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