Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school

2a Manor House Lane, Preston PR1 6HL
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9.8 30 Reviews
  • Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school, Preston
Busy Bears now provides wrap around care: Before & After School Club, and Holiday Club for ages up to 8 years.

Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school was originally built in 1892 and in 2016 the building had an extension added to cater for a spacious, home from home learning environment for the children entering their care. The nursery also offers wrap around care and facilitates for before & after school club as well as holiday club.

The learning rooms have been carefully resourced and designed to allow the children to have the best learning opportunities and support them in meeting all areas of learning and development. There are four excellent learning rooms that they provide. The three main rooms are: The Baby Room, which caters for 0–2-year-olds, The Tweenie Room catering for 2–3-year-olds and Pre-school, which is for children 3–4-year-olds, who are getting school ready. There is a new calm, tranquil multi-sensory room which is accessible for all ages. This beautiful space is perfect for helping children develop, engage, and get in touch with all their senses.

The nursery offers swimming, dance and football lessons to ensure all children are offered the best opportunities in their early years. The nursery has a minibus which transports children around the community on day trips, educational outings, and forest & beach schools.

Busy Bears takes on a Forest school learning approach, to allow children to learn and develop in the awe and wonder of nature. They believe in providing opportunities for children to get hands-on and develop confidence in a natural environment, both indoors and outdoors.

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Care Provided by Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sonia Cartmell (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • 15 & 30 hours FREE funded sessions are available. Fees are payable in advance. Please contact the nursery for fee prices.
  • Parking

  • Car parking is available, making picking up and dropping off your child safe and convenient.


Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (30)

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Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school has 30 reviews.

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

My son's development has really improved. He has been attending nursery for one year and a half now, he was friendly and now he is socialising more, started not to be shy anymore.
Very friendly and passionate staff, they really care about the well-being of the children.
We are very appreciative for
all the care and support for our children!

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Review from Jean K (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant place, with amazing staff. I feel absolutely confident about my child spending their after-school time there until I collect them. The amazing thing is that they do the collection from school. Everyone is nice and welcoming and particularly good to children.

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

I use Busy Bears for both of my girls and they love it. I find them very nurturing and my kids are always excited to see them in the morning. I'm never afraid of asking questions or requesting things and always met with a positive outcome. I enjoy the sensory room and that they have a nice big garden
at the back which the kids go out in in all weather!

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my daughter started in January. She loves going, she enjoys being there and doing different activities. Excellent management, friendly staff, good atmosphere for kids to encourage their learning and skills.

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Review from Plamena D (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My son is absolutely happy to go there. The staff is amazing. My son has huge progress with his speaking and understanding. They treat everyone with respect and kindness. It is a clean and nice place for our little kids.

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Review from Gabriella H (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very high standard, very respectful and inclusive from all the children nothing but excellent words for my little girl since starting there she has come on so much since starting there. They asked me for updates and anything that we could work on and vice versa. At Busy Bears, it is such a relaxing
setting for my child and she loves going. The staff have gone above and beyond for my little girl which I am very grateful.

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Review from Chris B (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, warm, caring, supportive - this nursery is wonderful with our son. The staff are friendly and caring and he loves it. There are plenty of different activities for him to enjoy and learn from and communication with us, as parents, is spot on.

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Review from Estera B (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending nursery since January now and he loves it.
Amazing staff, very friendly and caring. When my son was upset they could settle him very easily by hugging him.
Lots of activities, games and crafts. My son developed very much in talking, and writing. Highly recommended.

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Review from Alzeena H (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the first time my baby is in the nursery so the place is nice, clean and comfortable. The carers are very friendly and they also have good activities, and the manager is a kind person so I love this nursery.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with our experience at Busy Bears. The quality of care provided for my son has been exceptional. The staff is not only professional but also genuinely caring, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Communication has been outstanding, with regular updates on my child's activities
and development. The learning environment is engaging, fostering both educational and social growth. I appreciate the dedication of the staff and the well-maintained facilities. My son looks forward to attending each day, which speaks volumes about the positive impact of this nursery. Highly recommend Busy Bears for its commitment to providing a fantastic early learning experience.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming here since April and he has come on massively. He has become really close to the staff members and loves the outdoor facilities here. He’s a very fussy eater but the nursery manages to always make sure he is full and happy. I would recommend this nursery if you are looking for
one that ticks all the boxes.

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Review from Sruthi R (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the nursery facilities, staff, organisation and management. The staff are very good and friendly. They organise gatherings for good interaction, really loved it. Happy to make my child join this Busy Bear Private Day Nursery.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff and team members who keep you informed of the development of your child’s progress at the end of the day when you collect, nursery staff are very pleasant and kind. Keep up the good work.

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing staff and feel my child is gaining so much confidence and trust within this setting. They are very professional but also have a brilliant relationship with each individual child. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Maryam A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bears Nursery at Manor House Lane Preston from 2 years old and I can clearly see a positive difference in his development. The staff is very friendly, and helpful all the time. My youngest was in the same nursery for 2 years and the nursery helped me a lot with his Autism
and learning disabilities assessment and for his EHCP as well. Thanks.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, a very clean safe environment, and wonderful staff, kind and caring. Would recommend this nursery to my friends and family. My son has come a long way with his speech and learning since starting here.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bears Nursery is amazing. From their food to outdoor activities, creativity, family fun evenings and most importantly the quality of care they have for my children that attend. You can always guarantee that you're given a full update after their session and they always come out smiling.

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Review from Munisha P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff who are very understanding, and my child has come out to be very bright with all the learning.
She's been going to nursery from nine months old.
Enjoys nursery a lot, especially going outdoors.

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Review from Z N (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started Busy Bears Day Nursery in September. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff, provisions and overall care my daughter receives at the nursery. My daughter has grown a close bond with not only the staff in her room but also staff throughout the nursery. The girls
are so warm and welcoming. I would recommend Busy Bears to everyone.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so glad we chose this nursery for our son.
After a difficult settling-in period, which the staff were so supportive of, my son now runs in excited to go to nursery. He adores his key workers and enjoys all the activities.
Thank you to all the team who work so hard every day for our children.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.849 for Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.849

  • 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 Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 20 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 20 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Busy Bears Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Preston?

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

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