Busy Bees Lancaster

Ovangle Road, Lancaster LA1 5JR
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9.2 76 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Lancaster, Lancaster
If you are in search of excellent and reliable childcare in Lancaster, Busy Bees Lancaster offers a wide range of opportunities for children to learn, grow and flourish during their time at the nursery.

Recognising the significance of outdoor play and fresh air, Busy Bees Lancaster has recently renovated their outdoor garden play area, carefully segmented by age groups. This allows children to engage in outdoor learning and explore their imagination, with the team always on hand to allow the opportunity for children to take risks with their support.

To provide mental and physical stimulation, the nursery provides an Unleashing Potential room where children can actively participate in yoga sessions and dance classes. For continued engagement at home, Busy Bees offers the UP learning and development app, which provides a variety of activities.

Parents can rest assured knowing that their child will receive comprehensive support from the friendly team at Busy Bees Lancaster. Whether your child requires extra care and attention or is preparing for their educational journey ahead, they will receive the highest quality start in life at the Lancaster nursery.

The highly qualified and experienced team value the bonds and connections they establish with parents and families. They genuinely care about feedback and organise parent partnership group sessions to discuss innovative ideas for improving their services. Additionally, play day sessions are arranged, inviting parents to partake in the excitement.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Lancaster

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Emma Spindley (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 204
  • 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

Busy Bees Lancaster Reviews (76)

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Busy Bees Lancaster has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Lancaster has 76 reviews.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Busy Bees Lancaster are brilliant. My daughter loves going to the nursery, there are lots of activities they do e.g. painting, playing and reading. Her speech and confidence have improved a lot since she has been coming here. I would recommend this nursery to family and friends for
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Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

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 J P (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with Busy Bees. The staff are excellent. They know each child and are very caring. They are always ready to chat with you and listen when you have concerns about what your child needs.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

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 C P (Aunt of Child) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff I have spoken to at Busy Bees, Lancaster, is caring, passionate and extremely thoughtful. They really get to know each child and have their best interests at heart. You can see how much individual progress has been made and how the children are genuinely happy to be there.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a fantastic experience at our Lancaster nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Helen A (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Nursery, is a pleasure to bring my child to. All the staff, including the management, are friendly and welcoming. They want to know how you are and your child. My little boys loves coming to nursery every day and it's a joy to see how excited he gets before we come through the door. He has
progressed so much and is confident with all he does at nursery. Any issues/concerns have always been dealt with, brilliantly.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Lancaster Nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant and so attentive to my child's needs and always check in regularly with my child's dietary requirements, as she's current dairy and gluten-free. Handover, morning and evening are friendly, but the only pointer I have is, in a morning, is to ask if there is anything they should
know before I leave e.g., sometimes, I give her medicine when she needs it and I have to prompt to mention it.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

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 Lancaster. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Busy Bees. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My son has settled in well with his new group and key worker. He loves the variety of activities and different themes that they look at, throughout the term.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Lancaster

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Lancaster nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery. My wee girl is so settled and the staff care so much! They have been so supportive around my daughter's allergies. I cannot fault Busy Bees. Thank you.

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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees went over and above to accommodate my little girl at short notice. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and always have time to talk. They took her medical concerns seriously and have all the systems in place to manage this effectively. The app/photo updates are great.

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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the level of care. The well-being of the children is evident and the facilities are great. My son enjoys being here.

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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees since January 2022 when he was 3-months-old. I was apprehensive at first about leaving him so young and wondered whether it was the right thing. I am sure now it was the right decision. The care shown to my son is amazing; all the staff are so friendly and show so much interest
in him and his well-being. The app is great to be kept up to date with what he has done that day, and I love the photos and learning updates. My son is always so happy to come to nursery, and I am so happy leaving him in a safe and caring environment. My reason for giving a satisfactory score for "value for money" is I don't really agree that I have to pay for bank holidays when tour service is not available.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees has been fantastic from the start. My son has a health problem and nursery have made sure they understand this completely and I feel very happy and relaxed on dropping my son off at nursery, knowing that he is cared for and his needs are met every time. In the short time he has been there,
the feedback and updates of his days are a joy to receive.

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Review from E Q (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at nursery for a few years now and we have no trouble. They have helped him with his speech and how to share and play with others.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Very welcoming and very helpful when moving my son from childminder to nursery. They made my son feel calm and were very comforting to him when he got upset on his first day.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys nursery and is building in confidence every day. He has developed really strong friendships with both his peers and adults. It is nice leaving him every morning knowing that he is safe, loved and learning. He really enjoys his food at nursery and he has a great choice. He has lots
of toys and activities to choose from and loves playing in the outside area. The staff are very friendly and caring and will do everything they can to make my son's nursery experience a success.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love going to nursery. They have made lots of friends and enjoy the varied activities. As well as enjoyment the nursery has helped with their eating habits and they try the varied food on the menu. In particular, the nursery manager is fantastic and has been supportive for day one! My children's
teachers are brilliant and cannot recommend Busy Bees enough.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in September and he absolutely loves it. The staff are great and the nursery is managed really well. I would definitely recommend this nursery. There is a great range of food on the menu and the app is especially good.

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Review from Reese S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in September. He has settled in so well, which I was shocked by but the staff are amazing. He has so much fun and really enjoys going. The staff are so friendly, and we have good communication on how my son is getting on each day. Couldn’t recommend the nursery enough!

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Review from Elizabeth T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees for the last two years and she and I both love it. As a mother it makes your life so much easier when your child wants to go to pre-school every morning! Busy Bees is caring and educational with every member of the staff professional and caring knowing the children
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I have been so impressed with how Busy Bees conducted themselves during and after lockdown providing parents with a clam secure atmosphere where the children are put first rather than the business.
I can confidently say Busy Bees has been the best place for my daughter and the staff warrant their Outstanding Ofsted status.

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Review from Susan W (Great Aunt of Child) published on 10 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew has been at this nursery for 2-years now, the manager and all her team are brilliant; they are so good with the children and parents, I don't know what I would have done without them. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants good people looking after there children.

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Review from Andrew P (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with some fantastic facilities. Our kids have been to two nurseries that have both been excellent, Busy Bees tops it though as their management and handling of things during Covid have been brilliant. Kids love it and you can't ask for much more. Good number of male key workers/carers,
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.151)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10 for Busy Bees Lancaster 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 16 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 4.759 for Busy Bees Lancaster is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.759

  • 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 4.392 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Lancaster is based on 16 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 204 number of registered child places is 40.8. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 40.8 = 0.392

  • 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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Emma

Emma Spindley

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2002

I have been working with Busy Bees since September 2002. I have worked as an Assistant Manager and I became the Nursery Manager in 2018. During my time with Busy Bees, I have completed NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and NVQ Level 3 in Management. I have an additional role within the setting that supports all aspects of Health & Safety in the nursery which I have sound knowledge of and enjoy. I am married to Richard and we have two daughters. During my spare time, I like to spend time with my family.


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