Busy Bees Darlington

19 Newton Lane, Darlington DL3 9EX
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  • Busy Bees Darlington, Darlington
Busy Bees at Darlington is a trusted day nursery that takes pride in creating unforgettable memories and empowering young minds to learn, flourish and thrive.

The nursery's tailored rooms are thoughtfully designed with age-appropriate activities and resources, offering a nurturing environment that supports each child's development. With endless opportunities available for every child to explore their imagination, there is never a dull day at Busy Bees Darlington.

Children can continue the fun outdoors, whilst they enjoy the fresh air and enhance their learning journey by taking on safe risks. With the guidance from the highly qualified team, children can freely explore and develop their physical skills, building confidence in their abilities.

Rest assured, the dedicated team goes the extra mile to provide every child with the best start in life. With a keen focus on individual needs and interests, the team carefully curates a range of fun-filled activities that inspire curiosity and support early development.

In addition to providing endless opportunities for play and learning at the nursery, Busy Bees also offers the UP – Unleashing Potential app, which allows parents to continue the fun at home.

Experience the exceptional childcare and early years' education offered at Busy Bees Darlington by booking a visit today!

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Darlington

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Suzanne Cartwright-Powton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 89
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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

Busy Bees Darlington Reviews (37)

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Review from Marie S (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter is so happy at Busy Bees. She's only 15 months old, but has developed really well. She's been given many educational opportunities, things we may not have had time to do at home.
The staff are all professional and very friendly. They care about each child. Well worth the money. Thank
you, Busy Bees.

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Review from Tania F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Busy Bees for 2.5 years and she absolutely loves it. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the manager runs an excellent nursery, leads from the front and we have always found her to be very caring and involved with the children. Wonderful nursery which we will be
very sad to say goodbye to, when our daughter starts school in September.

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Review from Sam C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended here from being a baby. They are a fab team, the food is fab too. My daughter also has T1 diabetes and they look after her medical needs amazingly. I would highly recommend.

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Review from Charlene M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been a second home to both of my boys. I have been leaving them here for six years in total now and do not have one fault. The Staff are exceptional and go above and beyond on each occasion to meet the boys needs and interests. Very well organised and merry. He currently loves his routine
with Busy Bees, it's all he talks about! I'll be sad when it comes to leaving in September.

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Review from Jemma G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank the entire team enough for all the care they give my little girl. Having her start nursery during the pandemic was hard, but within a matter of weeks, any worry had gone. With regular updates, observations and photos, it is clear to see how happy she is there. The team are a big part
of my little one's life and I couldn't wish for any better people for her. Thank you for being so amazing and caring as much as you do.

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

I've had my daughter in this nursery now for nearly one year and I am happy with everything, from the food menu, the communication, the child updates and photos, the staff and mostly the progress my daughter is making. I love the way my daughter runs into nursery every time no matter which staff come
to greet us.

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

My second daughter is currently attending and the standards are still just as high as they were when my eldest attended from 2016 to 2018. Always very welcoming when dropping off or picking up. Great communication. Really pleased that I picked Busy Bees again.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has a brilliant time at this nursery she is always smiling when collected. I love the updates on her day on the app.

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Review from Elisha W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery all the staff are lovely and friendly, my daughter has come along so much by going, she’s been going to this nursery two years in August I'm so glad she’s in this nursery, highly recommend.

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter's experience at Busy Bees has been fantastic. The staff are so friendly and care so much about the kids. My daughter has done so much and learnt so much it's been amazing to see her grow there from a baby to a preschooler.
Thank you.

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Review from Jonathan D (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this nursery for over 3 years, they are committed to providing the children with a safe, happy environment whilst developing their motor and communication skills. I particularly like that I am able to use apps to check what my child has been doing at nursery, and apps to continue
the learning at home. When I have needed childcare for unexpected reasons, they have accommodated where possible. Overall, a great team, and will recommend to others. Thank you.

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Review from G B (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son really enjoys coming to Busy Bees. Everyone there is friendly and he's made lots of friends. He was given a cuddly bumble bee which has become his treasured item and something he'll have to remember his time there in the future. All in all, he is very happy here.

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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at Darlington has a very nurturing environment in which our little boy has made excellent progress. His key worker has consolidated learning he's started at home and has taught him many key skills. All staff strive to ensure children are safe and secure in their learning environment. They
allow children's personalities to shine through. An amazing place!

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Review from E G (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a grandparent and childminder (of over 30 years) I think Busy Bees Darlington is the best nursery I have ever used. The staff and management are friendly, caring and very knowledgeable. They welcome every child as they enter and I feel that the children are very safe and well cared for. All the children
that have attended have been happy and really enjoyed their time with the nursery. Fab nursery.

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Review from Janet (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended over two different classrooms now and I can't recommend the nursery enough. It became clear that he has need of extra support and they are over and above in their help, even as we pursue a diagnosis. Always supportive and positive, always doing fun learning activities. Fantastic
organisational skills and facilities are always clean. Their kitchen staff are as good and friendly as everyone else. My daughter came here 12 years ago and many of the staff are still here now, which says a lot about how dedicated they are. I can't recommend them enough or thank them enough for their support with my son. They really listen.

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

Since joining this nursery, I can confidently say our son is having an amazing time here, growing into a strong, independent and free-thinking child and enjoying the lots of fun and learning in the nursery.
The environment is conducive for learning and development and our son always looks forward to
spending time daily at the creche and always looks happy there.
We are pleased with the nursery and would recommend it to others.

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

Amazing nursery. Caring staff. My son has thrived since starting and staff are always kind and patient with him and always welcoming. Cannot recommend the nursery enough.

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

My son recently moved to Busy Bees from another nursery. He has developed so much in a short space of time. He's coming home happy and full of stories of what he has been doing. The communication between staff and parents is excellent along with the app. It's lovely to receive updates and pictures showing
how happy he is. I can't fault Busy Bees at all.

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

Excellent nursery! Staff are always very friendly and great with the children. My little girl has come on so much since coming here (2018) and she enjoys nursery that much that she never wants to leave at the end of the day. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wanted a great nursery.

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

Busy Bees have been extremely helpful in settling in our 3-year-old who at first didn't want to go at all and would cry a lot. Thanks to Busy Bees for being a safe, fun environment, our daughter soon settled and is very comfortable with the staff.

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Meet the Team (1)

Suzanne

Suzanne Cartwright- Powton

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2000

My name is Suzanne Cartwright-Powton and I am the Nursery Manager for Busy Bees Nursery in Darlington.
I started working in the nursery in August 2000 as a nursery officer and in October 2005 I was promoted to Nursery Manager. I have seen the nursery grow and become an established nursery which offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere to the children's parents/ carers and staff.


I qualified as a nursery nurse in 1992 and in 2011 I graduated from Northumbria University with a BA (Hons) in Early Years Practice. I am also Portage trained and have Early Years Teaching Status. I enjoy studying and finding out about new research and studies that will extend my knowledge of the childcare field.


The nursery team is like a big family, many of the staff team have achieved long service awards for continued service; five-year, ten-year and fifteen-year awards. Having such dedicated staff shows that they are committed to their work and are professional caring people. I am very proud to be part of this team and thoroughly enjoy my role in the nursery, watching children grow and achieve and develop their own personalities.


We have an open-door policy so that existing parents can pop in for a chat at any time. We welcome visits for prospective parents and children, no appointment is necessary, just come along and find out about all the exciting things we do.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Darlington

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

Busy Bees Darlington accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Darlington Open?

Busy Bees Darlington 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 Bees Darlington have capacity for?

Busy Bees Darlington has capacity for a total of 89 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Darlington to the centre of Darlington?

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

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