Busy Bees Halbeath

Fife College, Halbeath, Dunfermline KY11 8JH
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7.8 28 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Halbeath, Dunfermline
Busy Bees Halbeath operates a professional child care service for the 0-5s and encourages the healthy mental and physical development of all children. The use of well-chosen resources and the skills of key workers ensure that all time spent with both parents and young ones is precious and leads to carefully structured progress for each child.

Imaginative play and numerous activities are provided within this comfortable nursery, through the inspiration and encouragement of the well-qualified staff. Visits from outside organisations are regularly encouraged; these often provide presentations on various specialist topics such as healthy eating and wildlife, for example.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Halbeath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Mutter (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 107
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Christmas & New Year

Busy Bees Halbeath Reviews (28)

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Busy Bees Halbeath has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.843) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Halbeath has 28 reviews.

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Review from Russell K (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery that really cares about the kids!

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

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. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. 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 R (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly and caring staff, attending to my child's particular needs and always happy to answer my questions and worries. Continue with the amazing job you do. I really appreciate it for my child!

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

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 Halbeath.
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 M K (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons attend the nursery, and they loved it from day one. It is the first nursery that they both enjoy and we are fully satisfied with. The care is exceptional and our boys are loved and their development is always key in their care. The staff are amazing, always there for them and are working
hard to provide new activities daily and to engage them in activities. The garden is well looked after and provides hours of fun for the little ones. The food is varied and plenty, my boys love the food in the nursery. I would always gladly advise choosing Halbeath Busy Bees. the manager is always keen to help and is spot on if you need help or advice.

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

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little ones are having a good experience at our Halbeath nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from G S (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves attending this nursery. The team are fantastic with her and supports her development every day. Her enthusiasm for attending nursery is there for all to see. The team overall, are fantastic with the children as well and care a lot about the children.

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

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


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Review from KD (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with the nursery. Both my sons are attending here and they are very well looked after. We get updates about their activities, meals etc and when we pick the boys up the staff always know what were they up to during their day! The rooms are spacious and welcoming and there are so
many different toys and learning experiences. My older son had some tough times settling into a different nursery previously and he absolutely loves going here! He has also formed close bonds with some of the staff and his peers. During spring and summer if weather allows, the doors to the garden are kept open (with staff staying outside and inside as well) and the children are free to roam. Our sons love staying outdoors, so this is very important. There is plenty of garden space and activities, toys etc. The management is exceptional too, nothing is too much trouble. I can't thank the staff enough for their care and professionalism.

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

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 Halbeath. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since she was 5 months old. The staff have all been so friendly and approachable. My daughter settled really quickly and it was reassuring to know she was being well looked after. We had informative updates daily on our daughters day and we could see by pictures, observations
and communicating with the staff what our daughter had been doing whilst at nursery. The nursery has recently been renovated and it looks amazing! The rooms are inviting and the setting is home from home like. The garden spaces are incredible and they have so much variety of toys and different learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Our daughter is now in her last year of Pre-School and the staff from all rooms have been like a second family to us. Our daughter always comes home speaking lots about nursery and all the different experiences she has taken part in. We can't thank the staff enough for all their support, hard work and professionalism throughout.

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Review from R O (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery, my son has been attending since last year and his confidence has grown. He has made a few friends and has a good relationship with the teachers. They learn something new every day and I love that they play outside in the fresh air most of the time. We are all very grateful
to the staff for looking after our wee one so well.

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Review from Sally B (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have attended the nursery since 2015. During that time I have always been so impressed with the staff, their professionalism, empathy, knowledge and general support. Both my children have benefitted from their time at the nursery. Their development is so well rounded which has made them
extremely prepared for school. The only thing I have questioned in the past is the cleaning standard, especially the rugs which can collect so much, these are not cleaned enough.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has provided an environment for my children to flourish and express themselves especially my daughter as she has become very good at drawing. We received a large pile of my daughter's artwork to take home which I was very impressed with as she has advanced with her drawing and creative skills
which I believe has been down to the staff at the nursery facilitating this and encouraging her to express herself.

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Review from Susan M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery. They have been great, my little girl has been going since she was five months old and she loves it. When we came out of lockdown my little one got really bad separation anxiety, they were great with her and helped her to calm down when I left her, now she is happy going.

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Review from Lynne K (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the staff extremely friendly and professional. My son loves going to Busy Bees and likes all his friends, playing in the garden and eats well.

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Review from P F (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery. We moved from London and wanted to ensure our son had a smooth transition to his new nursery. The manager and her team have been excellent, taking time to allow our son to settle into his new environment. He loves Busy Bees Halbeath, always comes home very happy with lots
of stories of what he has been up to - I would highly recommend.

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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to the nursery since she was 11 months old. She has always enjoyed attending. She has made really nice solid relationships with the staff. As a parent, I feel supported by the staff team and am greeted with warmth and understanding. They have worked with me positively with
all aspects of my daughter's learning and development. I am very happy to have chosen Busy Bees and would recommend.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his nursery. He is full-time Monday to Friday and is always happy to go. he eats and sleeps well and is clearly very much at home. I never worry about the level of care and attention he gets at nursery. I feel his needs for socialisation and stimulation are well met. His milestones and
development are tracked and reviewed regularly. The staff help him to communicate with hand signs as his verbal communication is still a work in progress. The staff are interested and invested in his development, communication and general development.

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been a 'Busy Bee' for two years now and I am always happy with the care and attention shown to my son, he attends 3 days per week and is thriving. He has been taught impeccable manners and is very good at helping and tidying away after himself.
He is happy and tells me all about the exciting
activities he gets up to each day.
Big thanks to all the staff especially to the manager for making the new system (temp checks) less scary and handling the current situation so well

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend/attended Busy Bees Nursery. I feel they listen to you and have an excellent facility for children. I feel very safe knowing my children are in good care and know that they are enjoying themselves and are getting a good start in life in regards to learning lots of new things such
as learning to could and how to write.

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for over 2 years now, starting in the baby room and now in the preschool class. I cannot fault the staff. Everything is tailored to the individual child. The staff have always taken a great interest in my child's hobbies and passions and incorporated it into their
everyday activities e.g we live on a dairy farm and he comes home with pictures and paintings of tractors etc.
The menu is amazing, my son eats a variety of foods that he sometimes wouldn't eat at home. Their communication is also excellent. They are always so helpful.

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Review from Catriona M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been overwhelmingly impressed by our entire experience of Busy Bees Nursery Halbeath. Having enrolled my children in the toddler and baby rooms, under somewhat difficult circumstances, we have experienced nothing short of excellent care, attention and support with every interaction and session.
My children are excited to attend and are visibly thriving in their time at the nursery. I couldn't ask for more.
The staff appear happy and confident in their work and genuinely care about my children's wellbeing and development. This means I am confident and secure that I am leaving them in a safe and fun environment and can get on with my day without worry.

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Review from Loreen L (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled into nursery quickly. The nursery staff are extremely caring and she has developed a good relationship with all the staff in her room. We have found them to be approachable and very helpful in handling any concerns we have. We find the nursery to be a safe and nurturing environment
which our daughter looks forward to attending.

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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son talks of meeting new friends at nursery, which I am encouraged to hear. Seems happy whenever I drop him off or collect. Since starting nursery, he is blossoming.
Although being pro-active, I did not like to hear that staff were providing toys. This is expected by the nursery to cover additional
toys and learning material.

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Current Review Score: 7.8 (7.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.8 (7.843) out of 10 for Busy Bees Halbeath is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.625 for Busy Bees Halbeath is calculated as follows: ( (15 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.625

  • 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 3.218 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Halbeath is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 107 number of registered child places is 21.4. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.4 = 0.093

  • 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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Laura

Laura Mutter

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2002

Hello, my name is Laura and I am the Centre Director at Dunfermline Halbeath Centre. I have nearly 20 years of service with the company and have been the Centre Director at Halbeath for 3.5 years. I have gained an NC and HNC in Early Childcare and Education and I am currently completing an SVQ 4 in Social Services in Children and Young People, after completion of this I will go on to complete a PDA in Childhood Practice. I love seeing children grow and develop and strive to provide a welcoming, safe, nurturing, fun and educational environment for the children in our care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Halbeath

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Halbeath Open?

Busy Bees Halbeath is open: Monday 07:30-18:15, Tuesday 07:30-18:15, Wednesday 07:30-18:15, Thursday 07:30-18:15, Friday 07:30-18:15.

How many Children does Busy Bees Halbeath have capacity for?

Busy Bees Halbeath has capacity for a total of 107 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Halbeath to the centre of Dunfermline?

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

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