Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

Block 9, Kelvin Campus, Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 0SP
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8.4 14 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin, Glasgow
A friendly childcare provider, Bust Bees Glasgow, Kelvin Nursery draws on the skills of key workers and early years professionals to achieve a high standard of early years learning within a safe and healthy environment that provides parents with the peace of mind they deserve and children with an ideal place for their creativity to flourish.

Parents evenings and fun events are held all year round to help the service achieve a collaborative and energetic approach to nursery education. The provider also rewards the hard work of staff with quality training programmes and opportunities for career development.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Arlene Morrison (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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
  • Good Friday and Easter Monday, Christmas & New Year

Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin Reviews (14)

8.4

Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.448) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin has 14 reviews.

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Review from Kerrie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very first drop-off we were reassured that our child was being well looked after. Every staff member helped our 8month old to settle in, learning her preferences and schedules. It is obvious on collecting her every evening that she loves Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin and the staff and she is happy,
safe, stimulated and well looked after.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care given to my daughter. So far she has experienced the baby and tweenies room and all of the staff have been fantastic. Supportive, friendly and experienced. The manager is excellent and everyone seems happy and approachable all through the nursery. My daughter settled very
well and quickly and she really enjoys going to nursery. This gives me great peace of mind.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

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 K K (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children enjoy being at Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin. They do a variety of activities, which change regularly, and always have options if a child wants to do something else. The variety of food offered is wide and always a crowd-pleaser. I feel confident in the staff, both in the nursery rooms
as well as management. No request is ever any trouble and I know my children are well taken care of. Regular updates on their app give additional comfort.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

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 Amanda S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children in Busy Bees Nursery and both are care experienced. From our first introduction meeting with the nursey manager, we knew it was the right place. From day one, they took a trauma-informed approach, enabling our children to feel safe, secure and develop great nurturing relationships
with the staff and build friendships with the children in their rooms. They worked closely with our kids helping them overcome challenges and build their confidence into the happy children they are now.
As a same-sex couple, the management have been fantastic in supporting our children to learn about different families (one parent, grandparents as main carers, two mummies, two daddies). We can always call or pop in to talk about anything. A person-centred approach is at the heart of this nursery.
Busy Bees, Kelvin is a warm and welcoming place with a large outdoor area (the kids love being outdoors). The food sounds delicious. We honestly cannot recommend them enough!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

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's 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 Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Glasgow Kelvin Nursery since he was nine months old. He is now three and a half. The nursery has been fantastic and has helped my son develop and flourish into a fun loving little boy. My son loves his time and nurser and I always feel confident and relaxed when I leave him each
morning.

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Review from Donna N (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the baby room when she was 8 months old. She became very attached to the staff there (and still dotes on them even though she has now progressed to the Tweenie room). They helped her gain independence at her own pace, which included crawling and walking. They were also able to
continue with the baby sign language she learnt whilst I was on maternity leave. She still uses this even though she can say a few words now. My daughter enjoys going to nursery each day, has no issues when I drop her off in the morning and has managed to make friends. The children are fed really well and never go hungry. The management is friendly and helpful, and are also interested in the development of the children. I have no regrets with the nursery we chose and have already recommended it to work colleagues. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it in future. Please keep up the good work!

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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Busy Bees Kelvin and her development has flourished whilst attending this nursery. Staff are highly professional, experienced and caring. They do their utmost to meet the needs of each child and I feel that I can ask any question about my daughter’s progress
and care. The outdoor space is fantastic and all age groups have free access to age-appropriate spaces with stimulating toys and equipment. The food is also healthy and nutritious and I like that the children are encouraged to prepare their own food such as making sandwiches in the pre-school room, allowing them to become more independent.

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Busy Bees at Glasgow Kelvin full-time for over 2.5years and he has progressed through each of the 4 dedicated rooms. In each room, he has settled in easily and has been so well looked after. He has bonded well with the committed staff and they always have a friendly chat with him.
My son would feel nervous in certain situations and he feels safe and secure in the nursery environment. The staff provide daily updates on meals and activities and I feel my son has learnt a lot in his time at the nursery. The range of food on offer is excellent and my son is happy to try new foods which I feel is so important.
Overall I am very happy with the care my son receives at Busy Bees at Glasgow Kelvin and feel the staff are dedicated to the childrens' needs.

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Review from Kev (Father of Child) published on 2 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery. Made me and my child very welcome from day one. The staff are fully committed to caring for the children and meeting their every-day needs.

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend or have attended Busy Bees at Glasgow Kelvin. I have seen huge growth and development at the nursery in the strife for excellence for the little ones. A good variation of play area, educated staff, clear policies, good governance and a growth mindset. Each year there are changes
and improvements. Food is great and varied.
In addition, they have been superb in supporting my daughter who had special needs the first 2 years at nursery.
The staff bond well with children. As in any nursery setting, there is some staff turnover. If there is anything that could be better it would be stronger staff retention.

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Review from William I (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So I dragged my heels sending out twin girls to nursery as felt they were developing well at home however, my wife decided to go back to work and we decided on Busy Bees.


The girls have come on leaps and bounds with their development. They recite songs, have built a network of friends and talk fondly

of the nursery assistants. They eat great nutritious food and specifically due to the nursery like salmon, pilchards and chic pea Dahl. Amazing to think we were going to send them to another nursery with packed lunches.


The nursery is clean and has access to outside space. Drop-offs and collections can be busy and problematic to get a parking space but never waited more than 5 minutes for someone to move on. The admin manager and nursery manager are great and always helpful and knowledgeable about forms and process. A secure Facebook page now let’s you get more insight into your child’s day.


Would highly recommend.


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff in the 3-5 room, always warm welcome in the morning and great feedback at the end of the day. The variety of cooked meals on premises fantastic as my child is much more willing to try different foods.

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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Glasgow, Kelvin for a year now. We are so impressed with the facilities and professionalism of all of the staff.

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Review from Nicola B (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 grandsons attend Busy Bees Nursery at Glasgow Kelvin and I would recommend this nursery very highly to anyone. It is set in a beautiful location within Glasgow Science Park and has large open playrooms with access to a lovely garden which the children use daily. The staff are all welcoming and
friendly and take excellent care of all the children in the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.448)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.448) out of 10 for Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.875 for Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin is calculated as follows: ( (42 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 3.573 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.198

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Arlene

Arlene Morrison

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2015

My name is Arlene Morrison and I am delighted to be the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Glasgow Kelvin. I have worked in childcare for 24 years and currently hold an HNC in Childcare and Education, I am excited to grow educationally by starting my BA in the near future. I thrive on watching young children learn and grow within the nursery environment and feel proud, that I have had a helping hand in their development. 


I have worked for Busy Bees for just under 7 years, and have been lucky enough to be promoted several times, starting off as Room Manager within the Toddler and Baby Rooms, Senior Room Manager, Assistant Centre Director and finally becoming Centre Director in July 2021. This was an exciting opportunity and with the help and support of the wonderful staff team at Kelvin, we can provide our families with the care and education that every child deserves to enable them to have the best start in life. 


I look forward to welcoming new families to Glasgow Kelvin and continuing to provide our best childcare to our existing families.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin accepts?

Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin Open?

Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin 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 Glasgow, Kelvin have capacity for?

Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Glasgow, Kelvin to the centre of Glasgow?

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

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