Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere

1 St Andrew’s Walk, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich IP4 5RE
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9.1 43 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere, Ipswich
Busy Bees Headingley Grove is a purpose-built facility, dedicated to age-appropriate childcare, a trained and trustworthy team of staff and a secure and healthy environment. The nursery has incorporated CCTV for parents’ peace of mind and carers look to offer advice and clarity on as many issues that affect children as possible.

Every child is allocated their own key person who pays close attention to personal development, looking to treat each youngster as an individual and to ensure they feel able to interact with their company and surroundings in a positive manner.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Abram (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • 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

Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere Reviews (43)

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Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.059) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere has 43 reviews.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery staff are all so friendly and so supportive of the children and have their best interests at heart. My children's development has skyrocketed since they have joined. I would recommend this nursery to everyone!

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Review from Craig W (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have recently started at Busy Bees, the girls have all gone out of there to make sure they have settled well and our routines are followed. My children go in happy and I love seeing updates of how they are getting on.

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Review from S b (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Daughter loves going to nursery. She is always well looked after, and I always know that she always has a great time. Lovely staff and you can tell they truly care. My little one loves being outside and it's great to know she goes out and is in a safe area.

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Review from Tapona M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been with Busy Bees from 9 months. My oldest is now in Year 1 and she still has fond memories of being here. My son absolutely loves it here. One thing I'll always be grateful for is the how they helped us with potty training my son. I was a bit apprehensive but they reassured
me and gave me confidence, and now my son can confidently use the toilet, with the odd accident of course. They did me good with this. In instances where we are not sure of invoicing or any related issues they are quick to respond and will explain patiently.

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Review from Daisy S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love nursery, the staff are so supportive at drop off and throughout the day especially when they are unsettled. The staff go above and beyond to make sure I am updated every day and always give a detailed handover at the end of session. Their confidence has come on leaps and bounds since
the beginning of nursery and we, as a family, feel supported and are very happy to send our children here. We love the use of the outside garden all year round too.

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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here on the 7th of January 2025, he has settled in so well and is loving coming to the nursery every Tuesday! He has built so much confidence by coming here and he loves all the staff!

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Review from Karina N (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, good facilities, my daughter loves it there and always comes home happy. I found the staff to be friendly, helpful and kind with my daughter's interests at heart.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fab nursery! Staff are so friendly and trustworthy. My daughter has a lovely relationship with them all - and no doubt they have contributed to her development. They have taken the time to really get to know her - and she loves them all!

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Review from Jonathan C (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing and really seem to care about the children. We are always welcomed in with a friendly smile and the office is always open for questions. The staff were quick to act when we raised an issue around nappies and changes. Our child is always happy at the end of the day and appears to
enjoy going to nursery. The app is usually updated frequently but even when it isn’t the staff are happy to explain what our child has been up to. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is around the menu. What our child eats is not on the menu on the website.

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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service all round. I cannot praise the staff for helping both parent and child enough. Finding the balance of what works for your child and not treating them all the same. They go the extra mile supporting you when you need extra sessions. 100% cleanliness throughout. Perfect Chef for my little
one too. She loves her nursery family!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere

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 Beth J (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in various Busy Bees since she turned 1. I cannot begin to explain the amount of love and care both her and us as a family have seen from all the staff. They take the time to learn about our family and each child's individual needs. They use the activities we do at home and incorporate
them into their learning at nursery. Every day there is something different for them to explore, with both fun and educational elements, and are often reported on in the app for us to see what they've been up to. They are given a wide variety of nutritious meals every day, with dietary requirements always taken very seriously and explained to the children so they understand why they may have something slightly different to their peers. Their drop off and pick up times are so flexible which is perfect for unsociable jobs such as my own. There is not a single thing I can fault about Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere, their care exceeds any expectations I've ever had, and will always recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere

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 Ipswich Rushmere. 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 Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at Rushmere is outstanding. The care they give to my 2 little ones is second to none, my eldest absolutely adores it and all the staff. He clearly feels safe, confident, and cared for. The nursery has been excellent for his language development, toilet training, mark-making, and social skills,
and in introducing my daughter, they made me feel nothing but confident that she would be well taken care of. The regular updates and photos provide reassurance during the worrying time of returning to work. I simply cannot thank them enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery have been brilliant for our little one especially as he joined as nine-month-old post-national lockdowns. Great entertainment, food, care and updates. He loves it there!

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Review from Simon F (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 26-month-old son has attended Rushmere Busy Bees now for the last 9 months and the staff are always so friendly and helpful and he always has a busy fun-packed day do all sorts of activities and learning new things. He is so happy to walk in every time we drop him off which really shows how happy
he is going. They are all great and happy to answer any questions. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Danielle G (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very organised and welcoming. My child always comes home happy.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great return to nursery following on from lockdown. My son has transitioned into pre-school, and the staff have been excellent with communication around changes in the process and how the nursery is now working. Very impressed.

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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees Rushmere are absolutely lovely. My little girl is very fond of them and has a lovely bond with her key worker who is fantastic. They are always really welcoming in the morning and manage to reassure and cheer up my little girl if she is emotional. Her language was slightly delayed
and the fantastic work of the staff has helped her to catch up now without needing SLT. We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees Rushmere. Thank you.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My precious little boy loves coming to this wonderful setting. He beams with delight as soon as we pull in to the car park. It is such a lovely place to spend time and the pictures he brings home are just magical.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son's key person is outstanding. She loves and cares for him with passion and dedication. I love receiving weekly photos of my son playing and learning. He loves going to nursery. Room manager is so engaging and clearly a huge asset to the nursery.

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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Well, what can I say about my son's experience over the last few years? Nothing but fun, laughter, learning and making some great friends in a wonderful, nurturing setting. My son was extremely well cared for by carers that clearly took a real interest in his well being and development. Management is
helpful, friendly and accommodating and the two keyworkers my son had were by far the best you could hope to have for your children in your absence.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.059)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.059) out of 10 for Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 9 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 4.757 for Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.757

  • 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 4.302 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.402

  • 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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Karen

Karen Abram

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello,


I am Karen and I am the Centre Director of Ipswich Rushmere. I hold a Level 4 NVQ in Childcare and Education and a Level 4 NEBS Management and Leadership qualification.


I have been working in childcare for over 35 years and have been a manager for nearly 30 years. 


Myself and my team cannot wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family!


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere

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

Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere Open?

Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere 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 Ipswich Rushmere have capacity for?

Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Ipswich Rushmere to the centre of Ipswich?

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

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