Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Silverdale Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9HU
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9.4 51 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells
Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is proud to offer Bee Curious a brand new curriculum developed by Busy Bees. Designed by leading early years educators and using the latest insight cognitive science research from across the globe, the new curriculum has been carefully crafted to give every child the best start in life. Children will be better prepared for school through imaginative, inventive and engaging activities with a focus on increasingly important subjects. This curriculum is combined with a warm and friendly environment that will ensure you and your child feel comfortable and will help your child to become the best version of themselves.

There is a team of experienced staff who will provide individual care plans and a variety of fun activities for the children in a safe and caring environment, the staff will document your child's development throughout their time at the nursery in their own individual 'learning journey'. This is provided via an online app meaning that this can be constantly accessed by parents and will keep you well informed. On the subject of apps they are proud to offer UP! This is a Busy Bees exclusive app that their staff use to aid their planning and activities but also access is available to all parents so you will not be in a better place to continue your child's learning at home.

They have a sensory room available to all of the children and this offers an ideal space to explore in a relaxed environment. All of the rooms also enjoy getting out into the garden come rain or Shine.

Tunbridge Wells Busy Bees enjoys a perfect location close to the main bus and train routes into Tunbridge Wells Town Centre and into London.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Dan Wilson (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

  • We accept all types of funding and offer a lot of flexibility in offering our funding both termly and stretched. We do have a fee/funding calculator available on our website for ease of use and our management team are available to discuss the best routes possible.

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells Reviews (51)

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Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.380) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells has 51 reviews.

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Review from Chrissi W (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined in January at 10 months and has settled in brilliantly.
She loves the staff and they can't do enough for us to help the settling process.
She gets rather upset on the days she does not attend!
She has an allergy and I feel so comfortable about her having meals as they're all cooked
on site by a chef who also knows us by name and the food always smells amazing when I pick up after lunch!
I couldn't recommend the nursery enough

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It has been a delight having her with us.


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Review from Ashlea T (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly couldn't recommend Busy Bees enough, they have been so welcoming and helpful with my son.
Charlie started nursery when I was expecting my daughter so he had a few changes, they were so lovely and supportive with him they have carried on supporting him since with potty training and bringing
him out of his shell. When he started nursery he was very shy and clingy, now I can't get him to stop talking.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It has been an absolute delight and it's certainly lovely having a chat with him everyday with his newfound confidence.


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Review from Adam M (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far our experience has been amazing. Our daughter is in her first month so is going through the usual struggles of saying goodbye to her parents but everyone at the nursery has been so good with her. The staff are all very friendly and understanding.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you for the positive feedback. It has been great watching her settle and grow in confidence within the room and I'm delighted the team have been so good with you all.


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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started in the baby room earlier this year and has come along so well since joining! Their key person is passionate and caring which is lovely to see and they have an amazing bond which makes me feel confident to leave my child at nursery knowing that they will be in safe hands.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I will make sure the key person reads your review as this will mean so much to them. We look forward to continuing our time together.


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Review from Fred D (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has helped to bring our daughter on in all areas since she has been attending. It wasn't easy when she started as she hadn't had the greatest of starts due to being at home with mum due to COVID and working arrangements. The staff put in a great team effort with her and she now loves to
attend with a smile on her face. Great updates every night and great staff. There's always a great buzz around the place. All we would like is a 7am start please.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It's been fantastic watching her gain her confidence within our setting and she is certainly one of the leaders in preschool now.


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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys attend Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells and we couldn't be happier with their progress. They both enjoy their time there and all the staff know them by name. I know that they are well cared for and both adore their key workers. We know they're happy and safe and feel it's the perfect start to
their learning journey. It's an amazing environment to watch them hit their development milestones and the staff listen to our opinions and seek our feedback which makes us feel included.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It has been a pleasure and we are definitely excited to continue the journey together.


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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells team have gone above and beyond to ensure my little one settled well, we have recently moved from another nursery and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
The variety of activities they have on offer keeps our little one always occupied.
Thank you to his key
person for developing such a lovely bond and knowing him so well.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you for the positive feedback and we are delighted your child has had such a positive experience so far. We look forward to continuing the journey together.


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Review from Ronu M (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending the nursery for 18 months and has had an excellent experience. He is really close with the friendly team and management. Our daughter is looking forward to joining the nursery very soon too.

Reply from Dan Wilson, Centre Director at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Thank you for the positive feedback. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience with us and we look forward to continuing the journey both with your son and also with your daughter when she joins.


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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wanted to say how great a fairly new member of staff in the preschool room is! My son has really connected with her and she gives very thorough feedback at pick-up times. My son talks about her a lot at home and all the fun things they do together.

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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery since she was five months. In the five months she has been there she's been the happiest. She is now starting to walk and has built bonds with her key worker, which is lovely to see. I am looking forward to watching her grow further into the sassy diva that she already
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Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Tunbridge Wells Nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. 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 Jo M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined Busy Bees in November 2018 when we moved to the area. He was there for less than a year as he started school in September 2019. In the short time we were there we were extremely happy with the level of care from all staff. So good were they that we had no issue whatsoever with settling
in, not a tear was shed. The management team were also extremely supportive and helpful in every way, including guidance in relation to school choice submission. At the end of the nursery term when it came to saying goodbye to those preparing to start school the staff were genuinely proud of the children and sorry to see them go. It is a truly nurturing, safe and happy environment and I really cannot fault them. Complete peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands while I was working. I cannot recommend them highly enough. In addition, the nursery was always immaculately kept and warm and cosy for the kids indoors in winter with outdoor time allotted daily.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and pre-school. My daughter has really grown in confidence and social skills. She always has fun there and loves to tell me what she's been doing when I pick her up.
The staff are friendly and encouraging.

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since her first day at Tunbridge Wells Nursery our daughter has loved it there. The wide range of activities balanced with the freedom the children are given to play is great, and we see the joy our daughter enjoys there every day when we collect her. She has developed great relationships with both
children and staff (way beyond her key worker) and we see her growing and learning in leaps and bounds as the months fly by.

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Review from Vikki J (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really like this nursery - my son is now in preschool, he hugely enjoys his time there and enjoys his meals.

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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with this nursery. The team are all great with my child. They do a diverse range of activities. They are really responsive if you have special requests. My son loves it there. They're willing to give advice. It's a lovely environment and my son has individual, strong relationships with
multiple members of the team, which is really lovely and reassuring to see.

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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter's time at nursery is limited - one day a week. She always comes home having had a good time and we get a sense that she's been well looked after and well fed!
She talks about her friends and the activities and is always happy to get stuck in when we drop her off, sometimes barely getting
a wave over one shoulder as we leave.
Thanks to everyone who works there!

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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son attends nursery 3.5 days a week and has a great time. He usually is a little upset at drop off and the nursery staff always have the time to settle him and make sure he is happy. He loves playing in the garden and enjoys the friendships he has made.

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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with this nursery. My son is very well cared for and loves going. He does a range of activities in the day. All staff are friendly and I’m always happy with communication.

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Review from Vivienne S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves all the fun and stimulating activities that the nursery always makes such an effort to provide for the children. The meals are nutritious and varied. The staff are friendly and I feel 100% comfortable with my child being in their care.

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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Busy Bees!


The large open plan, modern and bright room is full of fun and educational toys situated in different playing areas which is a great way for them to independently choose what they would like to do, from reading the many books to playing in the

‘home and kitchen area’.


My daughter is rather sensitive, so it took her a while to settle in - the nursery staff were very understanding and they welcomed and comforted her. Every day there are activities for the children, from playing in the sand, painting to singing and dancing.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.380)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.380) out of 10 for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.824 for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.824

  • 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 4.556 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is based on 10 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.556

  • 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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Dan

Dan Wilson

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2022

I started studying Childcare in 2008 and at the beginning of my course, I planned to be a primary school teacher. This wasn't until I did my Early Years placement that I realised that this was where my passion belonged. I completed my Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education in 2010 before joining the team where my placement had been. I took my first nursery manager role in 2017 where I completed a level 5 apprenticeship in Business and Management and I joined Busy Bees in 2022. My passion for ensuring all children receive the best possible start to life is still burning bright and this extends to my 2 children.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

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

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells Open?

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells have capacity for?

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells to the centre of Tunbridge Wells?

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

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