Busy Bees Prenton

4 Holm Lane, Prenton CH43 2HP
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9.9 39 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Prenton, Prenton
Busy Bees Prenton is a high-quality early years childcare provider in Prenton, Merseyside. The provision was awarded an 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in May 2016.

The nursery has a natural approach to early years education and development and places much emphasis on the environment and the natural world. Children lead the way and learn through fun and exploration, and there are excellent opportunities to explore within stimulating and exciting outdoor environments.

The unrivalled Pre-school for children aged 3-5 offers a rich, action-packed curriculum which includes daily phonic sessions and exercise classes, run alongside the EYFS curriculum. Every effort is made to inspire the children to initiate their own learning and encourage independence in readiness for school life.

A menu of freshly prepared, natural and tasty food is provided daily.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Prenton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leah Bateman (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 & Christmas Day
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Busy Bees Prenton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Prenton has 39 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Prenton Busy Bees since 2021 and is now leaving to start school. Staff have been continually engaged and supportive in my child's development and motivated towards her achieving her potential. The organisation and management team are fantastic nothing is too much trouble. All staff
are friendly and the nursery has a lovely atmosphere. The staff goes above and beyond for the children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly and supportive. All make an effort to bond special relationships with the children. We will miss each and every one of the staff here at Busy Bees Prenton. Thank you for all you have done to prepare boy for school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter and son have flourished under the excellent tutelage, care and fun times provided by the excellent staff at Busy Bees Prenton. The staff are a credit to Busy Bees, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. All the staff are so lovely, understanding and genuinely care about all the children they look after. It's a real family atmosphere. My little girl is also vegan, and the staff are always mindful of that. She has loved her time here, and we feel lucky to
have picked Busy Bees Prenton as her nursery. Everyone has gone above and beyond for us. We'll all be sad for her to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They have a wonderful team, with a lot of charisma, creativity, care and love, they take care of the details, they are very attentive to each girl and boy, and they also take care of their die,t and I find that wonderful.
Very grateful for all the care for my daughter, grateful for the quality time,
the teachings and that time of love for her development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would 100% recommend this nursery and preschool to anyone looking for childcare in Prenton.
Both my sons have attended here. The staff are brilliant and really supportive.
The building is super secure and really clean, and the facilities are excellent.
The outside space is the only area I would
say where improvement could be required, as it's a little small, but still a really lovely space to play.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery, with wonderful teachers and all the staff, with a very friendly and fun atmosphere. It is very important for us as foreigners to enter a new environment as soon as possible, and thanks to you, my child learned a new language very quickly and feels more confident now. He enjoyed
going to Busy Bees these two years, and we will miss you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees have been amazing with my daughter, they are so kind and caring and cater to each individual child so well. They are amazing! Thank you for looking after our daughter so well. She is going to miss everyone so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't recommend Busy Bees Prenton enough. Our daughter has thrived so much and developed, not only academically, but socially and emotionally.
Every single member of staff from the baby room to preschool, the office and kitchen staff are so wonderful, attentive and supportive, we will miss them
all so much. A few members of staff that have stood out this year for us. They have gone above and beyond for our daughter, and we can't thank them enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, great experience with lots of good energy and good vibes! The staff are amazing and friendly, and the kids enjoyed themselves. The food was great, and went home singing and laughing with lots of nice memories.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery and preschool!
My daughter has absolutely thrived here, all of the staff go above and beyond for both the children and parents. I'm so grateful for the level of care, support, love and nurturing that everyone shows. Busy Bees Prenton will always hold such a special place for us, and
it's been the perfect foundation for future learning.
The food, safety, outdoor space, activities etc are all incredible.
Thank you for everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved being here at Busy Bees. She first started her journey when she was only a year old.
She has grown to be a beautiful, sassy, confident little girl, and it is thanks to the support/care she has received here.
She has had so much fun and made so many friends along the way.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with the nursery, the staff were brilliant. My son loved coming every day. They always made sure he was well-fed and was always active with fun activities. He's learnt so much. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Busy Bees Prenton are absolutely wonderful, beautiful people who take such good care of the children. I'm so happy with the choice we made to use this nursery, and they really put on a wonderful day for the children's graduation; it was such a fun day. Thank you so much for everything
you've done for my baby.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Busy Bees since he was 9 months old. He has had the best 3 years of learning, support and development. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. All staff and management are so supportive and knowledgeable, couldn't ask for a better team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery, as a whole, has been a fantastic experience, and my daughter has loved each year she has been there. Staff go above and beyond. The facilities are great, and my daughter enjoys the meals also. They do so many fun activities and games with the children. Excellent nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been part of Busy Bees Prenton for 4 years, and my son for 2 years. Through each room change, there has been continuity of childcare, support and fun!
Both the children absolutely love coming to the nursery and love all the staff not just their key workers.
There is a real family
atmosphere at Busy Bees Prenton, and I'm saddened that my children are now leaving.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees Prenton since he was 9 months old and is now leaving for school and I've never had one single problem, the staff are amazing and give you a thorough handover at the end of the day, I've loved being able to see my son's journey at nursery on the app.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such friendly staff -have made my son's leap to full time nursery SO EASY - they're always on hand to give a full run down of his daily activities, with a concise report of all that happens - their care is second to none - I wouldn't go anywhere else, Wouldn't change a thing - Leah's taking of the reins
has been seamless and much needed!

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

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! 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Prenton for 7 months now and I can honestly say the staff and management go above and beyond for my little girl. Nothing is ever too much trouble!
The staff have done an amazing job getting to know my daughter and our family and supporting her to settle in
at nursery. I love seeing all the great activities they do through the app and seeing my daughter always having the best days at nursery! It’s lovely to hear my little girl talking so nicely about the staff and it’s clear to see they have worked hard to form a lovely bond with her.


The manager is fantastic and it's clear that she has a strong passion for taking care of the children and supporting them in their learning. It’s so reassuring to know that my daughter is safe and happy at Busy Bees Prenton!


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

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. 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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Busy Bees Prenton 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.916 for Busy Bees Prenton is calculated as follows: ( (306 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.916

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Prenton is based on 28 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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)

Leah

Leah Bateman

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2020

Hi, I am Leah, I am the Centre Director at Wirral, Prenton.


I have worked in childcare for 10 years and hold a Level 3 in childcare and education, I also am a qualified playworker, and teaching assistant and have my Level 2. 


I have always had a passion for working with babies and young children, being able to be a part of their development journey and watch how they learn, and grow is heart-warming. I have been based at Busy Bess Wirral, Prenton for almost 2 years now and have enjoyed becoming a part of an amazing team of educators. 


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Prenton

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Prenton Open?

Busy Bees Prenton 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 Prenton have capacity for?

Busy Bees Prenton has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

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

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