Busy Bees Castle Quay

Castle Quay, Rue de L'Etau, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3EG
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  • Busy Bees Castle Quay, Jersey
Busy Bees Castle Quay nursery school has everything a child needs to reach their potential; excellent play areas, outdoor learning for children to explore the world around them, computers to let children embrace technology and varied education provided by highly experienced staff.

Children benefit from lessons in dance, French, music and drama and other core subjects, along with access to a comprehensive library and an ICT area. The education programme is structured but inquisitiveness is encouraged.

The nursery school takes advantage of Jersey's beautiful beaches and forests where children can learn about marine life and the science, history and geology on their doorstep.

Balanced and mostly organic food, which is prepared on-site using fresh and seasonal ingredients, is provided with dietary requirements catered for. The children are introduced to fruit and vegetables and encouraged to make healthy choices and to understand where their food comes from.

Care Provided by Busy Bees Castle Quay

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amber O'Connor (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
8.3

Busy Bees Castle Quay has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.264) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Castle Quay has 2 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had such a lovely and welcoming experience for our daughter's induction and first month at nursery. The staff are so friendly and make us all feel welcome. They never make us feel as though they are too busy to talk to you about your child's day.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle Quay

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery and gets along with his key worker very well. From all reports, he is doing well and is developing very well. From my perspective, the nursery feels safe and secure, clean and organised. All the staff are welcoming and friendly and honestly consider them our extended
family at times! I would and have recommended new parents to consider joining.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Castle Quay

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 Castle Quay.
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: 8.3 (8.264)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.264) out of 10 for Busy Bees Castle Quay 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 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 4.917 for Busy Bees Castle Quay is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 3.347 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Castle Quay 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 45 number of registered child places is 9. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.222

  • 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)

Amber

Amber O'Connor

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Amber and I am the Centre Director here at Castle Quay. I have been in Childcare for over 10 years with a wide range of experience. I have completed my CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education along with my Leadership and Management Qualification. 


I have worked in a variety of childcare establishments including schools, nurseries, nannying and caring for children with special educational needs. As a parent myself, I have an understanding of what I would want from a Nursery provision.  I am passionate about ensuring we build strong partnerships with all of our families, and working together to ensure we give children the best start in life.


We aim to give all children stimulating learning opportunities and let them learn through play and curiosity.


It is a joy to watch the children grow into confident young learners. 


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Castle Quay

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

Busy Bees Castle Quay accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Castle Quay Open?

Busy Bees Castle Quay 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 Castle Quay have capacity for?

Busy Bees Castle Quay has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Castle Quay to the centre of Jersey?

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