Busy Bees La Providence

La Vallee de St Pierre, St Lawrence, Jersey JE3 1PP
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9.4 8 Reviews
  • Busy Bees La Providence, Jersey
Busy Bees La Providence sits in the heart of Jersey, providing high-quality childcare and first-class early years education. Children are given every opportunity to reach their potential through state-of-the-art facilities, an extensive and varied curriculum as well as spending plenty of time exploring the outdoors.

Busy Bees La Providence mixes technology with fresh air and introduces children to computers so they grow up embracing technology as well as taking the children to explore the beaches and forests around the island. The outdoors allows the children to use their imagination to learn about the world around them in a fun and active way.

Children are served a varied, organically dominant menu to give them the energy necessary to stay active. The food is freshly prepared on-site and dietary requirements are catered for.

Care Provided by Busy Bees La Providence

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Caitlin Harris (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • 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
9.4

Busy Bees La Providence has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.360) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees La Providence has 8 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly staff, in a supportive environment.
Great that nappies and wipes are provided.
Always very informative on pickup.
Clean and airy building.
Good and varied food provided.
Parking is convenient.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The little guy loves it and developed so well so far. I couldn’t ask for more. He has been there since 1 year old and gone through all the rooms, he has had amazing care throughout his whole time there. The support he receives to develop is amazing.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our La Providence 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team in the baby room at the nursery are excellent. They are very friendly, take a real interest in what our daughter is doing and are helping with her development. When the babies are upset they take the time to hold and cuddle them to help them settle. One staff member specifically, is excellent.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are wonderful and have helped my son adapt so well that he even waves goodbye to me as soon as we walk in!
Thank you so much! I feel at ease knowing my son is in very good hands and
I love the app and seeing what he gets up to during the day! 10/10 for the app too, thank you.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our La Providence 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently attends the Busy Bees La Providence nursery and has recently moved into the toddler room. Our experience so far has been great. The team communicate everything that we need to know, they are very caring and knowledgeable.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery continues to impress me. The thought, attention and care they give to my son is amazing. They go out of their way to support him and make his time there enjoyable whilst developing in a safe way. They are proactive with ideas to resolve issues facing e.g. potty training, fussy eating, refusing
bedtime, and adapt their routine to support. They are open, friendly and most of all, my son loves attending.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

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 La Providence.
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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a lovely nursery, such great caregivers who work there. I feel so comfortable leaving my baby with them, they are all so caring and kind and I know my baby feels this too as she stretches out to them for a hug every time I drop her off. Very happy my daughter goes here, she loves it. Thank
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Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at the nursery are so welcoming to all the children. She loves the activities that get set up for them and her almost weekly outings on the minibus getting to explore Jersey with her friends.
The food is great, smells and looks wonderful when I pick her up early and get to see them sitting
quietly eating.
Preschool room is very well led.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees La Providence

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our La Providence nursery.
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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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.360)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.360) out of 10 for Busy Bees La Providence 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.833 for Busy Bees La Providence is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 4.527 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees La Providence is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 55 number of registered child places is 11. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.727

  • 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)

Caitlin

Caitlin Harris

Job Title: Centre Director

I have worked in the childcare sector for 6 years. I started working with children when I was 16 in Primary School settings supporting in Reception classes and After School Clubs.


I joined Busy Bees as an Early Years Educator in the Baby Room and worked my way up to become a Centre Director in September 2019. 


I hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and I am currently carrying out the CMI Level 5 Management Course at Highlands College. I also hold a current Paediatric First Aid qualification. 


At our nursery we aim to meet the vision of Busy Bees in everything that we do and ensure that all children that attend our setting are provided with the Best Start in Life. We work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all needs of the child are met. We encourage children to use their curiosity through play and allow free-flow play throughout the nursery.


I have a little boy of my own and he also attends the nursery. I couldn't be happier with the quality of care he is given and the relationships he has created with the team.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees La Providence

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

Busy Bees La Providence accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees La Providence Open?

Busy Bees La Providence 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 La Providence have capacity for?

Busy Bees La Providence has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Busy Bees La Providence to the centre of Jersey?

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