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Caring Daycare House, Gill Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7WW
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02 October 2023
I must admit I was worried when the recent Ofsted inspection showed that the nursery needs improvement and it took my child a while to settle but I can clearly see efforts and changes to improve the experience as a whole. The nursery has deservedly been given a good rating by Ofsted following a re-inspection within a short period of time. My child is now more comfortable there and now I can see huge improvement in her learning, social skills, mood, interaction and reading. I would recommend the nursery.
10 August 2023
My daughter and son are both full-time at the nursery and love it. Our oldest is starting school after the summer and has made great friends and is more than ready to progress onto school. Staff are very friendly and care for the children, getting to know them well.
10 August 2023
Out two children have been part of the Busy Bees nursery for nine months covering all four rooms throughout this time. The staff are fantastic, and it feels like leaving my kids with family. They challenge their needs and also give one to one time when required. Communication is great with us, and the greatest testimony is the children not wanting to leave at the end of the day. Thank you, Busy Bess family!
27 July 2023
Understaffed and unmotivated. There are a few very good staff members but they have to use a lot of agency staff and there was no continuity of care last year. Staff always seemed burnt out and dissatisfied.
11 April 2021
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was six month old and she's now coming up to three years old. I only have excellent things to say about this nursery. They have been amazing with my daughter and are always helpful and accommodating where possible. My daughter loves it there, receives the best care and excellent nutrition. They're pro-active response during Covid-19 has been very reassuring.
01 December 2020
Excellent Nursery, our children have always been happy here and loved the staff. The team are always smiling, and create a really welcoming environment for all the children. The opening hours are great as a working parent and take some of the stress out of the day. Would definitely recommend.
01 December 2020
I would highly recommend the nursery. Staff are excellent and engage with my son very nicely. I believe it’s the best place to start life. My son loves to go to nursery, he looks forward to going to meet his friends and enjoys the whole environment, every single day. He has a fantastic day. He is very vocal, has gained so much confidence in his vocabulary. Lovely to see my little baby grow. Very caring staff. My son likes to spend most of his time at nursery. I would strongly recommend the day nursery. Best start in life. The satisfaction that we get as a parent after sending my son to the nursery is immense. I thank all the staff for their hard work and enthusiasm. Well done!
01 December 2020
My son started the nursery just before his 1st birthday and he is 3 years old now. The staff are very lovely and my son loves going to nursery every single day. He settled in quite quickly thanks to the amazing staff. He is learning a lot. The management are very supportive no matter your circumstances as a parent. Would recommend 100% to anyone.
29 September 2020
My son loves coming to nursery, he has a big smile when we arrive and a big smile when I pick him up. He loves the people and his key worker. The confidence I feel in dropping him off only got better by knowing how amazing the people are. Don't be put off by the building not being the flashiest, the people are what makes this nursery.
25 June 2020
I would be extremely likely to recommend the nursery as the staff provide outstanding care for my daughter at all times. They are friendly and approachable and very understanding at all times. They are truly amazing people. Very professional as well. I feel completely confident leaving my daughter in their care.
23 June 2020
The kids enjoy it and they get to do a lot of things they wouldn't do otherwise, e.g. watching the ducklings hatch. I am very grateful that the staff have continued to work during the pandemic, to enable me to continue working at the hospital. However, the finances have been very confusing and I've had to spend extra time trying to figure it all out (I'm so relieved the administrator is back now and I can get some answers).
19 June 2020
My son loves coming to this nursery. He is so well cared for, is learning so much and is making great friends. During the recent pandemic, they were quick to react with new procedures that have protected us and our son.
19 June 2020
The team have been fantastic during the past few months. Everyone has been constantly cheerful, helpful and flexible. Most importantly our daughter has loved attending and gets so much out of her days at the nursery. My wife and I can’t thank everyone enough for giving our family some normality during a very difficult time.
19 June 2020
The staff are absolutely fantastic and are a credit to Busy Bees. My daughter loves going to nursery and I always feel how well cared she is and I know she is safe at all times. I highly recommend the Guildford branch opposite the hospital.
19 June 2020
Guildford nursery has always been so supportive and reliable through this really testing time (and through any times!). The staff are always there to happily greet us and I always feel like my daughter is in a caring and happy nursery with staff and children that she enjoys spending time with. When my daughter leaves in August it will be the end of four years of fantastic childcare that has been provided to my family and we will really miss them. They are fantastic in a crisis and I have depended on them hugely for childcare and they have never failed to help and always provide me with the confidence that my children would be happy in the nursery environment. A huge part of my children’s life that has been a very happy one with the help of the nursery. A fantastic group of staff who are massively appreciated by my family. It really is the staff that make this a great nursery. Busy Bees should invest more in the facilities provided to the children as well as staff pay.
19 June 2020
During this very difficult time, all the staff have never hesitated or looked in the slightest stressed. They were always welcoming and provided the best care. I have been so amazed at their dedication to our children that I think they deserve an award! It was a time where we were unsure of how this disease will spread, however, they never showed any doubt and continued to care for my children in the most amazing away. I honestly cannot thank them enough and I hope they will get the recognition they deserve. Thank you.
19 June 2020
The staff are extremely friendly and caring. They have taken care of my little one since he was six months old. The nursery has always taken care of the schedule. They have set meals, however, they also take into consideration the dietary requirements of our son. There are no complaints from our side when it comes to the care given to our son. The only thing that is different from other nurseries is we don't get any pictures or an app to see what activities they have done with our little one. Also, our son seems to be playing in sand way too much, however, that's not a complaint, it is just an observation. I would like them to give us a plan of the scheduled activities they do with our toddler to ensure the development of his motor, cognitive, language and other skills. Since he has been at home during the lockdown, he has picked up more from us being at home which is obviously a very good thing. We would like him to continue to grow in the nursery when things go back to the new normal. Thank you so much for everything.
19 June 2020
The staff at the nursery have been amazing during these uncertain times and so flexible re: increasing days; pay as you go payments (which I think works really well- especially being a key worker and having to juggle shifts etc) The staff have provided a seamless and professional service whilst adhering to guidelines - the screening service before children enter has been efficient and reassuring. The ladies continue to be positive, friendly and upbeat and it’s been a pleasure and a saviour to allow me and my husband to continue to work - we are so grateful to you all. You’re all amazing.
05 September 2019
Lovely nursery, lovely friendly staff, son has progressed a lot since starting this nursery, a bit overpriced though.
05 September 2019
I am always surprised at the range of activities they do with the children at this nursery. The Christmas nativity and the graduation were both a bonus and I can see the staff work hard to include all the children and involve them all. My son has definitely been educated whilst there and often says things about what he has learnt. I have always felt communication is great. We sometimes collect our son early without prior notice, this is never a problem and the staff have sometimes wrapped up my son's tea for him to take home which is a lovely touch. He has never complained of being bored and whenever I have collected him I have seen him occupied and supervised. I have never had to raise any concerns. The admin staff have always been so absolutely helpful when working out, finding and childcare vouchers and I have always had immediate replies to emails. I would recommend this nursery without hesitation and the fact you can utilise hours between 7am and 7pm is a huge bonus.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Guildford
02 October 2023
I must admit I was worried when the recent Ofsted inspection showed that the nursery needs improvement and it took my child a while to settle but I can clearly see efforts and changes to improve the experience as a whole. The nursery has deservedly been given a good rating by Ofsted following a re-inspection within a short period of time. My child is now more comfortable there and now I can see huge improvement in her learning, social skills, mood, interaction and reading. I would recommend the nursery.
10 August 2023
My daughter and son are both full-time at the nursery and love it. Our oldest is starting school after the summer and has made great friends and is more than ready to progress onto school. Staff are very friendly and care for the children, getting to know them well.
10 August 2023
Out two children have been part of the Busy Bees nursery for nine months covering all four rooms throughout this time. The staff are fantastic, and it feels like leaving my kids with family. They challenge their needs and also give one to one time when required. Communication is great with us, and the greatest testimony is the children not wanting to leave at the end of the day. Thank you, Busy Bess family!
27 July 2023
Understaffed and unmotivated. There are a few very good staff members but they have to use a lot of agency staff and there was no continuity of care last year. Staff always seemed burnt out and dissatisfied.
11 April 2021
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was six month old and she's now coming up to three years old. I only have excellent things to say about this nursery. They have been amazing with my daughter and are always helpful and accommodating where possible. My daughter loves it there, receives the best care and excellent nutrition. They're pro-active response during Covid-19 has been very reassuring.
01 December 2020
Excellent Nursery, our children have always been happy here and loved the staff. The team are always smiling, and create a really welcoming environment for all the children. The opening hours are great as a working parent and take some of the stress out of the day. Would definitely recommend.
01 December 2020
I would highly recommend the nursery. Staff are excellent and engage with my son very nicely. I believe it’s the best place to start life. My son loves to go to nursery, he looks forward to going to meet his friends and enjoys the whole environment, every single day. He has a fantastic day. He is very vocal, has gained so much confidence in his vocabulary. Lovely to see my little baby grow. Very caring staff. My son likes to spend most of his time at nursery. I would strongly recommend the day nursery. Best start in life. The satisfaction that we get as a parent after sending my son to the nursery is immense. I thank all the staff for their hard work and enthusiasm. Well done!
01 December 2020
My son started the nursery just before his 1st birthday and he is 3 years old now. The staff are very lovely and my son loves going to nursery every single day. He settled in quite quickly thanks to the amazing staff. He is learning a lot. The management are very supportive no matter your circumstances as a parent. Would recommend 100% to anyone.
29 September 2020
My son loves coming to nursery, he has a big smile when we arrive and a big smile when I pick him up. He loves the people and his key worker. The confidence I feel in dropping him off only got better by knowing how amazing the people are. Don't be put off by the building not being the flashiest, the people are what makes this nursery.
25 June 2020
I would be extremely likely to recommend the nursery as the staff provide outstanding care for my daughter at all times. They are friendly and approachable and very understanding at all times. They are truly amazing people. Very professional as well. I feel completely confident leaving my daughter in their care.
23 June 2020
The kids enjoy it and they get to do a lot of things they wouldn't do otherwise, e.g. watching the ducklings hatch. I am very grateful that the staff have continued to work during the pandemic, to enable me to continue working at the hospital. However, the finances have been very confusing and I've had to spend extra time trying to figure it all out (I'm so relieved the administrator is back now and I can get some answers).
19 June 2020
My son loves coming to this nursery. He is so well cared for, is learning so much and is making great friends. During the recent pandemic, they were quick to react with new procedures that have protected us and our son.
19 June 2020
The team have been fantastic during the past few months. Everyone has been constantly cheerful, helpful and flexible. Most importantly our daughter has loved attending and gets so much out of her days at the nursery. My wife and I can’t thank everyone enough for giving our family some normality during a very difficult time.
19 June 2020
The staff are absolutely fantastic and are a credit to Busy Bees. My daughter loves going to nursery and I always feel how well cared she is and I know she is safe at all times. I highly recommend the Guildford branch opposite the hospital.
19 June 2020
Guildford nursery has always been so supportive and reliable through this really testing time (and through any times!). The staff are always there to happily greet us and I always feel like my daughter is in a caring and happy nursery with staff and children that she enjoys spending time with. When my daughter leaves in August it will be the end of four years of fantastic childcare that has been provided to my family and we will really miss them. They are fantastic in a crisis and I have depended on them hugely for childcare and they have never failed to help and always provide me with the confidence that my children would be happy in the nursery environment. A huge part of my children’s life that has been a very happy one with the help of the nursery. A fantastic group of staff who are massively appreciated by my family. It really is the staff that make this a great nursery. Busy Bees should invest more in the facilities provided to the children as well as staff pay.
19 June 2020
During this very difficult time, all the staff have never hesitated or looked in the slightest stressed. They were always welcoming and provided the best care. I have been so amazed at their dedication to our children that I think they deserve an award! It was a time where we were unsure of how this disease will spread, however, they never showed any doubt and continued to care for my children in the most amazing away. I honestly cannot thank them enough and I hope they will get the recognition they deserve. Thank you.
19 June 2020
The staff are extremely friendly and caring. They have taken care of my little one since he was six months old. The nursery has always taken care of the schedule. They have set meals, however, they also take into consideration the dietary requirements of our son. There are no complaints from our side when it comes to the care given to our son. The only thing that is different from other nurseries is we don't get any pictures or an app to see what activities they have done with our little one. Also, our son seems to be playing in sand way too much, however, that's not a complaint, it is just an observation. I would like them to give us a plan of the scheduled activities they do with our toddler to ensure the development of his motor, cognitive, language and other skills. Since he has been at home during the lockdown, he has picked up more from us being at home which is obviously a very good thing. We would like him to continue to grow in the nursery when things go back to the new normal. Thank you so much for everything.
19 June 2020
The staff at the nursery have been amazing during these uncertain times and so flexible re: increasing days; pay as you go payments (which I think works really well- especially being a key worker and having to juggle shifts etc) The staff have provided a seamless and professional service whilst adhering to guidelines - the screening service before children enter has been efficient and reassuring. The ladies continue to be positive, friendly and upbeat and it’s been a pleasure and a saviour to allow me and my husband to continue to work - we are so grateful to you all. You’re all amazing.
05 September 2019
Lovely nursery, lovely friendly staff, son has progressed a lot since starting this nursery, a bit overpriced though.
05 September 2019
I am always surprised at the range of activities they do with the children at this nursery. The Christmas nativity and the graduation were both a bonus and I can see the staff work hard to include all the children and involve them all. My son has definitely been educated whilst there and often says things about what he has learnt. I have always felt communication is great. We sometimes collect our son early without prior notice, this is never a problem and the staff have sometimes wrapped up my son's tea for him to take home which is a lovely touch. He has never complained of being bored and whenever I have collected him I have seen him occupied and supervised. I have never had to raise any concerns. The admin staff have always been so absolutely helpful when working out, finding and childcare vouchers and I have always had immediate replies to emails. I would recommend this nursery without hesitation and the fact you can utilise hours between 7am and 7pm is a huge bonus.