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63-65 Macdonald Road, Lightwater, GU18 5XY
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14 February 2025
This is a really warm, welcoming and kind nursery. The staff all really care about the children and go out of their way to help them. For the 2 years my son has attended (from just turning 1, to nearly 3), his confidence has grown significantly and he continues to thrive. I would highly recommend this nursery.
14 February 2025
Honestly can't recommend enough, not only do the team here do an incredible job looking after my daughter they make sure you as a parent also feel like family. No crying at the doors because my child genuinely loves the staff, always happy to have a chat on pick up with you and you can just feel the care and love they have for their classes. Not once have I doubted or felt uneasy leaving my daughter there and it's simply down to the incredible team they have in place. There's no amount of money that's too much when it comes to paying for your child to be safely taken care of when you're not around, so it's genuinely the easiest payment I make each month.
13 July 2021
My son has excelled since joining nursery here and has really come out of his shell. My son is now in pre-school soon to be going to school in September. He will be the youngest in the class and it is due to the support work of the nursery that he is ready for school and I know he will do so well. They are caring, have direction, and it is all about the children as they should be at Major Miners. My son and I will miss all the staff and would like to thank them all.
16 December 2020
My son has been at (Busy Bees) Major Minors for almost a year and has thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are very warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and I always felt comfortable knowing my son was enjoying himself in nursery. His teachers have done a wonderful job in supporting his development, and he always comes out of nursery smiling and happy. I would definitely recommend Major Minors to others.
14 December 2020
Fantastic nursery. All the staff are brilliant and truly care for the children. My son has been going for almost a year now and he absolutely loves it. He's always excited to go in to see his friends in the morning. The nursery has coped really well during the pandemic and I feel very comfortable with all the measures they have in place. They are being very sensible to minimise risks whilst also still enabling children to develop and play together.
14 December 2020
My daughter absolutely loves going to Busy Bees on a Tuesday and Thursday morning, the staff are so friendly and welcoming every morning and have been outstanding during covid. My daughter's key worker was also my sons and they both just adore her, she has a natural talent with children. I have never had any problems with Busy Bees Lightwater, and the manager is always very accommodating. Thanks
14 December 2020
My little girl has absolutely loved Busy Bee's since she saturated in August 2020 - she is naturally quite shy but has really come out of her shell these past few months. I was worried about the Covid-secure setup making her more anxious to leave me, but she loves it so much that she is quite happy to say goodbye at the door each morning now! Her speech and language have developed loads too, as well as her ability to set up her own games at home. Plus she is eating better and trying new foods all the time which is great. The team have all been so helpful and welcoming from day one, we are so grateful to have such a brilliant nursery on our doorstep.
14 December 2020
My son absolutely loves going to nursery each day and is thriving there. We moved house earlier this year and as a parent, I am so much happier with this nursery than his previous one. The staff are attentive and communication is excellent. I know exactly what my son has done each day and we chat about it on the journey home. The way the nursery have handled/are handling COVID is exceptional and I could not be more reassured during this time. They seem to have a theme most days or some planned activity which is notified to the parents upfront so that we can plan for the following week. My son was so excited to go into nursery on 'odd socks day'! The staff at Busy Bees make every day fun for the children and my son always comes out happy and proud that he has learned something new or made something with his friends. The Parent Zone app is great to see real-time updates and photos throughout the day and the end of week newsletter is a perfect summary. Could not be happier.
14 December 2020
A lovely little nursery for our son. He absolutely loves it. Very well run where the staff are well trained, educated and show genuine care for the children. Although there may be cheaper options the peace of mind when it comes to how your child being looked after is priceless and that's what they offer. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of putting their child into a nursery.
02 October 2020
My daughter has been coming to this nursery since she was 8-months-old. She has loved every room she has been in. She is now in Preschool and loves coming every day. She has made some lovely friendships and has really got relationships with all the staff too.
25 September 2020
Would highly recommend Busy Bees Lightwater. It is a great nursery with lots of outdoor space. The team are excellent, and both my children have benefited so much from their time at the nursery, always feel at home there.
30 March 2020
My twins have been going to Busy Bees in Lightwater for just over a year. During this time I have been very pleased with the nursery's care and attention. My twins have separate key workers which has meant they get treated as individuals. Their development has come on in leaps and bounds. They have lots of friends and the number of activities and added extras is amazing: football, music and movement, dance and emergency service visits. If concerns are raised they are dealt with and resolved. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, it has a feel of an extended family.
26 March 2020
The staff look after the children so well. My son is very happy attending. Nice healthy food. A good range of activities. Would recommend to friends without hesitation.
06 March 2020
Busy Bees at Lightwater have been amazing with my child. My child is very shy and not confident in big groups of people. Since my child has been at Busy Bees, the confidence is much better and she learns new things every day.
06 March 2020
Absolutely fantastic nursery. My son started after Christmas and is about to turn 1. The staff are all so lovely and genuinely care for the babies. My son has settled in super quickly and I put this down to the caring staff. Good outdoor space which is used in all weathers. The children do loads of activities - painting, colouring, cooking, playing with different textures and materials like shaving foam, ice cubes, salt dough, etc. The food is pretty good and varied. The staff really listen to any requests and you can definitely trust them 100% to do the best for the children. Great that there is a separate sleep room as I believe some nurseries do not have this. I would definitely recommend this nursery. There isn't anything fancy about the nursery, but it gets all the important stuff just right, which is the main thing I like about it. My son is so happy there.
15 July 2019
My child has been attending this nursery since he was nine months old. He absolutely loves going and has made some really good friends. The staff are approachable, friendly and well informed. They know every child by name and always make me feel welcome. The handovers are informative and the communication is excellent with a weekly email round up. My little boy attends a music class whilst at nursery which has made him more confident and he can't wait to show me his new dance moves. The free flow garden and mud kitchen are a massive bonus. I would highly recommend this nursery and the staff.
14 November 2018
I can only recommend Major Minor nursery. The staff are lovely and very attentive making me feel completely confident in leaving my two children in their care. The change in management a few months back has immensely improved the atmosphere giving the nursery a very friendly and family-like feel I can only commend upon.
05 November 2018
Everyone at Major Minors (Busy Bee’s Lightwater) is so friendly. The staff always go the extra mile to be helpful and kind. My son always looks forward to going to “nursery house” and I feel really comfortable and confident that he’s getting lots of care and attention. I love how each room has its own garden and the extra activities such as football and theatre bugs are fun and educational - it’s a great nursery.
05 November 2018
Very good nursery. The quality of staff seems better for older children with some shining examples. Food is adapted from the children’s feedback and habits which is good.
05 November 2018
Very happy with the service and my child really loves the staff and children. She enjoys all activities and I get given a good handover to what she has eaten as well as the activities she's been doing and what they've been learning about. Would generally like to say thank you.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Lightwater
14 February 2025
This is a really warm, welcoming and kind nursery. The staff all really care about the children and go out of their way to help them. For the 2 years my son has attended (from just turning 1, to nearly 3), his confidence has grown significantly and he continues to thrive. I would highly recommend this nursery.
14 February 2025
Honestly can't recommend enough, not only do the team here do an incredible job looking after my daughter they make sure you as a parent also feel like family. No crying at the doors because my child genuinely loves the staff, always happy to have a chat on pick up with you and you can just feel the care and love they have for their classes. Not once have I doubted or felt uneasy leaving my daughter there and it's simply down to the incredible team they have in place. There's no amount of money that's too much when it comes to paying for your child to be safely taken care of when you're not around, so it's genuinely the easiest payment I make each month.
13 July 2021
My son has excelled since joining nursery here and has really come out of his shell. My son is now in pre-school soon to be going to school in September. He will be the youngest in the class and it is due to the support work of the nursery that he is ready for school and I know he will do so well. They are caring, have direction, and it is all about the children as they should be at Major Miners. My son and I will miss all the staff and would like to thank them all.
16 December 2020
My son has been at (Busy Bees) Major Minors for almost a year and has thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are very warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and I always felt comfortable knowing my son was enjoying himself in nursery. His teachers have done a wonderful job in supporting his development, and he always comes out of nursery smiling and happy. I would definitely recommend Major Minors to others.
14 December 2020
Fantastic nursery. All the staff are brilliant and truly care for the children. My son has been going for almost a year now and he absolutely loves it. He's always excited to go in to see his friends in the morning. The nursery has coped really well during the pandemic and I feel very comfortable with all the measures they have in place. They are being very sensible to minimise risks whilst also still enabling children to develop and play together.
14 December 2020
My daughter absolutely loves going to Busy Bees on a Tuesday and Thursday morning, the staff are so friendly and welcoming every morning and have been outstanding during covid. My daughter's key worker was also my sons and they both just adore her, she has a natural talent with children. I have never had any problems with Busy Bees Lightwater, and the manager is always very accommodating. Thanks
14 December 2020
My little girl has absolutely loved Busy Bee's since she saturated in August 2020 - she is naturally quite shy but has really come out of her shell these past few months. I was worried about the Covid-secure setup making her more anxious to leave me, but she loves it so much that she is quite happy to say goodbye at the door each morning now! Her speech and language have developed loads too, as well as her ability to set up her own games at home. Plus she is eating better and trying new foods all the time which is great. The team have all been so helpful and welcoming from day one, we are so grateful to have such a brilliant nursery on our doorstep.
14 December 2020
My son absolutely loves going to nursery each day and is thriving there. We moved house earlier this year and as a parent, I am so much happier with this nursery than his previous one. The staff are attentive and communication is excellent. I know exactly what my son has done each day and we chat about it on the journey home. The way the nursery have handled/are handling COVID is exceptional and I could not be more reassured during this time. They seem to have a theme most days or some planned activity which is notified to the parents upfront so that we can plan for the following week. My son was so excited to go into nursery on 'odd socks day'! The staff at Busy Bees make every day fun for the children and my son always comes out happy and proud that he has learned something new or made something with his friends. The Parent Zone app is great to see real-time updates and photos throughout the day and the end of week newsletter is a perfect summary. Could not be happier.
14 December 2020
A lovely little nursery for our son. He absolutely loves it. Very well run where the staff are well trained, educated and show genuine care for the children. Although there may be cheaper options the peace of mind when it comes to how your child being looked after is priceless and that's what they offer. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of putting their child into a nursery.
02 October 2020
My daughter has been coming to this nursery since she was 8-months-old. She has loved every room she has been in. She is now in Preschool and loves coming every day. She has made some lovely friendships and has really got relationships with all the staff too.
25 September 2020
Would highly recommend Busy Bees Lightwater. It is a great nursery with lots of outdoor space. The team are excellent, and both my children have benefited so much from their time at the nursery, always feel at home there.
30 March 2020
My twins have been going to Busy Bees in Lightwater for just over a year. During this time I have been very pleased with the nursery's care and attention. My twins have separate key workers which has meant they get treated as individuals. Their development has come on in leaps and bounds. They have lots of friends and the number of activities and added extras is amazing: football, music and movement, dance and emergency service visits. If concerns are raised they are dealt with and resolved. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, it has a feel of an extended family.
26 March 2020
The staff look after the children so well. My son is very happy attending. Nice healthy food. A good range of activities. Would recommend to friends without hesitation.
06 March 2020
Busy Bees at Lightwater have been amazing with my child. My child is very shy and not confident in big groups of people. Since my child has been at Busy Bees, the confidence is much better and she learns new things every day.
06 March 2020
Absolutely fantastic nursery. My son started after Christmas and is about to turn 1. The staff are all so lovely and genuinely care for the babies. My son has settled in super quickly and I put this down to the caring staff. Good outdoor space which is used in all weathers. The children do loads of activities - painting, colouring, cooking, playing with different textures and materials like shaving foam, ice cubes, salt dough, etc. The food is pretty good and varied. The staff really listen to any requests and you can definitely trust them 100% to do the best for the children. Great that there is a separate sleep room as I believe some nurseries do not have this. I would definitely recommend this nursery. There isn't anything fancy about the nursery, but it gets all the important stuff just right, which is the main thing I like about it. My son is so happy there.
15 July 2019
My child has been attending this nursery since he was nine months old. He absolutely loves going and has made some really good friends. The staff are approachable, friendly and well informed. They know every child by name and always make me feel welcome. The handovers are informative and the communication is excellent with a weekly email round up. My little boy attends a music class whilst at nursery which has made him more confident and he can't wait to show me his new dance moves. The free flow garden and mud kitchen are a massive bonus. I would highly recommend this nursery and the staff.
14 November 2018
I can only recommend Major Minor nursery. The staff are lovely and very attentive making me feel completely confident in leaving my two children in their care. The change in management a few months back has immensely improved the atmosphere giving the nursery a very friendly and family-like feel I can only commend upon.
05 November 2018
Everyone at Major Minors (Busy Bee’s Lightwater) is so friendly. The staff always go the extra mile to be helpful and kind. My son always looks forward to going to “nursery house” and I feel really comfortable and confident that he’s getting lots of care and attention. I love how each room has its own garden and the extra activities such as football and theatre bugs are fun and educational - it’s a great nursery.
05 November 2018
Very good nursery. The quality of staff seems better for older children with some shining examples. Food is adapted from the children’s feedback and habits which is good.
05 November 2018
Very happy with the service and my child really loves the staff and children. She enjoys all activities and I get given a good handover to what she has eaten as well as the activities she's been doing and what they've been learning about. Would generally like to say thank you.