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32 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4DJ
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20 September 2024
Our son has attended Fitzsimmons for the past three years, and it has been absolutely outstanding. Staff are warm, supportive, fiercely inclusive and nurtured our child through every step. He's about to start school now and is completely ready for it thanks to the care and attention of the whole Fitzsimmons team - from his key assistants in his classes to the top-notch catering.
19 April 2024
Busy Bees has played an essential role in both my two daughters development, with my one year old already showing positive signs having only being in their care for a month. Both my husband and I feel safe in the knowledge that they are being well looked after, challenged, developed and most importantly, nurtured. No staff member cares less than the other and they all work together in ensuring our children are being fully supported. Communication is always very good and the in house events that are held are always good fun and a chance to chat to other parents and feel like a part of my children's’ BB experience.
18 April 2024
Our daughter has been going to Fitzsimmons 3-4 days per week for over 2 years, since she was a year old. We’ve found the staff to be excellent - well organised, caring and creative. The nursery is spacious inside and out and the staff come up with so many ideas for activities that help to develop physical, emotional, and social skills. Little things happen all the time which make us think 'Wow, she must have learned that at nursery’. She has formed some great bonds with staff and other children. The nursery is also really good at updating the Parent App. It’s helpful to know about meals, nappies, and sleep - and see photos of what the children get up to - but in particular, we enjoy the monthly snapshots and longer reports at key milestones which give great insight into something developmental. Fitzsimmons is also great at organising special activities for parents to attend and even offers chats with the key persons periodically on a Saturday. Thank you team!
26 March 2024
This is an exceptional nursery. The staff are fantastic and have been entirely consistent since our daughter started 1 and a half years ago, which is a testament to the place; she is so happy and safe in their care, bouncing in each morning. The facilities, especially the garden, are excellent, and the staff run a wide-ranging programme of both stimulating and educational activities each day, which keep the little ones engaged. The team has been very supportive throughout all pivotal milestones, whether that be potty training or the arrival of a younger sibling, and we look forward to sending our second child to attend this nursery alongside her sister imminently - I have full confidence that she will also thrive in their care, and would confidently recommend the place to any other parent.
26 March 2024
Our daughter started here in November after moving from a London nursery. The transition was seamless, thanks to the incredibly welcoming staff. The nursery's facilities and outdoor areas are outstanding, offering lots of space for play and exploration, which we found very impressive. The staff's dedication to health and safety really stands out, a crucial aspect for us, given our daughter's history of seizures. Their attention to every child's needs and safety reassured us she was in the best hands. The carers excel in creating fun, educational activities that engage and promote learning, contributing significantly to our daughter's social and educational development. She has shown great progress since joining and genuinely loves her time there, especially the bond she's formed with her carers. We are incredibly pleased with our decision to choose Busy Bees Fitzsimmons and wholeheartedly recommend it to parents looking for a caring, safe, and stimulating environment for their children.
26 March 2024
I have two children at Busy Bees Fitzsimmons (from age 12 months), and I could not rate the nursery more highly. The management runs a wonderful nursery, where both my children have been so happy, created wonderful bonds with the staff and developed more than I could have imagined. The staff are friendly, polite and very nurturing towards the children. I am always very impressed with how much the kids learn and constantly surprised by their development, particularly relating to phonics, learning to write, numbers etc. Daily activities are well thought out and offer so much variety. Special mention to the room managers, who have been amazing, and another member of staff who is endlessly helpful and a joy to see each morning.
26 March 2024
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is a wonderful nursery - my daughter has been attending for a couple of months now, and I have been so impressed with the nursery - the staff are incredibly attentive, the activities for the children are great fun, and the food is nutritious and varied. Couldn’t be happier to have sent my little one here, and I look forward to seeing her progress through the different age groups!
19 January 2024
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery, my son has attended full-time since he was 11 months old and we/he couldn't be happier here. The staff are incredible and form such special bonds with the children. The rooms are extremely well equipped and there are lovely outside areas which are utilised year-round. Management at the nursery are amazing, going above and beyond to ensure the most supportive and caring environment. As a parent to a child with allergies, I have complete confidence in their ability to care for him, I would recommend Busy Bees Fitzsimmons to anyone in a heartbeat.
22 September 2023
Our son has just left Busy Bees Fitzsimmons and he had a wonderful time. The staff are all brilliant and provide an excellent level of care. The facilities are very good and the building is in a lovely setting. Would highly recommend to other parents.
18 September 2023
Our daughter was very happy at nursery and pre-school for 4 years and became close with the staff and made some of her first friendships. Overall we are very happy with the service, care and level of professionalism. Thank you.
18 September 2023
We’ve had an excellent experience at Fitzsimmons. The facilities are great, especially the outdoor play areas. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful, and they really go the extra mile and make sure the parents are doing okay too. The preschool has played such an important part in getting our son ready for school. Our family have loved it there, and we would recommend them to anyone.
19 July 2023
This is an outstanding nursery led by an extremely competent, kind and caring management team. My son and daughter have been here full time from the ages 6 months to pre-school and throughout that time they have absolutely loved the activities, the staff and the facilities. Parents have easy access to the overall nursery director as well as all the room managers so any questions have always been taken care of without issue. There have been many occasions where the room staff and management team have gone above and beyond to ensure children and parents get the best support they need. I would recommend this nursery without question.
03 July 2023
Busy Bee Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery. Our daughter absolutely loves going there and we know she is in the best hands possible. The nursery is well managed, the activities for the kids are not only fun but also focus on developing their skills, the meals are freshly prepared and offer great variety and the staff working with the children are just amazing. There is a big space outside for the kids to play which our daughter enjoys so much!
22 June 2023
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is a fantastic nursery. Extremely well run, with a real focus on keeping children engaged, active and nurtured. I feel assured every day that my daughter is in the best possible hands. Activities are thoughtfully prepared by knowledgeable practitioners, the facilities are excellent, and the outdoor space is wonderful. The children are met every day by happy, smiling faces and make real connections with the staff and their peers. Couldn’t be happier!
01 August 2022
We couldn’t be happier with the nursery. My daughter has been here since she was 9 months old and settled in really well thanks to the great staff they have there. Lots of rooms, outside space and the staff really bond with all the children.
07 April 2022
The nursery is such a fun, engaging environment for the children to be in. All the key workers are extremely attentive and always encourage the play and development of the children in their rooms. My two, always skip into nursery every morning and come away buzzing every evening, having had so much fun in the day.
08 July 2021
Our daughter has absolutely loved her time at Fitzsimmons. The team are awesome. Caring, professional and fun. It has given her an incredible start, making learning fun. She has developed valuable skills and made many friends. Thank you team!
28 May 2020
I can't say enough good things about Busy Bees at Fitzsimmons nursery and strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. My son started there when he was about one and a half years old, and I went back to work full-time. He loves it and has really blossomed there. The learning and development are really tailored for each age group but also individually to each child while following the Early Years curriculum. The staff are professional, kind, caring, and knowledgable. They all seem to really love what they do, and it's palpable. The facilities and outdoor spaces are outstanding and always very clean and well maintained. My son loves the forest school offered on-site. The nursery fosters a great sense of community among the parents and children, including wreath-making classes at Christmas and story evenings. The food prepared for the children is of exceptionally high quality - tasty and nutritious, with two courses at lunch and tea. An amazing nursery.
28 May 2020
Our daughter is in the foundation class and absolutely loves it. The Preschool setting/environment was completely refurbished in 2019 and is amazing! It received all new educational stations fully equipped with interactive and comprehensive tools for the children to learn. Our daughter has thrived there with teachers being very engaged in the children's education and very enthusiastic with everything they teach.
26 May 2020
We love this nursery. Our son now attends, following in the footsteps of his sister who is in her last few months of preschool. The children have a fantastic time with the staff and have brilliant rapports. The staff are always going above and beyond and we are so thankful to them. The facilities are to a high standard and all of the children seem to be confident and buzzing around when we do pickups and dropoffs. Really love the nursery and have built a lovely relationship with all there. Thank you to the manager and her amazing team.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Fitzsimmons
20 September 2024
Our son has attended Fitzsimmons for the past three years, and it has been absolutely outstanding. Staff are warm, supportive, fiercely inclusive and nurtured our child through every step. He's about to start school now and is completely ready for it thanks to the care and attention of the whole Fitzsimmons team - from his key assistants in his classes to the top-notch catering.
19 April 2024
Busy Bees has played an essential role in both my two daughters development, with my one year old already showing positive signs having only being in their care for a month. Both my husband and I feel safe in the knowledge that they are being well looked after, challenged, developed and most importantly, nurtured. No staff member cares less than the other and they all work together in ensuring our children are being fully supported. Communication is always very good and the in house events that are held are always good fun and a chance to chat to other parents and feel like a part of my children's’ BB experience.
18 April 2024
Our daughter has been going to Fitzsimmons 3-4 days per week for over 2 years, since she was a year old. We’ve found the staff to be excellent - well organised, caring and creative. The nursery is spacious inside and out and the staff come up with so many ideas for activities that help to develop physical, emotional, and social skills. Little things happen all the time which make us think 'Wow, she must have learned that at nursery’. She has formed some great bonds with staff and other children. The nursery is also really good at updating the Parent App. It’s helpful to know about meals, nappies, and sleep - and see photos of what the children get up to - but in particular, we enjoy the monthly snapshots and longer reports at key milestones which give great insight into something developmental. Fitzsimmons is also great at organising special activities for parents to attend and even offers chats with the key persons periodically on a Saturday. Thank you team!
26 March 2024
This is an exceptional nursery. The staff are fantastic and have been entirely consistent since our daughter started 1 and a half years ago, which is a testament to the place; she is so happy and safe in their care, bouncing in each morning. The facilities, especially the garden, are excellent, and the staff run a wide-ranging programme of both stimulating and educational activities each day, which keep the little ones engaged. The team has been very supportive throughout all pivotal milestones, whether that be potty training or the arrival of a younger sibling, and we look forward to sending our second child to attend this nursery alongside her sister imminently - I have full confidence that she will also thrive in their care, and would confidently recommend the place to any other parent.
26 March 2024
Our daughter started here in November after moving from a London nursery. The transition was seamless, thanks to the incredibly welcoming staff. The nursery's facilities and outdoor areas are outstanding, offering lots of space for play and exploration, which we found very impressive. The staff's dedication to health and safety really stands out, a crucial aspect for us, given our daughter's history of seizures. Their attention to every child's needs and safety reassured us she was in the best hands. The carers excel in creating fun, educational activities that engage and promote learning, contributing significantly to our daughter's social and educational development. She has shown great progress since joining and genuinely loves her time there, especially the bond she's formed with her carers. We are incredibly pleased with our decision to choose Busy Bees Fitzsimmons and wholeheartedly recommend it to parents looking for a caring, safe, and stimulating environment for their children.
26 March 2024
I have two children at Busy Bees Fitzsimmons (from age 12 months), and I could not rate the nursery more highly. The management runs a wonderful nursery, where both my children have been so happy, created wonderful bonds with the staff and developed more than I could have imagined. The staff are friendly, polite and very nurturing towards the children. I am always very impressed with how much the kids learn and constantly surprised by their development, particularly relating to phonics, learning to write, numbers etc. Daily activities are well thought out and offer so much variety. Special mention to the room managers, who have been amazing, and another member of staff who is endlessly helpful and a joy to see each morning.
26 March 2024
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is a wonderful nursery - my daughter has been attending for a couple of months now, and I have been so impressed with the nursery - the staff are incredibly attentive, the activities for the children are great fun, and the food is nutritious and varied. Couldn’t be happier to have sent my little one here, and I look forward to seeing her progress through the different age groups!
19 January 2024
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery, my son has attended full-time since he was 11 months old and we/he couldn't be happier here. The staff are incredible and form such special bonds with the children. The rooms are extremely well equipped and there are lovely outside areas which are utilised year-round. Management at the nursery are amazing, going above and beyond to ensure the most supportive and caring environment. As a parent to a child with allergies, I have complete confidence in their ability to care for him, I would recommend Busy Bees Fitzsimmons to anyone in a heartbeat.
22 September 2023
Our son has just left Busy Bees Fitzsimmons and he had a wonderful time. The staff are all brilliant and provide an excellent level of care. The facilities are very good and the building is in a lovely setting. Would highly recommend to other parents.
18 September 2023
Our daughter was very happy at nursery and pre-school for 4 years and became close with the staff and made some of her first friendships. Overall we are very happy with the service, care and level of professionalism. Thank you.
18 September 2023
We’ve had an excellent experience at Fitzsimmons. The facilities are great, especially the outdoor play areas. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful, and they really go the extra mile and make sure the parents are doing okay too. The preschool has played such an important part in getting our son ready for school. Our family have loved it there, and we would recommend them to anyone.
19 July 2023
This is an outstanding nursery led by an extremely competent, kind and caring management team. My son and daughter have been here full time from the ages 6 months to pre-school and throughout that time they have absolutely loved the activities, the staff and the facilities. Parents have easy access to the overall nursery director as well as all the room managers so any questions have always been taken care of without issue. There have been many occasions where the room staff and management team have gone above and beyond to ensure children and parents get the best support they need. I would recommend this nursery without question.
03 July 2023
Busy Bee Fitzsimmons is an outstanding nursery. Our daughter absolutely loves going there and we know she is in the best hands possible. The nursery is well managed, the activities for the kids are not only fun but also focus on developing their skills, the meals are freshly prepared and offer great variety and the staff working with the children are just amazing. There is a big space outside for the kids to play which our daughter enjoys so much!
22 June 2023
Busy Bees Fitzsimmons is a fantastic nursery. Extremely well run, with a real focus on keeping children engaged, active and nurtured. I feel assured every day that my daughter is in the best possible hands. Activities are thoughtfully prepared by knowledgeable practitioners, the facilities are excellent, and the outdoor space is wonderful. The children are met every day by happy, smiling faces and make real connections with the staff and their peers. Couldn’t be happier!
01 August 2022
We couldn’t be happier with the nursery. My daughter has been here since she was 9 months old and settled in really well thanks to the great staff they have there. Lots of rooms, outside space and the staff really bond with all the children.
07 April 2022
The nursery is such a fun, engaging environment for the children to be in. All the key workers are extremely attentive and always encourage the play and development of the children in their rooms. My two, always skip into nursery every morning and come away buzzing every evening, having had so much fun in the day.
08 July 2021
Our daughter has absolutely loved her time at Fitzsimmons. The team are awesome. Caring, professional and fun. It has given her an incredible start, making learning fun. She has developed valuable skills and made many friends. Thank you team!
28 May 2020
I can't say enough good things about Busy Bees at Fitzsimmons nursery and strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. My son started there when he was about one and a half years old, and I went back to work full-time. He loves it and has really blossomed there. The learning and development are really tailored for each age group but also individually to each child while following the Early Years curriculum. The staff are professional, kind, caring, and knowledgable. They all seem to really love what they do, and it's palpable. The facilities and outdoor spaces are outstanding and always very clean and well maintained. My son loves the forest school offered on-site. The nursery fosters a great sense of community among the parents and children, including wreath-making classes at Christmas and story evenings. The food prepared for the children is of exceptionally high quality - tasty and nutritious, with two courses at lunch and tea. An amazing nursery.
28 May 2020
Our daughter is in the foundation class and absolutely loves it. The Preschool setting/environment was completely refurbished in 2019 and is amazing! It received all new educational stations fully equipped with interactive and comprehensive tools for the children to learn. Our daughter has thrived there with teachers being very engaged in the children's education and very enthusiastic with everything they teach.
26 May 2020
We love this nursery. Our son now attends, following in the footsteps of his sister who is in her last few months of preschool. The children have a fantastic time with the staff and have brilliant rapports. The staff are always going above and beyond and we are so thankful to them. The facilities are to a high standard and all of the children seem to be confident and buzzing around when we do pickups and dropoffs. Really love the nursery and have built a lovely relationship with all there. Thank you to the manager and her amazing team.