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Contact Information
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Phone Number01227 475556
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeLisa Farrow (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff31
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children80
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
Victoria A
February 16, 2017 at 12:00 amWhat can I say? Busy Bees at Canterbury is fantastic.
The staff are friendly and helpful, my daughter’s key person is outstanding and so helpful when I need advice.
I love that she goes outside so much and uses the wonderful large garden.
One of the highlights for me is the awesome food that the chef cooks, his food always smells amazing and my daughter eats all of everything every time she is in nursery, I cook the same thing at home and she will not eat it!
I would highly recommend this nursery.
Matt S
July 4, 2017 at 12:00 amGreat place, all the staff are professional, but more importantly they’re fun. There’s a lovely garden that the kids go out to with tonnes of fun stuff. I suspect my two kids have a way better time here than at home!
Great jobs guys.
Rachel D
November 14, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves it here!
The facilities are excellent: the building is purpose built so the rooms are bright and spacious. The garden is very big and they spend a lot of time out there.
The staff are lovely: our key worker has built up a great relationship with my daughter and it is obvious that my daughter is delighted to see her each day. The activities are varied and fun and the equipment is good.
The only negative is that it is so popular that it is sometimes difficult to get extra sessions (although they will always try!)
Katie S
November 14, 2017 at 12:00 amMy son has attended Busy Bees for the last 10 months and he absolutely loves it there, the staff are lovely and always provide lots of information about what he has been up to during the day. There are lots of toys and equipment for the children to play with and they also regularly paint and draw pictures which are sent home. I would definitely recommend this nursery and my baby daughter will be attending in the new year once I go back to work. I feel confident that they are well looked after and cared for.
Adam W
November 15, 2017 at 12:00 amTo the parents out there who live in or near Canterbury, I highly recommend Busy Bees at Canterbury Nursery.
What’s not to Love…..the whole place is incredible! The facilities are great, the staff are amazing, big garden and it is a highly effective learning environment.
My 22-month-old daughter has been going here since she was 6 months old and it was the best decision we made, as she is the most confident, caring and cleverest girl ever!! Obviously us as parents have a massive influence on this but I don’t want to take all the credit as I really do feel the Busy Bees at Canterbury have indeed been a huge factor in the way she has grown up, they really do nurture and help your children develop in so many ways, not just look after your children. This fact alone really does set it apart from the rest.
My recently born son will also be joining the nursery next year and I look forward to seeing him enjoy it as much as my daughter does!
Sarah C
November 30, 2017 at 12:00 amI have been really impressed with the level of care and attention my child has received. He has truly blossomed in such a supportive environment. He loves his keyworker, and when I collect him at the end of the day, he is always eager to tell me about all the activities they did together.
The facilities are excellent and well-maintained. The staff are enthusiastic and happy and a pleasure to deal with. The outside space is fantastic and the range of freshly cooked meals is excellent.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
Kate N
March 19, 2018 at 12:00 amBoth my girls will have gone through this nursery, from the baby room to the pre-school room and we have found it brilliant. My younger daughter is currently in Snowdrops and has been incredibly happy and settled, even during the transitions to new rooms. Her key people have always been thoughtful, committed and sensitive to her needs and we did not have a moment’s hesitation in sending her, especially having seen her sister so happy. The staff are approachable, kind and sensible and the garden space is brilliant for little ones. I can’t recommend it highly enough and think it’s worth every penny!
Karen
March 19, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter is so happy at Busy Bees at Canterbury. The staff are excellent, clearly well trained and there is a very consistent approach from all staff to all children. It’s an all hands on deck approach which means I’ve met many staff and it’s given me a wider view of the nursery staff even though my daughter has only been in the baby room so far. It was highly recommended to me and i will ensure I highly recommend it to anyone else in need of a nursery! Great team, lovely caring people.
Aysha C
March 26, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Busy Bees Canterbury nursery for almost 3 years now and absolutely loves it. She thoroughly enjoys the outdoor space and range of activities that the staff provide. The key person approach is exceptional as are all the other staff, caring and understanding of a childs individual needs.
I feel happy knowing that she will have a great day every day and that she is being looked after well.
Brenda M
March 27, 2018 at 12:00 amAs a mother of Twins, Busy Bees have shown so much commitment and treated them as individuals. They recognise individuals and that both children have different needs and they have become so confident in all areas of development. The keyworkers are all lovely and so easy to talk to and express any concerns. The twins love going to nursery, they participate in many different activities, it is truly is a lovely environment for children to grow and learn and prepares them well for the life of school. Something we have had a great encouragement and support with.
Anna P
March 29, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter is three years old and has been attending Busy Bees since she was one. Whilst it took a while for her to settle in, the team supported her well to ensure she felt confident in her new surroundings. Since then she has gone from strength to strength and now thoroughly enjoys her days at nursery. The care and attention shown by the staff are second to none and, as a parent, I feel happy that my daughter is well looked after and offered a variety of educational and fun activities.
Ian B
November 14, 2018 at 12:00 amWe couldn’t rate Busy Bees at Canterbury any higher. The facilities, resources, activities, outside garden area and food are all great. But the real asset is the team. Everyone from the management, the chef and especially the teams in the rooms are outstanding. They really care for every child’s needs, forming lovely bonds. Everything they do is based around play alongside learning and we have really seen development steps leap forward with almost every session. And we also feel very safe – internal care is first class but so are the safeguarding measures in place. We couldn’t be happier with Busy Bees and the team and are so glad we found them.
Zoe R
April 16, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been at this nursury since she was six weeks old, five weeks for settling. She is five this year. The standard of care she has had though her journey has been above and beyond. Each room has been a change but in a positive way, the nursery and staff have nurtured my daughter, supporting her confidence and supporting her growth. The food given daily is fantastic and prepped on site and this was one of the pull factors to this nursery when viewing five years ago. Highly recommend. The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for us all but the nursery has been able to keep some of the normality for the children, whilst ensuring processes are in place. My daughter has continued to thrive despite what’s happening in the world. Highly recommend. My daughter is ready to start school and is being prepared by her key worker and staff in her room.
Claire B
April 16, 2021 at 12:00 amI have a three year old daughter and one year old son who have both attended Busy Bees at Canterbury since they were nine months old. The staff, facilities, including an amazing garden and varied, freshly cooked food all ensure that they are not only happy in such an engaging environment but also that their development excels. I cannot rate Busy Bees at Canterbury highly enough and am so grateful to the wonderful staff for taking such good care of our children.
Rebecca T
April 16, 2021 at 12:00 amOur child has thrived in Busy Bees at Canterbury despite starting in a pandemic! The staff have become an extended family, where he can’t see his own. We are very thankful for the care they have provided. The updates we get through the app are also great.
Rose W
May 11, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth of my children attend Busy Bees at Canterbury and have fun packed busy days, surrounded by friends and caring staff. The app is brilliant to find out how your little one is doing throughout the day and drop offs and pickups are always great to pass on any information. The staff are always willing to listen and support.
Helen W
May 11, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has thrived at Busy Bees at Canterbury. He started at twelve months and will be leaving for school this September, we have both had many happy years here. The nursery is welcoming and supportive. He is encouraged to play and learn. I feel confident and comfortable that he is in safe hands. Thanks to the manager and all my sons amazing key workers, especially two of them who have given him the most amazing start in life.
Victoria R
May 14, 2021 at 12:00 amBusy Bees is a really friendly place, and the staff are wonderful. The pre-school room (Bluebells) has been a particular delight. The food is varied, nutritious and homemade every day. My son runs to nursery in the morning!
Jenna W
October 10, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff genuinely care about the children in their care. My son is very confident at going to nursery and playing with his friends. Enjoy seeing photos of him throughout the week doing different activities.
Natalie A
October 17, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter who is now nearly 3 years old has been at Busy Bees since she was 1 year old. I cannot recommend the nursery enough! From the amazing teams in the rooms, to the fabulous food that I can smell being cooked freshly every day (that my daughter always asks for seconds of!) and to the management team who are always readily available to answer questions and support.
My daughter has absolutely thrived at this nursery and is so confident and happy, as a result. We have just had another baby and reserved our space early to ensure she would be able to attend too. Feeling confident and having a safe, happy environment for your children to attend, while at work, is so important and I have felt this from day one with the team at Busy Bees, Canterbury! Thank you to the centre director, assistant centre director and team!