Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01382 641577
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeLisa Ramsay and Susan Gorman (Centre Directors)
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Number of Staff35
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When ClosedSchool Holidays
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Type of ServiceNursery School – Privately Owned Open term time Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children94
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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 Hours0730-1815
A M
October 18, 2017 at 12:00 amAs a grandfather and Consultant Paediatrician, I am delighted with the care offered at this nursery. highly organised and excellent care. Ten out of ten.
Dawn S
October 19, 2017 at 12:00 amBoth our children have attended/are attending The Teddy Bear Nursery Club and we are very happy with the care they have received. We have found the staff to be kind and genuinely affectionate towards the children. There is good documentation of their activities and progress, and the standard of the food is excellent. They also get a lot of time playing outdoors.
I would recommend this nursery.
N M
October 24, 2017 at 12:00 amTeddy Bear is an absolutely outstanding nursery. My daughter has been attending since just after her first birthday and she adores it there. She is happy and extremely well cared for. She is exposed to a huge variety of stimulating activities and has made lots of friends. The staff are wonderful and caring and it is clear to see that they are there for the love of the job and that they really care about all of the children. This nursery came highly recommended by colleagues and friends and it is easy to see why. I would not send my daughter anywhere else, and I can get on with a day’s work, safe in the knowledge that my daughter is having a wonderful time – and that she will tell me all about it as best she can for a nearly two-year-old when I pick her up!
Joanna H
October 24, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended ‘Oakley’s explorers’ in this nursery since August 2017 and I have found the staff to be very caring and affectionate towards the children. My daughter has a very good relationship with all members of staff and talks very highly of her group leader! My daughter is always getting lots of opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors, with lots of space for her too. Communication between staff and parents is good, upon picking up my daughter, I am always given a good insight into how her day has been. The food the nursery provides the children is always healthy and yummy! My child has been encouraged to try lots of new foods while attending The Teddy Bear Club. I have also been well informed of what subjects and projects my child has been completing, always with lots and lots of fun along with them! My daughter has settled into this nursery very well, would highly recommend.
Daniel C
October 31, 2017 at 12:00 amThe Teddy Bear Nursery is an excellent facility within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital. My son has been attending for eighteen months and prior to that, my daughter attended from one to starting in P1. The building is clean and bright, with plenty of space in the playrooms and outside. Each room has its own outside play area and all are well supervised. The staff are friendly, approachable and caring (most importantly!) and taken an active role in supporting the children’s development. There is a good level of parent involvement in all aspects of the service. Later on, the preparation for Primary School is really helpful to support this transition.
Nikki W
April 26, 2018 at 12:00 amThis is an amazing nursery. I would recommend to everyone who is looking for child care. All staff are so helpful and great with the children. Extremely clean and welcoming in all ways.
C G
May 1, 2018 at 12:00 amMy child went in for settling in days and I was not happy with the room they were to be in. I contacted the manager the next day and my concerns were dealt with satisfactorily. My child is very happy there and the staff are great. They get a great variety of food. I like how they are always keen on getting the kids outside too. The only negative comment would be when you phone up you often get the answer phone and have to wait until someone calls you back.
Jill H
November 2, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter started in the baby room at 10 months, she then moved into the Panda room, her key worker here has been amazing and is spoken about every day at home. She is now 2 and about to embark on her next adventure in Teddy’s. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All staff are so friendly and excellent, I barely get a wave goodbye in the mornings as she is so happy to see all the girls. The care given is second to none. Thank you so much for making nursery life a happy and enjoyable time for her.
Lauren
November 5, 2018 at 12:00 amTeddy bear nursery is genuinely fantastic. They are regularly updating activities to benefit the children and are so child focussed. My little boy loves it here and all the staff know him by name and show a genuine interest in his development and emotions. I get a thorough description of his day on arrival and have been made aware of care plans and goals that they hold for him. I feel so safe and secure knowing he’s here when I am at work. The staff are fantastic and are so keen.
Jackie A
November 14, 2018 at 12:00 amA child centred, friendly and caring nursery. We had used the nursery for around 6 years and highly recommend to friends.
Louise C
March 26, 2019 at 12:00 amMy child has only had 5 sessions with the nursery and has settled in so well. The staff are lovely and friendly and keep you well informed on their daily activities.
The food is excellent as the children are served a variety of meals.
I would highly recommend this nursery to friends and family.
Francisco I
March 26, 2019 at 12:00 amMy child had a smooth transition into this new nursery. He is looking forward to go back to nursery every day and always tells you nice adventures he went into. They encourage artwork. Plenty of safe outdoor spaces for them to make the most of any weather.
Jennifer F
July 12, 2019 at 12:00 amWe have used this nursery for all three of our kids and are extremely happy with the care they have received there.
Frances G
July 19, 2019 at 12:00 amAs a new mother, I was extremely anxious about placing my daughter in Nursery as I returned to work. Having viewed a total of 5 Nurseries in Dundee, It was the initial feel of the place, the helpfulness of the staff and the positive inspection report that drew me to choosing this Nursery in the end. She has been there for a few months now and I could not rate the Nursery highly enough. Based in the Koala room, the Senior room Manager is both highly competent and approachable; my daughter seemed to build a relationship with her very quickly which gave me so much confidence that she was settling in well. Her key worker is also very approachable and is genuinely interested in how my daughter is doing when I drop her off. Her key worker had completed my Child’s plan in a matter of days which I found both very helpful and reassuring. Overall, my experience with this Nursery has been extremely positive and I know she is getting the level of care that I would want for her.
H A
February 5, 2020 at 12:00 amBusy Bees has just had a massive refurbishment. The disruption was kept to a minimum for the children. The benefits are amazing. The children are loving their new space and toilets. The staff worked extra hard during this time to keep everything running smoothly. Well done to the manager and everyone involved in managing it.
Courtney R
May 26, 2021 at 12:00 amMy child attended this nursery for 4 years, the level of care given by staff and management was great. The activities for my child were stimulating and focused on her learning. The staff had good feedback at end of the night about my child’s day. Good use of outdoor space, she was out in all weathers, the way it should be.
Fiona R
September 14, 2021 at 12:00 amMy older child attended this nursery for four years and, while in the younger rooms, I was happy with the level of care. Recently, I have removed both my children from this setting as I was so unhappy with the level of care received. I felt no attention at all was being paid to nurturing the development of the child. At pick up, it was difficult to get most staff to give any more information about the day than what the child had eaten. Very few activities seemed to be set up to support learning (none were being reported to us) and no anecdotes were being shared about things my child had done/said (in contrast to what had happened in the younger rooms). An online system was set up to share photos/details of the child’s day, but it was rarely updated (weeks or up to a month would go by with nothing). When I received my child’s learning journal when they left (after repeatedly asking for it), it only contained observations and learning support plans for one of the four years they attended.
L F
January 10, 2022 at 12:00 amMy first child attended this nursery in 2013-2017 and the care was outstanding. It was no surprise and with no hesitation that I would put my second child there. My second child now goes to Busy Bees West and I can honestly say the care again is the best. We joined the nursery in Covid times. The manager is very accomodating, very approachable and shows care and compassion not only to your child but parents too. I often see her in the room/garden playing and interacting with the children which is lovely to see. The staff in the room that care for my child are the best. Warm, engaging, informative, caring – the list can go on. The learning and facilities are great and the new app lets you see your child’s day. I can go to work knowing my child is loved and safe by everyone in that nursery. Oh, and the food is amazing!
David A
June 7, 2023 at 12:00 amThe process of welcoming my grandson into Busy Bees made the transition from his previous nursery very easy. The staff are always very welcoming and the children are relaxed and well behaved. Every day there are stimulating activities which my grandson loves. The fact we an follow this on the app is very helpful. The children spend a lot of time in the garden playing and getting lots of fresh air. We are very happy with Busy Bees. My grandson’s confidence and use of language has improved significantly in the short time he has been there. He is always busy and he loves it.
R S
August 29, 2023 at 12:00 amFrom the moment we walked into Busy Bees nursery, we were impressed by the staff and structure in place. We value the children’s progression through nursery being focused towards preparing them for school and the staff are so good at putting the kids at ease.
The various outdoor spaces are lovely and well-equipped – our wee boy loves sitting in the sun and watching the cars go by!