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Contact Information
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Phone Number01342 306500
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeAlex Peacock (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff8
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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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 children88
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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 Hours0730-1800
Sarah P
December 8, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son started at Busy Bees at East Grinstead in September, and I am so pleased with the progress he has made since he joined. All the staff are lovely and welcoming and he seems to have really bonded with them. He is always so happy when he is picked up, he must have the best time there!
The nursery itself is lovely and bright and has a great selection of toys. It’s good to know the meals given are cooked freshly each day and the menu is varied. I would definitely recommend Busy Bees.
Kelly W
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amAs a mum that works in EYFS myself, I am very picky but when I saw Busy Bees I knew it was the right nursery.
The staff are out of this world and Communication is amazing.
My child’s allergies are looked after.
Tina H
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amFrom the moment I and my husband enquired about Busy Bees and enrolled our daughter all the staff have been so welcoming and accommodating.
The first few settling in sessions were so comforting for us parents to have an insight into our daughters day at nursery.
We love the constant updates on how her day is going too.
Highly recommend this nursery. Our daughter has grown in confidence and learnt so much already.
Antonia S
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amWhen my son first started nursery he was very shy and emotional. However, since starting at East Grinstead Busy Bees he has grown in confidence and settled almost immediately. He’s always smiling at pick up time and excited to show off his latest artwork. This is my sons last year before he goes to school and he has already come on leaps and bounds with school readiness.
The staff are absolutely amazing and feel like family. They are supportive and want the best for every child at the nursery. I have never had a bad experience with East Grinstead Busy Bees and rate them highly.
Jo F
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amI can only praise Busy Bees. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. My little girl is certainly very happy and always has been. She is always happy to walk in and happy when I collect her. I felt a little guilty dropping my daughter to nursery when I went to work but she’s genuinely happy and thriving from being there.
Pennie G
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amI’m so glad we found a nursery that ticked all the boxes and more….My son is so happy when I pick him up he doesn’t stop telling me about his day! He was especially excited recently to tell me how they smashed ice to get animals out like an octopus and penguins!
The staff are amazing and communication has been so good even through a global pandemic.
They always have time for you and our child we are never rushed.
Overall I would 100% have and will tell anyone who will listen how great Busybees has been for our son. I’m going to hate to say goodbye come September when we have the new adventure of school!
Jess G
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son started here in June when he was just under 1. Being a lockdown baby he was still fairly new to social situations and very wary and anxious around new people. He loved the nursery on our first settling in session and was happy to explore the room independently, and all of the girls seemed so lovely and welcoming.
Once I started to leave him he was very unsettled as this was another thing very new to him (and me!) But all of the staff have been so warm and patient with him, and I can now say he comes out of nursery every day smiling!
I love the app, which gets updated throughout the day with nappy changes, mealtimes, sleeps and the occasional photo. The photos were a massive reassurance in the first weeks, to be able to see him playing happily and know he’s settled was priceless.
Everybody is always so friendly and happy, and having their own personal chef is another big bonus. We love busy bees and would definitely recommend them!
Rebeca F
October 5, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter was only 3 months when we went into lockdown, so when starting nursery at 16 months old, she had spent most of her life just with me and not much social interaction at all. So to start with, she would be upset every time I dropped her off and didn’t want to go. However, after a few weeks of her realising she was having so much fun, she now goes in fine and barely looks back to say goodbye to me. She absolutely loves the staff there and they spent a lot of time and patience to comfort her and make sure she felt happy and settled. She asks me nearly every day if she is going to nursery and always mentions the names of some of the staff there. Since joining, her speech and confidence have come on so well. Although it was a rocky start, Busy Bees have really helped her and she absolutely loves it there. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for their child.
Jenny B
October 13, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter settled into the East Grinstead nursery very well. She loves the staff and it is clear that they all care for the children very well. It’s a lovely setting with caring staff.
They have always been incredibly accommodating and can’t seem to do enough for us.
Sally M
October 13, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves her days at nursery. The staff are amazing and very supportive of the extra needs she has. Any concerns are flagged to us straight away and a detailed handover at pickup is always given.
Carolina N
November 1, 2021 at 12:00 amBusy Bees at East Grinstead is the best nursery and I cannot recommend them enough. My son started here in July at 17 months old and he settled in so quickly. He is so happy here. He failed to settle at a previous nursery and cried every single day for months. It was heartbreaking. I eventually went to see Busy Bees at East Grinstead and met with the Centre Director. He was by far the most genuine and nice nursery manager I have ever met. I instantly fell in love with the nursery and the setting which is amazing. Within a week my son had already settled! I couldn’t believe it! No more tears! The staff in the baby room are so kind and attentive and just loving to all the kids there. And it wasn’t just for show. My son gets to be himself and he’s active, plays and learns so much from them. We get regular updates and photos which is so great to see. It is always a pleasure speaking to them and seeing my son want to go in with a huge smile on his face. What more can you wish for? Nursery jackpot.
Cheryl
November 1, 2021 at 12:00 amOutstanding Nursery, my son has been attending for roughly a year, he has come on phenomenally and thoroughly enjoys his time there. I cannot praise them enough, they truly love and support the children in their care.
Danielle B
January 25, 2022 at 12:00 amAmazing nursery, very happy with the care and facilities! My son is very happy, and even on days when he doesn’t want to go the staff are always brilliant at encouraging him to go! He always comes out extremely happy with lots to talk about. He talks about his teachers and how much fun they are and the activities during the day. Lots of art sent home at Christmas, which was lovely to see what he has been up to! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pre-school!
Collette C
January 25, 2022 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Busy Bees since seven months old and she loves it! The staff are lovely, caring and keep us informed. They are accommodating with allergies too (having an on-site chef is an extra layer of reassurance). I never have any concerns and I frequently recommend them to people I know! The outside space is great with what they have available, but not a huge amount of contact with nature which would be a bonus.
Emma P
January 25, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter started at Busy Bees at short notice and the staff went above and beyond to help get me a place and were extremely flexible and bent over backwards to help me out. My daughter absolutely loves it there, she has a huge smile on her face when we drop her off and the regular photos shows how much she is enjoying herself. The settling-in process was brilliant and I feel confident that she’s being well looked after. The food is exceptional and the menu is brilliant and provides a great variety. She’s currently in the baby room but I am sure she will be there for many years to come!
Shelley F
March 10, 2022 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Busy Bees since 1 year old and she absolutely loves it! The staff are so kind and lovely. We can tell that our daughter loves going in. It has a home away from home feel, which is something we deemed important. The staff keep us well updated throughout the day too. Blown away by the level of care. Thank you, to all the staff in Busy Bees baby room.
Francesca S
April 7, 2022 at 12:00 amOnly amazing things to say about Busy Bees, East Grinstead. Being a lockdown baby, my son was always wary around new people and it would take a while for him to feel comfortable around someone that wasn’t immediate family. He has been at Busy Bees for just over four months and has gained so much confidence and made such good progress. The staff have been absolutely amazing and genuinely care about the children. The nursery has such a warm and lovely feel to it. I would highly recommend to any parent!
Laura M
April 14, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter joined Busy Bees in January 2022 aged 1 year old and she absolutely loves it. She attends four days a week and has really got to know and like all the staff in the baby room, so much so she happily leans out to be picked up by them in the mornings and waves me goodbye! The staff were fantastic at helping to get her settled. As a lockdown baby, she took a while to adjust to being away from home for so long during the day, but everyone was very patient and caring with her and really got to know the things she enjoys and what settles her. She eats and sleeps well there (they’ve been able to accommodate her dairy allergy amazingly, due to having an on-site kitchen) and there’s a great app which lets you see how she has got on during the day. I really appreciate the photos and development snapshots and love when she comes home with some of the crafts they’ve helped her to do! Would highly recommend.
S B
April 28, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has been at Busy Bees East Grinstead for just over 6-months now and I can’t thank the staff enough for their reassurance and care on his first transition into nursery. The staff always take the time to talk about their day and he clearly loves it there as every time I pick him up he has a big smile on his face! Thank you Busy Bees East Grinstead!
Caroline L
November 9, 2022 at 12:00 amWe couldnt be happier with Busy Bees Nursery. Our little boy absolutely loves it and has come on leaps and bounds since starting last year. All the staff are amazing. No tears at drop off, he runs straight inside! We cannot recommend it highly enough.