Busy Little Bees Nursery 2 Newborough Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2HA

"I didn't have a great experience with busy bee's nursery especially how they treated my child at the time with their learning difficulties and autism. It wasn't until I spoke to the management and she told me that my child would be placed with the babies room from 0-6 months. I was absolutely disgusted . My child was 2 at the time how was my child even going to learn and prosper by being put in a room with babies it just felt like they couldn't be bothered as it was more work for them. It was good lesson for me don't be fooled at thinking a nursery is great just because it looks good from the outside. Always do your research on a nursery's especially if you have a child with additional needs. I'm glad I took my child out and put them in a better nursery in the end. There is a reason why this nursery has low score."

"Absolutely lovely nursery, since the nursery has changed management I cannot rate them high enough. They've been amazing with my daughter and she has come along so much, they were so supportive while potty training and have been brilliant ever since. Her confidence has shot up and they have a genuine interest in how she is getting on and they're really caring. I'm excited for my son to start, and enjoy it just as much as my daughter has! X"

"My daughter has been attending this nursery since last September and loves going each week. The staff are friendly and helpful and have offered a good balance between learning and play. My daughter has loved both managers new and old and I have had no concerns over her welfare. Whenever there was any notice of health issues the nursery have always rang me to inform me of anything they felt needed raising and have always been courteous and helpful. In particular my daughter has bonded well with Sumaaya and Hafsa who have often re-fixed her hair for her. She does a ‘happy dance’ when she knows these two ladies are in work which I think is adorable. Anne Marie has also been very attentive and has given detailed feedback about how my daughter has been whilst at the nursery. Personally I would recommend the nursery and have found their approach to the recent Covid situation as very professional."

"I can not recommend this nursery enough!!! Throughout the unusual circumstances of lockdown, communication was still maintained- I was contacted numerous times to check if my daughter and my myself were ok. Different activities were also suggested to stimulate my bored 2 year old, this helped massively. The professional manner of ALL staff ensured that upon returning to the nursery, my daughter settled back into the nursery routine with ease and I have noticed a vast improvement in her skills and her manners. My daughter is constantly talking about activities which she has carried out while in nursery and I often find her trying to recreate these activities at home. The online portal enables me to view pictures of what she has being doing through out the day... this is something I particularly enjoy, as it enables me to ask questions and talk to her about her day. My son (2nd child) has just started the nursery, and while I wasn’t able to carry out the normal settling in procedures (due to government guidelines) the staff have been incredible... what is, even in normal circumstances, a very difficult time has been made so much easier by all staff, nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere from the children and staff only reinforce positive and nurturing environment."

"My opinion has been changed since January 2019 Update: While I had no concern with all the nursery nurses, unfortunately, I am not happy with the new management as I felt my daughter was not wanted due to her special needs. Therefore the one star is only for them...I would not recommend if your child has additional needs because the management don't know how to ''manage'' it."