Busy Bees Childcare's Reviews

Brilliant all round care!

Busy Bees Childcare has been absolutely perfect for our son Charlie. Charlie was 10 months old when Tracey started to look after him and she has cared for him for the last 6 months. Charlie has learned so much in the time he has spent with Tracey at Busy Bees Childcare. We love the fact that Tracey is always doing activities with Charlie, whether that was at Busy Bees or ‘out and about’ at play groups, the park, the library and more! We always receive regular updates on Charlie’s progress and new skills. Tracey’s attention to detail in Charlie’s care was above and beyond what we expected. Charlie would often come home with things he made at Busy Bees, including art and some baking. And amazingly he would always come home absolutely immaculate (I wish we could keep him that clean at home!). Charlie was quick to settle in with Tracey which made life less stressful for us leaving our little man with someone else for the first time. We found Tracey was the perfect step from caring for Charlie at home before he moves onto nursery and school. Busy Bees was amazing value for all round care. We wish we could have kept Charlie with Busy Bees Childcare for longer.

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by Natalie about Busy Bees Childcare on 10/04/2024

Response by Busy Bees Childcare on 11/04/2024:

Thank you for the lovely review, much appreciated. Charlie has been a ray of sunshine to look after , bless him. He settled in well from the age of 10 months old and soon made friends with the other children. He was a joy to look after , always happy and full of character, making us all laugh and smile at his little ways. It’s been lovely to see him come on leaps and bounds since starting Busy Bees Childcare setting and he has been a pleasure to look after each week.
It’s sad that Charlie had to leave due to the distance in travelling to Busy Bees childcare setting from his home.
How ever I understand that you had to find childcare closer to your home.
Good luck for future and please keep in touch with me , as it’s lovely to hear from families on how their little ones are doing.
Thank you again for the great review.
Take care
Tracey ( Busy Bees childcare setting )

Not for babies.

I do not recommend this childminder at all. My little boy had a space, one day a week. He had 2 half day settling in sessions which, on collection, we were told he had a great time and got nothing but compliments. On his second full day, on collection, I was told that he wasn’t settling and wouldn’t stop crying unless he was being held. I was also told he didn’t like the food which I provided for him (it was one of his favourite meals!) and that I would ‘need to feed him when you get home because he will be hungry’ - of course I’m going to feed him when I get home. On the third day, at drop off, I said he may be tired as he had woken for a feed in the night (which is unusual for him). On collection I was told he still hadn’t settled (baring in mind this was only his third time attending) and that he couldn’t return. Comments were made about how my husband is self employed, so could ‘move work around’ to provide care for our son. I was also told I hadn’t provided enough food for my son (I sent 2 meals, a snack and 3 bottles) and ‘you’re obviously not feeding him enough which is why he woke up at night’. I’ve now had to take unpaid leave from work until my little one can have a second day at the childcare setting he attends on another day in the week.

These comments were totally uncalled for and I don’t feel that enough effort or time was given to allow a 10-month old to settle with a new person, in a new setting.

After speaking with other mothers in the area it transpires that my little one is not the only baby which has been ‘kicked out’ of this setting.

If you are looking for someone to look after a baby, this is not the childminder for you, even though it is stated that babies from 3-months old are accepted. It is daunting enough leaving your child with a stranger, but to also have derogatory comments made with regard to feeding is completely uncalled for.

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by Vicki about Busy Bees Childcare on 26/03/2024

Fantastic childminder

my daughter olivia started with busy bees when she was 9 months old. my first child and i was really nervous about her starting. we went for a show around at busy bees, she made us feel so welcome and has a really lovely, bright and open childcare setting. lots of toys, big garden with loads of toys to play with. Olivia has been there for over a year now and its more than a childminder, tracey takes such a personal interest in your home life aswell which is so lovely. olivia settled in so well and i felt such at ease with her going. olivia is a fussy eater but tracey has been so patient with her and helped us out lots with recommendations to help us. tracey gives us lots of up dates and is always doing so many activities with all the children, from seasonal actives, lots of arts and crafts. always brining little keep sakes to bring home which i know treasure. Olivia's has developed so much since being at busy bees. she has learnt so much. Busy bees has helped olivia become confident and social.

Olivia is now moving on to a nursey which is her next step now, tracey has supported us so much and suggested so nurseries for us to visit and has recommended lots and reassured me about this next stage. if anyone is looking for a kind, caring, supportive and fun child minder in Bridgwater, busy bees is the place.

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by harriet about Busy Bees Childcare on 16/01/2024

Response by Busy Bees Childcare on 16/01/2024:

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to Busy Bees childcare setting.
I am so pleased that you chosen me as her childminder. Its so lovely to see her have fun at Busy Bees childcare setting with her friends and learning a long the way , myself and her friends will miss her little ways and smiley face, bless her.
Your welcome your little one has been a pleasure to look after and I wish her luck for the future at nursery to play and learn with older children.
I am pleased that I could help you in any way I could . Please keep in touch with us and let us know how she is doing.
( Busy Bees childcare setting )
Tracey

Fantastic childminder

My son is all smiles when I drop him off and pick him up from Tracey at Busy Bees. HE LOVES IT!
He's made fab little friends and is so very happy and comfortable with the stimulating cosy childcare setting. Tracey is a caring childminder who's intention is to ensure the children had fun with learning along the way. Zachary enjoys trips out to the park, shopping, visiting the library and toddler groups. He's thriving at busy bees and we are very happy with our 5 star choice of childminder.

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by Parent about Busy Bees Childcare on 02/02/2017

Pleasantly surprised!

Myself and my husband both work shifts and it took me a long time to find someone that was willing to work with us and look after my son Aaron in late evenings and some weekends. Tracey was willing to accept those hours and
made it possible for me to go back to work after my maternity leave ended.

I was worried at first of leaving my 10 month old son with someone new. Before Aaron started with Busy Bees, Tracey invited Aaron and I to come round a couple of times, so Aaron could get used to his new surroundings and to Tracey. It didn't take long!

I give Aaron a packed lunch each day and Tracey watches over him and lets me know of any problems.

Aaron had done hand and feet painting and bought these pictures home for us. He also interacts with the other young children Tracey has in her care.

Aaron is now 22 months old and I wouldn't dream of taking him anywhere else. I never worry when he is there and he is happy to go to Tracey's and likes playing with all the toys she provides. Tracey also takes him to Childrens Centres to play and learn, which I am more than happy with.

I would definitely recommend Busy Bees to anyone that needs a childminder to work with shift work and doesn't mind interacting with the childminder on a regular basis to keep up to date on what your child is learning and achieving.

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by Parent about Busy Bees Childcare on 20/02/2013