Busy Bees in Solihull
Why choose Busy Bees in Solihull: -
Busy Bees Day nursery at Blythe Valley is a purpose built nursery nestled in the heart of 257 acres of beautiful parkland which is Blythe Valley.
We have a well established team at Solihull with some staff having been here since we opened in 2001. The staff hold level 3 or above qualifications, and we offer training for new staff to work towards level 3.Existing staff are able to access both Busy Bees and the local early years training which enables them to keep updating their knowledge and skills on current childcare issues and changes to policy.
Within the nursery the children are able to enjoy a variety of activities that builds around their interests, both indoor and outdoor with a large garden with wildlife, bird boxes and planting areas for the children to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruit.
The children take part in Busy Bees initiatives including Busy Babies for the younger ones, wake and shake for over 2s and block play for all age groups. Pre-school have Poddley, which is a construction set for the children to use outdoors for child initiated play. The children also have an interactive smart board to teach and improve their ICT skills.
It has direct access to the major motorways to Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull, and just 2 minutes to the M40 to London. There is a direct bus service from the park to Birmingham International.
Jo our chef and Michael the assistant provide healthy and nutritious meals for all the children, they cater for different dietary needs and the nursery has a 5 star rating from the local authority for excellent standards of food hygiene practices and procedures. Jo has also her Early Years Nutrition qualification from City & Guilds, and the nursery holds the Centre of Excellence award for catering within the Busy Bees company.
Facilities at the nursery include: -
- Wake and Shake singing and dancing to give your child a healthy start to the day
- Busy Bees Centre of Excellence for Catering Standards
- Extra curricular activities available including Kinder Musik
- Large garden with wildlife and growing areas for the children
- Home cooked meals for all children including weaning stages, with a 5* rating from the local authority
- Secure access system throughout for your peace of mind
- A newly refurbished nursery, with large, fully equipped rooms to enable the children to explore and experience different learning areas
- Each room has its own Base Room Manager who plans and co-ordinates the children’s activities throughout the day.
- Well established long serving staff team, who are committed to the nursery
- Interactive whiteboards to enable the children to be involved in IT
- Safe secure surroundings in a conservation area
- Close to major motorway junction with easy access to Birmingham, Solihul and Coventry
Hi I'm Janet and I am the Manager here at Busy Bees in Solihull.
I started working in childcare in 1983 and have worked in a variety of childcare roles and settings, for children’s nanny to becoming a nursery assistant, gaining experience and qualifications to work my way to management levels in 1990.
In 2000 I was employed by Jigsaw Day Nurseries to open the nursery here at Blythe Valley Park which is now Busy Bees.
I have a BTEC childcare qualification also an advanced Diploma in Early Years Management. I am currently undertaking the first year of the Leadership Capability Programme in partnership with Busy Bees and Coventry University. I am the nursery’s SENCO and Safeguarding Co-ordinator.
I am passionate about my job and the childcare that we provide, everyday brings a different reward. I am proud of the staff team who work with me and who strive to provide the best for the children in our care.


