WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Rated Good by Ofsted

13 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 0121 428 4950
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 0121 428 4950

Opening Times:

From 07:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! As the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum, it fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

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Looking for expert-led childcare in Edgbaston? We’ve got you. Busy Bees at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a friendly, supportive environment packed with engaging activities designed to spark your little one’s curiosity and set them off on a lifelong learning adventure. 

Our exclusive, expert-curated Bee Curious curriculum is designed to develop your child’s academic, social and emotional skills through a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities. 

Whether they’re discovering the magic of books, learning basic number skills through role play, or developing their creative flair with arts and crafts, your little one will develop the foundational skills that’ll support their transition into full-time education, giving them the headstart they deserve. 

Busy Bees QE is divided into 7 spacious rooms, kitted out with all the resources your little one could ever need. What’s more, our expert-staff plan engaging and stimulating activities, all designed to support your child’s development. 

But we understand that physical development is important too, and our secure outdoor area features a soft play area and playground, packed with age-appropriate toys and apparatus, perfect for getting a daily dose of exercise. There’s even a custom-designed grass area, where children can grow fruit and vegetables and explore new textures in sandpits. 

Want to keep up to date on your child’s progress? No problem. We hold twice yearly parents’ evenings, where you’ll receive and update from their key person and have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. 

Busy Bees at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is overseen by centre director Sharon O Toole, who pours her 30 years of childcare experience into every interaction, cultivating a friendly, nurturing space for your little one. 

Want to see Busy Bees QE for yourself? Book a visit today. Sharon and the team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. 

Not sure if Busy Bees Queen Elizabeth Hospital is right for you? View all our Nurseries in Birmingham to explore all Busy Bees locations in your area.

 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them.​ Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.

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Busy Bees

Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

160 Metchley Lane

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2TX

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Sharon O Toole - Centre Director

Sharon O Toole

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Birmingham. Click on each facility to find out more.

Parent Room

Parking

Funded Childcare

Buggy Store

Pebble

UP

Meals and snacks

Parent Zone

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Car Parking
We offer ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.

Buggy store
A safe place to store your pram while visiting the nursery.

CCTV
Our nursery is fitted with CCTV for the safety and security of our team and the children in our care.

Secure Access
Our entrance ways are fitted with an intercom system and all access points are safe and secure.

Nappies and Wipes inclusive
Fees are all-inclusive to include nappies and wipes.

Formula Milk provided
Fees are inclusive to include formula milk if required.

Meals and Snacks Provided
All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and are NHS accredited.

Outdoor Facilities
Our outdoor environment offers space to explore and take safe risks with the support of our team, aiding child development.

Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room is a relaxing space providing a unique sensory experience with activities and equipment to explore, engaging and stimulating children’s senses.

Parent Room
Our parent room is a dedicated safe space for us to get to know your family and you to speak in confidence with our nursery team about your child's nursery life.

Smart Board
Our Interactive Smart Board is used daily to bring learning to life and provides children with a hands-on approach with technology.

Funded Childcare
We offer government funded places for children aged 2 to 4 years, please speak to the Centre Director for more information.

Teacher
We have a fully qualified Teacher in our pre-school room who delivers exciting learning opportunities, whilst ensuring statutory and legal welfare requirements are met for every child.

Foundation Class
The foundation class nurtures each child's natural curiosity within a structured framework providing pre-school children with an early introduction to school life.

ParentZone
We keep families informed through ParentZone, an online learning journal platform, which can be accessed via a smartphone app.

UP
Exclusive to Busy Bees, UP is a learning and development app used by educators in our nursery and parents at home. Search ‘UP by Busy Bees’ on the app store to find out more.

Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.

Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.

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Food at Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.

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Food Menu

Take a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.

If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.

Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.

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Preparing for School

In order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Busy Bees Nursery in Birmingham are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.

Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.

Busy Bees Nursery Birmingham Location

Busy Bees QA is a pillar of the local community, conveniently located next to the QE and Women’s Hospital, within walking distance of the University train station and bus stop. 

We’re also easily accessible via the M5, just take junction 4 and follow the A38 Birmingham Road. We’ve got ample on-site parking, so drop-off and pick-up is a breeze. 
 

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Book a Tour

Our friendly, expert team of staff are always happy to welcome you and your child for a tour of the facilities on offer at our nursery in Birmingham. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Birmingham for yourself.

Reviews

Rohan Nandkumar B.

29/08/2024

"Excellent nursery.Our daughter had a great time.Very grateful to the whole staff for being exceptional"

Amy D.

27/06/2024

"Busy Bees is a kind, friendly and compassionate environment for all children. I send my son to nursery knowing he is well looked after and knowing that he is going to have a fabulous day. The staff are friendly, committed and compassionate. Thank you to everyone at busy bees for looking after my son and helping him to grow into such a wonderful wonderful little boy! We are so grateful for the care he receives."

Danielle J.

10/01/2024

"Lovely and professional staff. Make you feel at ease and are so friendly. Thank you"

Jordan W.

08/11/2023

"All of the staff are so friendly and fill you with confidence that they really do care about your child. My sons key workers have been amazing helping him become confident and always give thorough handovers. They are always happy to answer questions and the fact my son now runs into nursery says it all! Thank you!"

Jenna M.

17/10/2023

"Exceptional nursery, with excellent staff. My child is always happy to come to busy bees and had developed so much. "