The staff at Busy Bees have been fantastic in helping our son settle in. They work really well as a team, and we’ve always felt that he is cared for in a warm, supportive and nurturing environment. He... See more
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Awful nursery. Refused to let me see my daughter, and could not provide me with a policy they referred to time and time again preventing me seeing my child despite my legal rights unaffected.... See more
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Great nursery! My daughter has had so much support and kindness shown to her, they have a fabulous team here who are absolutely amazing with children, especially for children who are more anxious duri... See more
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Highly recommend the BusyBees Team! Bombos staff are lovely, kind and caring. We feel very happy, comfortable and safe leaving our baby girl in their capable hands.
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About Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
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Busy Bees Nurseries is the UK's leading childcare and nursery provider with 390+ exceptional nurseries across the UK and Ireland.
Founded in 1983, we've always believed in giving children the best start in life. We go beyond Government standards to provide your child with a range of diverse experiences and activities to support them on their learning journey - offering rich learning opportunities and warm, caring environments that parents and children love.
With 40 years of experience guiding our understanding of what children and families want, we remain committed to providing children with the best start in life and look forward to welcoming children and parents to experience the Busy Bees difference with a nurturing and supportive environment fit for generations to come.
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The Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, CT2 7PH, Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 01227479036
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The staff at Busy Bees have been wonderful.
The staff at Busy Bees have been fantastic in helping our son settle in. They work really well as a team, and we’ve always felt that he is cared for in a warm, supportive and nurturing environment. He enjoys a wide variety of fun and engaging activities, and it’s wonderful to see him happily eating the freshly prepared home-cooked meals. The staff are also always friendly, approachable and quick to answer any questions, which gives us real confidence and peace of mind. We’re so pleased with the care and support our son receives and would highly recommend Busy Bees to other families.
July 14, 2026
Will totally recommend
Will totally recommend! Great experience for our little one, amazing staff
March 10, 2025
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Onoriode Taiga, thank you for taking the time to review Busy Bees Nursery in Canterbury. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Mhd Reda Alnshiwati, thank you for taking the time to review Busy Bees Canterbury. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees
Awful nursery
Awful nursery. Refused to let me see my daughter, and could not provide me with a policy they referred to time and time again preventing me seeing my child despite my legal rights unaffected.
Poorly trained staff with zero empathy, not fit to look after children's wellbeing or safety.
We moved our child because of the setting.
Please do not consider this a safe place for your children going forward.
June 2, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Mr acheson, thank you for taking the time to review the nursery. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. Following your review, we would be interested to hear more from you so that we can understand your concerns. Please email enrolments@busybees.com if you are happy to discuss in more detail. Best wishes, Busy Bees
Amazing nursery
Great nursery! My daughter has had so much support and kindness shown to her, they have a fabulous team here who are absolutely amazing with children, especially for children who are more anxious during their first few days of settling in. The staff here always find new ways of finding stimulating and fun activities that my daughter loves, she loves nursery, all thanks to a hard working and caring team who generally care. Definitely would and do recommend Busy Bees to those I know!
March 3, 2025
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Samantha, thank you for your review of Busy Bees Canterbury. We are thrilled to hear your comments. Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees
Highly recommend the BusyBees Team
Highly recommend the BusyBees Team! Bombos staff are lovely, kind and caring. We feel very happy, comfortable and safe leaving our baby girl in their capable hands.
May 1, 2024
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear ER, thank you for your review of Busy Bees Canterbury. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. We really appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees
The best place for kids!
March 19, 2024
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Maria Dobre, thank you for taking the time to review the nursery. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. Kind regards, Busy Bees
My son’s been here since summer 2023…
My son’s been here since summer 2023 he’s came a long way at busy bees. He loves it here the staff are lovely come out with your child after the session and they give you an updates on what your child’s ate at lunch and how their day was. My son comes out every time with a big grin on his face
March 4, 2024
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear Laley Lane, thank you for your review of Busy Bees Canterbury. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. We really appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery. 40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Kind regards, Busy Bees
Very good service children love the nursery
Very good service children always come home happy
March 4, 2024
Reply from Busy Bees Nurseries - Busy Bees Canterbury
Dear customer, thank you for taking the time to review Busy Bees Canterbury. At Busy Bees, we aim to provide the best start in life for every child in our care. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family. 40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Kind regards, Busy Bees
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