Busy Bees at Forres Street

Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 20 June 2025 with an overall inspection result of Adequate.

Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery is registered for up to 85 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.

Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.

Book a visit by contacting Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.

Three of the closest alternatives to Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery in Stockbridge and Edinburgh are Doune Terrace Nursery (£83 per day, Good rating, 0.3 km away), Walker Street Nursery (£83 per day, Good rating, 0.6 km away), and Melville Street Nursery (£83 per day, Adequate rating, 0.7 km away). All three accept children aged 1 month to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Stockbridge page.

On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Edinburgh, depending on the provider and age of your child.

Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Busy Bees at Forres Street Nursery records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.