daycare teacher

preschool teacher

cook/dishwasher

teaching assistant

policy manager

Busy Bees Nurseries

What is the best part of working at the company?
The relationships I built with co-workers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Always understaffed, terrible ratios, no support. A lot is asked of you and not even being trained. I was supposed to have my own classroom of preschool-age children and I was stuck with the youngest toddlers for two months in someone else's classroom and was not shown how to manage another's class. The hours suck and 3 people quit in the 2 months that I was there. They need a lot of work done. So much is expected of you with a full ratio of children being by yourself.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Likewise I'd say pretty normal. It was decently diverse, they had good intentions just bad execution. The directors were a little hostile but I feel that's standard and common.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressed out all day trying to get a million things done. There isn't enough time in your day to get what you need done.

I have worked for this company as Assessor and IQA for over 9 years now, and whilst it is true to say it hasn't always been smooth and calm sailing the company is in a really good place now and so supportive. The quality team are brilliant and we all work hard to get the best out of the Assessors so they can be skilled and knowledgeable in up to date practise and procedures; so they can be the best in their job role of assessing and teaching their learners. At times there are challenges with audits and deadlines, as in any job, but time in lieu could be taken if ever needed to go over normal 9-5 hours. The job is really flexible too and has been great with working around family/life challenges that Covid has brought. Pay and car allowance make for competitive salary within the sector. Lots of productive communication from whole company to make you feel involved in company growth and challenges. 

A typical day at work ment planning for the children as in Activities, Evaluating those Activities and also running the Office, Cleaning, Feeding Children, Changing Nappies, Observations, Learning journeys, Taking Fees, Answering the telephone, Working with Ofsted, Working the Computer etc... I have gained alot of Qualiforcations before starting here other than that I have learned alot of Management and Office skills.The new Management however made it hard for me to complete my work as she felt threatened by my skills etc...All the workers under me were great and always did as I asked. The hardest part of my job was the new manager and working with her. I loved all aspects of my job but the most rewardable part was looking after the children and doing activities with them.

I have worked at Busy Bees for the last 8 years and currently work in Toddler One looking after children aged 1 - 2 years.  I am responsible for the childrens general care, continually monitoring childrens development and maintaining EYFS folders.  I have direct contact with parents and am familiar with Safeguarding Policies and Health and Safety Procedures.

I have gained alot of knowledge in childcare and have found it very rewarding observing how children develop over the years.

I have a good working relationship with all my co-workers and management and have enjoyed my time there.

I do however miss working in an office environment and using the skills I have gained in the past in Business Administration and feel I am ready for a new challenge.

Be warned, they give a good impression but once you are in there, your job and tasks, managers, lots of things, will change. 
Before you know it you will be unhappy about the way you feel you have been duped into accepting a job which turned out to be a myth. 
You won’t be able to do a thing about it as your contract, which sounded reasonable at the start, turns out to be the justification and legal entitlement they need to do exactly what they want wether you like it or not. 
The pay and package mean very little when you are expected to do additional hours and tasks for the benefit of your role (or whatever the wording is) without remuneration - yes, extra work and hours unpaid. 
Anyone interested in a career should look elsewhere. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
The children make your day . :)

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The Manager not speaking to you and the menus are useless the children don’t like what’s on. The staff are nice well some. The

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The staff are nice the manager didn’t speak to me for month and causes more stress. His favourite staff get away what they want.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start lunch to numbers, look at what kids can’t eat. Wash up do snack wash up do lunch wash up pick up dirty plates from dino wash up staff sitting around not looking after kids. Staff eating food

I have worked for Busy Bees for 4 years. Have worked up from QEYE to Deputy Manager. Coming to work is like being at home. We are like a little family, parents, children and staff.
Everyone is passionate about their roles and take pride in their work.
Work contracts have now changed. One hour paperwork time per week. Paper work has now been made so simple and easy to complete. 
Company really look after staff and support them no matter the problem or issue.
Job progression is fantastic, there are so many nurseries throughout the country that no matter what role you have there is always a way to move up. Salary is competitive and with annual pay rises.

Was employed as an assistant chef / domestic in one of Busy Bees nurseries. Very stressful place to work, with only two members of staff in the kitchen if one of the staff was on holidays or off sick another one would be responsible for cooking for all children in the nursery 5 times a day making sure all dietary requirements of all children are met + being responsible for washing up after every meal, making sure kitchen was cleaned daily + being responsible for laundry and restocking washrooms and lavatories.

I loved working here at busy bees as I always had something to do with the children, whether that was playing with them or getting their lunch ready. 
The staff were lovely and were easy to get on with as everyone was cooperating in everything we did. The communication was fantastic and so was the run of the way. The children would also get a say in what they wanted to do throughout the day which I thought was an amazing idea due to them being young and easier bored.
We also attended activities outside several times so that they could get some freedom/air in their playgroup day

I worked for 14 years both my children went to nursery 
They say you leave management not the job and this is so true I did long hours and worked hard 
My team were amazing, to the point most followed me when I left 
The management don’t praise you, neither does head office 
You only get were you want because who you know and how hard you suck up to the right people, not because your good at your job
You do get great benefits and pension 
The team is what makes the nursery not the pen pushers

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Daycare teacher 5 salaries reported	$12.00 per hour
Preschool teacher 3 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Cook/dishwasher 2 salaries reported	$11.25 per hour
Teaching assistant 1 salary reported	$14.50 per hour
Policy manager 1 salary reported	$43,021 per year

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