Busy Bees set to return to Staffordshire roots
Busy Bees is set to return to its roots as it signs a 25-year lease on the outskirts of Lichfield.
The nursery operator will move into a 5,500 sq ft new build development at Fosseway Gate on Birmingham Road, which is currently under construction. Practical completion is expected in March 2023.
The new nursery will take 110 children in rooms across all age groups from babies to toddlers and pre-schoolers. It will have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and a highly experienced childcare team.
The first Busy Bees nursery opened in 1984 at The Rocklands in Lichfield and it has since gone on to operate 387 sites across the UK and Ireland.
Commercial property consultancy Burley Browne acted on behalf of its client – Fosseway Investment.
Claire Sherburn, integrations manager at Busy Bees, said: “ Work is progressing well at the site and we can’t wait to open next spring. The team is working tirelessly to ensure the build progresses on time and we are looking forward to opening our doors to families. We are committed to providing children with the best start in life and creating a nurturing and supportive environment for generations to come.”
Ben Nicholson, senior associate director at Burley Browne, said: “We are very pleased to have been able to negotiate terms for the new letting with Busy Bees on behalf of the owner/developer of this site. It is fantastic to see new development in Lichfield and to be part of the homecoming of Busy Bees to the city.”
