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  • Phone Number
    01438 365692
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  • Group/Owner
    Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in Charge
    Lisa Stevens (Centre Director)
  • Number of Staff
    30
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    112
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Parking
    There is free parking available
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1830
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  • Minu J
    September 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I am very happy and thankful to all the staff at Busy Bees for looking after my daughter who is 15 months old. I was very nervous about sending my child to a nursery but am very pleased that I found a perfect place for her.

  • Hiba A
    September 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I am so glad that my kids managed to get place in this lovely nursery. From day 1 both came home very happy and over the moon. Such lovely staff and management.
    Many thanks for all your efforts, collaboration and for looking after my kids.

  • Laura C
    September 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Our little boy joined Busy Bees at Great Ashby when he was just over 12 months.
    At the show-round, immediately I was impressed by the easy parking, the level of security (no mobile phones allowed beyond reception etc) and the easy, fun atmosphere.
    The nursery is spacious and well equipped with great games and toys in the garden which is used in all-weathers.
    The care taken by all members of staff is exceptional and communication very free-flowing.
    We’re so sad to be leaving and would highly recommend both the nursery and the team that makes it work!

  • Kelly J
    September 25, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has attended Busy Bees, Great Ashby, since she was 10 months old, and graduated from pre-school just a few weeks ago. From the baby room to pre-school, in each room she has received the highest level of care and all the support she needs to hit her age-appropriate milestones. The staff are excellent communicators, and there is a constant 2-way ‘conversation’ between parents and key workers that coordinates learning at nursery with activities undertaken at home. My daughter has thrived in this environment; she is curious, kind, has lovely manners and interacts beautifully with other children, setting her up perfectly for reception. Management is accessible, friendly and any issues are dealt with quickly and discreetly. I can jut recommend this setting enough!

  • Rachel W
    October 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Fantastic nursery I wouldn’t have my daughter anywhere else! Care of the children is number one, you are kept in the loop at all times. My daughter gets so excited to get up and get to nursery every day and comes home beaming. Cannot recommend Busy Bees enough. The activities are endless, the children learn and grow so much …. as for the food, she gets fed better than me. Very nutritious, varied and good quality.

  • Hannah G
    October 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has been going to the nursery for nearly 2 years and absolutely loves it.
    She runs in and is excited to see her friends and both my husband and I know she is happy and being well looked after.

  • Emma F
    October 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Outstanding care and facilities.
    Our family are thankful to Busy Bee’s at Stevenage, Great Ashby for looking after our daughter so well.
    They have also supported us with a delayed return to nursery due to a member of our household shielding during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    Staff are amazing and have built true bonds with our daughter, they support her with developing her speech (she is speech delayed).
    Viewed most nursery’s in the Stevenage area and this is, we feel, by far the best for us.
    Our daughter always leaves nursery happy and content and we couldn’t ask for more.

  • Janie K
    October 13, 2020 at 12:00 am

    An as anxious parent, I cannot fault the care, commitment and dedication to all the carers and management team who supported both my child and myself to adapt to a day nursery setting. Thank you. I would highly recommend the Great Ashby team. My son has developed tremendously since starting.

  • Louise T
    October 21, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Brilliant nursery, staff are always friendly and helpful. I couldn’t be happier with my child’s development since she has been going to the nursery, and it’s amazing how well they all have adapted to the new way of working due to COVID.

  • Stuart P
    May 19, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Our Daughter has attended Busy Bees in Great Ashby since September 2020, she always has a smile on her face when we pick her up and always is excited to go.
    We can’t speak highly enough of the staff there, they are always easy to contact, give advice when needed and have gone above and beyond to enhance our daughters learning experience at every opportunity, whilst giving us constant feedback on her progress both in person and through the app that they use.
    We visited a few nurseries when contemplating where to send our daughter and we were both impressed by the welcoming and knowledgeable output of the staff that our experience since our daughter has been going there has only reconfirmed we have made the right choice.
    Can’t complement Busy Bees, Great Ashby, enough and we recommended wholeheartedly sending any child there from the experience we have had.

  • Jessica G
    May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

    I’m so glad I chose this nursery for my daughter. They go above and beyond in their care and activities with the children. I have noticed an incredible difference in my child’s development, and she is excelling in her milestones.
    She is excited to go, and this also reassures me of her happiness there.
    The staff are friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend this nursery.

  • Gemma B
    May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

    I have the utmost respect for every staff member at the nursery. My child has blossomed and grown so much; her speech has come on leaps and bounds, she is more confident socialising and has learned so much with her time at the nursery.
    I love the structure they have in place for learning and child development. We’ve never had an issue with cleanliness and we have always been impressed by the nursery’s professionalism.
    When I have another child I hope to put them in the same nursery.

  • Manish S
    April 28, 2022 at 12:00 am

    We are very happy we chose this nursery for our son, from when he started every part of the experience for him has been fantastic. The staff are the jewel in the crown of this nursery, they are so supportive and caring it makes them feel like family to my son. They regularly go above and beyond our expectations to ensure our son is happy and engaged when attending.
    The facilities and materials are regularly updated and refreshed, the nursery is always creating new and fun experiences for my son and they regularly ask parents for ideas and input on how they can make the experience better for all the children. The nursery has been very attentive to the recent changing guidance related to covid to ensure the safety of all the children and staff, the nursery is kept very very clean and I’m always impressed at how quickly they respond to any issues and resolve them quickly.
    Overall I can’t recommend them enough, this is an outstanding nursery.

  • E R
    April 28, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son has been attending busy bees since January 2022, and enjoys his days at ‘big school’. My son loves coming to busy bees, exploring, playing outside, and learning. His speech and vocabulary has expanded enormously while becoming confident in identifying his colours, animals, and bugs. He has built up a great relationship with his key workers and made friends. He is happy to come every day and talks fondly of school. Regular photos and daily updates mean I still feel a part of his daily activities when working, knowing he is happy and safe. Activities are fun and interesting for the children and the key workers incorporate new experiences; such as a trip to the dentist, into fun learning before appointments. I highly recommend busy bees, my son is happy while attending and I feel at ease knowing this. He also loves the food, a varied and fun menu daily. Thank you busy bees.

  • A M
    April 28, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My child has attended Busy Bees, Great Ashby, since December 2020. I cannot fault the care and expertise of the staff. They all go above and beyond to get to know your child and to help them grow.

    My child has always been a fussy eater, but they have taken the time to explore different foods, not just using taste, but other senses, to make food seem less “scary”.

    The feedback we receive is fantastic, both in person and via the app. I can see how much my child is developing through the pictures and updates. I love that I can let them know about an activity we have done at home and they will expand on it within the nursery setting.

    There really is nothing more reassuring that your child is excited to go into nursery, and coming out with a huge smile, desperate to tell you about their day.
    I really cannot recommend this nursery enough!

  • Sarah K
    April 28, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son loves Busy Bees and his development has really been evident by his attendance. He’s always chatting about his activities and we’re always surprised to hear how much he’s been up to! The staff are always respectful of our choices and always check on things such as potty training, etc too, which really helps with consistency. They are really supportive and he loves them! Thank you so much to all of the staff who make his days such fun, in a safe and encouraging environment!

  • Trudy L
    June 2, 2023 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has attended Busy Bees since November 2022 and has had a fantastic experience so far.
    The staff are excellent and individualise activities and learning to her interests. The communication is consistent and thorough and gives me ‘live’ updates of her day including nappies, food and sleep.
    My daughter has formed fantastic relationships with the staff and I have seen her confidence grow as she learns new skills.
    I am so pleased with the service and can confidently say that this is the best nursery in Stevenage.

  • R S
    June 2, 2023 at 12:00 am

    My daughter loves nursery and it’s all down to the amazing staff at Busy Bees Great Ashby! I would recommend anyone send their child here. My daughter is kept active and engaged all day and I’ve never had a day when she has said she doesn’t want to go.

  • L B
    June 9, 2023 at 12:00 am

    My son has been attending this nursery for the last 2 years, and I would highly recommend to anyone. All of the staff are amazing – so caring, attentive and knowledgeable. My son does so many different activities at nursery that are suited to his interests and development and I can see this reflected in his personal, emotional and social development. A huge thank you to everyone at the nursery for making our experience a positive one!

  • Sarah W
    July 13, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Great Ashby, Busy Bees have been the best nursery for my child.
    They all go above and beyond what I would expect a nursery to do.
    The handover I receive when picking up my child are always full of information. They tell me everything my child has done. One staff member in the bumble room has been over-exceptional with my child, helping her with moving on to school. Teaching her letters, numbers, colours, but always in such a fun and new way of doing things. I have even stolen a couple of his ideas that I now do at home with my child.
    The staff are all really friendly and welcoming.
    The management are amazing, so supportive and friendly.
    The food is so nutritional and tasty, I have cooked a few of the recipes.
    As a whole nursery, I would recommend Great Ashby Nursery to anyone in a heartbeat. My child has made some great skills by being there.

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