Busy Bees Stevenage College

I found the level of care and activities to be outstanding and my daughter runs in every day and can’t wait to be there. The hours they cover are also outstanding being one of the only ones I considered due to the 7:30-6:30 opening. The outside space is also exceptional and a big plus for the childcare centre- my only criticism of this is that through the winter they don’t seem to go out very often even though there are coats and wellies to dress her up and keep her inviting and dry. They do go into another room for a change of scene and also eat in the corridor with all the other kiddies which I think is lovely. Feedback at the end of the day is consistently nice and informative (and not too lengthy). I think the food is great and nutritious and there is a large variety. I have said the value for money is satisfactory and this is mainly due to the very very high prices if you are not full time, full time is heavily discounted. My daughter has attended the baby room and now First Steps.

My daughter has been attending for 3 months now and she has settled in so well. The baby room team are incredible. They really care for the kid and you can see how much a kid’s development matters to them. You can tell how much they engage with the kids; especially with all the activities. Our one-year-old is so cheerful to be there. The management team are also welcoming and really understanding; consistently being cheerful to listen to ensure your kid’s needs are met. We couldn’t be happier that our baby is at Busy Bees, Stevenage College. All the team at Busy Bees, Stevenage College are incredible.

There is consistently a varied menu and if ever my daughter is hungry they consistently give her seconds. The changing areas are consistently spotless and they have a great system for maintaining cleanliness. My daughter is nearly ready for potty training and the training facilities and area assigned for this gives me self‑assurance. The team are consistently cheerful to see us in the morning and are consistently interested in how my daughter has been and is getting on. My daughter once needed refrigerated antibiotics and they were outstanding at recording and managing this. They consistently tell me in detail what she has done during the day and they keep great records of this to show you. Office team consistently have time for any questions. The outdoor space is remarkable and very easy for the kids to access.

She starts her day voting for which book they will read in class which I think is remarkable, discovering about democracy at 4! She is genuinely excited about the themes they are looking at in class, which also inspires us to follow up at home. I would never have bought her a science experiment kit of my own accord! We regularly notice new skills she has learnt which we haven’t taught her or thought she was capable of, so we are grateful to Busy Bees for this. She is genuinely really fond of her carers and we are often drawing them pictures and making them cards when we get home, demonstrating the close bond she feels with them, which I know is reciprocated. I adore reading the observations and assessments giving me an insight into her day. She is cheerful, confident and continues to grow and learn. Between us and Busy Bees, I believe we have given her a excellent start in life. My daughter is currently in the Foundation Class at Busy Bees (Stevenage College).

The team are very welcoming and consistently make time to listen to parents. From the moment I went to enquire about a place for my son, I knew that that is where he was supposed to be. They welcomed me really well and took the time to listen to my enquiry. At that time, it was fully booked but was given a call about 7 months later offering me a place and I was very cheerful.
My son has enjoyed the Childcare centre very much and it didn’t take him time to settle in. In his first week at the Childcare centre, he was already waving at me and saying “bye mummy” and whenever I drop him, it is incredible how all the team will just welcome him in. I am very cheerful with the team there and the attentive setting. I would definitely suggest the Childcare centre anytime. Keep up the great work. This is one of the best nurseries I have seen in Stevenage.

It’s a wonderfully welcoming childcare centre, the managers, are a credit to Busy Bees and manage the site perfectly. All team members are cheerful, lovely and very engaged with the kids. Our little girl has learnt so much, she adores French and to our surprise, is very great at it, she knows her alphabet and numbers. She can add numbers together and her team playing and role-playtime skills are remarkable. She is a very cheerful girl and loves to go to childcare centre. Thank you Stevenage College Team. Our little girl has been going to Busy Bees Stevenage College, full time, since just before her first birthday.

My son has been attending since he was four months old and I adore the development he has made over the last few months. It’s excellent to hear about what he has been up to each day. The team are fantastic my son consistently has a smile for everyone as they wish us a great morning and they have helped me enormously with getting him in a routine and with moving on to solid foods. A lot of thought and effort is put into the activities they hold and there is a wide range of books and toys to stimulate him too. I’m very pleased that I chose this childcare centre and I can’t imagine sending him anywhere else. Busy Bees at Stevenage is a inviting, welcoming and lively childcare centre.

We would wholeheartedly suggest it. We’ve had two kids at this childcare centre and have been delighted with the adore and care shown.