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  • Phone Number
    01367 718888
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  • Group/Owner
    Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in Charge
    Lisa Freeman (Centre Director)
  • Number of Staff
    13
  • 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
    55
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1800
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  • Billie Hayden
    September 19, 2024 at 12:55 am

    We were so sad that he was leaving as the care and attention he has received since starting there has been exceptional. Despite COVID and a change of management introducing new faces, the team worked highly well together to keep things stable for the kids. The services have been outstanding. I also think that the Centre Director has made a difference since starting with much clearer information and guidance to parents. Which I think is more impressive given the pandemic and the complications that has introduced! Highly suggest the childcare centre. Our son has just finished at Busy Bees at Shellingford this month.

  • Kai Taylor
    September 24, 2024 at 1:55 am

    The team are incredible with getting the kids, getting them engaged with all sorts of activities. Not a day goes by when my son comes home and is so animated about what he has done that day. Highly expert childcare centre and they have done so well keeping the childcare centre COVID secure with the measures they have put in place. Would highly suggest the childcare centre to anyone of my friends. I have been so pleased with how well my son has settled into the childcare centre.

  • Alex Wells
    September 26, 2024 at 12:57 am

    I am so cheerful with the care my little one receives! I have noticed such an incredible leap in her development, especially her language (before we were concerned but the girls worked closely with her little one and we are amazed!) I can not highly suggest the childcare centre enough! We all adore it! Thank you, Home Farm. An absolutely outstanding childcare centre!

  • Dakota Marsh
    October 7, 2024 at 5:54 am

    My little boy absolutely loves going there. The team are remarkable. The updates is great. The indoor space has lots of activities for the little ones in all three of the rooms, which are nice and spacious. The outdoor space has been revamped and there are so many different things to entertain your little ones.
    Our son will be heading off to school in September but we will look back fondly on the time he has had there and will be ever thankful to the team. I would thoroughly suggest Busy Bees Shellingford.

  • Drew Sutton
    October 13, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    I looked at a few local nurseries but Busy Bees at Shellingford ticked all the boxes for us as a family. The manager and her team are exceptional. From the moment we met them, we were made to sense welcome. I was anxious about my youngest starting at the setting because she was a ‘lockdown’ baby but she settled in truly quickly and is thriving. Our journey with the girl’s key people is consistently positive and we sense that the team genuinely care about all the kids. The rural quiet setting is truly peaceful, with no traffic or town noise to be heard. I adore that the girls are playing outside in spotless air and listening to birds singing and tractors ploughing the fields! The outside space is particularly nice, having recently been renovated. Highly suggest Busy Bees at Shellingford. My daughters have been at Busy Bees at Shellingford since November 2020.

  • Logan Rowe
    October 14, 2024 at 8:36 pm

    She started a childcare centre elsewhere and was highly sad going every time but since moving her to here she can’t wait to grab her bag and go, even on the weekends she tries to go. The manager is incredible for keeping you feeling connected to your kid and what they are doing. The level of care from her key worker and the other members of team is second to none. They truly do care for the kids and she is so cheerful and confident now and that’s all down to the team. It takes a bit of that working mum guilt away knowing she is cheerful and growing in a secure and highly competent setting. I would one hundred percent suggest if you are unsure of where to go or where to view. Busy Bees at Shellingford has been incredible for my daughter.

  • Sawyer Brooks
    October 18, 2024 at 7:29 am

    My two boys loved their time here and had clear affection for the team. The team were inviting, attentive and truly nurturing. I felt comfortable everyday that my kids were being well looked after and every evening they spoke happily and fondly of their day, friends and of the team. There was a wide range of activities available throughout and the outside setting/garden is super. I am grateful for the care they received and the rich discovering setting provided. I would have no hesitation in recommending this childcare centre. Our journey with Busy Bees has been remarkable.

  • Micah Marsh
    October 31, 2024 at 4:29 pm

    My journey has been exceptional so far. Truly great settling in period. The food is exceptional, the chef caters for all kids so well, she consistently stops to say hello!
    All the team are lovely, cheerful and made my son sense so welcome and have gone above and beyond to assistance him.
    The outdoor space is incredible! Sucha lartge area and even better that the babies have their own are to playtime. The offer sports, music and French for the kids which is just excellent. My son started Buys Bees at Shillingford in October 2018.

  • Charlie Blair
    November 15, 2024 at 8:48 am

    The team are consistently so welcoming and the app is a remarkable updates tool. My kids are highly cheerful there! My eldest kid has lots of enjoyable stories to tell. Thank you to the manager and the team. Lovely childcare centre.

  • Rowan Carter
    November 18, 2024 at 6:24 am

    Team are consistently super welcoming and supportive and my kid truly enjoys his days there and consistently comes home cheerful and worn out after a day of enjoyable! The food is excellent, my kid consistently eats so well at childcare centre! I would definitely suggest this childcare centre to anyone in the area! Lovely village childcare centre!

  • Rowan Turner
    December 3, 2024 at 4:27 am

    The setting is excellent, tucked away on the edge of a farm with nice outdoor space. There have been a number of changes over the last few years as Busy Bees took over, not all of which were positive, however, a new manager is now in post and it is lovely to see the childcare centre flourishing again under her strong leadership and excellent relationship with kids, parents and team. I’ve been a customer of Busy Bees Shellingford for 7 years, with my second kid now about to move on to school.

  • Dallas Parker
    December 3, 2024 at 9:37 am

    It is consistently a positive journey and our daughter has a lovely time each and every day. She is highly secure and loves the outside space and cheeky monkeys. We adore it here.

  • Reese Irwin
    December 9, 2024 at 3:03 am

    Management has changed and seems to be more organised. The boys have settled back in and are highly cheerful. My son’s additional needs have been identified and I’m receiving loads of assistance to meet his needs and access services. I sense confident with Covid measures. I was expecting to have to collect my kids every time they have a cold but instead, there is a highly rational response. The team are all excellent and I’m highly cheerful with the service. The journey of returning back to childcare centre has been truly positive.

  • Sawyer Keller
    January 4, 2025 at 4:50 pm

    My kid is visually impaired and we needed to find an setting that as parents would sense one hundred percent cheerful leaving her there! Busy Bees at Shellingford looked incredible online but in person exceeded expectations. The Centre Director was incredible from the moment we met her, going over and above for us as a family to ensure we received our kid’s council funding and doing all the relative health and safety checks with our vision team, making adjustments were needed. My daughter is a bit of an energetic handful and the team of team are just exceptional with her which gives me such peace of mind. I would strongly suggest this childcare centre. Having relocated to the area in Feb 2021 I had looked at a number of nurseries to suit my toddler.

  • Harper Frost
    February 4, 2025 at 8:11 am

    I adore the setting and the ethos they have there. Our daughter loves going there and settled in so fast. As our daughter has allergies, we were concerned leaving her and giving the responsibility to someone else, but the manager and team have done such a fantastic job, it’s so nice knowing that her allergies are taken seriously and she is secure with them. I would highly suggest this childcare centre! After viewing several nurseries, Shellingford Busy Bees stood out, the team are compassionate, welcoming and expert.

  • Lennon Knight
    March 1, 2025 at 7:01 am

    The childcare centre has been incredible and catered for him. Overall we see him thriving and discovering so well. The outstanding outside space was also a big factor in bringing him here. Our biggest fear was our son’s allergies.

  • Spencer Holland
    March 25, 2025 at 7:29 pm

    Now at almost 3 years old, I can confidently say that Busy Bees has played a huge part in the incredible little girl she’s become! The team clearly adore her, she loves them and I sense so relaxed knowing she’s there. What more could a working mum ask for? Our daughter has been at Busy Bees since she was 1 year old.

  • Drew Hayes
    May 30, 2025 at 3:28 pm

    Our daughter has consistently been so cheerful after childcare centre. There is consistently a range of activities, including creative arts, sensory playtime, music, storytelling and outdoor adventures at the small, welcoming setting. I would highly suggest the childcare centre to anyone. As parents seeking the perfect nurturing setting for our little one, we were astounded by the exceptional care and enriching experiences offered by this remarkable childcare centre.

  • Avery Quincy
    June 6, 2025 at 3:46 pm

    The manager and her ladies made us sense so welcome and confident that he was in great hands and as a result, he settled in amazingly! When his other preschool reopened he still went one day a week as he looked forward to going every week and has made some lovely friends! Highly suggest Busy Bees in Shellingford as we have had a excellent journey and thankful they were so supportive when we needed it during lockdown! My son has had his last day today after starting back in May for temporary childcare, as we are both keyworkers and his other preschool was closed.

  • Taylor Frost
    July 3, 2025 at 3:16 pm

    The centre director and team go out of their way to ensure they are well cared for and have a excellent journey. We are highly well informed and they call us immediately if there is an issue. They propose excellent activities both inside and outside and my kids are consistently cheerful coming home in the car talking about their day. There is a wide variety of regular food and snacks and they eat highly well. I like that they update the app throughout the day with what they have eaten, how much they’ve slept and what activities and development they are making. It’s excellent that there are occasional parties where the parents are invited to attend. We know they are secure and will have enjoyable. All the team are highly attentive and take a personal and genuine interest in them. Both of my kids are highly cheerful there, they have made remarkable development – in their speech, coordination, and practical skills. I could not suggest enough! Both our kids have been at Busy Bees Shellingford for 12 months.

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