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Contact Information
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Phone Number01332 544321
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeSam Pickering (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff22
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When ClosedBank Holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children110
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThe Cente offers ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
kathryn S
March 15, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been at Busy Bees since September and I am very impressed with the care that she has received. I get daily updates of her development and behaviour. The staff are kind and caring and go out of their way to ensure the best for each child. I would highly recommend the nursery and am very glad I sent my daughter here, it’s good to go to work and not have to worry. The full-time special offer is also very good value for money compared to other nurseries.
Sarah N
July 13, 2017 at 12:00 amWe have been very impressed with the Early Years experience our child has received since joining Busy Bees in July 2016. We are very pleased with the progress he has made socially, his personality has blossomed and he has made a lot of friends. The learning environment provided, both indoor and outdoor, has ignited an enthusiasm in him for playing, exploring and learning. He has developed a real interest in role play and numbers and carries out related activities at home constantly. The staff at Busy Bees have taken the time to discover our son’s interests and this is reflected in the observations and assessments we have seen.
We would like to thank everybody that has been involved in his time at Busy Bees. His self-belief and confidence have grown dramatically due to the safe and welcoming environment that is present. He talks fondly of the activities he does, the friends he plays with and the adults who help him.
Amy S
July 18, 2017 at 12:00 amOur daughter started here in January 2016 and has thrived since then, she loves attending nursery, quite often running through the door and leaving us behind. Working full time, this gives us absolute peace of mind knowing that she is very happy and content. Her learning has been incredible, we know this is down to the environment that Busy Bees provides for our daughter. We have already referred other people to the nursery and will continue to do so at any given opportunity. Thank you for all the love and care you provide to our daughter.
Lauren W
October 20, 2017 at 12:00 amI moved my child from a previous nursery and have not looked back since. The staff and management are fantastic and my child has come on leaps and bounds since joining with their speech, confidence, eating habits and general engagement with others. My child is always beaming with happiness when I pick her up at the end of the day and clearly loves the time she spends there and the mixture of brilliant activities she is involved in. I wish I had moved her sooner!!
Christie C
October 24, 2017 at 12:00 amI would wholeheartedly recommend Busy Bees to anyone looking for a childcare provider.
I was a little nervous about leaving my girl as most new mums would be but the staff and management here are fantastic. Since joining Busy Bees, my girl has gained many new skills and she is so confident in her environment there, which echoes out into every day life.
The nursery nurses are amazing and cater to her personal needs from potty training methods used at home to social and emotional support when it’s needed. I am very happy with the care and fun they provide for my daughter and I can safely say that she loves Busy Bees! The ladies in the office are very friendly and the manager has personally helped me with any queries and paperwork I’ve had. The nursery is clean and well looked after with an up to date range of activities and challenges for the children.
Thank you to all the ladies there for everything they do, they make a huge difference! Nursery is now something my girl looks forward to!
Sara P
August 30, 2018 at 12:00 amWe have used Busy Bees for 7 years and we have always found the staff very caring and helpful. They have always provided a safe and nurturing environment with a clean open learning space. Everyone is friendly and the manager is providing fresh and exciting opportunities. They have been excellent with my child who has additional needs and I would recommend them to all parents as my eldest and youngest went there.
Paul B
September 21, 2018 at 12:00 amA fantastic nursery that really takes the time and effort to give the children activities and memories. I feel content to leave my children here and know they are safe. I have been using Busy Bees for 3 years and cannot fault the staff at all. The environment is very inclusive to all children. I would recommend this nursery to others as I am so happy in the service my family has received.
Amy P
September 21, 2018 at 12:00 amI have two sons at this nursery; one in preschool and another in toddlers and they have both come on leaps and bounds. They attend Busy Bees Oakwood Monday to Friday and have some wonderful homecooked food and take part in some fantastic activities each day. All the staff are so kind and take time in creating some fun things for the children to participate in. The ParentApp is really good which you can access from your phone and it can tell you information about food, nappies and sleep and the occasional photo of them too. All staff give children and parents a warm welcome each day and I feel happy leaving them both there to go to work.
Kerry P
September 27, 2018 at 12:00 amMy son has been coming to Busy Bees since November 2015 and our whole experience with the nursery has been a positive one. The staff in the nursery are fantastic with the children, there are a range of activities carried out throughout the week and my son is always coming home telling me about all the different things that he has done throughout the day. He is constantly learning new things in the pre-school room. All of the staff from the management team through to the nursery nurses are supportive in every way. If you are looking for a brilliant nursery to send your child to I would recommend Busy Bees at Derby Oakwood without a second thought.
Louise B
March 7, 2019 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Busy Bees for 3 1/2 years, in preschool for 1 1/2 years. The only thing we would say is the turnaround of staff has been a lot. There always seems to be someone new (teacher). We can’t keep up or even know who they are. Our daughters’ keyworker’s knowledge has really helped our daughter and has definitely made her exceed ready for school.
Hayley T
October 9, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Busy Bees for over 2 and a half years, he settled in really well with the help of the excellent staff who are friendly and extremely approachable. My son has moved through each room and loves his time at nursery. He comes home full of enthusiasm and tells me what he has done during each day. He has good relationships with his peers and staff too. The staff work well with the parents to ensure a smooth transition in every stage of their journey through nursery.
Sarah S
November 30, 2020 at 12:00 amThis Nursery is extremely, welcoming, friendly, professional and they adore the children. My son has developed so much in their care and loves all his friends and the key workers he has had. During the pandemic, I have felt assured that he is clean and safe and within his bubble and that the nursery have kept their promise in sticking by the government guidelines in keeping our children as safe as possible. I have recommended this nursery to many of my friends. Thank you.
Sorcha W
November 30, 2020 at 12:00 amBusy Bees at Derby Oakwood has provided an excellent early start for our little girl. They communicate very well with us at home and I love how they share the learning and activities that our daughter has completed in the day. The staff work very hard to develop positive relationships with the children and her key workers clearly care for her. This is reflected by how often our 2-year-old involves them in her imaginative play at home. The app is a very good resource to support home learning. I would recommend this setting to any of my mummy friends and know that the nursery would look after; foster personal growth and development; and celebrate successes our daughter achieves together. Thank you to everyone who had worked with us so far.
Shannon B
November 30, 2020 at 12:00 amMy child loves nursery they have all made him feel really welcome and now he looks forward to going to nursery instead of crying. My child has come on so well since being there and has made friends already.
Michael S
December 16, 2020 at 12:00 amOur 2-year-old has come home tonight and has been role-playing “nursery” today with Mummy and Daddy being the children.
Her language and responses to the slightly silly mummy and daddy show what an excellent provision Busy Bees in Oakwood has to offer – she modelled positive play and interaction, kindness and learning.
She is clearly surrounded by staff members who really care for her (and the other children) using kind and consistent language that our little girl could model to those around her.
As parents, we want to know that our children are safe, looked after and happy and Busy Bees offers that.
If the phrase, “out of the mouths of babes” means anything, then our little girl rates Busy Bees highly.
Natalie S
December 17, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been going to Busy Bees for almost 2 years and she loves it. The staff are very caring and attentive and keep me up to date with news and events. My little one has made some great friendships and always looks forward to going. The food choices are great and I enjoy hearing about what new things she has learnt.
Lucy
July 16, 2021 at 12:00 amThe staff are all extremely welcoming and friendly and take a genuine interest in my son. I send in observations to share what he loves at home and they will extend that into the nursery for him to explore there too.
Menu’s are NHS accredited and very balanced and cater to all dietary requirements which is fantastic.
Thank you for all you have done during the pandemic and supporting the children in the best way you can.
Katie D
July 23, 2021 at 12:00 amI have both of my children in this nursery and I think even though there have been a lot of changes over the years its definitely gotten a lot better and the right staff are now there. The staff care for your children and really do put your mind at ease whilst at work. They communicate very well with you and will always do as you ask with your child. Highly recommend.
Sally N
July 30, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter started at 8 months old and left when she was 4 years old. She really enjoyed her time at nursery and the staff were very welcoming. When I picked up she was always happy and she was always bringing artwork home.
L H
December 17, 2021 at 12:00 amMy child has recently started this nursery and loves all of the staff, happily going to each of them who cares for him. He enjoys all the activities and the photographs we recieve are lovely to see what he is up to. I’m updated online about how much he has eaten which is helpful to know. I’m just so pleased we managed to find you, my child’s behaviour can be challenging at times but I have had so much support, as has he and we have seen such a positive change. Highly recommend this nursery to anyone.