Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number0118 914 5560
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeZina Miah (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff20
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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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 children105
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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DirectionsWhen arriving at Reading International Business Park you will see the large glass building to your left. Continue driving down to the mini roundabout and take a left turn. Continue down until you see the nursery car park on your right.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Victoria L
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amMy son attends Pre-School and loves it. I have a good relationship with the staff and feel very much a part of my son’s learning experience.
Aisling G
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amWould highly recommend this nursery. My son has been attending this nursery since he just turned one and when my new son is 9 months I will be joining him. Nursery is run very efficiently with lovely staff. Very clean nursery with lovely outdoor areas. When choosing a nursery, I visited 5 and this was by far the best. My son loves going here and has learnt so much!
Abby H
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amThe nursery is well run with lovely staff members and facilities. The management takes feedback on board and makes reasonable efforts to address issues identified.
Emma R
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter adores this nursery, so much so that I have adjusted my collection time to later as the past few times I have collected her, she has wanted to continue with the activity she is doing. I am impressed with all aspects of the nursery, especially the parent app as this allows you to see what your child is doing on any particular day and it is lovely to see how well they are doing. My daughter has learnt things that she would not have known if it wasn’t for the brilliant teaching at the nursery.
Wahidah K
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amWe are quite happy and relax with our son care. Very helpful and caring staff. No issue at all from last 2 years. My son has been going to Busy Bees at Reading International since he was 15 months and never had any problems with anything.
Amber K
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amBusy Bees at Reading International offer great educational opportunities as well as new learning experiences. There is always an activity going on in the room/outside which is great because then there is an opportunity to either do something inside or outside. The staff are always interacting with the children, encouraging children to get involved in activities and group times. Group times are great it involves reading, singing, dancing, numbers, letters and sounds. There are always activities going on so the children have multiple opportunities throughout the day from messy play to construction to puzzles and much more.
The food menu is very healthy and nutritious Busy Bees offers breakfast, snack, lunch and tea. Serving a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
The staff are very friendly and positive and welcoming in the mornings. The overall atmosphere of the nursery is open, calm, warm and structured.
Shannon G
March 8, 2018 at 12:00 amCould not fault the staff members at the nursery. Very welcoming and approachable with the care of my daughter at heart. She always completes different activities, coming home with different pieces of artwork each time as well as being told she has learnt a new thing throughout her day at nursery. Very happy with my little girl being here. The nursery is always very clean as well as staff always looking presentable.
Elizabeth T
March 9, 2018 at 12:00 amAfter picking my great-granddaughter up on various occasions I can only say great words about the nursery and the staff. She is very well looked after always happy playing and the room is always looking very nice and tidy. I have also attended many afternoon teas and craft days and they have all been very well set out and organised too.
Phuong P
March 14, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been going to this nursery for over a year now. I can honestly say the staff are very friendly, create a varied and interesting learning environment whilst allowing her plenty of time to play with her friends. I love getting updates at the end of the day as to what she has been up to and the funny things she has been doing and saying.
Food menus always look healthy and delicious too with freshly cooked meals each day.
I was impressed that even with the recent snow the nursery strived to keep the nursery open as long as possible, they always have the parents and children’s interest at heart and provide the best service.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.
A C
March 14, 2018 at 12:00 amOur little one has been at Busy Bees at Reading International since they were 10 months. Practicality with earlier opening times make a huge difference to us getting to work in the morning, parking is good and the location works well generally (the A33 can get very busy though so good to know the back roads!). There is also a half day option which fits in with my work schedule.
We are happy with how she has settled over the last 5 months. Staff are happy to listen to concerns/feedback, making changes where necessary which is good.
There are also opportunities to drop in and meet other parents/see your kids ‘in action’. It’s always lovely having her bring home things she has made every now and again. She seems very happy playing with staff, the other children and the various toys/activities they have in the room.
The staff are really friendly and give a good handover on pick up. They are always happy for you to call if you have any concerns (especially at the start when you just want to know they are doing ok!).
Emma
April 5, 2019 at 12:00 amStaff are engaged, thoughtful and caring. The care is excellent and pragmatic, which as a single mum is essential. They provide good opportunities for young carers. It’d be nice to have more experienced staff too, as recently a very experienced staff member left, which has been a loss and just tipped the balance. It’s reassuring when there’s experienced staff alongside to teach what’s not in the books.
Management’s fully supportive and takes the time to talk which makes me feel confident.
The space has lots of engaging toys, some are beginning to look tired but the children love them. It’s great they get to spend so much time outside.
The parent app needs work. I love checking in to see his day. On average it’s 1 to 3 days behind. I miss photos and observations only to find them weeks later. I also want to download pictures. It could be so brilliant but it’s just not that useful as it is. I’m very happy and have recommended it to my friends. They have the important core needs covered and the rest, in my opinion, is what will make it excellent.
Karolina
April 5, 2019 at 12:00 amGreat Nursery. Our son was only 11 months since he started attending it and we never had any concerns regarding the safety of my child. Staff very helpful and informative. Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities provided and development provided via the app and during parents’ meeting. My son loves this nursery. He can’t wait to move to the preschool room.
Magda W
April 5, 2019 at 12:00 amThe staff are very caring and attentive. Great outdoor space and good facilities.
Huge focus on education. It’s incredible to see the progress my daughter made because of attending pre-school.
Hannah S
April 5, 2019 at 12:00 amMy son absolutely loves it here, he is so happy and beaming when I collect him. He has great relationships with all the staff in his room and it’s made my life going back to work so much easier. I thank all the staff for their hard work, we really appreciate it.
David G
October 17, 2020 at 12:00 amGreat staff, great facilities, supportive, very secure, good team. Thank you.
Lauren L
October 17, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son started at Reading International in August 2020 and he is thriving under their loving care. When we arrive at nursery in the morning he is so excited he screams and giggles until I take him in. He has built such a special relationship with the staff members of the baby room he is more than happy to go in and be comforted by them. I cannot thank them enough for making me feel at ease knowing he is happy and has someone that can make him smile. The nursery app is amazing and the team are excellent at sharing regular updates of my son’s day at nursery with pictures showing me he is happy and content. The staff really go above and beyond for us and I cannot thank them enough.
Elisha M
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amAn amazing nursery with the most caring and thoughtful staff. My son attends preschool and was very nervous when he first started but the team really make sure he was looked after and he now loves it. Would recommend Busy Bees to anyone who is looking for a nursery space.
Dee N
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amBusy Bees is a wonderful nursery. The children have lovely indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy. The staff are what makes the nursery. They’re all friendly, professional, honest, and very caring individuals. I trust the nursery, and they have proven on several occasions that my child’s welfare is their main priority at all times. I’m grateful that we came across Busy Bees, and would strongly recommend it to anyone looking for childcare.
Jade J
October 20, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending this nursery since he was 1 and is due to move into the preschool room in the next few weeks. We have always been happy with the care he has received whilst there and he comes out every day with a smile on his face. Staff appear to really care about the children and they build great relationships with them which is lovely to see. Staff also communicate well with parents and provide feedback on the child’s day after each session. The children engage in a variety of activities which support their learning and development and it is nice to have an opportunity to see pictures and descriptions of what they have been doing via the parent app. The outside area at the nursery is fantastic and my son also appears to enjoy the food on offer provided by the onsite chef, often having second and third helpings! Management are also friendly and approachable and deal with any enquiries promptly.
Xiaoming N
July 5, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son likes Busy bees nursery. Compare to another nursery, which my son learned before, he feels relaxed and happy. Teachers took good care of my son, and accidents never happened. Teachers try more to help my son to start to speak English.