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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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  • Rhoda F
    November 9, 2017 at 12:00 am

    We love it here. It is always a positive experience and our daughter has a lovely time each and every day. She is very safe and loves the outside space and cheeky monkeys.

  • Linda C
    November 9, 2017 at 12:00 am

    An absolutely outstanding nursery! I am so happy with the care my little one receives! I have noticed such an amazing 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 recommend the nursery enough! We all love it! Thank you, Home Farm.

  • Michelle G
    November 9, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Our biggest fear was our son’s allergies. The nursery has been amazing and catered for him. Overall we see him thriving and learning so well. The excellent outside space was also a big factor in bringing him here.

  • Becky S
    December 31, 2018 at 12:00 am

    My son started Buys Bees at Shillingford in October 2018. My experience has been brilliant so far. Really good settling in period. The food is brilliant, the chef caters for all children so well, she always stops to say hello!
    All the staff are lovely, happy and made my son feel so welcome and have gone above and beyond to support him.
    The outdoor space is amazing! Sucha lartge area and even better that the babies have their own are to play. The offer sports, music and French for the children which is just great.

  • C F
    June 23, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Our experience with Busy Bees has been fantastic. My two boys loved their time here and had clear affection for the staff. The staff were warm, caring and really nurturing. I felt comfortable everyday that my children were being well looked after and every evening they spoke happily and fondly of their day, friends and of the staff. There was a wide range of activities available throughout and the outside environment/garden is super. I am grateful for the care they received and the rich learning environment provided. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

  • Becky G
    August 4, 2020 at 12:00 am

    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. The manager and her ladies made us feel so welcome and confident that he was in good 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 recommend Busy Bees in Shellingford as we have had a great experience and thankful they were so helpful when we needed it during lockdown!

  • Charlotte M
    September 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I’ve been a customer of Busy Bees Shellingford for 7 years, with my second child now about to move on to school. The setting is great, 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 nursery flourishing again under her strong leadership and great relationship with children, parents and staff.

  • Kirsty H
    October 7, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Our son has just finished at Busy Bees at Shellingford this month. We were so sad that he was leaving as the care and attention he has received since starting there has been brilliant. Despite COVID and a change of management introducing new faces, the team worked very well together to keep things stable for the children. The services have been excellent. 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 recommend the nursery.

  • J M
    November 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The experience of returning back to nursery has been really positive. Management has changed and seems to be more organised. The boys have settled back in and are very happy. My son’s additional needs have been identified and I’m receiving loads of support to meet his needs and access services. I feel confident with Covid measures. I was expecting to have to collect my children every time they have a cold but instead, there is a very rational response. The staff are all great and I’m very happy with the service.

  • Emma D
    November 27, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I have been so pleased with how well my son has settled into the nursery. The staff are amazing with getting the children, 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. Very professional nursery and they have done so well keeping the nursery COVID safe with the measures they have put in place. Would highly recommend the nursery to anyone of my friends.

  • Cat BB
    April 4, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My daughters have been at Busy Bees at Shellingford since November 2020. 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 feel welcome. I was anxious about my youngest starting at the setting because she was a ‘lockdown’ baby but she settled in really quickly and is thriving. Our experience with the girl’s key people is always positive and we feel that the team genuinely care about all the children. The rural quiet setting is really peaceful, with no traffic or town noise to be heard. I love that the girls are playing outside in clean air and listening to birds singing and tractors ploughing the fields! The outside space is particularly nice, having recently been renovated. Highly recommend Busy Bees at Shellingford.

  • K C
    May 15, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Busy Bees at Shellingford has been amazing for my daughter. She started a nursery elsewhere and was very 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 amazing for keeping you feeling connected to your child and what they are doing. The level of care from her key worker and the other members of staff is second to none. They really do care for the children and she is so happy and confident now and that’s all down to the staff. It takes a bit of that working mum guilt away knowing she is happy and growing in a safe and very competent setting. I would one hundred percent recommend if you are unsure of where to go or where to view.

  • Laura C
    May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Having relocated to the area in Feb 2021 I had looked at a number of nurseries to suit my toddler. My child is visually impaired and we needed to find an environment that as parents would feel one hundred percent happy leaving her there! Busy Bees at Shellingford looked amazing online but in person exceeded expectations. The Centre Director was amazing from the moment we met her, going over and above for us as a family to ensure we received our child’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 staff are just brilliant with her which gives me such peace of mind. I would strongly recommend this nursery.

  • Olivia M
    May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

    After viewing several nurseries, Shellingford Busy Bees stood out, the staff are kind, friendly and professional. I love 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 staff have done such a wonderful job, it’s so nice knowing that her allergies are taken seriously and she is safe with them. I would highly recommend this nursery!

  • J D
    April 19, 2022 at 12:00 am

    I would thoroughly recommend Busy Bees Shellingford. My little boy absolutely loves going there. The staff are fantastic. The communication is good. 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 staff.

  • Kate W
    January 25, 2023 at 12:00 am

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

  • Kathryn B
    January 25, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Lovely nursery. The staff are always so friendly and the app is a fantastic communication tool. My children are very happy there! My eldest child has lots of fun stories to tell. Thank you to the manager and the team.

  • Laura B
    July 3, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Lovely village nursery! Staff are always super friendly and helpful and my child really enjoys his days there and always comes home happy and worn out after a day of fun! The food is great, my child always eats so well at nursery! I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone in the area!

  • H B
    July 3, 2023 at 12:00 am

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

  • Kayte G
    July 4, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Both our children have been at Busy Bees Shellingford for 12 months. The centre director and staff go out of their way to ensure they are well cared for and have a great experience. We are very well informed and they call us immediately if there is an issue. They propose great activities both inside and outside and my children are always happy coming home in the car talking about their day. There is a wide variety of regular food and snacks and they eat very 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 progress they are making. It’s great that there are occasional parties where the parents are invited to attend. We know they are safe and will have fun. All the staff are very caring and take a personal and genuine interest in them. Both of my children are very happy there, they have made fantastic progress – in their speech, coordination, and practical skills. I could not recommend enough!

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