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Contact Information
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Phone Number01793 726919
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeAmanda Cattell (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff28
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When ClosedChristmas 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 children102
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Lydia R
February 15, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Busy Bees for a month now and she loves it. All the staff are very friendly and helpful.
The cook prepares gorgeous nutritional meals and snacks for the children and I love that she gets offered such a wide selection of foods at the nursery.
Vikki
February 15, 2018 at 12:00 amWords can’t describe how highly I rate this nursery with my son preieviously attending a different nursery for a year and then moving to this one he has developed so much since. He is baking every week and enjoys coming home and eating his tasty treat. The girls at the nursery supported him extremely well when he was potty training. He seems to do a lot more activities here and their online portal is amazing for being able to see photos of what he’s doing during nursery. They also have a very secure entrance in and out of the nursery which makes me feel extremely safe to leave my son there. Everyone that works there is extremely polite and nothing is to much trouble. 5 star nursery with out a doubt!
Rebekah S
February 15, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been going to Busy Bees for four months now and she loves it.
Like any new Mum, I found it very difficult going back to work and leaving her at nursery, but the staff were so reassuring and caring not only to my daughter but to me too.
I have really seen a change in her confidence and she has a great relationship with her key worker. Busy bees always keep me up to date on her progress and make me aware of things that have happened during her day. She gets a good variety of food there and never seems to turn away a meal.
N M
August 21, 2018 at 12:00 amWe feel very happy with the service provided for our little one. We feel it is a safe environment and friendly.
F O
August 30, 2018 at 12:00 amExcellent nursery with really engaging staff members. My daughter loves it so much she skips into nursery sometimes, even on a Monday morning. Keep up the great work all!
Sabrina N
August 30, 2018 at 12:00 amBusy Bees, St Andrew’s Ridge is a wonderful nursery. We have two boys there, one in the babies room and one in the toddler room, and they always have a great day. All the staff are brilliant. They’re attentive, encouraging and supportive. They take the time to ask how the boys are first thing in the morning and tell us how they’ve been at the end of the day. The app is great and regularly updated throughout the day. Observations are uploaded at the end of the day and it’s lovely for us to see pics of the boys enjoying themselves at nursery. Our boys are really happy at Busy Bees, St Andrew’s and we are very happy parents.
Fiona O
September 4, 2018 at 12:00 amBusy Bees at Andrew’s Ridge is fantastic, my son has been made to feel so welcome, all of the staff are kind, caring and engaging. My son has settled in so quickly and is very happy at Nursery and really developing well and learning new skills.
Feranmi O
October 11, 2018 at 12:00 amMy 3-year-old daughter has been attending the nursery for a bit over a year now. She has been extremely happy and we have been very pleased with her overall growth and development; she’s always happy when told it’s time to go to nursery.
As with almost any nursery/establishment, there are the one-off/minor concerns once in a while but overall we are quite pleased with Busy Bees and would not hesitate using the nursery again.
J A
October 15, 2018 at 12:00 amMy granddaughter has been attending Busy Bees for a while now and is thriving. She has recently transitioned to the Toddler room and has settled really well. She loves going to nursery and talks about it non stop when she gets home. All the staff are very friendly and so helpful. They always have a smile on their faces and are always upbeat and positive. The food they serve sounds amazing. It is an amazing nursery.
Tom
October 15, 2018 at 12:00 amBusy Bees in St Andrews Ridge is an excellent Nursery. Staff are friendly and very approachable. Management work to a high standard.
Lovely bright welcoming environment. I would tecommend to family and friends.
Sarah P
October 26, 2018 at 12:00 amThe children always look happy when I collect my niece. The staff are very helpful and friendly. My niece is always excited to tell me about her day, I recommend the nursery a lot to all my friends.
Craig K
October 30, 2018 at 12:00 amMy child has been present at this nursery from the age of 9 months to now when she is 2 years old. She attends 3.5 days a week.
My initial worries about her attending a nursery setting would be whether she’d make friends and enjoy her time. I’m glad to say these worries quickly went away, she has an abundance of friends and is very quick to share the fun she has had.
I love the use of an app that allows me to access her day on a regular basis and see the progression in her development (observations etc.). Equally, I can add parts from her time outside of nursery too!
Staff are friendly and enthusiastic about their work and often provide good feedback regarding my daughter’s day. There are excellent facilities (particularly the outside area). A great variety of food is available, this is also on a rota which allows for different experiences of differing foods.
The manager has a great open-door policy, is frequently seen in and around the nursery and is very happy to assist with any enquiries.
Justyna B
July 17, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son came from another nursery in September 2018 and from day one he fell in love with everyone. All staff are approachable and treat children as individuals. Every problem/concern they or we have they would always address in a professional manner. Absolutely recommend this nursery.
Leanne C
September 10, 2020 at 12:00 amMy little boy has been going to this nursery since he was 10months old. He has loved each of the rooms he has been in (he’s now at preschool at this nursery).
The staff are wonderful, always greeting with a smile, explaining how the day has gone and updating on any areas required. A parent app allows updates throughout the day on meal times (along with naps and nappy changes when relevant), which is great for knowing how the day has gone! The staff also regularly update with photos and observations, and activities we could try at home.
My little one has made so many wonderful friends in his key workers, along with great relationships with staff across all rooms in the nursery. He enjoys attending and regularly talks positively about what he’s been doing.
I have and will continue to recommend Busy Bees to friends and family.
Helen
September 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter has just finished at this nursery after 4 very happy years there.
From the very start in the baby room all the way though to pre-school this nursery has been wonderful. The care she has received throughout has been exceptional. The staff are warm and friendly and always have a positive attitude. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Sally M
October 28, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter was very happy at Busy Bees, the staff are very welcoming and so many fun and educational activities always available. We were sad to go to school! Highly recommend to anybody looking for high quality childcare with the extra touch!
Dee N
May 24, 2023 at 12:00 amThe team really excelled in communication; feedback at every pick-up was extremely thorough and I could mention something to one member of staff; which then got distilled to the rest of the team instantaneously, which meant that everyone was on the same page. My daughter really took a liking to all the staff, especially one staff member in particular. They were very gentle, never came across stressed or anxious, they always had time for my questions and and they always looked at supporting my daughter’s development in a way that was akin to her. They were a lot more resilient and patient in potty training her than I was. I feel that due to the team literally being like a home away from home for my daughter, it helped with her immunity and she never got as seriously ill as she had done in previous settings. My daughter absolutely loved the outdoor space, there are so many opportunities for her to climb, balance and develop her physical ability. Thanks.
Bethanie J
August 14, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has absolutely loved her time at Busy Bees St Andrew’s Ridge Day Nursery. She has developed so much and learned so many new and valuable things, she is well-prepared for school. All the staff are so caring and kind. She will miss Busy Bees very much.
Kieran I
August 14, 2023 at 12:00 amAt first, we were worried our daughter would struggle to settle moving from another nursery to this. Two members o staff, in particular, have been fantastic and our daughter loves her teachers, all the staff and the environment.
Thanks to all at Busy Bees St Andrew’s Ridge Day Nursery.
Matt R
August 16, 2023 at 12:00 amAll staff members are very kind and always asking how my other half is feeling. It is really lovely, especially lately because my wife is pregnant and she’s struggling a bit.
Apart from that, they are always sending regards and wish us all the best.