Busy Bees Mill Hill

30 Mill Way, Mill Hill, London NW7 3RB
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8.7 55 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Mill Hill, London
Busy Bees Mill Hill undertakes a child-centred approach to pre-school care and learning, for which purpose a passionate and dedicated team is employed and numerous activities incorporated.

The nursery team believe in the value of regular feedback and communication, with a parent partnership group helping in this objective.

The Busy Bees range have worked on an exciting range of early years initiatives, focused on key early years curriculum and many extra-curricular benefits. Children are able to explore, investigate, experiment and enjoy the world around them.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Donna Blackburn (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Mill Hill Reviews (55)

8.7

Busy Bees Mill Hill has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Mill Hill has 55 reviews.

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Review from Ben K (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Busy Bees Mill Hill. We feel that our son gets love and care as well as guidance to learn and grow. He always comes out with a smile on his face and is constantly talking about the things he did at nursery. We’re looking forward to our second son joining him later this year.
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Review from Fatima K (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently started sending our one-year-old to Busy Bees Mill Way and are very pleased with how quickly he has settled in.
The staff are great and really make the effort to get not only to get our baby settled in but also help us as parents feel comfortable.
The nursery is set in a lovely homely
location which is great.
Very happy so far.
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Review from Sunni P (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 18 months
The directors are great. Always thinking of new ideas and ways to engage the children.
Especially during this difficult period due to the pandemic, they are always implementing new procedures to ensure the safety of all the children.
Most importantly every day they welcome all kids with a smile and open arms, small things like this go a long way
My daughter is so attached to her teachers and they do all they can to keep the children entertained as well as focusing on their development
They have recently introduced an app so we can view what our daughter does during the day, showcase her work and also lets us know what she ate and how much.
I've been waiting for something like this for ages and glad they finally have the app. We can also upload photos and information from the weekend
Highly recommend this nursery
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Review from Joey K (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly, the staff here are amazing. Our kids are so happy and the team at Busy Bees at Mill Hill are always smiling as well as being super professional. We are so happy with our choice of nursery and we will continue to recommend you to all. Thank you so much for your incredible work, especially during
these tough times.
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Review from Nick K (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The constant positive attitude of the staff is amazing, always happy to help and extremely flexible with the scheduling.
Our child is always happy to be there and arrives with a smile every time we get to the front door without fail.
Her learning and interaction have vastly improved.
Truly an amazing
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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were really worried about our 13-month-old starting in lockdown but the team were so understanding and let us change to half days to get her settled in. She is now very happy and the team have offered me support and advice for home sleeping issues, going above and beyond.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Mill Hill for the past year and loves going to nursery every morning.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Most mornings we are greeted by one of the directors who are always smiling and there to wish us a good morning.
My daughter has nothing but
lovely things to say about the rest of the staff at the nursery and how much she loves going there.
I can also see how much hard work is being put in by the staff to get my daughter ready for school in September.
She comes home most days having learnt something new.
I also want to mention the great feedback system they have in place as I am constantly updated through an app with my daughter’s daily activities. This makes me feel like I am still very much part of her day.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees at Mill Hill for nearly three months now. Sending him back to nursery after the first lockdown wasn’t a decision we, as parents, took without hesitation, but every single member of staff we interacted with has shown such a welcoming, friendly and happy attitude that
made everything feel normal and safe. He is happy, settled, has made friends, talks a lot about his time at nursery; we absolutely trust that he is in a safe environment and very well cared for, and for that, I want to thank everyone at Busy Bees at Mill Hill.
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Review from Andreea I (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most beautiful kindergarten, we and our little boy are so happy, he goes to kindergarten with love and it evolved so beautifully! Thank you to all the staff for their involvement and patience with the children! Good luck.
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Review from Abi G (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely happy with Busy Bees at Mill Hill. Our children (aged almost 4 and almost 2) have been there for about 6 months now and they absolutely love it. The staff are so incredibly warm, kind and nurturing which makes it such a fantastic place to send the kids. They run in to nursery
excited each morning and come out so happy which is a credit to the staff. We definitely made the right decision and highly recommend Busy Bees at Mill Hill to others.
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Review from Itunuoluwa J (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are lovely and welcoming. My son has been there since he was 8 months old and he loves it! It has also helped him be confident and appropriately independent in his development. The food is also very good and varied. We love Busy Bees at Mill Hill.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is happy at Busy Bees at Mill Hill. The staff are great with him and good at distracting him in the mornings when we leave him. He gets up to lots of fun and educational activities during the day like making telescopes, cooking, playing on bikes, role play etc.
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Review from Rachel N (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Busy Bees at Mill Hill. The management team as well as the wider team have been excellent in this difficult period.


We see the enthusiasm that they show towards our boys right from the moment they greet them both early in the morning through to when we come back to pick

them up; that can’t help but be infectious! They love the team and they absolutely love being there, it’s just so nice as a parent to see how happy and comfortable they are there besides the great learning and progression we see. It makes drop off so easy. Thank you!
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Review from Aishling D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, kind and well informed in the EYFS, the ladies working here. It’s obvious that they have the child as the focus of all they do. Really happy I choose for my son to go to Busy Bees at Mill Hill. They have been really encouraging and patient, particularly around my son's additional speech needs.
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Review from Leonie P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Busy Bees at Mill Hill for the past 2 years. He is so happy at the nursery and loves all the staff. He has developed wonderfully there. The staff are warm, welcoming and can’t do enough to help. I have been particularly impressed with their handling of the pandemic and would
not hesitate to recommend the nursery. We look forward to sending our youngest son soon.
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Review from Teresa F (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in July 2020 aged 18 months. She is now 2 and 1 month and has flourished. She is given a great range of activities to do during the day, and I look forward to reading her daily report, and also seeing her beaming smile when I collect her.
I chose Busy Bees at mill Hill upon recommendation,
and I have in turn recommended the nursery to other friends who have sent their children. The teachers and staff are wonderful; they work extremely hard, especially in these uncertain times, and they never complain or falter. I feel completely at ease knowing that my daughter is well cared for.
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Review from Louise Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been enrolled in Busy Bees at Mill Hill since the tender age of 11 months. When she first started, she was going for two full days but - due to the first lockdown - this was interrupted for several months. When she started again, six months later, it was with a bit more trepidation and
so we stuck to half days.
The staff were absolutely fantastic at helping her to settle in and keeping us informed of what she was up to during the day. When she became attached to a different member of staff to her key worker - there was no problem with making the switch. Every member of the team was committed to supporting her development and wellbeing.
I particularly enjoy the multicultural approach the nursery takes. She has celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali and Chinese New Year.
The communication from the centre director is fantastic and I always feel on top of what is happening in the nursery each week.
My daughter has a fantastic time each day.
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Review from Lucie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Busy Bees at Mill Hill! The Manager and Centre Director are amazing, very professional and always have time to speak to parents about their little ones. My daughter started Busy Bees when she was 8 months old - it is my second child and we had a bit of a bumpy ride with my first one
and her journey through various nurseries and so naturally I was little nervous but from very first interaction over the phone with the Manager through seeing how my daughter is happy and looked after on daily basis, I see that Busy Bees is a cut above the rest! The Centre Director is always on it - knowing each child by his/her name, and making sure they are just happy and healthy - just like children should be. Due to Covid and various restrictions we were unable to fully meet the team but even socially-distanced 'hi-bye' with the members of the team (ladies from the actual kiddies rooms) makes you feel like they are here to help you, the extended family every mama needs.
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Review from Samantha (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery for a combination of the last 5 years and I am so impressed with how things are being run during the pandemic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Busy Bees to anyone.
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Review from Ludmila E (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a little girl at Busy Bees and she is excited to go every day. The staff are so warm and friendly! She always comes out smiling at the end of the day, for me this is the most important thing. My daughter learns something new every day and I believe is a good start for her! I would recommend the
nursery for all!
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.721)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10 for Busy Bees Mill Hill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.900 for Busy Bees Mill Hill is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.9
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.821 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Mill Hill is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.321
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Donna Blackburn

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Donna and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Mill Hill, North West London. I have worked in child care since 2011 and really enjoy building strong relationships with parents and children based on honesty and integrity. We pride ourselves on making Busy Bees a place full of care and education.

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