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They enjoy good road networks and transport links for commuting parents including a...
Busy Bees Sandy, Bedfordshire has been awarded Good by governing body, Ofsted (March 2023). This beautiful one-storey nursery and preschool is located on a tree-lined drive in a quiet residential area of Sandy. They are located in the same grounds as Sandy Upper School and Community Sports College with their own self-contained entrance accessed by a gravel drive.
They enjoy good road networks and transport links for commuting parents including a bus stop serving Bedford and surrounding areas. Sandy train station with Great Northern services to Peterborough and London’s Kings Cross is a short 6-minute drive away.
A quiet location, ample resources and a passionate and highly qualified team are just a few of the reasons that parents choose Busy Bees Sandy, Bedfordshire Nursery and Preschool over other childcare settings.
Children at Busy Bees at Sandy enjoy a stimulating curriculum devised in line with the EYFS statutory framework. Rooms are bright and airy and enjoy a cosy home-from-home feel, designed to settle and relax babies and children into the nursery environment.
The passionate childcare team delivers a programme of activities and experiences to navigate children through key childhood milestones. From arts and crafts, messy play and sensory play to home corner and role play there’s lots to do to challenge enquiring minds.
Though fun is the order of the day every day they begin to gently introduce more structure in the preschool rooms and deliver the foundations you’d expect for lifelong learning – phonics, literacy and elemental mathematics plus key social skills to help your little ones become confident and independent.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Currington (Centre Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 30
Total Places for Children
- 70
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-18:00
- Tuesday07:00-18:00
- Wednesday07:00-18:00
- Thursday07:00-18:00
- Friday07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee information for this nursery yet. Contact them for pricing.
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Busy Bees Sandy Reviews (55)
Busy Bees Sandy has a Review Score of 7.7 (7.654) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Sandy has 55 reviews.
When joining, he had a severe milk allergy and the support and reassurance we...
When joining, he had a severe milk allergy and the support and reassurance we received around his food was wonderful. The nursery chef personally met with me to discuss our worries and thoughts surrounding other possible allergies and the Baby Room team were all very supportive about supplying him with his hypoallergenic prescription milk. He has since completed the milk ladder and been supported completely throughout, for which were very grateful.
He has a brilliant time each day, learning lots and allowing him to build independence whilst still supporting him in a way which aligns with our thoughts at home.
He is the 2nd of our children to join and thrive at Busy Bees and we truly feel like all of the staff know our family so well.
Thank you all!
Despite this anxiety that I am sure so many new...
Despite this anxiety that I am sure so many new parents in this situation feel, we have been so happy with the care that our son has received at Busy Bees. He is currently in ‘Bombos’ (the baby room) and has settled in very well. The practitioners who take care of him are so kind and gentle and I believe that they understand his personality and needs. The communication is excellent; you are updated throughout the day on an app and we always have a nice conversation at pick up time too.
Our little one cannot have dairy or soya but the chef still provides a very good, balanced diet for him.
Most importantly, I trust that he is in good hands and that he enjoys his day. Thank you, Busy Bees!
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
We moved into Potton last April and our daughter started Busy Bees, Sandy straight away. She immediately acclimatised, seeming to get along with her peers and staff. She enjoyed going to nursery from the beginning, and still enjoys it. The meals are nutritious, the environment is fun and she learns...
We moved into Potton last April and our daughter started Busy Bees, Sandy straight away. She immediately acclimatised, seeming to get along with her peers and staff. She enjoyed going to nursery from the beginning, and still enjoys it. The meals are nutritious, the environment is fun and she learns new things all the time. We couldn't be happier. She's now in preschool and we've noticed a developmental leap as she is learning more. All the staff and management are approachable and personable. and we thank them for their efforts.
My eldest has now left, but she attended for 4 years and progressed and developed so well under the care of everyone here - making the transition to reception a breeze - that my...
My eldest has now left, but she attended for 4 years and progressed and developed so well under the care of everyone here - making the transition to reception a breeze - that my second, who is now in the toddler room, also attends and he loves it! There's a beaming smile as we pull into the car park and I'm confident that each day is different, varied and that his needs are always considered.
The environment is safe, clean, and you can see the effort that goes into making the rooms and garden different and interesting for the children from week to week. The team are always happy to have a chat about what's going on, any concerns or even happy news/developments that we like to share. They are free with their advice too and make you feel part of their 'family'.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.
Busy Bees at Sandy offers a homely welcoming environment to support young children in the early years of their lives. Their ability to provide a safe and fun surrounding coupled with structure and learning is a testament to the incredible and passionate staff. My son loves going to nursery each day...
Busy Bees at Sandy offers a homely welcoming environment to support young children in the early years of their lives. Their ability to provide a safe and fun surrounding coupled with structure and learning is a testament to the incredible and passionate staff. My son loves going to nursery each day and I'm very proud to be able to send him to such a fantastic place. His development has vastly improved since joining and I have every confidence that his wonderful team will carry on progressing that through his time there.
My son is in the toddler room and since being in there he has really thrived. He has lots of activities available to keep him busy and big outdoor space. I cannot praise the staff enough.
My son is in the toddler room and since being in there he has really thrived. He has lots of activities available to keep him busy and big outdoor space. I cannot praise the staff enough.
Fantastic nursery, staff are amazing. My Daughter loves it, she's made lots of friends and loves the staff. She has learnt so much!
Fantastic nursery, staff are amazing. My Daughter loves it, she's made lots of friends and loves the staff. She has learnt so much!
My child's careworker is very experienced and knowledgeable with what the best path of learning is required to better my Daughters abilities. I am very happy and confident that she is in the best care here as she is full time. I have no issues with any of the staff. Needless to say, we will be sad...
My child's careworker is very experienced and knowledgeable with what the best path of learning is required to better my Daughters abilities. I am very happy and confident that she is in the best care here as she is full time. I have no issues with any of the staff. Needless to say, we will be sad to leave once she goe to primary school. All the staff, especially the new ones, are guided to give the best care possible and training is excellent to ensure all qualifications are up to date!
Excellent nursery, staff very good and my Son has excelled since being at the nursery.
Excellent nursery, staff very good and my Son has excelled since being at the nursery.
Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Staff are very helpful and friendly.
My Daughter loves coming to nursery and the children are constantly kept engaged with fun and educational activities. The staff are warm and friendly and give detailed feedback at the end of each day. Really impressed with the emphasis on creative activities and outdoor play.
My Daughter loves coming to nursery and the children are constantly kept engaged with fun and educational activities. The staff are warm and friendly and give detailed feedback at the end of each day. Really impressed with the emphasis on creative activities and outdoor play.
My Daughter has been going to this nursery since 2016. She always enjoys coming and always looking forward to coming to nursery. We are looking forward to bringing our little boy to this nursery. Staff are brilliant and make us happy.
My Daughter has been going to this nursery since 2016. She always enjoys coming and always looking forward to coming to nursery. We are looking forward to bringing our little boy to this nursery. Staff are brilliant and make us happy.
I am thrilled to have discovered Treetops Sandy. The staff are incredible and the activities provided are fantastic and really vary. The staff are all so friendly and really care about the children. My child always comes home exhausted from a fun and stimulating day! 100% recommend!
I am thrilled to have discovered Treetops Sandy. The staff are incredible and the activities provided are fantastic and really vary. The staff are all so friendly and really care about the children. My child always comes home exhausted from a fun and stimulating day! 100% recommend!
All round excellent, very supportive towards child and parent, listen to child's needs reports back if any issues or achievements.
All round excellent, very supportive towards child and parent, listen to child's needs reports back if any issues or achievements.
My Son is thriving at Tree Tops. The team in Monkeys are excellent with him. You always feel that he has had an enjoyable and varied day. When dropping off they always warmly greet him and he always goes in happily.
My Son is thriving at Tree Tops. The team in Monkeys are excellent with him. You always feel that he has had an enjoyable and varied day. When dropping off they always warmly greet him and he always goes in happily.
Treetops have a great team who really connect with parents and children. The atmosphere is always happy and fun. Outside area needs some attention.
Treetops have a great team who really connect with parents and children. The atmosphere is always happy and fun. Outside area needs some attention.
My child has recently transitioned up to the next group (2-3). I just wanted to say how happy I am with the move. The staff have been amazing, the resources are fantastic and my little girl is coming on leaps and bounds developmental and behaviourally. The management are always helpful and willing...
My child has recently transitioned up to the next group (2-3). I just wanted to say how happy I am with the move. The staff have been amazing, the resources are fantastic and my little girl is coming on leaps and bounds developmental and behaviourally. The management are always helpful and willing to listen to any concerns. An excellent nursery. Highly recommended!
It has been a great experience to have been a part of this nursery, the staff are very polite, helpful, understanding, caring. I have to say it is coming to an end soon but I do hope it will keep the good name. Love it.
It has been a great experience to have been a part of this nursery, the staff are very polite, helpful, understanding, caring. I have to say it is coming to an end soon but I do hope it will keep the good name. Love it.
My daughter loves her days at nursery. She is in the 'Bear Cubs' room and thoroughly enjoys exploring the different areas. Her favourite activities are singing, music making and sensory sessions. The staff are all kind and caring and the environment they create is both welcoming and nurturing for...
Our daughter is happy, sociable and very inquisitive, we couldn't ask for any more from Treetops Nursery Sandy.
Highly recommended and much better value than other Ofsted outstanding nurseries in the area.
It's a brilliant place for children to grow, learn and socialise.
Couldn't be happier, plus the food is better than...
It's a brilliant place for children to grow, learn and socialise.
Couldn't be happier, plus the food is better than anything I cook.
Well worth it.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 31 Mar 2020Recipient: Busy Bees Sandy
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Laura and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Sandy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Sandy
What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Sandy accepts?
Busy Bees Sandy accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Sandy Open?
Busy Bees Sandy is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.
How many Children does Busy Bees Sandy have capacity for?
Busy Bees Sandy has capacity for a total of 70 Children.
How far is Busy Bees Sandy to the centre of Sandy?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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