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Busy Bees Bernard Street

52 Bernard Street, St Albans AL3 5QN
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Busy Bees Bernard Street, St Albans
Busy Bees Bernard Street, St Albans
Busy Bees Bernard Street, St Albans

Busy Bees Bernard Street is a purpose build, single story childcare centre based in St. Albans which provides a wide range of activities and resources to accommodate every child’s individual needs and interests.

The nursery welcomes children from 3 months to five years with 3 colourful rooms to cater for each age group. In each room there are secure garden areas so that the children can enjoy some refreshing outdoor...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kerri Fennemore (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available on site for up to 11 cars. Parents are welcome to use the car park for drop off and pick up and visitors are welcome to use the car park while on a tour.

Busy Bees Bernard Street Reviews (51)

9.6

Busy Bees Bernard Street has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Bernard Street has 51 reviews.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter came to the kindergarten when she didn't know English at all and for a year her level of English grew up. Thanks for the attention and care of the teachers, my daughter made friends with other children and she was very comfortable.

Thanks a lot!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Bernard Street
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review. We are delighted your little one had a good experience at our Bernard Street nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to...  

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Review from Julie W (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been very happy at the nursery. She was quick to adapt to the environment. The staff are very friendly and it’s a very caring environment. I would recommend it to other parents looking for a nurturing environment.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Bernard Street
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. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40...  

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Review from Carla V (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees at Bernard Street staff have been so wonderful and my daughter has been so happy at this nursery. I love the daily updates on the app and the effort teachers make to include as much information possible on the child’s daily activities and development. I love the happy face I see every morning I drop my daughter off! I’ve always loved this school and my son has very happy memories of his time here 4 years ago! The office staff is excellent too, always answering any queries I have efficiently and professionally! Very fond of everyone and grateful to them for the great job they do every day.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves this nursery! They have been extremely caring towards her whilst she’s settled in, and she can’t wait to go every week! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Andy W (Father of Child) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Busy bees at Bernard Street has been great for my child’s education. He loves going to nursery, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming, and he always comes home excited to tell us what he has learnt that day!

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Review from Sally B (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son joined at the age of 1 and has been attending for the last 6 months. We have been so happy with how caring and loving the staff are towards him. They made the settling in as smooth as can be. Since then, he is ever enthusiastic to go to the nursery and greets the carers with a smile every morning. He clearly gains a lot from the experience. They have a varied menu and he's always bringing home wonderful art. The assessment/observations are clearly well done and thought through; accurately describing what we see at home.

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Review from Alice R (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Would definitely recommend! My daughter is so happy to go to nursery here. The staff are lovely and provide a wonderful service. They are always willing to provide for a child’s individual needs as well.

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Review from Simon W (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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We currently have twin boys at the nursery and they honestly couldn’t be happier. We moved to St Albans from London in April 2019 and it was a great move for the boys. They have developed brilliantly and the care they receive is first class and it’s always a good sign when they want to go to nursery! The app is great and all of the staff are fantastic, really friendly and fully engaged in the boys' development. In summary, a great nursery and would highly recommend it.

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Review from Catherine T (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have two children in the nursery and they both love the place and missed it so desperately over lockdown, which is testament to the care that they receive from the staff. The staff create a fun but structured environment and would highly recommend for anyone considering sending their child to nursery in St Albans. They also offer half days in the middle of the week that many other nurseries don’t offer. All in all the overall care, attention and food they receive is first class and we definitely made the right choice sending our children here. Thank you!

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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Since returning from lockdown - the staff have done a really good job to create a sense of normality to kids who really have no idea of what is happening. Our son has loved returning and always enjoys his day. I was disappointed with the increase in fees this year in particular - over 3% increase seems excessive.

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Would definitely recommend. An excellent nursery - incredibly friendly staff members who have worked tirelessly over the years to look after our two boys, both of whom have loved their time there. Thank you!

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our child started at Busy Bees at Bernard Street just before lockdown, and all of the staff were really accommodating and went the extra mile to help him, and me, adjust to the situation! My son, initially upset to be left, soon settled very quickly and seemed very comfortable with all of the staff. We returned to the nursery as soon as it reopened, and the precautions which have been put in place put my mind at ease. I was concerned that my son would struggle to settle again having only been for a few weeks, but the staff were very understanding and being in smaller bubbles meant he was able to re-familiarise with his key worker as well as interact with a small number of children. I really couldn't recommend Busy Bees at Bernard Street enough, and have 100% positive interactions with all of the staff. I feel very comfortable leaving my son in their care.

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Review from Zion A (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son started in the baby room in February 2019. The girls and the manager have been great. Whenever I visit, there is a warm feeling; all the staff are friendly. My son is now in the middle room, and the consistency in the care he receives in different rooms is great. I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my son. Thank you very much, Busy Bees, for helping my son.

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Review from Kathy Y (Aunt of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My niece is always talking about nursery and now much she loves it. The staff are always very welcoming.

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Review from Tamasin R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at the nursery for a year now and she has developed really well. She enjoys going to nursery, her confidence has improved and she tries new things, always being encouraged by the team there. Even though there have been some periods of instability with the team, my daughter doesn't seem to been affected. I feel that the team take a lot of time and care to get to know her and develop activities to support her continued development. I would happily recommend the nursery.

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Review from Sophia K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves going into Busy Bees at Bernard Street. The staff are wonderful with her and she has built such strong relationships with them. She is developing so well as a result.
The food is lovely - such variety and nutritious.

Thank you to all the staff at Busy Bees Bernard Street - it is definitely a home from home.

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Review from Cate K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Staff are friendly and communicate well. We like that the meals are nutritious and freshly made, our toddler seems very happy with his key person and we are too!

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Review from Stephen (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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A very friendly, considerate and thoughtful nursery. Our child loves attending and we feel relaxed as parents knowing they are in trusted hands.

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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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We've put both our children through Busy Bees on Bernard Street. From their 1st birthday into the Baby Room, through Honey Bees and into pre-school. At every stage of their development, our kids have been supported and nurtured, sometimes through quite long days to fit in around our working patterns. They've formed close bonds with many of the staff and this has clearly been reciprocated. The interaction with all the other kids has helped them become better adjusted to life outside the family unit and with the additional structure of pre-school, our eldest made a seamless transition into reception class at school, despite not knowing many other kids in his new class.

The early start and late finishes have helped us to combine careers in London with the demands of a young family and when your kids are smiling on pick-up, it helps to assuage the guilty. Highly recommended.

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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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All three of my children have attended Busy Bees on Bernard Street, and my youngest is in the preschool room. I've found the standard of care to be excellent and the team is both caring and committed. The nursery has provided a strong foundation for school and all three of the girls have loved their time at the nursery. My only complaint is that it is expensive compared to other nurseries in St Albans.

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Kerri Fennemore Job Title: Centre Director
Kerri Fennemore

Hello, my name is Kerri and I am the Centre Director here at St Albans Bernard Street. 

I have worked in childcare for 15 years and have worked for Busy Bees for 8 years now. 

I am passionate about our team providing the best care, knowledge and support to each child in our care.
 

I enjoy supporting children, parents and staff to care, support and help their children grow and learn each day, providing new and exciting opportunities for each child based on their individual interests. 

I look forward to welcoming you and your family here at Bernard Street.

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