Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road

601a Hatfield Road, Smallford, St Albans AL4 0HL
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  • Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road, St Albans
At Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities, in place to support creativity and positive intellectual and physical development as they approach full-time education.

There is a focus on social development to ensure that language and communication can thrive within the setting, with six bright and spacious rooms for each age group to enjoy.

Nutritious menus demonstrate a commitment to healthy lifestyles and staff aspire to show continual improvement in their standards of professionalism.

The nursery received 'Outstanding' from Ofsted in 2017.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ramesh Assadi (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day 7.30am-6.15pm:


    - 0-2 Year olds - £120.50
    - 2-3 Year olds - £120.50
    - 3-5 Year olds - £97.50

  • Please see our website for fee information as it changes every September.
    Fees will include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our Nursery Chef.
    Sibling Discounts also available (Terms & Conditions apply)


    Additional Information:
    There is a non-refundable Registration Fee payable to secure your place of £100
    £50 of this fee will be credited to the first invoice issued to you following your child’s start date.
    Fees are based on 52 weeks per year, paid monthly in advance
    A minimum booking of 2 sessions per week is required
    Minimum Notice requirements apply, see Terms and Conditions
    No refunds will be given for sickness or holidays.
    Fees are subject to review in accordance with the Terms and Conditions
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    7.00am start is available at no extra charge on a pre-bookable basis only

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:15
    Tuesday 07:00-18:15
    Wednesday 07:00-18:15
    Thursday 07:00-18:15
    Friday 07:00-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road Reviews (127)

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Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road has 127 reviews.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great early years provider. We had a bit of confusion over 30 hours free childcare, but all resolved now. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. I'll be very sad to say goodbye when my kids move on.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Centre Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review, We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at Busy Bees Hatfield Road Nursery: to provide a safe, happy, caring, secure and stimulating environment for your child. To…read more
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Review from Mujda S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started with this nursery when he was 9 months old. The staff in Bambini 1 and 2, the nursery manager and all other members of the team have been amazing, welcoming, caring and approachable. We have had such an amazing experience with them. The setting has recently been refurbished which is amazing
and always super clean. The staff working in the office will always try their best to accommodate children's and parents' needs, quick to respond to your queries. Overall very positive experience.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Centre Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review and we are happy to hear that you and your little one, are happy about our service and nursery.
We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at busy bees Hatfield Road…read more
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Review from Tony S (Guardian of Child) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with friendly staff and my ward has developed so well since attending. She is very happy to go each morning and walks in with a smile. The nursery has helped me amazingly. I am so grateful.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Centre Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear your little one is happy and enjoys her time at our nursery.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We sent my son to nursery at only 6 months old and from day 1 he has loved it. The team in the Bambini 1s room go out of their way to care, create fun and help develop the child.
Now there has been a full refurb of the nursery to fully Montessori for all ages there is so much more he can learn through
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The place is always super clean, the team is so so caring, supportive and friendly. Very happy with our choice to take our son to this nursery.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Centre Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your lovely review, I am glad you and your beautiful baby are happy about our nursery.
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Review from Mohamed E (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased that we got our son in Montessori by Busy Bees.
The manaher and the Busy Bees, Hatfield Road team are just amazing.
Everyone is so helpful, kind and sweet.
You definitely know when you see your child can't wait to go back every day.
Various activities and always giving you
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I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Centre Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your nice review, we are delighted to hear, your son and you are happy about our nursery, as Our Vision - To give every child the best start in life and Our Mission - Deliver…read more
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started a month ago in the 2-3 room and is so very happy to attend, almost running in from day two. This nursery has honestly exceeded our expectations on so many levels. She had previously attended another local nursery for a short time, but was not engaging and was upset every morning.
The Busy Bees nurturing ethos and teaching through fun was noticed by us on the first day. Our daughter was counting on her fingers (not just in her head), and she was singing new nursery rhymes. The staff are experienced (many of them have been there for a long time, which speaks for itself), contentious and enjoy doing their job. You can feel the positive, welcoming environment for your child as soon as the door opens. Outside in the garden, there is a great variety of play equipment. I called to check in initially and was put promptly through to her room and given an impressively detailed update. The manager is amazing, and you just know your child is in the best hands.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We are thrilled to hear your comments and we're really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part…read more
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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends this nursery, and she loves it there. We kept her home at the start of this year (due to COVID), but she was absolutely desperate to go back as she enjoys it so much. My eldest daughter also went here from 1 until she went to school, and my son will be starting there in
June. The staff are wonderful; they are great with the children and all genuinely care about the children.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review, at busy Bees Hatfield Road. Our vision is to provide a safe, happy, caring, secure, outstanding and stimulating environment indoor and outdoor for all children.
To enable…read more
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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been very happy at the nursery. I’ve never had any worries about the happiness or safety of my children. I love the range of meals that are provided, the pictures posted on the app and the smile on my child’s face at collection. My eldest and I have made life long friends from
the nursery and all of us speak very fondly of our experiences there. All the staff show love and kindness to all the children and appear to know each child well.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review; the team at Busy Bees Hatfield Road make sure to provide a safe, happy, caring, secure, outstanding and stimulating environment indoor and outdoor for all children.
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Review from Ed B (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been made to feel extremely welcome, and his transition to the nursery has been seamless. His key worker is amazing, she has made the process a very happy one, and we as parents, have felt completely at ease with the process. We had to delay the start of the nursery for unforeseen circumstances,
and this was no problem whatsoever. The manager and her team removed any stress and were immensely supportive. This is our second child through this nursery, and we could not recommend it more highly!
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review. At Busy Bees Hatfield Road, Our Vision is to give every child the best start in life. Also to provide a safe, happy, caring, secure, outstanding and stimulating environment…read more
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Review from Harriet W (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fantastic. The staff are amazing. My oldest child was at the same nursery prior to school. Excellent from an educational and nurturing experience. I can't recommend the nursery and the staff highly enough.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Many thanks for your review. We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at Busy Bees Hatfield Road. Our vision is to strengthen opportunities for all children to build on their personal…read more
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Review from Karen H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Albans Nursery & Montessori Pre-School is a really great nursery. My son has been attending from when he was just under one-years-old, he is now four, and he loves it! The staff are enthusiastic, conscientious and put in so much effort to make nursery an enjoyable experience. Communication is good,
and they prioritise health and safety and are always conscious of my son’s dairy allergy, and the recent adaptations to Covid-19 have been thorough. We no longer live in St Albans, so I am sad that my second born will not be attending this nursery. If we had not moved, I would definitely send him to this nursery too. Thank you to all staff at St Albans Nursery & Montessori Pre-School.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review of our nursery.
Our Vision is; to give every child the best start in life.
And Our Mission is; deliver high-quality childcare and exciting opportunities for learning that…read more
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Review from Nayna V (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandaughter loves attending her nursery. All the staff have been so kind, caring and supportive to not only our Granddaughter but also to our family. They provide a range of different activities weekly, which they keep you up to date with daily on the app.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that your granddaughter is happy and loves attending. The team are working hard to keep the children safe, happy and to provide all children with the…read more
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Review from B V (Uncle of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece has been attending nursery here for over a year and everyday she comes home with a smile on her face. The staff are caring, attentive and have helped my niece come out of her shell. Highly recommend.
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Review from Risha V (Aunt of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece has attended this nursery for over a year and she absolutely loves it. Whenever we ask her about her day, she gets so excited to tell us everything. Every morning she gets up early and is eager to get ready and go to nursery, she patiently waits by the door with her Simba teddy, ready to leave.
The staff have been amazing and have helped to boost her confidence and ability to express herself. Highly recommend!
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Review from Gulya I (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and great facilities, including lovely outside space. The staff have been amazing this past year, and especially during such difficult and ever-changing circumstances. My children are very happy at this nursery.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review of Hatfield Road.
Our Vision is; to give every child the best start in life.
And Our Mission is; deliver high-quality childcare and exciting opportunities for learning…read more
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Review from Jessi V (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend St Albans Nursery & Montessori Pre-School enough. Our daughter has been attending there for a year now and loves every moment of it. The staff are very friendly, caring and nurturing towards the children.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your reviews. The team work very hard to make sure children are happy, safe and to develop their knowledge that children need to be prepared for their future success.
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Review from Yasser A (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been great for our daughter. We are very happy with everything. The team have been fantastic! They take their time to get to know your child and help them with their needs. Would recommend it to others.
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Review from Pravin V (Grandfather of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our granddaughter really likes her nursery. Whenever we ask her how was her day at nursery, her face lights up with a smile. They have helped her gain confidence, as she was very, very shy before she started. Keep up the good work you are doing with the children.
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Review from Jonathan G (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every single member of staff is so attentive, caring and kind, resulting in my daughter looking forward to going to the nursery every day and leaving with a smile on her face. The detailed handover at the end of every day, along with regular milestone/development reports, is really useful in seeing
progress made under their care. My daughter has developed so much, and I can’t thank every member of the team enough for everything they have done for her. Best nursery around!
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Review from James L (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our girls currently attend, and our son attended here prior to starting school. They have all been huge fans of attending, and it has given a wonderful balance to our child care arrangements alongside having a nanny. The girls often talk about their friends, so the socialisation element is clear.
The nursery/pre-school has coped really well with the pandemic, implementing excellent controls (pick up and drop off is socially distant, masked and has temperature check), and the girls have adapted seamlessly. They still provide great feedback on all of the girls' activities and food, as well as recording observations and developmental assessments via the app. There are a wide variety of activities that embrace so many aspects of the world, and the girls are always keen to share what they have been up to. The recent upgrades to the garden space are, I'm sure, a great addition to make them accessible pretty much all year round now, too.
Reply from Ramesh Assadi, Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road
Thank you for your review, the team are working very hard to make sure children in our care are happy, safe, and the overall aim is to provide all children with the knowledge and skills for what comes…read more
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.971 for Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road is calculated as follows: ( (266 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.971
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road is based on 23 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Ramesh

Ramesh Assadi

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

I have worked in childcare for over 30 years. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies and level 5 in Leadership and Management.
I take pride in working for Busy Bees and have truly enjoyed my time since 2013.


I am also the safeguarding designated officer. I am very passionate about working with children and families.


I lead a well qualified and dedicated team of staff who, like myself, have a real passion for working with children and supporting them through the learning journey and development.
As a manager, I take great pride in leading my team to ensure that every single child within our care is given the best possible care during their early years.


I look forward to welcoming you to our warm, friendly and caring nursery.

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