Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road

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.

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.

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!

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.

My eldest started in January 2019 at the age of one, and my youngest has just started, now also age one. I absolutely love the nursery, and it’s so nice hearing about it from my eldest, who can’t wait to go every day! My youngest has settled in incredibly well, especially considering she had never been apart from my husband or me before. The staff are so warm and attentive, getting to know each child individually and give regular updates on their activities and progress. The activities they do vary greatly and are not only age-specific but based on the child’s interests too. Both of my girls have dairy allergies, and the nursery is very accommodating and helpful with it - in fact, the food they offer at nursery is amazing!

I was quite uncertain about putting my son in the nursery, but when I went to the open day and saw how lovely the staff and children were. it reassured me. My son has only been attending the nursery for 5-months, and I can see how much he’s improved with a lot of things. I can honestly say my son always wakes up early to attend nursery, and when he sees the staff, it’s nothing but smiles and laugher. The staff are absolutely amazing, and I’m thankful that my child has not only found a great educational establishment but also, lovely children and staff to grow with.

My 5-year-old son went through this nursery, and they prepared him so well for school. My 20-month-old son has now completed his first year at the nursery, and he loves it. The staff care very much about the children and work hard for them. They do great activities and also take care of his dairy intolerance. The manager is great and caring, and the whole team have worked brilliantly adjusting to covid measures. All of the staff contribute and get to know the kids, even if they aren’t in their own room. I’m very grateful and would recommend this nursery very much.

Our daughter started nursery when she was 9-months-old (two mornings a week). As she was born during the lockdown, she didn't see many kids, the nursery was a whole new experience. After only two weeks, she was already more independent and really enjoyed her time in the nursery and playing with other kids. The staff are very helpful, and the girls from the baby room always keep me updated. Even through these hard times, they do everything to keep the little ones safe.

It gives me such comfort as a working Mum to know that she is having such a wonderful, enriching day and is being looked after so well.

My daughter has been attending the Montessori Pre-School since she turned three and she adores it. The nursery is a fun, caring, warm environment and everyone who works there is welcoming and engaging. There are always new and interesting activities for the kids and the key workers keep us regularly updated on the highlights of the day. Extra care has been taken this year to manage covid and I feel my daughter is in a clean and safe environment attending the nursery. We're so happy we're signing our son up too!

Professional and very clean environment. Staff are brilliant and great to ensure that the communication is flowing through. Creative learning and keep the parents aware of kids' progress or what they are working on. Ensures kids are kept safe during this pandemic of checking temperatures, gloves, masks, etc.

This is a wonderful nursery with excellent management and professional yet fun and engaging staff. The attention to detail stands out a mile and sets it apart from others in the area. I would not hesitate to recommend!

We moved in St Albans 3 weeks before lockdown in March, so my daughter attended the pre-school for only 3 weeks. Going back to the nursery after the lockdown, the staff were amazing to accommodate my daughter. The nursery's managers and staff in the pre-school are so dedicated and care so much for children. They prepare amazing activities for children.

Great environment, fun staff with a broad demographic of kids makes this a fantastic place for our daughter to develop. Overall we are very happy with the nursery and facilities. We are always greeted with a warm welcome at the start for the day and a nice update on what has been going on at the end of the day.

The team took the very best care of my son, the meals are home-cooked and delicious. My child has come away as an independent boy with a passion for learning, friendships and activities.

My son has attended Busy Bee's Montessori for 2 years and has always had a happy and creative day there. The staff are extremely caring to their students and provide feedback whenever requested. The staff are extremely friendly and caring, always smiling and happy to help. I could not have chosen a better nursery for my son. As he transitions to school he will dearly miss busy bees and all the staff.

We will sincerely miss you guys so much!

My four-year-old sons attends preschool and he has been here since he was one. The staff are so welcoming, nurturing and caring. It's the perfect start to his life outside of the home and a wonderful beginning to his life in education.

My son has been attending nursery since he was 13 months old - he is now 3! The staff are amazing, always welcoming and always happy to help with anything. I would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family!

My son has been coming to the nursery for 2-years. The staff in his room have been fantastic. His key worker always goes out of her way to assist him and help him grow through all the learning a 4-year-old has to do. The staff comfort him, encourage him and nurture him, he is always keen to go to pre-school. The nursery has given him a great start for when he attends reception later this year.