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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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

Contact Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road to get a personalised quote.

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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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:15
    Tuesday 07:00-18:15
    Wednesday 07:00-18:15
    Thursday 07:00-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road Reviews (131)

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Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road has a Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road has 131 reviews.

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Review from Leilani D (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since January 2019. I would highly recommend this nursery; the staff are outstanding, so caring and friendly. My daughter looks forward to going, and I can see how much she learns while there. She is becoming a confident little girl and all thanks to the lovely
staff!
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you so much Busy Bees, Smallford, my son has loved his 18-months with you. The nursery staff have been wonderful, so friendly and caring. He has always been happy to go in every morning and loves to tell us all about the fun he has had with his friends. We’re sad to say goodbye as he starts his
next stage at reception.
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Review from Owen W (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended for 9-months before joining the school, and my son has been going for over 1.5 years. Both love their time at the nursery. My main reason for recommending is due to high standards in learning and education. The level of care is also very high, meals are well balanced and in general,
things are run very professionally. At various points, our personal circumstances changed, and I appreciated the understanding and flexibility that was given. I also believe their approach during the covid situation has been truly admirable.
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Review from Zina (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 1 year old. He is now 2 years and 7 months old. One of my biggest concerns is his language development as we do not speak English at home. The nursery staff have been wonderful from his early days and have encouraged him to verbalise his thoughts
in English. He now speaks full sentences and has fallen in love with every key worker he's had. I believe that in conjunction with the learning/fun environment, a key to success is the natural warmth and kindness the staff members possess. I would like to specifically thank particular members of staff in the baby room, the 1-2 room and now in the 2-3 room who are among the wonderful set of people I got to meet and interact with. My son's face lights up in the morning and this allows me to feel at ease when leaving him.
Note: I put 'satisfactory' in the value for money section because I think the pre-school childcare in the UK needs a complete reform towards affordability.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with this nursery and preschool and our 2 children both settled quickly and love it. The staff are amazing and have built up such good relationships with our boys that some days the oldest is sad to come home! The rooms are perfectly set-up for the age range and the garden space is
lovely with plenty to keep the little ones interested. The rooms and facilities are clean and the meals are nutritious so have peace of mind that the boys are eating well there. The standard and quality of learning is high and our oldest is about to start primary school and has already learned so much from preschool so is well prepared for the change, although he is going to miss it a lot!
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Review from Flavia P (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been coming to the nursery for almost 2 years. During the lockdown, she has been really missing it and she was so excited to come back. The staff are brilliant and also in these challenging times, they are fully engaged to ensure that the children are happy. This made the return to
the nursery after 3 months much easier. What I love about the nursery is the friendliness of the staff who makes you feel like at home and the time the staff spend with the children doing activities such as handicrafts, reading etc. Thanks so much!
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Review from Thomas S (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with this nursery. The staff have been fantastic and my son talks about them after we pick him up. He has learnt so much and made so many friends here. The staff offer help and chats if you ever have any worries and are happy to work with you so your child has the best start
in life.
Every member of staff, from the manager to cook, are involved with looking after the children. This is great as you know that everyone there knows your child and cares for them.
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Review from Jill G (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is phenomenal. My daughter loves this place, the staff are both friendly and professional.
My daughter's development both educationally and socially has come on leaps and bounds since joining in January of this year. Her days are filled with fun and educational activities, and the food
provided is also very well prepared with quality ingredients. Totally recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area.
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Review from Karishma (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining the Nursery my son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going into nursery every day. He loves the teachers very much and the teachers are very approachable for parents. My son has developed singing skills and is always making new rhymes/songs
and singing. All the members of the nursery are very supportive and nurturing and provide warm and loving care, including encouraging him to eat and drink at all times.
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Review from Stacey F (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place with friendly and skilled staff. My son loves to go there and he has improved speaking, listening, sharing and confidence since he started. I feel confident when I leave him there because I know staff members are taking good care of him.
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Review from Tessa L (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been attending Busy Bees from just after her first birthday. On the occasions when I have collected her, although a little tired, it has been evident that she has enjoyed her day. The staff are extremely caring and always provide information about nappy changes, the food consumed
and the rest time. The environment is pleasant and there is a sound structure to the day. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to any parent.
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Review from Dixit P (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to the nursery since he was 18 months and we cannot be more thankful to the manager and her team. The staff truly go the extra mile for the children, getting to know each one as an individual. They work extremely hard to adapt to the children learning their likes and dislikes.
They are very well equipped with different resources to keep the child occupied whether it is in the garden or inside. The development we have seen in our son is unbelievable.
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Review from Naomi M (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves the nursery. She is happy, lots of exciting activities. Staff are happy and helpful.
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Review from Jodie S (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and fabulous staff. I could not wish for my child to go to a better nursery. This nursery have brought out more of my child’s confidence and independence. Staff are very friendly and helpful and very approachable. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and everyone. They get parents
involved in everything they do. My child is very happy here.
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Review from Simone G (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 children have been very happy. I must say our contact with the staff is excellent. Very happy. The nursery has changed a lot for the better since my children started in 2015.
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Review from Alejandro B (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy we chose St Albans Nursery and Montessori Pre-School for my son.
He loves going to nursery and they take great care of him while he is there. They have a lot of learning activities while allowing the kids to play and have fun with their friends. They're very receptive to parents and
the communication between us and the nursery is excellent.


I highly recommend it.

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Review from Claudia D (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Preschool is amazing. My daughter loves going there and loves the teachers. I had a very good experience with my eldest child who is now in school and benefited a lot from all the things he has learned at Busy Bees.
I feel that the teachers know my daughter well and that she is learning something
important every day. I can only say good things about this nursery, the only thing my daughter is complaining about is that sometimes it can get too crowded and chaotic but in last period, I noticed that staff are trying to divide the children into groups.
Stability of staff can also help the children be more settled.
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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have now attended this excellent nursery and have loved it. It is well run with exciting activities and the staff genuinely care for the children. I feel like my daughter's key worker knows her well and they have a lovely relationship. The nursery is a positive and happy place, with
lots of things always going on. The quality of care and teaching is excellent, as is the homemade food. I have always felt happy and confident to have my children here.
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Review from Kevin D (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has settled into this nursery and is extremely happy there. All the staff are incredibly engaged with the children and all seem genuinely happy doing their jobs. Compared to other nurseries in the area it is a warm and friendly environment.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls love it here and talk about their key workers at home wanting to go to see them. They have settled in very well thanks to the amazing staff and the care is fantastic.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.989)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.989) 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.989 for Montessori by Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road is calculated as follows: ( (260 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.989
  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 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 22 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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Meet the Team (1)

Ramesh

Ramesh Assadi

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

Double Ofsted Outstanding nursery manager. Centre Director of the year 2025 at the Be Brilliant award. Awarded the pride of the Busy Bees company in 2020. I have worked in childcare for over 40 years. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies and a 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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