Busy Bees Mardley Hill

1 Mardley Hill, Welwyn AL6 0UE
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9.9 114 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Mardley Hill, Welwyn
Busy Bees Mardley Hill has an incredibly experienced, dedicated and long-standing team that have built up an uncompromisingly strong and positive reputation in the local area for outstanding quality childcare. This beautiful Centre is securely situated within a bespoke home-from-home environment.

The team at Mardley Hill are proud to have hat-trick of consecutive 'Outstanding' accreditations (most recently February 2022), as deemed by their governing body Ofsted. The Centre is also a flagship for Busy Bees and has been deemed as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ since 2012.

The Centre Director and her team pride themselves upon secure and positive partnerships with parents. In addition to this an incredibly strong dedication is also upheld upon the EYFS Framework of which includes: safeguarding, health and safety and learning and development. The team have significant expertise in supporting children with additional needs and they will happily discuss a tailored plan to meet with the individual needs of your child.

The Centre has exceptionally beautiful, well equipped, age-appropriate base rooms and gardens designed with the children's interests and developmental needs in mind.

As well as key EYFS objectives, children learn about designing and building, gardening, singing and dancing, and they are also given endless opportunities to explore, allowing their creative instincts to flow within their amazing surroundings.

If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact the Centre Director of Mardley Hill, who will be incredibly happy to discuss your individual requirements. This Centre will provide your child with the best start in life and a personally tailored service that your child deserves.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Zienkowicz (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Details of fees are available on the detailed Busy Bees webpage

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

Parking

  • * A private car park is situated at the front of the Centre and can be used free of charge for parents and staff.

Busy Bees Mardley Hill Reviews (114)

9.9

Busy Bees Mardley Hill has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Mardley Hill has 114 reviews.

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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I cannot explain how much we love this nursery. Right from the first steps, they have given our son so much care and attention. It enabled us to relax knowing he was in great care! We highly recommend this nursery and all the staff. They make you feel that your child is extremely important
to them and adapt their style in order to suit your child's needs. I couldn't think of how a nursery could improve! Thank you!
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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Mardley Hill for our six month old son. He has been attending for two months now and even in this short space of time, the whole family has been made to feel so welcome. The nursery manager is incredibly committed and talented. All of the long-standing staff and our son's
wonderful primary carer are dedicated to his development. My husband and I can go to work in good knowledge that our son is enjoying his time at nursery and I love that we are able to log into the app to see what he has been up to throughout the day. I have seen significant development in our son in just eight weeks and he always arrives and leaves with a smile.
Thank you to all of you at Mardley Hill. It is not a wonder your lovely nursery gets the outstanding reviews it does and I would highly recommend you to other families.
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Review from Emily F (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Mardley Hill is such a wonderful nursery. The staff and management are all so lovely and friendly. They have great relationships with the children and parents, and they always offer support and guidance. My son only attends once a week but his progress since attending at the start of the
year has been amazing - his speech and understanding has improved so much and he gets to participate in such a variety of fun and educational activities. He really loves going and has settled in so well, and that is thanks to such wonderful staff. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
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Review from Eleanor M (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 11 months. I knew the moment I first looked round, it was the perfect nursery. The staff are so friendly and feel like family. My daughter loves going to Busy Bees, the care she has received has been fantastic. She has made lots of friends and
she really enjoys the routine she has at nursery and all of the fun varied activities that they do. Her development has come on leaps and bounds.
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Review from Elli M (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with caring and wonderful staff that I feel happy to leave my daughters with. I can see how happy my girls are to go and how they have developed since attending.
I visited quite a few nurseries before making what, to me, was a terribly important decision and Mardley Hill was the
only nursery I felt comfortable with. The manager put me at ease straight away and really supported my girls' transition. I would absolutely recommend it as the nursery of choice!
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Review from Robert T (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An exceptional nursery. My twin sons love it there. The staff are all friendly and very approachable and genuinely care for my boys and this is reflected in how my sons talk about the staff there. I would recommend Busy Bees to any parent who wants their child to grow into a happy healthy child.
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Review from Andy W (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees in Welwyn for about two years now. She loves attending the nursery. The activities are well planned and varied. The food is excellent. All of the staff are brilliant. They all go out of their way to ensure the children are safe and happy.
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Review from Ricky F (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really homely feel throughout the nursery, from the decor and facilities but more importantly the staff. They are really friendly and our son warmed to all the team really quickly. They are great at communicating with us about what he is up to throughout the day.
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Review from Sylwia J (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery we’ve ever been to and we’d visited quite a few. The staff are just so extremely warm and welcoming and the activities the children do on a daily basis help them grow and develop so much. There’s not a single bad word I can say about Busy Bees at Mardley Hill. I just love them,
love all the staff, love chatting to them when picking our daughter up and she just loves it there. It’s like her second home. She feels totally comfortable and is the happiest little girl, and she’s developed so much thanks to these wonderful people. Love you guys.
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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is a wonderful nursery. The staff are all incredibly well trained and organise a large variety of activities for the children. They do lots of extra activities at Easter and Christmas which the children love and are always keen for parents to be involved. The food is incredibly high quality
with lots of fruit and vegetables. All of the staff are brilliant and we couldn’t ask for a better nursery for our daughter.
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Review from Eleanor (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love everything about this nursery and so does my son who has just turned 1 year old and has been attending Busy Bees Mardley Hill for about 3.5 months now. The range of activities - painting, seed planting, the range of toys, the choice of food. My son has progressed in his development since starting
nursery and always seems happy (and exhausted) at the end of the day. Everyone that works there is so friendly and professional which was so reassuring at the beginning when it was quite an emotional drop-off.
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Review from Abi H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Mardley Hill is a wonderful day nursery. Both my daughters (2 and almost 1) attend one day a week and they both blossomed as soon as they started. The facilities and the resources are excellent but it's the staff, from the top to the bottom, that takes it to the next level. The care and attention
they give the children is brilliant, they create a nurturing and encouraging environment that makes the children thrive. The food is incredible and the activities for the children are really creative. My children are rarely cared for by anyone but family, especially my youngest, but Busy Bees is definitely the next best thing.
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Review from Daniel Z (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parent of two children, 1 and 3 years old, who are both under the care of this wonderful nursery, I would highly recommend it to all my friends and family. All the staff there are friendly and really caring, always willing to run the extra mile to provide the best care for my children. Both my wife
and I can feel the love they have given to the children, to help them in every step of their early education. As a result, both of my children are happy and confident, enjoying their time at the nursery.
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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Busy Bees Mardley Hill. The staff are amazing and have really helped me with so much more than just childcare. I'm absolutely gutted for my little one to be leaving for school next September. He will miss the staff massively. Thank you all so much for everything! Best decision I made choosing
you! Highly recommend.
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Review from Valentina G (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is superb. The staff is brilliant too. They are all extremely caring with my child. She loves going to nursery!


It is a great asset for Welwyn.


The rooms are well set up for all ages, the garden is safe and friendly. They do lots of activities and help my child to improve, constantly.


The food is also brilliant too.

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Review from Ruth P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery helped my daughter settle into the baby room almost straight away. The nursery is a home from home environment and I couldn’t ask for better staff and care. The food is excellent and my daughter loves being at the nursery. She sleeps so well in the baby room and is always happy.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
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Review from Sarah N (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are super friendly and they always run fun activities even for the babies in the group - like painting and baking.


My daughter settled in there really quickly and loves going. Definitely recommended.

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Review from Serdal Y (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beyond outstanding! Our daughter has a long-term medical need, understandably, we were very nervous when the time came for our little Busy Bee to attend a nursery. She has only been attending Busy Bees at Mardley Hill for two months and has grown with confidence into a Queen Bee! Thank you to the outstanding
contributions of all members of staff.
When you meet the management and staff at Busy Bees you quickly understand why they have been awarded a double Ofsted outstanding - in fact, as a professional in the education sector, this nursery is BEYOND OUTSTANDING! Not just a nursery but an extended family. As a parent, I am proud to be part of this family! All staff always go above and beyond what I would accept as a parent and our daughter speaks highly of the entire team, who more than meet her safeguarding, physical and mental development, and health needs! Thank you! I could talk about how amazing they are all day!
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Review from Charlotte F (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy (1 year old) has only been at Mardley Hill for a couple of months but our experience so far has been amazing. All the team go out of their way to make the both of us feel relaxed and secure and I wouldn’t have wanted to go through what is quite an emotional experience (for both me and
him) anywhere else! The lovely staff made his transition as smooth as possible and he now has a great time and I love getting the updates throughout the day of his various activities (painting, cooking, singing) and all the great food he is eating! I would definitely recommend it, a great nursery.
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are genuinely enthusiastic, caring and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The setting is immaculate, bright, secure and welcoming to both adults and children and we are greeted personally, with interest about how our weekend has been etc.


The food is varied and nutritious

and children are actively involved in giving out snacks/drinks. My son has started eating things he would never eat at home since being here.


The staff always have time to talk and never make you feel rushed when discussing your child. They offer information without being asked (how much he’s eaten, if he’s slept or how he’s doing with his toileting).
After being at another nursery for a year which he never really settled at, I was delighted when a place became available at Busy Bees Mardley Hill and I haven’t been disappointed. I’ve gone from having to leave my son crying at nursery each day to seeing him walk in happily and wave me off and even cry when it’s time to go home! It’s the best decision I ever made.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Busy Bees Mardley Hill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.908 for Busy Bees Mardley Hill is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.908
  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 Busy Bees Mardley Hill is based on 11 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 11 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 (5)

Amanda

Amanda Zienkowicz

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2005

I have been working at Mardley Hill since 2005 and I am really enjoying my time spent here. I have a Foundation Degree in Early Years - a course that enabled me to expand my knowledge of child development and embed this within our Centre. I enjoy being part of an outstanding team as we do our very best to ensure the service we provide is second to none. I truly love my role at Mardley Hill and enjoy a strong partnership with all the families who attend.

Terri

Terri Baker

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2007

I began working at Mardley Hill in 2021 and thoroughly enjoy my role. I have a great deal of Administrative experience. I have worked within many Busy Bees Centers supporting as an Admin. In my spare time, I enjoy meeting with my friends and spending lots of time with my three beautiful children and going away with my husband. I work every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and I am always available to speak to parents should they require any advice on childcare vouchers, government funding etc.

Samantha

Samantha Scully

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director Joined: 2014

I joined the team at Mardley Hill in 2014. and I am the Room Manager of the Buzz Room. I am the SENCo for the Centre and feel incredibly privileged to be a part of the children's lives and impact on their learning and development could not think of another career I would rather have! My role is to ensure the smooth operation of the Buzz Room at all times; managing a team of dedicated individuals who share the same vision of high-quality childcare as myself.

Katie

Katie Chambers

Job Title: Buzz Room Manager Joined: 2014

I joined the Mardley Hill team in 2022. I am proud to be the Room Manager of the Buzz Room - I adore my role and the diverse opportunities this brings. I am very knowledgeable on supporting families with a smooth transition to starting their nursey experience. Mardley Hill is a huge part of my life - we are a fantastic team and together we continue to strengthen positive relationships with each and every family who attend our Centre.

Georgia

Georgia Quinton

Job Title: Bombos Room Manager Joined: 2014

I have worked at Mardley Hill since 2019. I was promoted to Room Manager in 2022. I'm currently completing my Level 5 degree in child care, and am really enjoying undertaking enhanced levels of responsibility. I am a caring and dedicated member of the team and very much enjoy watching the children learn, develop and grow during their time with us. I have undertaken many courses relative to care and education in my early years and am truly dedicated to my role and the children within my care.

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