Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond

14 King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AP
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9.2 55 Reviews
  • Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond, St Albans
Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond is a thoroughly resourced and secure setting, designed to make the most of your child's early years learning potential and inspire their imagination.

CCTV and a fingerprint entry system are in place, with the service itself being friendly and focused on building strong relationships both with children as they develop and their parents.

Additional features include a soft play area and sensory room, there is an exclusive pre-school academy and four large outdoor play areas.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day 7.30am-6.30pm:


- 0-2 Year olds - £103.00
- 2-3 Year olds - £103.00
- 3-5 Year olds - £96.00

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
You will be charged £15 for each 15 minutes, or part of, that you are late collecting your child after
the end of their agreed session.
Fees will also include nappies and wipes

Contact Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond to get a personalised quote.

Contact Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Paulina Waller (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 116

Age Range

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

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

Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond Reviews (55)

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Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond has 55 reviews.

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Review from Jenna L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery, from the moment we first started, feels a bit like the good old days! The team have been amazing and so supportive. I feel a genuine sense of care not just for our little ones but us as parents too. The facilities and the space is incredible. My children have the best experience
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Glenalmond. Our two year old is very happy there and we've been consistently impressed with their level care. All the staff have taken the time to get to know him - even those who aren't based in his room - which makes for a lovely welcoming and home-like atmosphere. The range of
activities is superb, and they have several large rooms (including a library and an art room) which means that our son is engaged in different ways throughout the week. The gardens are large and surrounded by beautiful big trees which gives space for lots of outdoor exploring. The food is superb: the menu range is outstanding and nutritionally balanced. Our son is vegetarian and they have easily catered - properly - for his dietary needs. We would wholeheartedly recommend Glenalmond.
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Review from A.L. (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. The staff is kind and attentive to children's needs.


Lovely outdoor space which is rounded by trees and green spaces which is a big plus being away from cars and pollution.


Happy with my choice!

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love the nursery. Our little one is so pleased to see the staff every morning and they are always so friendly and welcoming. I feel like my daughter is in very safe hands with the staff and am confident she has a great time with them. The rooms are large so it doesn't feel cramped and
there are so many toys, games and activities available. Her learning and development has come on leaps and bounds since being there as well. The App is fantastic as it tell me everything she does and eats each day and if I have any queries the staff are always there to help out. Couldn't be happier with the nursery!
Reply from Michelle Blindell-Hurst, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondThank you so much for this review , we lovely having your little one at our nursery.
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have had a fantasic experience at Busy Bees Glenalmond. The staff are friendly, kind and dedicated, they keep us informed and look after our child amazingly. He loves it there and settled so well - which says it all really!
Our only critisism is of Busy Bees themselves who have hiked prices lately,
and changed the pricing structure to make it even more expensive for parents. I just hope that some of the price increase makes its way to the fantastic staff and facilities as well as to the Head Office.
Overall though, we love it!
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using this nursery for around 6 months now and have been consistently impressed. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and the big garden is great. The staff welcome my little boy everyday and he is always happy to go in.
Since starting nursery he has become so much more confident
around other adults outside the family, and he has developed lots of new skills. We get regular updates through the day of the various activities they get up to. The management team have also been very helpful explaining the government funding process. Would highly recommend.
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Review from T P (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience with Busy Bees - staff all friendly and great with sending pics of what they're doing along with information on what they've eaten and nappies etc.
Couldn't recommend them more highly.
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Review from Monika K (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy that we chose Busy Bees Glenalmond for our daughter. It took a while for her to settle in the nursery but thanks to caring and dedicated staff members she is now loving it there. The environment is great and feels like home once we enter the building. I like to follow the app and see
her progress and daily activities. We also love their green garden and the amount of space kids have to play outdoors. I would highly recommend Busy Bees Glenalmond to any parent, we are super happy we made this choice.
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Review from Nicole K (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children attended the Busy Bees Glenalmond nursery from 2 - 4 years old and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. The staff and management were consistently engaging, friendly and got to know our children well. The staff was focused on addressing special needs as they arose and kept us
up to date on speech development and potty training progress. My son was quite shy to begin but became comfortable and confident in the environment speaking volumes to the trust he had in the staff. We loved how much the children are offered time in the garden to be outdoors throughout the year. The parent app isn't updated consistently but we took that as a sign that the focus and time is spent on the children where it should be. The staff was very good about contacting us if ever there was a need and would answer any questions we had on progress/updates at the end of each day. Seeing the progress and independence my kids have gained during their time here has exceeded our expectations!
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted to share my positive experience with Busy Bees Glenalmond Nursery. From the moment my son started attending, I knew we had made the right choice.
Busy Bees Glenalmond provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters both social and educational growth. The staff members are
incredibly caring, dedicated, and professional, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention and support.
I have been consistently impressed by the diverse range of activities and learning opportunities offered at Busy Bees Glenalmond. My son has thrived in this enriching environment.
Moreover, the communication between the nursery and parents is excellent, keeping us informed about my son's progress and daily activities.
Overall, Busy Bees Glenalmond's Nursery has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching childcare experience for their child.
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Review from Jade P (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at Busy Bees Glenalmond. She has an excellent relationship with her teachers and looks forward to her nursery days. I believe she is learning a lot whilst she is there and takes part in a variety of fun activities to help her learn. I would say that the nursery is quite expensive,
but compared to others in the area it is priced fairly. Also, the app is not updated very often throughout the day, but this is probably because the staff are too busy looking after the children, which of course is the priority. Overall, I believe the nursery are doing a great job and I am very happy with the care they provide for my daughter.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending nursery at Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond since he turned one, based on a recommendation from another parent.


We have been so impressed with the friendly atmosphere at nursery.


The staff working in the rooms have all been positive, energetic and enthusiastic and

have spent time getting to know our son with a view to making him feel happy, settled and best able to learn. He has learnt good routines and has been supported to play productively and happily with his peers. The activities he does are centred around his interests and designed to challenge and move on his learning.


We love seeing photos on tlhe app so that we can discuss our son’s learning with him at home.


The nursery has an excellent management team who are always on-hand to answer any queries.


We have been so pleased with our experience at Busy Bees Glenalmond and are very grateful for their excellent care. We would confidently recommend this nursery.

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Review from Y W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First of all, my son enjoys going to nursery everyday. He learned so much from there, from counting numbers, differentiating colours to singing songs, which is amazing for a toddler who is learning to speak . They also provide a lot of outdoor time as my son loves playing outside. As a parent, I am
very happy with the staff, particularly the management team. They take very positive attitudes towards parents' feedback and take prompt actions to address issues. Also, the staff always keep me updated about my son on the parent app with good pictures and video, and reach out to me if necessary. Overall, Busy Bees provides a safe, supportive and loving environment for my son. We are very happy with our choice.
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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son (21 months) has been at Glenalmond for coming up on a year now and as far as I can tell is absolutely thriving. He is too young to tell me what he has been up to during the day, but I get regular updates through the ParentZone App which keeps me up to date with his development. The staff are
always very welcoming when dropping him off and collecting and he is very comfortable with them. He is quite happy to wave bye to me and march off with his room workers to have breakfast as soon as he arrives. He knows food is more important than daddy.
He is very settled in the routine of the nursery and I have absolutely no concerns about the level of care and engagement he receives.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, 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. Best Wishes, Montessori.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Despite starting in covid which was really difficult for the children on so many levels my children have really come to love the nursery. The decor of the nursery has been improved significantly making it much more bright, airy and cheerful. The staff are great and whilst I realise that there has been
some turnover of staff the main room teachers have been excellent, particularly in toddler and pre-school. My children have really close bonds with their current and previous key workers. The nursery is good at listening and implementing changes when necessary which also gives me great confidence in the nursery. The outdoor space is also one of the massive plus points for the nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, 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. Best wishes, Montessori
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Busy Bees Glenalmond from mid-2019 to the present and it has been a hugely positive experience for us both. The exceptional refurbishment and outside grounds coupled with the dedicated staff makes it an environment where children can thrive. The children's personalities are nurtured
yet developed, they are cared for yet encouraged to be independent and are driven with so many activities and opportunities. In my experience, the staff at Busy Bees Glenalmond are dedicated, professional, approachable and incredibly user-friendly for parents. Overall, a very happy parent of a very content child at Busy Bees Glenalmond.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, 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. Best wishes, Montessori
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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves nursery. All the staff are friendly and she loves being around them and all the activities they do. The setting for the nursery is nice, with plenty of outdoor space for the children.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Glenalmond nursery. Best wishes, Montessori
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Review from Chrissy L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Glenalmond is such a lovely nursery. As a teacher myself, I had very specific things I was looking for when we chose nurseries and I viewed a lot before choosing it. My little girl joined when she was 11 months old (she's now 28 months) and the staff helped her (and us as parents) settle into
our new routine. She has since moved up twice to different classrooms as she's grown. Each classroom setting and variety of activities has matched her stage of development perfectly. The nursery was refurbished not long after we joined and the result is really beautiful. Glenalmond is already a very striking building with lovely surrounding grounds but now they have a lovely art studio, library and snug. The staff are so warm and caring, they have really looked after our little girl as well as making the whole family feel welcome. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and would confidently recommend it!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Glenalmond nursery. Best wishes, Montessori
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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery since he was seven months old. He loves it here and so do I. Everybody knows each other and you feel like your child is in good hands. He learns so many new things there. I am so lucky that he can be here. Thank you!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees GlenalmondHello, 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. Best wishes, Montessori
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Review from Andrew G (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy with Busy Bees at Glenalmond and is never unhappy to go. Our best recommendation for a toddler. Due to Covid-19 it's hard to know what happens inside but what we see, we love.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.151)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond 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 4.2 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 4.902 for Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.902
  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 4.249 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond 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 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 = 3.775
    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 116 number of registered child places is 23.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.2 = 0.474
  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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Paulina

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2018

Hello my name is Paulina and I am a Nursery Manager here at Busy Bees Glenalmond Nursery. I have joined Busy Bees in November 2018. Previously I was working for a group of nurseries in Central London. I am a Qualified Teacher since 2009 and have recently completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management at Cambridge Regional College. I am very passionate about working with children and families. My favourite thing about my job is that I am able to see children achieve and develop into confident lifelong learners. I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful and spacious nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond

What is the Age Range of Children that Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond accepts?

Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond Open?

Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond is open: 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.

How many Children does Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond have capacity for?

Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond has capacity for a total of 116 Children.

How far is Montessori by Busy Bees Glenalmond to the centre of St Albans?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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