Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

Unit 1-2 Kestrel Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TN
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8.8 79 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City
Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City provides top-notch childcare in a stimulating environment where all children are encouraged to be the best they can be.

Recognising that each child develops at their own pace, Busy Bees has thoughtfully designed multiple rooms tailored to cater for different age groups and developmental stages with separate garden areas available. This approach fosters an environment that not only encourages learning but also nurtures creativity at all levels.

Families can rest assured that the committed staff at Busy Bees are passionate about nurturing the distinctive talents of each child and support their growth and development. With guidance and support from the long standing team, your child will be well-prepared and confident as they take the next steps in their educational journey.   

Busy Bees at Welwyn Garden City take immense pride in offering delicious and nutritious meals, prepared by their onsite chef in accordance with NHS-accredited menus. Menus are designed to not only fuel children throughout the day, but also to give them the opportunity to try new foods, always within the guidelines of any dietary requirements.

With so much to admire about Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City, there is simply no where better. From thrilling adventures in messy play to captivating storytelling that sparks the imagination, the passionate team ensures that every child receives an exceptional start in life.

Want to keep up with all the excitement? Download their ‘ParentZone’ app, where the highly experienced team will provide you with regular updates throughout the day, ensuring you never miss a special moment.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sally Davis (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 82

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Price per session. For full fee structure of the centre please visit our website

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

  • There is a very spacious car park at the front of the centre for all visitors to use, this is also used by the parents at drop off and pick up times. It hosts 12 parking spaces.

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City Reviews (79)

8.8

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.772) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has 79 reviews.

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Review from P L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City for nearly 2-years now and he absolutely loves it there. The staff are all excellent and provide a very high standard of care, listening and engaging in my son’s interests. The staff have dealt really well with the Covid-19 situation and provided clear
communication throughout and reassurance that our son is safe and that our needs are listened to as parents. The app works well to get updates and the staff are always happy to make time to discuss anything. The activities they do are interesting and varied and my son always goes in happily and has created such a lovely bond with the staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City in October 2021 as I returned to work. We have been delighted by the love and support they have given him, and us as parents. The team are fantastic and has helped our son grow and develop so much. He happily walks into the nursery every day and comes
out with a smile on his face. The activities are good and our son seems to enjoy them. The app updates are a bonus and certainly, when he started they were a real reassurance. We'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Lesley N (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has been so welcoming to my little girl. She had a terrible start in her other nursery and immediately felt safe and secure at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City when she started. This is down to the staff and how amazing they are. Thank you so much for supporting my daughter
through her transition and for reassuring me as her mum. As a parent, you only want the best for your children and ultimately for them to be happy. I know when I drop my daughter off that she is getting the very best out of her day.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely lovely nursery that is really child-focused. They keep us well informed, involved and listen to the parent's really well. We use reusable nappies and they didn't bat an eyelid, they were happy to use them and we've not had any problems with them. They are also really understanding at times
when you need to be that Mum and phone them for reassurance about your child, such as when they're settling into a new room or have been poorly. My little girl is really happy there and the carers have formed great little bonds with her. They also managed to get her to sleep on the very first day when she'd refused to do anything but contact nap for me. They are kind and responsive about sleep in particular. Really happy with our choice and kind of jealous of the lunch menu!
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with really caring staff. Children have a varied and exciting time at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City which really helps them develop, with fun themed weeks often around Calendar events, we have seen our son really develop well over the years that he has been there. We also love the well
thought out meal plans which are all nutritionally balanced for their needs.
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Review from Rosie S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Busy Bees in October 2020, when she was 11 months. Before this she had barely been with anyone apart from me and her dad due to Covid. I was really nervous about returning to work and her starting nursery.
It’s now December 2020 and I am so thrilled with how well she has settled.
The staff there show so much care and attention. We get daily updates on the ParentZone app. She is generally so much more confident around strangers and her sleeping and eating have improved.
The team also have a rigorous approach to Covid, taking temperatures on entry and only allowing one family into the lobby at once.
Thank you so much to everyone at Busy Bees, you are all total superstars and such an important part of our lives.
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 16 month old boy has been going to Busy Bees for the past 5 weeks and we’ve had a fantastic experience so far. He is always so happy when we collect him and is obviously enjoying his time there, especially the outside space. The food is made fresh on-site and there is a wide variety. We are kept
up to date by both the Parent Zone app and a lovely report slip at the end of each day. All the staff are so friendly and caring. I cannot recommend Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City enough.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been going to this nursery for 2 years now and both my son and I are happy with it. The nursery is managed by the manager who has been working there for more than 10 years, she provides excellent leadership and ensures that staff provides consistent care and all parent queries are addressed
as soon as possible. The overall attitude is friendly and you always feel welcome as a parent. I feel I can express my concerns and these will be addressed appropriately. If your child has special needs, the nursery will work with you to make things happen and it is reassuring to see that your child needs come first here. I also have to praise the nursery how they dealt with COVID situation and how quickly they were able to provide a safe environment. Overall, very happy with the nursery and would not hesitate to recommend this to my friends and family.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter looks forward to going to nursery every day and even wants to go on Saturdays and Sundays some weeks! All the staff are wonderful and always friendly, welcoming, accommodating and passionate about the care they provide the children. The activities the children do are engaging, fun, educational,
and really well thought out and planned. We really like the ParentZone feedback that we get which means we can see information on sleeping and eating throughout the day and love seeing the observations that are posted which give us an insight into how our daughter is playing, learning and developing.
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was a first-time mum leaving my son (11 months at the time) at nursery and I was very anxious but all the staff at busy bees helped reassure me. My son wasn't a great eater with finger foods etc so the cook always made sure he had a mashed version of the dinner as well just in case he couldn't handle
the normal one. The manager helped to reassure me when I was worried he wasn't settling (seemed upset to go etc). The ladies who looked after him were amazing and really helped my son to settle into his room and I absolutely loved looking at all his observations and the parent zone app was very useful when I needed reassurance about what he had eaten. I highly recommend busy bees in Welwyn Garden City what a lovely group of people there. Thank you for everything. Xx
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Review from Toyosi L (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City is an excellent environment. Both of my children have attended here and thrived. Feels like an extension of the family with great values. The staff are excellent and will work with the parents for the benefit of the child. Nothing is ever too much. It’s been a great experience
and relieving to know that my son is in caring hands.
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Review from Gary S (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Busy Bees a few years ago, so when we had another child there really wasn't any question to which nursey he would go to. The staff at Busy Bees are always friendly and helpful, and the care they have provided for my children is impeccable. One of the key factors in taking our children
to Busy Bees is that they are fed healthy homemade food for lunch and snacks, and have the best possible care. When my daughter left, you could see genuine sadness in their eyes that they wouldn't see her every day, that to me says everything about the nursery.
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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Shire Park is like a family. My Son went there for 4 years and now my little baby is there. She settled very well thanks to the staff being warm and caring. They have been the same staff all these years which I truly believe is because its a happy and vibrant place to be for the staff and
children alike.
My baby girl loves it already. They are careful to find a rhythm that works for your child. The food is amazing there. Such great variety. Shes started babbling more from the stimulation and buzz there.
Always recommended online and to friends.
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Review from Jane M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has been great for my kids, one has now left after 4 years whilst the other has been attending for just over a year. They both love the setting and always have lots of fun with great activities set up for them to explore. Both have built up great relationships with the
carers who are all lovely. The activities my daughter did in the preschool have set her up so well for starting school, from learning numbers and letters to sharing and taking turns, and she loved going to the teaching and learning room and doing science experiments, maths and logic activities. Alongside this they've had the chance to try a wide variety of foods with the rotating seasonal menus which are freshly cooked on site.
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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was the first nursery that I looked for my little boy, and it was the one! He absolutely loves it there, and the staff are amazing. Everything is provided such as meals, nappies, suncream etc so all you have to do is drop your child off and they are taken care of! Couldn’t recommend enough and
I’ll be sending his little brother in his footsteps as soon as he’s older too!
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Review from Devina P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welwyn Garden City branch of Busy Bees is fantastic. Our experience of the staff has always been very positive in terms of communication and enthusiasm. Both of our children have been very happy there and have developed a good foundation to continue learning, and have built secure relationships with
both carers and peers. I have visited many nurseries as we have moved out of the area, but none of the other nurseries had the same feel and warmth. The manager is nothing short of excellent, and this is also reflected in the staff.
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Review from Kristy Y (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Great activities and fun learning for kids.
The manager is amazing, and all staff are very friendly.
I can see a great development in my son’s communication and speaking.
He’s learning a lot from the nursery.
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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Busy Bees. She barely even glances backwards as she runs through the door in the morning! All the staff are lovely and helpful, and I'm confident she's getting excellent care. The app lets me know what she's eaten and how much she's slept, which is good to know, and she comes home
with lots of lovely art. We're so glad we picked Busy Bees.
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Review from Anca L (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one enjoyed Busy Bees since the first day he started. He settled very well, always happy to get up in the morning and go to the nursery to meet the staff and his friends.
He also enjoys the activities prepared by the staff and loves being surrounded by his little friends.
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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one started here in February and he absolutely loves it. Every time he comes home he is in a fantastic mood and when we get to the nursery in the mornings he always has a big smile for the staff- that is testament to the wonderful environment they create for him every day. My little one doesn’t
always warm to new people, so the fact that he has warmed to all staff and management just goes to show how amazing the team is.
I also love the fact that I know he is eating wonderfully nutritious food. We often joke that he eats better than we do!
He comes home with lots of amazing artwork and we get daily updates on the activity he has completed and frequent assessments.
We are so happy here and really glad that we chose Busy Bees Welwyn.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.772)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.772) out of 10 for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 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 4.967 for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.967
  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 3.805 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.305
  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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Sally

Sally Davis

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2015

Hi, my name is Sally Davis and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City. I have been at the centre since 2015 and have worked in the childcare sector for over 20 years.


My team and I are extremely proud of our childcare setting. It is vital to us that children enjoy their time at the nursery whilst parents feel both happy and assured with the care provided. This begins with an enthusiastic, caring and passionate team of practitioners who make it their task every day to ensure that every child who attends the centre receives the very best start in life. We embrace every child’s individuality and reflect on our practice to ensure that each child thrives in their learning and development.


We are all dedicated to providing an outstanding level of care and committed to all children in our care.
I am very passionate about Early Years and my role at the centre. I have certified competency within the following areas: Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work, Behaviour Management, Food Hygiene, SEND, and NVQ Level 3 Management. Furthermore, I am the Designated Safeguarding Person within the Centre.
I am really proud to be a part of the Welwyn Garden City family and to have such an enthusiastic long standing team who are always eager to provide outstanding opportunities for the children and families in our care.


I look forward to meeting and showing new families around our wonderful centre in Welwyn Garden City.

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