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Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby

Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby, Stevenage SG1 6NH
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Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby, Stevenage
Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby, Stevenage

Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby is in a great location, situated within the local community near local shops and Round Diamond School. The nursery's parent partnership group can offer help and support to new parents, as well as giving current parents the opportunity to share views and suggestions.

The nursery has a caring and professional staff team who are passionate about what they do and who offer unique play and learning opportunities such as wake and shake and Busy Babies.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Stevens (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

Parking

  • There is free parking available

Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby Reviews (79)

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Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.146) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby has 79 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended Busy Bees, Great Ashby, since December 2020. I cannot fault the care and expertise of the staff. They all go above and beyond to get to know your child and to help them grow.

My child has always been a fussy eater, but they have taken the time to explore different foods, not just using taste, but other senses, to make food seem less “scary”.

The feedback we receive is fantastic, both in person and via the app. I can see how much my child is developing through the pictures and updates. I love that I can let them know about an activity we have done at home and they will expand on it within the nursery setting.

There really is nothing more reassuring that your child is excited to go into nursery, and coming out with a huge smile, desperate to tell you about their day.

I really cannot recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son loves Busy Bees and his development has really been evident by his attendance. He’s always chatting about his activities and we’re always surprised to hear how much he’s been up to! The staff are always respectful of our choices and always check on things such as potty training, etc too, which really helps with consistency. They are really supportive and he loves them! Thank you so much to all of the staff who make his days such fun, in a safe and encouraging environment!

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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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I'm so glad I chose this nursery for my daughter. They go above and beyond in their care and activities with the children. I have noticed an incredible difference in my child's development, and she is excelling in her milestones.
She is excited to go, and this also reassures me of her happiness there.

The staff are friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby

We really appreciate your excellent feedback. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at nursery.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have the utmost respect for every staff member at the nursery. My child has blossomed and grown so much; her speech has come on leaps and bounds, she is more confident socialising and has learned so much with her time at the nursery.
I love the structure they have in place for learning and child development. We’ve never had an issue with cleanliness and we have always been impressed by the nursery’s professionalism.

When I have another child I hope to put them in the same nursery.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Stevenage, Great Ashby
We are thrilled to hear your comments. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family.

Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.

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Review from Stuart P (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our Daughter has attended Busy Bees in Great Ashby since September 2020, she always has a smile on her face when we pick her up and always is excited to go.
We can't speak highly enough of the staff there, they are always easy to contact, give advice when needed and have gone above and beyond to enhance our daughters learning experience at every opportunity, whilst giving us constant feedback on her progress both in person and through the app that they use.
We visited a few nurseries when contemplating where to send our daughter and we were both impressed by the welcoming and knowledgeable output of the staff that our experience since our daughter has been going there has only reconfirmed we have made the right choice.

Can't complement Busy Bees, Great Ashby, enough and we recommended wholeheartedly sending any child there from the experience we have had.

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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, staff are always friendly and helpful. I couldn't be happier with my child's development since she has been going to the nursery, and it's amazing how well they all have adapted to the new way of working due to COVID.

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Review from Janie K (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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An as anxious parent, I cannot fault the care, commitment and dedication to all the carers and management team who supported both my child and myself to adapt to a day nursery setting. Thank you. I would highly recommend the Great Ashby team. My son has developed tremendously since starting.

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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Outstanding care and facilities.
Our family are thankful to Busy Bee’s at Stevenage, Great Ashby for looking after our daughter so well.
They have also supported us with a delayed return to nursery due to a member of our household shielding during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Staff are amazing and have built true bonds with our daughter, they support her with developing her speech (she is speech delayed).
Viewed most nursery’s in the Stevenage area and this is, we feel, by far the best for us.

Our daughter always leaves nursery happy and content and we couldn’t ask for more.

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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to the nursery for nearly 2 years and absolutely loves it.

She runs in and is excited to see her friends and both my husband and I know she is happy and being well looked after.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery I wouldn’t have my daughter anywhere else! Care of the children is number one, you are kept in the loop at all times. My daughter gets so excited to get up and get to nursery every day and comes home beaming. Cannot recommend Busy Bees enough. The activities are endless, the children learn and grow so much .... as for the food, she gets fed better than me. Very nutritious, varied and good quality.

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Review from Kelly J (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Busy Bees, Great Ashby, since she was 10 months old, and graduated from pre-school just a few weeks ago. From the baby room to pre-school, in each room she has received the highest level of care and all the support she needs to hit her age-appropriate milestones. The staff are excellent communicators, and there is a constant 2-way 'conversation' between parents and key workers that coordinates learning at nursery with activities undertaken at home. My daughter has thrived in this environment; she is curious, kind, has lovely manners and interacts beautifully with other children, setting her up perfectly for reception. Management is accessible, friendly and any issues are dealt with quickly and discreetly. I can jut recommend this setting enough!

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Review from Minu J (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy and thankful to all the staff at Busy Bees for looking after my daughter who is 15 months old. I was very nervous about sending my child to a nursery but am very pleased that I found a perfect place for her.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy joined Busy Bees at Great Ashby when he was just over 12 months.
At the show-round, immediately I was impressed by the easy parking, the level of security (no mobile phones allowed beyond reception etc) and the easy, fun atmosphere.
The nursery is spacious and well equipped with great games and toys in the garden which is used in all-weathers.
The care taken by all members of staff is exceptional and communication very free-flowing.

We’re so sad to be leaving and would highly recommend both the nursery and the team that makes it work!

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Review from Hiba A (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am so glad that my kids managed to get place in this lovely nursery. From day 1 both came home very happy and over the moon. Such lovely staff and management.

Many thanks for all your efforts, collaboration and for looking after my kids.

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Review from Oana S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Amazing care, friendly and dedicated staff.
My son is very happy at the nursery, he settled very well, and the staff are amazing.
We definitely will recommend Busy Bees to everyone we know.

Thank you to management and all the staff in Bombo-2 and Bumble-2 for looking after our son.

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Review from Leisa E (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Busy Bees, Great Ashby enough for the care, love and support they have given our little boy over the past couple of years. The staff are all so kind and you can see that they genuinely care about all the children. They have helped our little boy to grow, learn and gain valuable confidence in himself. Busy Bees has made the difficult decision of childcare so much easier for us knowing that our son was really cared for. Thank you so much to everyone in the Busy Bees, Great Ashby team!

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Review from Karen G (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has just graduated from Busy Bees Great Ashby having started from 15 months old. I cannot recommend them enough, I just only wish he had started there younger like I have now with my daughter who is currently attending and has been since 8 months old (now 2yrs old).

In the almost 4 years that my son attended I have not had any concerns, throughout his journey of changing rooms as he got older and hitting milestones of potty training etc we have been fully supported and informed. The staff are so friendly and approachable. My son has made friends for life from nursery as have I.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Busy Bees Great Ashby for a little over 2.5 years and has absolutely thrived there. The staff are all fantastic (and more importantly stable) and have been wonderful. Can't recommend enough.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees Great Ashby are wonderful. My daughter was there from 1years old and she was very clingy going in but always came out beaming! Compared to my son who didn’t go to nursery my daughter is more friendly, outgoing, well ahead in counting, drawing etc. And she isn’t as fussy with food. I honestly thank the staff at Busy Bees for that. They really do care. 5 stars. You couldn’t ask for more.

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Review from Liliana R (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My two children attend Busy Bees Great Ashby Stevenage and I’ve been most satisfied with the care they received. Outstanding services, staff and management, I would definitely recommend to others. Thank you Busy Bees Great Ashby for your hard work and dedication!

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Lisa Stevens Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2000
Lisa Stevens

My name is Lisa Stevens and I am the Nursery Centre Director at Stevenage Great Ashby Nursery since January 2013, previously I was Manager at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City for nine years and have in total 27 years of childcare experience.

I have a range of qualifications and experience from completing my NNEB in 1992, NVQ level 3 in 1998, Assessor and Internal verifier award to more recently Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Over the past few years I have attended many courses and training to ensure my knowledge is current within the childcare industry, including Level 3 cert in food management, safeguarding designated person, paediatric first aid and EYFS courses.

The current staff team have a long service history ranging from 2-10 years inclusive and are a stable experienced team, we take pride in our low staff turnover and consistent key person approach to caring for every child’s individual needs.

I find being part of children’s growth and development both rewarding and satisfying, I get the best of both worlds being office based my job entails working closely with parent’s but there is opportunity during the day to spend time in the rooms joining in the children’s activities.

I currently work Monday - Friday, both of my children have attended the nursery since 8 months of age until they both left for Reception.

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