Busy Bees Maidstone Oakwood

Queens Road, Oakwood, Maidstone ME16 0JN
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  • Busy Bees Maidstone Oakwood, Maidstone
Busy Bees Maidstone Oakwood is located on Queens Road in Maidstone Oakwood. This recently refurbished nursery has excellent links to local schools.

The nursery has 2 gardens including a large garden with a natural woodland area and separate play area for under twos.

Nutritional food is cooked on-site and has a team of skilled and experienced staff. The nursery achieved a Good Ofsted rating in May 2022.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Heather Dodds (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 47

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery or visit the nursery website for more info.
    Full and half day sessions available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Busy Bees Maidstone Oakwood Reviews (47)

Over all time Busy Bees Maidstone Oakwood has 47 reviews.

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Review from Jo R (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery at Busybees Allington is brilliant. The provision is 2nd to none and my son is happy, safe and developing very well under their guidance and support.
We are constantly kept up-to-date and able to see pictures and understand what he has achieved throughout his day via the app. We also get
regular assessments both through observations and set points throughout the year.
The outdoor space is fabulous and the children are encouraged to spend as much time out there as possible which my son loves, he is also able to be creative and has forged strong friendships throughout his time at the nursery. We know he is safe and happy and can trust all of the team are Busybees to look after him as we would on the days he attends.
The nursery communicates well and always keep us informed and my son has been very happy and settled over the past 2 and 1/2 years. We will be very sad to leave in August when he starts school...
I really do highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes here and absolutely loves it. They're all so very friendly and no question is silly.
Constantly keeping you updated and letting you know about your child's day. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my child as I know she is safe and well looked after. I Would recommend this nursery
to everyone. I'm so glad I've chosen this place for my daughter.
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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees in Allington for a year. She has blossomed during her time there.
The staff at the nursery are full of creative ways to help the children play and learn. They allow the children to follow their own ideas and encourage their development at their own pace.
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always get a happy smiling child albeit tired girl at the end of the day and she is always keen to tell us about her day. It really feels like an extension of our family.
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Review from Lucy O (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best reviews for Busy Bees come from my two-year-old son whenever I pick him up. Throughout the week he talks enthusiastically about nursey. the staff, his friends, and gets excited about his next visit. I am incredibly glad that I chose Busy Bees and have not once had any doubts that he is safe
and happy. The staff are brilliant and lovely and I feel so comfortable putting my trust in them.
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Review from Hazel S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son transferred here from another Busy Bees when I moved jobs. I was worried about the upheaval but the nursery made it very easy for me and reassured me whenever I needed it. The staff are always happy and my son loves attending here. He's a handful but they expend his energy with their range of
activities. He also has an amazing array of food there that he won't necessarily eat for me at home. I'm really glad I chose this nursery. He's developing so quickly and has made lots of friends and looks forward to his attendance days.
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Review from Verity (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a safe, kind and nurturing environment for my daughters to have fun in, with dedicated staff and their friends. The staff show such passion towards getting to know your child you feel happy when they are in their care, at pick up they are enthusiastic about highlighting what your child
has done that day, all my children have enjoyed this nursery.
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Review from Kathrine C (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended this setting and they both loved it. My son made so many friends here and enjoyed going everyday. Staff were great and really helped with my daughter who has learning difficulties.
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Review from M W (Aunt of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew attends this nursery daily and absolutely loves it. He settled in really quickly and I know his mum had any fears allayed straight away and says that going to nursery has really improved his development and it’s almost like he is spending time with his own family.
He loves the outside play
and when they do cooking, possibly something to do with the eating bit afterwards!
When I have picked him up, I have always been made to feel welcome and the ladies in charge have always explained what he has been doing that day.
Things have changed a lot since my children were small and I understand that there is a lot more learning and structure involved to nursery school these days. I know that his mum is really happy about the way the nursery is run and that all these “ targets” are met and covered. In my mind, the most important thing to me is, that all this happens in the background without him realising it.
He has learnt so much and just thinks he is having fun.
Thank you so much.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy my boys are in this nursery, it's a good place for learning and playing at the same time. Always been supportive and understanding to all kind of situations we've been in.
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Review from Nichola C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pleasant nursery with friendly staff. My son enjoys playing here and has made plenty of friends. They have also helped improve his confidence and speech. Look forward to my daughter starting.
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Review from Leanne M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery does very well to help with my daughter's needs. They take good care of her.
I am very thankful for each of the staff.
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Review from Matt N (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son settled in quickly and was made very welcome. His development has been really noticeable and he has made lots of friends.
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Review from Michelle B (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am often dropping off and collecting my grandchild from Busy Bees in Maidstone Allington and I can't fault them. The staff are always available, professional and approachable and always tell me such lovely things that my grandchild has been up to during the day and trust me, it all sounds like so
much fun. My grandchild comes home happy and that's all I want.
The nursery itself has a beautiful large outdoor garden that my grandson is always looking forward to playing in.
I can't recommend the nursery enough.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had a bad experience at a previous nursery, we were so anxious to put our son into somewhere new, however, I can honestly say it was the best choice we ever made for him. From day one we have been made to feel so welcome and like we are being greeted by friends, and our son has been shown nothing
but love and constant care.
He has gone from being a child who dreaded new experiences, to being so excited to wake up and go to nursery. All of the staff go above and beyond what is required of them and I couldn't wish for better people to look after him when we are not there. His bond with them all speaks volumes. I highly recommend this nursery and can't thank you all enough for everything you do for our little boy.
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Review from Carol R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves nursery here, he spends most of his day in the large garden, he has learnt new skills and made lots of new friends. The staff are friendly and kind and I could not fault them even if I tried!
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Review from Sara J (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has always been happy in this Nursery. The staff are so happy to be there, they really enjoy what they do. Children spend all day outside and they have a beautiful large garden, they do lots of different activities and she has grown massively in confidence since starting there. Couldn’t
recommend the Nursery more highly.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have 1 child attending at the nursery and he absolutely loves going into nursery in the morning. He has grown in confidence, walks straight into nursery, hangs up his coat on his peg and walks into his room saying “bye Mummy” and sits down at the breakfast table and serves his own food.


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have noticed his speech has improved a lot and he has started learning a lot of new songs which he has started singing at home too and getting us to join in with him.


The staff at the nursery are so so friendly and easy to approach.
The nursery has a lovely big garden with a climbing frame which is great for my child.


I have also noticed that my child’s social skills have increased since being at the nursery and he will hold a conversation for longer and ask more questions about things around him.


Can't recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Alex L (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are at the nursery or out of school club. They are both so happy with Busy Bees, Maidstone Allington.


The staff are friendly and genuinely care for the children. The management team are approachable and seem driven in moving the nursery forward, a real passion for their nursery.


A lot of events go on throughout the year and all have been enjoyable. My children are constantly talking about all the fun things they have got up to during the day and are coming out with new things all the time.


I can't recommend them enough.

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Review from Maria S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the nursery and has done for 2 years. Friendly staff and it is a nice small nursery. They have a large outside space and my boy loves it, for me that's the best recommendation that I need.
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Review from Julia B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children attending the nursery, and they both absolutely love it! They have developed in confidence, made great friends and are well supported by the wonderful staff.


A small nursery, it has a warm, friendly and welcoming feel, and it's clear that the staff take real pride in their work,

and genuinely care for the children they look after.


I would recommend it without a moment's hesitation.

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Heather

Heather Dodds

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 1998

Hello, I am Heather and the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Maidstone Allington nursery.


I have been part of the Busy Bees family since 1998. I have lived in Maidstone all my life and have 3 children who have all attended the nursery. I hold a BTEC national diploma in childhood studies.


As a Centre Director, I support my team however required in order to provide the highest quality of care that we can for the children in our care. We appreciate that leaving your children with other people is not easy but we will aim to make the time they spend with us a happy memory and give your child the best start in life.


We look forward to welcoming you and showing you around our fantastic childcare setting.

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