Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead

19 Hackett Place, Paxcroft Mead, Trowbridge BA14 7GW
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Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxton Mead, offers a bright and stimulating environment, purposely-designed for the pursuit of sound pre-school learning within a health and secure setting. All staff are thoroughly vetted and experience ongoing training programmes.

While having several playrooms that allow babies and toddlers of all age ranges to pursue amusements that suit them, the nursery also has an excellent outdoor learning area, including a large front garden, with parents always welcome to see their children play and develop.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Nester (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead Reviews (82)

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Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead has 82 reviews.

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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 1 year old. The staff has been great taking the time for her to settle due to her having separation anxiety initially. She goes in with so much confidence and happiness. She is delighted when I tell her it's a Busy Bees day.
Recently she has had some
ill health and needed a lot of support from staff to help support her needs and put planning into place to ensure she is safe in the event of her following ill again. From her nursery key worker to the managers and admin staff they have been amazing putting everything into place.
Our daughter is thriving at Busy Bees. She loves all the staff. They are all so friendly and clearly show their love for children. The opportunities of play indoors and outdoors is fantastic. I find the notice board of what's going on over the months very informative and helpful.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy that I chose Busy Bees Paxcroft Mead to be the nursery for my son.
He absolutely loves going (since he was 10 months), as he has free range to choose what it is that he can do and what he wants to play with, including many noisy and messy activities that he doesn't get the chance
to do at home! The staff are all lovely and friendly, and genuinely interested in my son and how he is, both whilst he is with them but also how he has been over the weekend.
He eats virtually all of the meals and snacks that are provided (and often second helpings) and I have to say that most days I am quite jealous of the delicious options that he has been provided with! From my side, I can go to work at ease knowing that my son is happy and very well cared for and most of all safe, as the door security policy is excellent - both my husband and I have been stopped at the entrance until a member of staff that knows us verifies that we are genuine parents, which is incredibly reassuring.
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Review from Emily E (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees Trowbridge for 3 days a week since she was 10 months old and she will be 3 in a couple of weeks. From the day we registered her to attend (well before her birth!) to walking in with her this morning, we feel so fortunate to have Busy Bees, led by their manager and
the team, at our side in shaping our daughter's future. Her well-being is well cared for, she has exciting learning activities to undertake, lots of outside space to utilise (which she adores) and plenty of resources, books etc to aid her development. The teams in the rooms are supportive of our daughter, her needs and her development, and help reflect the standards that we set at home, whether sleeping patterns or manners. The nursery when we joined had an 'Excellent' scoring and in our minds has gone from strength to strength since. Investment in facilities and staff is highly evident. If looking for a nursery for your little one, in my mind you will be hard pushed to find anywhere better!
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Review from Maria J (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery which fully supported my child who has SEND needs. The team could not do enough to help us as a family and also my child whilst on site, he developed and progressed so much being here and has been within the setting since he was 8 months old. Couldn’t recommend enough!
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Review from Richie C (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day 1 everyone at Busy Bees has made not only my son feel welcome but both me and my wife. They go above and beyond day in, day out, to ensure he has the best experience and I can honestly say he absolutely loves his time there - [robably too much! He doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day.
A special mention has to go out to the staff who head up the baby room. My son is spoilt for choice with these 3 looking after him, all our an absolute credit to the nursery. Another mention to the manager who is always on hand to sort out any niggling issues we may have. We always get a friendly welcome as you come through the door.


We did search around for different alternatives to Busy Bees at Trowbridge and most were cheaper but we absolutely made the right decision. It’s worth every penny and we would have no hesitation in the future sending our children here.


Keep up the good work ladies.

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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been going to Busy Bee's since he was three and the team ensured the transition from a childminder environment to preschool was a smooth and pleasant experience for all of us. All the team are lovely and friendly. We are well informed of how our child's day has gone either by a handover
at the end of the day, through the notice board and parent zone. The monthly newsletter also tells us about key information and future events. There are plenty of activities that keep him stimulated, every day is certainly a learning day filled with fun, this is evident in how much he has developed during his time at Busy Bees. The biggest endorsement comes from my son when I ask him how his day was, he says "it was awesome".
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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves Busy Bees and all the staff. They can't do enough for us as a family and always go above and beyond. The transitions between rooms have been very smooth and he always goes into nursery with a smile on his face. We love the photos we receive of him having fun at nursery and love
the artwork he comes home with.
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Review from Dilija L (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves to go to this nursery and she loves her carers and activities. The learning methods are very impressive.
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Review from Valerie H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care for your child is amazing and the staff are really friendly and easy to talk to. Communication has really started to slip. My child starts school in September and a meeting was held regarding this but I knew nothing about it until I spoke to a parent after the meeting that took place on the
8th March. As my child is my first, I feel this meeting was really important for me to attend. When speaking to the staff they said all the information was on the notice board. I’m a busy working mum and do not have the time to hang around looking at notice boards for information, the staff should have had an actual conversation with me, to advise me that this meeting was taking place.
Again, this week is Easter week and the children have been tasked with making Easter bonnets. The staff have relied on the notice board, which I don’t look at often enough. When events like these are taking place the staff need to be more active in speaking with parents.
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Review from Grant W (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel really confident leaving my son at pre-school. He loves it there and has made really good friends while building confidence every day. The whole team are lovely and I feel completely relaxed when leaving him with them. He has learned a lot at nursery and preschool too and surprises me every day
with something new.
The only thing I would change is that the fact my son gets pudding if he doesn’t finish his main meal, which makes it quite challenging to encourage this at home.
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Review from Layla S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They are great at tackling issues and solving any concerns that families may have. They are always welcoming and stop for a chat. My son is very happy. The staff are great and the manager is very kind, considerate and professional.
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Review from Christina H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees (Paxcroft Mead) since he was nine months old, he is now three and a half. During that time I have always been incredibly impressed with the wide range of activities and learning opportunities that the staff have provided the children with. My son is always keen to attend
and always tells me about the lovely things he has been getting up to. I would highly recommend Busy Bees at Paxcroft Mead to any parent looking for somewhere where they want their child to have fun, be happy while also learning along the way.
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 16 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my daughter receives at Busy Bees is second to none. She comes home learning new things every day and grows in confidence all the time. The staff that work there are brilliant with her. Very rarely do we have tears on drop off, instead, she's eager to get stuck in with whatever exciting things
they have planned for the day! We are always welcomed with a friendly smile. My fiance and I feel so at ease when she's at nursery and cannot recommend them enough!
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Review from Peter E (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Simply a superb nursery. My daughter loves it there and her confidence and ability to adapt to people has grown and grown thanks to their support. The staff are caring and helpful, and they look after their charges with genuine affection.
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to the nursery for one day a week and has come on leaps and bounds since he started. Every member of staff that we have come across always seems to care for him and is always willing to comfort him if it's needed, they are always very positive.
When I look at his time there on the parent
app, he is always having so much fun, but also the staff are on top of his individual milestones to help him reach them. We are hoping he will go to pre school at the nursery, which would be a perfect start for him before primary school.
I have recommended the nursery to my friend and now her son goes too! I can't say a bad word about them really!
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very friendly and all of the staff are approachable whether it's to do with my child's daily activities or the office staff if I have any queries.
I feel happy and content every day I drop him off, because to me if he is happy and enjoying his day then I feel less guilty at being at
work.
The fact that I can see what he is up to each day via the online system is great. I would recommend the nursery to any of my friends or family who are looking for childcare.
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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has developed in leaps and bounds and genuinely enjoys his time at nursery. He loves the staff and you can tell they love him too. The management makes every effort to ensure that all communications are clear and that parents are well informed.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is an excellent facility. The practitioners are great and always on hand to offer assistance and guidance on any childcare related issue. My son's development since joining the facility in September aged 9 months has been second to none. He is a real people person
and absolutely thrives on a challenge. He loves music and building and anything that he has to "work out". We all say he's like a sponge as you only have to show him (or him see) something once and it sticks. His key person has been amazing and always has his best interests at heart so thank you! The nursery manager is great too, procedures are always followed and she is always on hand to answer any questions. Very approachable. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Busy Bees since my 6-year-old was 2 years old and in the 4 years service, my youngest now 4 and due to start School in September, both of my children have grown in confidence, in learning and in spirit. The staff are incredibly friendly and listen to any concerns or questions you have, and
you know that when you drop your baby with them they are in excellent hands. Both of my daughters loved / love attending this pre-school and have made many close friends here.


Other than the lovely feel for the place, you can also guarantee the expected safety, excellent nutrition and application of excellent all round care.

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Review from Kerri R (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy only goes to nursery once a week so you would expect him to be a little unsettled to go in in the morning. Oh no he loves it he can't wait to get there and that's down to how good the nursery is. All the staff are great and make such an effort with my little man and the environment he
gets to enjoy is fab especially the outside space which they've done so well with. I have no concerns at all about the nursery and feel very comfortable leaving my little man to play.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.938 for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.938
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is based on 19 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.95
  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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Helen

Helen Nester

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2023

Welcome to Busy Bees Trowbridge, my name is Helen and I am the Centre Director for the Nursery. I have been a part of the company since September 2023 and in October achieved, with the team here at Trowbridge our Triple Outstanding from OFSTED.


I have worked in Childcare for 24 years with some breaks in my career to have my two boys. I have a passion for Early Years and promoting a firm foundation for children to learn and develop holistically. 


I fully believe this is the most important stage before children embark on their next journey, to school and beyond. I enjoy working with the team to help create a warm and enriching environment for the children here.


During my time in childcare, I started as an Apprentice right up to being a Nursery Manager. I have previously managed 4 other nurseries in the last 24 years.


Busy Bees is an advocate for the future personal growth and well-being of their staff, and as importantly the health, safety and development of the children that attend the companies' settings.


I really enjoy being a part of the wonderful team here at Trowbridge and meeting the families that attend here, both old and new. 


I look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic nursery and showing round all the amazing environments.

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