Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper

Gregory's Way, Belper DE56 0HS
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Busy Bees Alton Manor is located in the heart of the local community of Belper. Throughout the purpose-built nursery you will find bright and beautiful learning areas for your child to explore and develop within.

It is never a dull day at Alton Manor, with the extensive variety of activities which cater for all ages and interests. The enthusiastic team thrives off imagination, laughter, and fun, and encourages all the children to widen their sense of imagination and be themselves whilst taking part in activities throughout the nursery.

The highly experienced staff provide a warm, welcoming, and caring environment to ensure that your child is supported, safe and well looked after whilst in their care. To ensure your child has the best start in life, the committed team strive to support your child’s development throughout their time at nursery, so that your child is ready to make the next steps in their educational journey.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Alton Manor, Belper? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Catherine Whittaker (Centre Director)

Admission Information

  • One full day or two half sessions must be attended per week

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day: 7.30-18.00.
    Morning: 7.30-13.00.
    Afternoon: 13.00-16.00.


    Sessions include breakfast, snack, dinner and tea.


    Funding sessions are available for 15 & 30 hours per week for 2, 3 & 4 year olds (depending on entitlement)

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper Reviews (81)

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Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper has 81 reviews.

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Review from David F (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Alton Manor in Belper has been nothing but very positive. We moved to the area from Ireland and were a bit worried as our son seemed very insecure at the time because of the sudden changes. The staff made everything possible to make our son feel welcome and part of the group. They
always have plenty of staff in the room and he quickly learned the names of everyone. They serve quality meals that are cooked on-site and are very easy going with times, payments and administration which is a huge extra. Over the span of these two years, there were many improvements made to the building, the play areas and the toys. They seem to be always up to something interesting be it a new activity for the week, new songs, dances or plays, or a fire engine visiting. Overall, we quickly learned to trust the staff and we are convinced that he couldn't have spent his nursery years in better hands. I can only very strongly recommend choosing Alton Manor.
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Review from Leann W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started Treetops Alton Manor in October 2018 her development has come on amazingly. If I mention nursery she always says her key person's name. She is always happy when I collect her and enjoys the lovely food! At a recent parents evening, I was so pleased to read about how she is
progressing and I could really tell her key person knew her interests and knows my daughter as an individual. Thank you for all your hard work and care you give to my daughter and all the other children.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love Alton Manor nursery. Friendly staff, helpful, creative very warm and welcoming.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Alton Manor since she was 13 months old and although she struggles with drop off I feel reassured that she settles quickly through their nurture and activities. They listen to my concerns and views and adapt accordingly. I know she enjoys nursery and they supply a range of activities,
which have contributed to her progress in many areas. She enjoys her food, eats well and naps well. The staff are open, friendly and give verbal and written feedback daily which shows they truly know my little girl. We have only had issues with correct fees, which have taken longer to sort than they should have and in my opinion the under-floor heating is too hot.
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Review from Finola D (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Temperature of baby room too high. Great array of food. Need all open and have access to outdoors. Keyworkers to be in place at pick up/drop off, may regime lunchtime and move (split)
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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Alton Manor at 16 weeks and he loves it. He smiles when he arrives and when I pick him up he's having fun.
He's well looked after by cheerful and caring staff. Well done all at Treetops Alton Manor, especially in Bear Cubs.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is a lovely learning environment and offers a variety of activities for the children to participate in. I have really noticed a difference in both of my sons since starting nursery, developing their social and communication skills.
Staff are friendly and approachable and they offer a good
choice of lunch and tea for the children.
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Review from T R (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly, kind and helpful. Care received is at a good standard.
My son loves this place, always leaves with a smile on his face.
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Review from Bryony W (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery here. All the staff are lovely, very polite and welcoming. Thye do lots of different activities.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I have always received a warm welcome. My daughter feels at ease there and appears more settled there compared to her to her other pre-school seating. She is over three and is government funded and if it was not for the government funding, then my daughter would be missing out because
I would not be able to afford it. Thank you very much.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff are loving and caring and I trust that they look after my child well.
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Review from K G (Foster Parent of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an exciting stimulating nursery and really cares about the children and families who attend.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and caring. My daughter always comes home well fed and tired from a day's activities.
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Review from Lynne L (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so pleased with how my 18month old has settled into nursery. The staff are so friendly, open and show such warmth and care to my child. It is incredibly reassuring to know that he is in such capable hands. My child is really growing in confidence and has made fantastic progress during his
time at Treetops.
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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child joined Treetops in June and I couldn't be happier. The staff are welcoming and I feel he is well looked after. I believe he gets a lot out of coming to nursery and has benefitted from the social interaction and activities he does.


I like how the nursery is modern and purpose built, the

rooms feel spacious and are light and airy. I've seen the older children's learning spaces and I look forward to my son's progression through them.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Alton Manor have been a great support. It's hard for mums like me to leave baby, but the team has made it easier, providing updates during the day and daily diaries.
The team organise a varied calendar of activities and photos of baby enjoying themselves.
The baby room is a home from home
space where my little one is happy and that's the most important thing to me.
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls really enjoy coming to nursery. I find Treetops Alton Manor (Belper) very accommodating with lots of different activities. All staff are polite, approachable and fill me with confidence that my daughters are well taken care of.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nice friendly staff, very adaptable to children's needs.
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Review from Kerry D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her carers in nursery, and I always feel happy knowing she is being well taken care of. She always has lots of fun. Her letters and numbers have really come on.
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Review from Pippa S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the care my son has received at Alton Manor, particularly the transition into the next room - Crocs. There have been lots of changes at the nursery, but the staff in the rooms have always remained friendly and my little bot loves them all.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.958 for Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper is calculated as follows: ( (322 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.958
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper is based on 28 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Catherine

Catherine Whittaker

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Catherine, and I am the Centre Director here at Belper Alton Manor.
I joined the Busy Bees Alton Manor family in 2019 where I started as our Senior Room Manager and have worked my way up through our Assistant Centre Director role, to now Centre Director. I have previous professional experience within the Early Years Sector, and I hold my BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Practitioner Status from the University of Derby.
Since joining the fantastic Alton Manor team, we have proudly achieved Team of the Year, Health and Safety Champion award and I was amazingly chosen as one of five delegates from Busy Bees UK to travel to Canada to work alongside educators and explore their educational frameworks. This experience was truly outstanding and one I will carry with me for a very long time.
I have a strong passion for delivering quality environments, education and care for all our lovely families and children to be able to access the best possible start in life.
The team at Alton Manor and myself welcome you to the centre and can’t wait to see you all very soon!

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