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Busy Bees Ashbourne

13 Derby Road, Ashbourne DE6 1BE
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Busy Bees Ashbourne, Ashbourne
Busy Bees Ashbourne, Ashbourne
Busy Bees Ashbourne, Ashbourne

Busy Bees Ashbourne offers many fantastic facilities for the children in its care.

There is a gorgeous, homely baby room complete with sofa, chandelier and fireplace, where staff are trained by award-winning expert trainer Mary Barlow, from Totem Pole.

The nursery offers a large hall with a free flow system into the garden for children to explore freely. The unique and spacious garden with its own growing area is specially designed to...  

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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

  • Kelly Lambert (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

Parking

  • There is parking directly outside the nursery on the road and the nursery has a car park to the rear of the nursery.

Busy Bees Ashbourne Reviews (105)

9.7

Busy Bees Ashbourne has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Ashbourne has 105 reviews.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are very caring and will pass any update if any concerns or upset at drop off, which is appreciated. My child really enjoys nursery and is learning lots and developing new words and skills as a result of time there.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees...  

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Review from Allysha R (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have been very happy with the care received from Treetops Ashbourne over the years. We have used them to care for our daughters continuously from 2020 and have never had any issues. All of the staff are very helpful and friendly and understanding. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years...  

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Review from M N (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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A very safe and friendly nursery I couldn't recommend more! There is nowhere else we would choose.

We have sent both our children there and both settled into nursery life perfectly thanks to them! Our first child loved her time there and it set her up perfectly for school.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's have had a good experience at our Ashbourne nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find...  

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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter joined preschool in October after we relocated to Ashbourne and she enjoys going in to learn and play with her friends. The staff have been amazing, they are always there if I need any advice or guidance whether that be face-to-face or via email. The manager has made us feel extremely welcome ever since our first visit to the setting. She and her staff have gone out of their way to ensure we have settled in. The preschool staff always take the time to talk on pick up to run through my daughter's day. My daughter's key person has been an instrumental part of her settling into her new class and talks about her regularly. I have attended a number of stay-and-play sessions, these are great and a wonderful opportunity to see what my daughter does on a daily bases. As a parent, it’s comforting to know that my daughter is happy, safe, well fed and well looked after when I leave her in the morning.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years...  

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Review from T R (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery. My son loves going there. Always smiles when he’s dropped off and always looks happy and content when collected. The staff are excellent with him and always very informative and helpful whenever asked. They are very accommodating towards any change of circumstances that we have.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Ashbourne nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for...  

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Review from Joanna T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great stay and play. Great to see the nursery environment.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.

40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40...  

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We had a lovely afternoon at stay and play. The staff were all really friendly, setting up different activities for us to take part in with our child. It was great to see how the children are taught and the types of activities they are involved in. This was our first opportunity since COVID and we absolutely loved it. My daughter was so excited to see us, showing us all around her areas. The staff were giving us updates while we were there as well so we got to hear more about how she is getting on. Looking forward to our next opportunity to visit.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ashbourne

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Ashbourne. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from Nicola T (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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All carers know the child personally and have a genuine connection and understanding of needs/wants/preferences. All carers take time to debrief with the parents at the end of the day and keep details updated on the app.

Reply from Evleen Price, Senior Digital Manager at Busy Bees Ashbourne

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review! We're delighted that you're giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Dani M (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Busy Bees Ashbourne are amazing - the standard of care for the children can not be beaten. All staff are friendly, welcoming and no question goes unanswered - always being kept up to date and my child loves spending their day at the nursery. It has helped grow her confidence massively.

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very friendly. My daughter loves going to nursery. Very helpful with potty training, cracked it in a week. Not overly happy that they give vegetarian sausages for lunch, what's wrong with normal ones!

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Review from J L (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have sent all three of my children to Busy Bees in Ashbourne, starting in 2009. The management has changed, as has ownership, but what hasn't changed is the dedication, happy and smiling faces and high standards that the evolving staff have displayed throughout. Not that I have a fourth child, but if I did, I would happily send them there.

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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have found the Busy Bees Ashbourne to be a fantastic place for our daughter to attend. She enjoys her time and loves the activities. It's perfect preparation for school.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Busy Bees, Ashbourne. My son has attended nursery since he was three months old and the nurture, care and development he has received over the years has been faultless. There has not been a day that he has not wanted to attend. The manager and staff are the nursery's biggest asset, they truly care and the bond between my son and his key workers, through each stage, has been a joy to watch. Pre-school is outstanding, it has totally prepared my son for school. We will truly miss nursery as they have been a support network to us both and are an extended family for my son. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery in Ashbourne. There will be tears on his last day!

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Review from James T (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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As first-time parents, we're really happy with the level of care our daughter receives at nursery. She gets involved with lots of activities and always comes home happy! Our daughter has a genuine relationship with all the carers in her room and it truly feels like Busy Bees Ashbourne has a personalised approach for each child. The frequency of the updates we receive on the app is fantastic. It's been such an effective way to communicate and keep in touch during the working day!

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves going to nursery! She has lots of friends there and really adores her key worker. We love the new app they are using, where we get updates and photographs throughout the day. Would recommend it to all my friends.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My child seems very happy at Treetops and enjoys the activities there. The app is very comforting, given that we can’t go in at present due to Covid restrictions, and saves having to ask a lot of questions at drop off/pick up. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. It’s nice that they get taken outdoors a lot, and the activities seem to vary. The food is also varied and provides plenty of fruit/veg.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son has relocated to this nursery a few months ago and we couldn't be happier, the staff are friendly and caring, management corresponds to emails or any enquiries very fast. Also, the app is a great idea to keep parents informed throughout the day and we can leave a comment anytime we like. Overall very happy and thankful.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely, friendly, caring staff. My daughters enjoy their time there and are always happy when I see them there. The ethos is friendly and supportive.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter started back second week of Sept after only having two sessions pre lockdown. Correspondance has been great, we've been kept up to date with the guidelines and new processes in place. On arrival temp is checked and it's a quick swap over. My daughter had a great first day back and her diary was completed fully so I know what she had done throughout the day.

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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We cannot speak highly enough of Treetops Ashbourne, the staff are the best and we feel like it is an extended family for our son. He loves it and all the girls. It always sounds like he has a fab range of food and has been entertained by plenty of different activities. The girls and the manager have dealt with the Covid-19 situation brilliantly and professionally. We would recommend Treetops to anyone looking for a nursery without any hesitation.

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Kelly Lambert Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2016
Kelly Lambert

Hi, my name is Kelly Lambert and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Ashbourne.

I look forward to showing you around our beautiful nursery in Ashbourne.

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