Busy Bees Ashbourne

13 Derby Road, Ashbourne DE6 1BE
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9.3 100 Reviews
  • 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 enhance children's learning.

A self-serve dining hall allows children to develop self-help skills. Meals and snacks are home cooked and prepared onsite using fresh produce.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (100)

9.3

Busy Bees Ashbourne has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.280) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Ashbourne has 100 reviews.

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 AshbourneHello, 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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 AshbourneHello, 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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in January 2022 when she was 10 months old and instantly settled into the baby room. She loves every second of being there. The staff are brilliant and always answer any questions I have. They made me feel really relaxed when dropping her off and leaving her. I have recommended
the nursery to plenty of my friends.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 E S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 H S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 J K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Busy Bees Ashbourne have been absolutely brilliant during the uncertainty of the past few months. They've been in regular contact via email throughout lockdown sharing pictures and ideas to keep the children entertained. All of which helped to make the children's transition back to nursery
seamless. Our children absolutely love going to Busy Bees Ashbourne, I can't recommend it enough.
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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed by the team's handling of Covid-19 issues. My daughter (3.5) was very keen to go back, as she is so happy at nursery, and so we went back as soon as we could. I was a little apprehensive, but it has absolutely been the right decision, the 'bubble' system is working really
well and my daughter is as full of joy at her days here than she ever has been. She is very happy to be back, and I know the team are doing a fantastic job at making things as normal/fun as possible whilst being as professional as ever. I would not hesitate to do the same again.
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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery here at age 1 and has loved every minute of it. She cheers when we arrive in the morning and I've seen her develop so much during her time at Treetops. The staff are warm, approachable and knowledgeable and the communication has always been excellent, I feel well informed
as to how her day was.
The children get plenty of time outdoors and are always coming home with crafts and artwork. As a first-time parent putting my child into nursery, the experience was made so much easier because of the outstanding service we received at Treetops. I can not recommend the nursery enough.
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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really excellent nursery. Our daughter moved to Treetops in February 2019 after being at a previous nursery for a few years. The nursery staff were so welcoming to her and she settled in so well very quickly. It was a shame that she only needed to stay for six months before moving onto the reception
class at primary school. That said, they prepared her so well for moving on again.
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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very grateful for the care that our son has received during his time at Treetops. The preschool room, in particular, has been excellent. With your support, he has made friends and built meaningful relationships with your guidance, he has learnt new skills and begun his education. We are very
grateful to everyone who has been involved in his care over the years - thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.280)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.280) out of 10 for Busy Bees Ashbourne is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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 4.826 for Busy Bees Ashbourne is calculated as follows: ( (111 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.826
  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 4.454 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Ashbourne is based on 11 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    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 81 number of registered child places is 16.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.2 = 0.679
  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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Kelly

Kelly Lambert

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2016

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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