Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive

Having twins is hard work and can be very difficult at times and when I had to find a nursery for them when I went back to work I was filled with anxiety. That was until we visited busy bees on bishops drive. The staff instantly made us feel at ease, and cater to all of our boys needs. They are child led and follow routines that the boys have at home which has really helped them to feel settled. I can go to work at ease knowing the boys are safe, happy and will be well looked after. Everything from nutritious food to well planned activities in the room and then getting regular observations and updates on the app of what they have been up to throughout the week. Everything is well planned and thought of and all of the staff go above and beyond and are incredibly friendly and helpful. We are really glad we chose busy bees for our boys childcare .

I can't speak highly enough of the team at Busy Bees Bishops Drive. Ever since we started there in January 2026 they have been absolutely amazing. Everyone is so lovely and caring towards my daughter.

Thank you.

Our nursery has been like a second home for our daughter through ages 2-4. The staff are like family, showing so much compassion and personal interest. It is everything we wished for. Personal needs are considered and we have found staff always accommodate anything we ask such as collaborating to improve certain behaviours. Facilities are always kept spotless. The food menu is exceptional and our daughter often compliments it. Her education has always been ahead of our textbook recommendations. The class sizes have always felt Goldilocks zone for us: enough to socialise well with diverse groups but not so busy our daughter feels overwhelmed. There are regular themed events included for parents to join. They put great effort to host new play activities every week sometimes daily. The staff absolutely make the centre a special warm nursery they're so caring. The only downside we ever experienced was high staff turnover in one year but they managed it well and communicated regularly.

My daughter absolutely loves it at Busy Bee's and is always so happy when she's there.

The staff are beyond supportive, especially with her additional SEN needs, and they go above and beyond to make sure she feels safe, understood, and included.

All of the girls are genuinely lovely, caring, and approachable, and you can tell they truly care about the children. The nursery has been completely turned around since Chloe joined as Director - the difference is amazing and the atmosphere is now so positive and nurturing.

Phoebe gets excited to go every day, which says everything. I also love how creative they are with things like space-themed events and activities. They've even created a dedicated play area just for my daughter, which shows how accommodating and thoughtful they are.

This is by far the most friendly, supportive, and welcoming nursery we could have chosen. I couldn't recommend it more

I'm really grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on him. I would highly recommend Busy Bees Derby Oakwood to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, learn, and thrive.

The nursery have been great with my daughter ever since she started & she absolutely loves it there. The staff are really friendly & great with the kids. The nursery have worked tirelessly to help with my daughters development, also seeking avenues of funding & were heavily involved with our my daughters EHCP application, which was successful

I am very happy with this nursery. The staff are warm, caring and truly dedicated to the children. The atmosphere is friendly and safe, and our child is always happy to go there and comes home smiling. It's clear that the children's wellbeing and development are a real priority here.

With him being my first child I was so anxious about leaving him but my worries have been lifted, the staff help give me advice when needed.

I honestly have no negatives towards nursery. B comes home happy which is the main outcome.

As a first-time parent, I felt quite anxious about sending my child to nursery as I went back to work. It's a huge comfort to have regular updates on the app, where I can see when, what and how much my child has eaten, when his nappy has been changed, and regular updates and photos showing what he has been up to. Thank you to all the staff at Busy Bee's!

My child attends Busy Bees Nursery on Bishops Drive Oakwood and we are extremely happy with the care provided. The whole team is kind, professional, and truly dedicated to the amazing work they do. The environment is warm, safe, and nurturing, and it's clear the staff genuinely care about every child. I would highly recommend Busy Bees Nursery. My soon absolutely loves go to nursery and he is thriving so much. I couldn't thank enough for the amazing team

We have had an excellent experience with Busy Bees. The staff are lovely, approachable and very supportive. My child seems very happy and comfortable with everyone and overall the nursery has had a very positive impact on development.

We have had no issues with the nursery at all.

Busy Bees has really been the best decision for my son and I couldn't thank the staff more for everything they do.

This shows on the way home when he excitedly talks about what he's been doing during the day and the things the staff tell me he has enjoyed.

My daughter has been attending the bishop's driver busy bees for nearly a year now and has absolutely thrived. This is the 3rd nursery that she has attended and by far the best. The staff are so lovely, my daughter has really bonded with her key worker and I can't be more grateful for how well she is looked after.

My child started in Bombos 1 in September, He was welcomed with open arms by all at the nursery. I couldn't believe that within a week or so, every staff member that I came across (even in other rooms and the chef) knew him by name and knew different little quirks about him. I cannot praise the staff enough for how well they do, how they manage to get my child to sleep in a room full of other children I will never know. (He is a major FOMO kid). Wouldn't dream of sending him anywhere else. I love the app so I can see what he's doing throughout the day, and the lovely observations of what he's been up to really make a difference.

My daughter Ava started busy bees on bishops drive in April 2025. At first I was very nervous to leave my daughter in there care as any parent would especiallya full day session. But after getting to know the staff by doing settle in sessions it gave me peace of mind, and for my daughter to get to know the staff making the transition easier all around. Since then I have seen my daughter thriving, she has made excellent progress from crawling, walking, feeding herself to now seing her language and many more skills progress each day she attends. The staff are amazing, very understanding, helpful, supportive and will help with what ever needs your child requires. I would recommend busy bees to anyone looking for child care. Best decision i made.

Staff take prompt action if your child is unwell or doesn't seem themselves and keep you informed either through calls or the app. I could not ask for a better nursery for my child and only have praise for the service they provide.