Busy Bees Wellingborough

Enstone Court, Wellingborough NN8 2DR
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8.1 40 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Wellingborough, Wellingborough
Busy Bees Wellingborough, is purpose-built, has a homely interior and secure outdoor play areas, offering childcare professionals all the resources they need in order to safeguard the well-being of each child and pursue pre-school learning.

The teaching of numeracy and literacy is important to the nursery, while encouraging children to develop their communication and creativity. Parents are kept informed with progress and the recommendations of regulator Ofsted and the EYFS are respected.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Holly Phillips (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

Parking

  • There is ample parking at the nursery. Also parking at the Travelodge hotel (please register at reception)

Busy Bees Wellingborough Reviews (40)

8.1

Busy Bees Wellingborough has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.100) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Wellingborough has 40 reviews.

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Review from Sophie J (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Throughout lockdown Busy Bees have been amazing! Thank you for being so helpful throughout this stressful time.
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Review from Z D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees at Wellingborough for 3 years. He has made excellent bonds with staff and staff have been very supportive of his needs. If there have been any issues, they have been heard and resolved quickly. My son enjoys going and will be very sad to leave for big school.
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Review from Jennie C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has attended nursery since he was 10 months old, been attending for 2 years. He looks forward to his time at nursery and always has tales to tell about what he has done. Staff are friendly and approachable, able to talk to them about developmental stages and areas we are working on at home to
allow for continuity for him. He has developed so well being in nursery which has helped give him structure in his life. Especially during recent pandemic.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my son loves coming in and seeing all staff members and children. They've helped him become an amazing young man. Will truly miss coming as my daughter came when she was younger.
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Review from Teresa R (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Busy Bees at Wellingborough for the last 3 years and I couldn't be happier! The team provides the children with the best activities for their development and I can see how much my daughter has learned and grow her social skills. Will always recommend this nursery and will miss
all the staff when she leaves for school!
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, caring staff.
I feel that they all genuinely have my sons best interest at heart.
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Review from J E (Aunt of Child) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the nursery re-opening due to COVID, the nursery has gone the extra mile to make sure they had all the correct steps in place!
My niece loves going to nursery and always tells me what she does at nursery!
All the staff always give lovely feedback when I collect her as well!
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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Busy Bees staff in Wellingborough have had a tough couple of weeks since storm Ciara taking the fence down. Although the children haven't been able to get outside, the staff have worked hard to ensure the children take part in physical activity indoors, as well as planning many other enriching activities,
such as baking, gardening (planting) and instrument making. Good work!
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Review from Madison E (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended since she was one and is still in pre-school now. I am so happy with how much she has come along in her development and in her confidence. Every day she is greeted well and there is always lots of fun, challenging activities around a lot of her interests.
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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends pre-school at the nursery and loves to be outside a lot! The girls in the room are aware and a lot of her activities are planned for the garden. I have seen such a big difference in her since she has begun her nursery journey. Always interesting activities out all the time and always
something different.
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Review from Louise F (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery now. She took a while to settle but the staff were so good with that. All the staff are lovely, friendly and always say hello/bye.


A well-equipped nursery with plenty of toys to keep them occupied. The food is very varied and my daughter always eats it. It feels

like the staff really care about the children and their happiness.


It's nice that they do so many crafts/activities to match significant events - mother's day, Christmas, Chinese New Year etc.

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Review from Amy T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent communication, perfectly loving, nurturing environment for my child.


Very accommodating with personal circumstances and willing to help giving advice and support.


Excellent staff attitude towards children, parents and colleagues.

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Review from Stephanie L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son and daughter both attend the setting. They love to come to the nursery and don't want to leave. My daughter had trouble settling in, however, the staff in 'Owls' made my daughter love to come. She has also made my daughter grow and become school ready for September - she is great. The manager
is very approachable and if I ever have any issues she is very quick to sort out my issues also the nursery overall is a very good nursery!
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Review from Richard H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a mum of two. I have a son in Signets and a daughter in Owls. I am very happy with both rooms! My daughter is getting ready for school and my daughter's key worker has been nothing but amazing in preparing her for the next big step in her life. My daughter learns new things every day from her preschool
teacher. My son is currently going through the difficult stage in his toddler hood and the staff in signets are fantastically understanding of it. He is becoming better and his speech has developed well since starting the Nursery. I always get regular updates on their development, and the learning journals they have are fantastic to keep track of their development. A great keepsake for me too!! The manager is also very welcoming every time I drop my children off. She will always say hello with a smile and wish me a good day when I leave!
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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing Nursery which my daughter loves going to she is always happy to go the staff are all lovely warm and welcoming and are always there to help and give advice, as with any new child we had a few teething problem with was sorted out straight away.
I personally have found everyone to
be friendly happy chatty and to be honest if my daughter didn’t love going there so much I would send her! I could not recommend busy bees Wellingborough enough I have already recommended to a few of my friends.
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Any anxiety I was experiencing prior to my daughter starting nursery was instantly squashed from the very start. I felt completely at ease and my daughter settled in quickly and without any problem. In fact, she completely loves nursery and has remained a very happy and content little girl who is progressing
wonderfully. The staff are truly brilliant and every day I look forward to hearing how my daughter's day has been what she has learned and the milestones she has achieved. My other daughter is due to attend the same nursery very soon and I have no concerns regarding her journey into the outside world and school hood. I would definitely recommend the nursery and feel the staff are well deserving of huge thanks in the achievement they help establish with each and every child in their care.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is in preschool and enjoys the different areas in the room. He loves the garden and the new additions recently made. The nursery manager is keen to ensure all children are settled in their surroundings and is a regular feature around the different rooms.
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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with very caring staff and a lovely spacious garden.


Both my children enjoy coming to nursery and always have a great day. There are always lots of great activities for the kids to part take in.

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Review from Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery since she was 10 months old and is now aged 3. Regardless of the room she was in, all staff have been caring, kind and professional at all times. My child thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery, and has developed into a bright little girl.
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Review from S-A A (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in the nursery since January 2015, since then he has grown and passed through all the classes and is currently in Wagtail at the age of 3. His development and skill set is largely due to his lovely, selfless carers. The entire team know my son inside out. Their love and attention to
detail is outstanding. I feel 100% pleased and satisfied with the outstanding care and attention that this nursery provides my son.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.100)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.100) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wellingborough 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.875 for Busy Bees Wellingborough is calculated as follows: ( (21 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.875
  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 3.225 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wellingborough is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.1
  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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Holly

Holly Phillips

Job Title: Centre Director

Welcome to Busy Bees Wellingborough, my name is Holly and I am the Centre Director.

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