Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone

35-37 Walkden Avenue, Wigan WN1 2JJ
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8.1 22 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone, Wigan
Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone, is conveniently located to suit the busy lives of parents from the local community, maintaining a fun and stimulating environment in which children can learn and develop a wide range of social and communication skills, while parents can rest assured that all security and health and safety concerns, including CCTV, are incorporated into the service.

Experienced staff keep up-to-date with Ofsted requirements and are able to support both indoor and outdoor play activities. The service is keen to respect individuality and personal interests, while also promoting sound nutrition, with freshly prepared meals.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Zoe Davis (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £63.50 0-3 yrs per day
    £62.00 3-5yrs and £42 per half a day session

  • Annually reviewed

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 Wigan, Marylebone Reviews (22)

8.1

Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.066) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone has 22 reviews.

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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is now in the preschool room getting ready to transition off to school. My son has been with the nursery since he was 9 months old and they have been his second family. All the staff are happy, fun, and helpful, and will all be missed when it's time for my son's next chapter. I will be recommending
this nursery 100%.
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Review from Adele B (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot put into words how grateful I am to the whole team at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone, me and my son are always greeted with a smile. The staff are friendly and always go out of their way to ensure my son is well cared for and that I feel happy. Two particular staff members go the extra mile daily
to ensure my son is happy and engaged in activities. Truly the best team/nursery there is. The management team is fantastic. We have made friends for life here and could not be happier.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone is a fantastic setting, they have an amazing long-serving staff team many of which are still there from when our oldest daughter attended. They always take the time to give me a thorough handover via telephone, because I’m unable to personally conduct drop-offs or collections.
Our youngest daughter loves attending and has recently moved up into the preschool room, without a care in the world, all due to the amazing staff preparing her so well. I recommend this nursery to everyone!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Marylebone Busy Bees are amazing! Caring, kind and attentive. They've helped bring my son out of his shell and helped with his speech and language. His senco has been amazing! His key worker has been brilliant too! He's going to really miss nursery and the staff and his friends.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one has had a good experience at our Wigan Marylebone nursery.
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Wigan, Marylebone is amazing.
All the staff are brilliant and have felt like family to both our daughters.
The staff are always happy to help and make the children so welcome.
I would recommend Busy Bees to everyone.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
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.
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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is a lovely, welcoming place. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I have always felt confident leaving my little one upon returning to work. Activities are varied with good resources. Updates are provided throughout the day with keepsake picture collages sent home for significant milestones.
Great nursery, great staff!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
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.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees are a fantastic nursery. They are very thorough when it comes to communication and put any anxieties I had about my child starting nursery to rest. The staff are amazing, they are kind, caring, understanding and patient and my child has a great relationship with them. The meals are of a high
standard and very nutritious. My child has developed quickly emotionally, socially and mentally since starting and I couldn't be any happier.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
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.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank all of the staff at Busy Bees, Marylebone, enough. Both my children have come on leaps and bounds! Staff are always supportive and helpful to all our family's needs and continuously go above and beyond. Thank you.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little ones the best start in life with us.
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Review from Sally M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone enough. My little girl started in preschool a few years ago and her key worker did the best job helping her grow, my little girl adored her. Now my little boy is in the baby room and his key worker is just the best with him. He loves coming to nursery and
I will be sad when he has to leave her but I know he will go on to thrive. Love all the staff here.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
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 Wigan Marylebone.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended this nursery from the age of 10 months old and both of them love attending. On their first day, I received a photo montage made by the staff of their first day at Busy Bees which gave an insight of how much they enjoyed it. They both formed a bond with their key worker at
a very early stage which put me at ease. I can’t fault the nursery at all. All the staff are very friendly and followed our home routine for nap times etc. They always go above and beyond for birthdays/mothers day/Father’s Day/Christmas by making keepsakes. So glad I chose this nursery for my children. I would definitely recommend them for looking after your children. Thank you Busy Bees Marylebone.
Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
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Review from Ross H (Father of Child) published on 16 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children that attend this nursery. I recommend it to any parent wanting the best for their child or children's development. The staff are friendly and professional. They send me constant updates about the activities they have done to the meals they've eaten each day. The nursery always appears
very clean.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Busy Bees Nursery full time and has a wonderful bond with all of the staff within the baby room. The staff are all really welcoming in the morning and evening and always let me know what she has enjoyed that day. I like the parent app as I can check this in an evening and see what
she has eaten and slept that day. I'm also a fan of the new app as this has helped give us support and advice on how to help her sleep at night. My daughter really enjoys nursery and always looks like she's having lots of fun when I pick her up. Thank you to all of the staff at the nursery for all their support.
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Review from Hayley F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at the nursery since the baby room and I could not be happier, the staff at Busy Bees go above and beyond everyday and make us feel so at ease leaving our child. I would definitely recommend any new parents to the nursery and they are definitely an outstanding nursery which they should
be so proud of. My child is now reaching amazing goals and is on the way to being school ready with the help from all the staff and the fab term time topic books the preschool room provide which we really enjoy.
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Review from Debbie B (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter started at the nursery at the age of 10 months. She absolutely loves every minute and is always full of smiles when I collect. As a grandparent, I was initially upset that my daughter chose to send her to nursery, rather than allowing me to support and provide childcare. However, seeing
the smile on my granddaughter's face melts my heart. She lights up when she sees her key worker and loves exploring all the exciting activities that nursery provides. I now realise that nursery was without a doubt the best decision.
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a little girl who has attended Busy Bees at Wigan since 2013 where she started in the baby room. She has since transition up through the toddler room and she is now in the preschool room and is loving her time at nursery. She is now getting ready for her Christmas concert!
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees are very helpful with any queries or concerns that you have. The staff are great at settling children. They take part in all different creative activities and learning essential skills. They are really patient and good with toilet training.
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Review from Sam M (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, it's a nervous time sending your child to nursery. The team at Busy Bees at Wigan have done everything possible to make life easy for both my child and I. They are all competent, friendly, approachable and their service is fantastic. They really seem to understand the importance of their
profession and proactively look to improve and maintain standards of the time. Thank you!!
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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst my daughter has been attending Busy Bees she has developed to a very high standard.
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Review from Danielle J (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for 2 and a half years. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They provide a brilliant menu and my son really enjoys his meals at nursery. My son's key person always seems to go the extra mile and is always meeting his needs. I have attended regular parents
evening and show and tell evenings which I feel are a fab opportunity to get feedback and support on my child's development. Overall the nursery is fantastic!
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Review from Emma S (Aunt of Child) published on 9 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew has recently started to attend Busy Bees one day a week and has really settled in well. The staff are very friendly and welcoming which gives me a lot of reassurance when I leave him. There are always a range of activities set out, that are exciting and fun for the children that provide a
range of development opportunities. My nephew can be a fussy eater but I always find he enjoys the meals he has at Busy Bees, as the menu provides a variety of different foods. I would recommend this nursery as I feel even just from a few weeks my nephew has come on a lot and I am looking forward to watching him to continue to grow and develop through Busy Bees.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.066)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.066) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.066 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.066
  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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Zoe

Zoe Davis

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi I am Zoe and I am a Qualified Early Years Educator. I have attended numerous courses surrounding child development and staff management. I truly believe in allowing and encouraging staff training opportunities. Every child matters, every child achieves and develops at their own stage of development and in their very own unique way. By attending ongoing training opportunities allows not only myself but my staff team to also reflect on the day to day practice being delivered and continually learn new techniques of helping children to achieve and develop to reach their full potential.


I am a true believer that children are only young for such a short space of time, so allow them to learn and develop through play, by providing a variety of exciting learning opportunities for your children to explore.


As a setting, we work very hard to ensure we are a fully inclusive nursery and believe we have excellent, warm and welcoming parent partnerships. We also have great partnership links with the Local Authority allowing us to offer friendly advice and support for children with additional needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone accepts?

Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone Open?

Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone have capacity for?

Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Wigan, Marylebone to the centre of Wigan?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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