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Busy Bees Ashton House

Ashton House, Ashton Park, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1HL
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Busy Bees Ashton House, Preston
Busy Bees Ashton House, Preston
Busy Bees Ashton House, Preston

Busy Bees Ashton House is a converted manor house, tailored to early years play and exploration and staffed by a team with a varied range of qualifications and experience.

An extensive range of interests and activities are stimulated within the setting, such as creative art, singing and sensory play. Staff look to support children develop confidence and independent thinking to help them with future challenges.

A parent partnership meets throughout the year...  

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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

  • David Fisher-Sinclair (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 161

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

Busy Bees Ashton House Reviews (56)

7.7

Busy Bees Ashton House has a Review Score of 7.7 (7.669) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Ashton House has 56 reviews.

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Review from Nikki (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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I can't fault Busy Bees at all. My daughter has been coming here for 3 years and learns so much each day. She has an amazing bond with her key worker and the other amazing staff. Most days it's hard to pull her away! Highly recommend.

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Review from Gillian E (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am a grandmother/guardian of a child at this nursery and I can’t thank them enough for how they helped my grandson when he first started nursery. He had recently been abandoned by his mother and was very afraid of me leaving him when I first took him he cried and clung to me but all the staff were so kind and patient with him and now he runs in and doesn’t look back, he loves going and even asks to go on weekends.

I would highly recommend this nursery to anybody they helped turn a frightened, confused child into a happy confident little boy.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Everyone has been so good. I was returning to work from maternity leave and was a little nervous, but my little girl loves it. She has settled so quickly and the staff made me feel at ease. The outdoor area is amazing and the food/weaning menu is perfect. Couldn't ask for any more from Ashton House Busy Bees. Would recommend to everyone.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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My children love coming to nursery and always tell their friends about it. Whenever my children go in with an interest, the staff are always thinking of different things they can do to encourage them to learn new things from this. It's amazing to see what they come up with and how they get so much from just talking to my children. When their grandparent comes to collect, she always has so many nice things to say about what the staff have told her.

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Review from Leila R (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Appreciate the friendly, helpful and professional attitude of all staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Everybody goes out of their way and always with a positive and welcoming way. I really am pleased with the nursery care given to my granddaughters - they are always known by name and not a number. Well done everybody - keep it up.

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Review from Emma I (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I went into the office for more info regarding the 30 hours of funding. The manager provided all the information I required and also more, going over and beyond.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are rest assured that our daughter is safe and cared for while we are at work. She is happy to be dropped off and happy when we collect her in no rush to leave!

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Review from Mark B (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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This is an outstanding nursery. I was reluctant to send my child to nursery full time and my previous children have both been brought up at home. However, Busy Bees has converted me completely. My son has progressed amazingly and we have never had any cause for concerns.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cannot fault the staff that look after my baby.

They are simply fantastic.

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Review from Cassandra G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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I have two sons being looked after at Busy Bees, and I honestly couldn’t praise the place enough. Not only are they both learning loads but you can tell that they are both happy, confident and safe. My eldest is now singing songs that they have taught him and my youngest is no longer the clingy baby. Yet, for me what makes me super happy with the place is that they really do care about them both. I see every day when I drop them off and collect them. Knowing that my boys are loved and safe is everything.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son started at Busy Bees in April. He has settled really well, all staff have gone above and beyond for him meeting all his needs and him learning new things daily. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone and also have other family members' children that I have recommended. Since he started the nursery management have been really supportive with leaving him making sure I always felt reassured.

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Review from Michelle T (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used Busy Bees Nursery now for 2 years since our daughter was 9 months old. We've found that it's great, staff are polite, friendly and I know that my daughter's needs are met and the care provided is directed firstly at the children. Really happy and would advise anyone to use.

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Review from Daryl S (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is starting at Ashton House this March the staff and Management, have been nothing but helpful to help the transition run smoothly, which has put my mind at ease about her starting at Ashton.

Staff and management are always friendly and go out of their way to help with any questions or query’s I may have about the nursery.

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Review from Gillian T (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have 2 children at this nursery and are very happy with the service. Our eldest child has special needs and they have always been extremely supportive and accommodating. There have been a couple of issues of concern over the years but these have always been dealt with and resolved quickly.

Both our children are happy and making progress in their own way here. Staff go above and beyond regularly and are very approachable (particularly middle management, floor managers, room leaders)

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Overall, excellent facilities. Staff go above and beyond for the children. Only comment would be compared to our previous nursery there could be more recycling bins to teach kids about environmental issues.

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Review from Kerri G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Friendly nursery. Fantastic gardens for children to play in.

Friendly, dedicated and professional staff with good and clear bonds with the children. Good value for money. Both of my boys love Busy Bees nursery, they enter with a smile and leave with a bigger one.

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Review from Debbie H (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Overall this nursery is a great nursery. I have been using this nursery for over 4 years and 2 children!

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Review from Debra F (Foster Parent of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff have made me feel very welcome. They have been very helpful and provided any information I required whilst arranging a nursery place and sorting out funding.
My child loves going to nursery and already had joined in many new activities with the support of the staff.

The rooms and activities are age appropriate and the staff know the children and share what they have been doing.

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Review from Christopher (Father of Child) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is Excellent, my son loves going to Busy Bees Ashton House and has excellent bonds with staff and children. The nursery has helped him become a confident and independent little boy. I would definitely recommend the nursery.

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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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My child settled in well here. He has always been with me so he had quite a bit of separation anxiety in the nursery. The nursery understood this and helped my child settle in in his own time and pace, never forcing him to do anything he didn't want to.
My little boy enjoys the nursery and has come on since he started in May this year. The staff are very friendly and always helpful.

The only issue I had and did upset me a little was that come September all children had their coat hook and picture up and my lad had been missed for some reason although he had one previously. I felt a little saddened by this. Other than that a great nursery.

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David Fisher-Sinclair Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2011
David Fisher-Sinclair

My name is David Fisher-Sinclair I have been working for Busy Bees since 2011 based at Southport. I came across to Ashton House in November 2023.

I started off as a member of the relief team at Southport and have continued to develop my knowledge and skills ever since, becoming assistant Centre Director in 2019 at Southport and then transferring over to Ashton House. I have completed my level 5 management and leadership training and senco training.

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