Busy Bees Leeds Headingley

201 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds LS16 5JY
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9.3 81 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Leeds Headingley, Leeds
Busy Bees Headingley in Leeds is a light and bright setting offering children endless opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Children will enjoy every moment at nursery with the wide range of fantastic activities on offer, designed for every child to blossom.

The nursery provides heaps of exciting resources and equipment, with something on offer for every child to enjoy. Whether they are an adventurer who loves exploring the outdoors or enjoys creative activities, getting messy and painting, be rest assured that there is something to ensure every child will flourish and thrive during their stay at nursery.

The highly experienced staff will proactively support your child in every stage of their developmental journey. From potty training to getting ready for school, every child will receive the best start in life at Busy Bees Headingley.

The team are committed to keeping parents involved in their child’s nursery experience, and through the ParentZone app your child’s keyworker will upload regular updates and photographs of any fun activities your little one has taken part in as well as updates on key milestones, ensuring you never miss a moment.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kieta Best (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 130

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £70.50 Full Day
    £44.50 Half Day

  • We also have funded sessions avaliable

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Reviews (81)

9.3

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Leeds Headingley has 81 reviews.

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this nursery they are all so kind and caring any hiccups are dealt with promptly and the nursery staff are so lovely they built such a bond with my children that they look forward to going to nursery.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bees for about five months and has settled so well. The staff are all lovely and they spend a lot of time and energy getting to know your child and developing lovely bonds with them. I like getting updates on the app and I also love the reports they send. I always think you
know your child is happy when the description of them in reports or throughout the day are exactly how they are at home. The staff are always happy to my son in the morning and seem to like their jobs.
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Review from Georgia P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not recommend Busy Bee' any more than I already do! My little boy has come on leaps and bounds since attending Busy Bees, the staff are attentive, caring, and good fun! We especially love one member of staff in particular from Buzz! Keep up the good work Busy Bees!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I initially chose a nursery for my children due to work commitments. I was shown around Busy Bees initially and was instantly impressed by the size and space of each of the rooms.
My children always leave their nursery day smiling and happy. The updates that I receive from the nursery show the varied
and fun activities that the children take part in.
The staff are all enthusiastic and always give good handback updates.
The centre director is always friendly and helpful with any paperwork or questions we have.
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Review from Lavinia H (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my fourth child that has attended Busy Bees Nursery over a span of fourteen years, I cannot fault the care, education and activities they provide for my child. My child is so happy and has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. The staff always go above and beyond to provide amazing
care, fun and learning opportunities for the children.
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Review from P F (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending Busy Bees Leeds Headingley since she was 10 months old. She is now 18 months and loves going to nursery.
The staff who care for her are all excellent. They show a real interest in our daughter and I have no concerns about the quality of care she receives.
She has
some food allergies too which I was anxious about when she first started however the manager took the time to sit with me and explain their allergy policy etc. which really reassured me and I was very grateful. The manager is friendly and approachable (as are all the staff). I completely trust this nursery to take care of my child.
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Review from Ruth P (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the service and care we receive and our son receives. the staff are very knowledgeable.
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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has such a wonderful time at nursery, he has grown in confidence so much, and is really attached to his key person and the other staff in Bombos 1 and 2. The staff are wonderful, always welcoming and friendly, and they set up such a great variety of activities every week. We get lots of updates
about our son all day, which is very reassuring. We can't thank the staff enough for their hard work.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with how my child is getting on and developing. All the girls are lovely!
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Review from Suzy T (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, always very enthusiastic and my daughter is always happy when it's nursery time.
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Review from Nour A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been loving Busy Bees Nursery. I feel that he has settled in quite quickly and his key worker has really focused on his developments, and I personally feel supported from day one. The constant updates I get about my son on the app really puts my mind at ease, and I know he is being
very well looked after. My son comes out of the nursery smiling every day I collect him, along with his key worker, who is absolutely fantastic. I am very thankful for her.
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff in the room are excellent and demonstrate genuine care every day. They're responsive to feedback and requests for alternatives in my daughter's care. They focus activities around my daughter's development, such as feeding herself. The food is generally a good balanced diet, although they often
lack in providing calcium alternatives as my daughter has a milk allergy. The facilities are good, varied and targeted towards learning through play, although some spaces are looking a little tied. There has been a lot of instability with the centre management, but the staff are coping tremendously. They're a credit to Busy Beeds.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with my choice. My first child started 4 years ago and now their sister is attending the nursery too. Very friendly staff and safe environment.
The nursery is quite big and clean and has outdoor space where kids can play safely. Highly recommend!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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 Phillip C (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are fantastic and I feel happy that my daughter is not only well looked after but that her development is paramount. She has come on brilliantly and comes home with new skills that she’s picked up at nursery. She clearly loves spending time at the nursery and talks about both the kids
and staff fondly.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Leeds Headingley Nursery.
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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended over the years and have both been really happy. The staff are lovely and approachable. They have always gone the extra mile to accommodate any extra needs my children have had (being very shy/fussy eating etc) and it really feels like they care.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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 J F (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We needed a nursery that could accommodate a flexible work pattern and earlier starts due to shift work and Busy Bees Leeds Headingley have been great at enabling this and accommodating extra days when needed.
My son is always happy when going in and the care and attention from all the staff are lovely
to see. They really pay attention to the children's interests.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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 R B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are caring, patient and enthusiastic. I feel they listen to parents and know our daughter well. There are lots of varied activities which have really helped our daughter to develop skills and try new things. When she started, staff put a lot of effort into helping our daughter settle in. My daughter
now loves nursery and I feel confident that she is safe and cared for.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Leeds Headingley nursery.
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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Busy Bees Leeds Headingley three mornings a week and enjoys coming. The staff in the room are very good with the children and I always see my daughter doing lots of fun activities, especially with her key worker who she has a great bond with.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Leeds Headingley nursery.
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Review from Marta S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one I have felt at ease leaving my child there. The staff is lovely and they prepare different activities every day that are very engaging for them. My child has a lot of fun and is happy to attend. The facilities are great and very clean. They have a huge range of toys and materials for the
kids to enjoy, and an outside area as well. The menu is very good too. I am very happy with the nursery really, I know he is being well cared for every day, I can't ask for more.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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 Joy M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So impressed with this nursery! Their care is second to none, and communication is great. Particularly good for additional needs; within 3 months they had identified a potential needs and an assessment had taken place and additional funding was procured to support both provision and child. Highly recommended.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.332)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10 for Busy Bees Leeds Headingley 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 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 4.909 for Busy Bees Leeds Headingley is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.909
  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 4.423 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Leeds Headingley 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 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 130 number of registered child places is 26. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.423
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Kieta

Kieta Best

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Kieta, I am the Centre Director here at Leeds Headingley.
I joined Busy Bees in 2022 when I started as room manager and am really enjoying my journey.
I love working with the team to create a happy and nurturing environment where children can have the best start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Leeds Headingley

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Leeds Headingley accepts?

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Open?

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Leeds Headingley have capacity for?

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Leeds Headingley to the centre of Leeds?

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

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