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 Catherine R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled into Busy Bees Headingley really well after starting a few months ago. The team are kind, caring and professional. My daughter is happy in the mornings when I drop her off. I trust the staff and I know they look after my daughter so well. The app is great for seeing pictures,
what she's eaten, and how long she has napped for. The staff do so many fun activities and crafts with the kids. The rooms are a good size with lots of toys and learning spaces. The outdoor space is great and I love that they take the kids out for fresh air whenever they can. The food is healthy and my daughter enjoys the meals. The staff are great at giving you feedback at the end of the day. I know my daughter has a fun-filled day when she attends nursery. I'm really happy I chose Busy Bees Headingley.
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 R M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, our little boy absolutely loves going to Busy Bees Leeds Headingley and the staff are all brilliant, they’re all so caring and they do so much with them. His eating has really come on since starting nursery and also his development.
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 Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twin boys love going to nursery. The pictures and updates we receive during the day are brilliant. They have been playing with sand, water, paints, visiting the park etc. The staff really know our boys and how to help them develop. Since going to nursery they have improved their drinking from bottles
and they have been encouraged physically e.g. walking. We have also been to two parties, Halloween and Christmas where we got to meet other parents. We would fully recommend Busy Bees.
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 Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery in January for the first time, we have been so impressed with the high standard of communication with parents and how well the staff got to know him so quickly. His key worker took time to learn his routine in order for him to settle quicker, she takes the time to thoroughly feedback
to us at the end of each day and the updates throughout the day are amazing, he always looks settled and happy! The safety measures we have seen so far are excellent too, we feel very relaxed leaving him here and he has so far taken part in a lovely range of activities.
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 W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am over the moon with the care and teaching that my son receives at Busy Bees Headingley. My son enjoys going to nursery and has built positive relationships with the staff team in his room and says their names often at home. It was a very anxious time for me when he started nursery, returning to
work after a long time and allowing others to care for my son but I couldn’t have been more reassured by the team at Busy Bees. I know my son is not only safe but he is also engaged in a wide variety of fun activities, his communication is encouraged and he comes home messy which I know is a sign of a great day! Communication via the app is excellent and adds to my reassurance throughout the day. We love to see the photos uploaded and what he’s had to eat in the day which helps us to plan the evening after a busy day at work. I couldn’t be happier and would recommend it to all my friends and family in search of a nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
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 Leeds Headingley. 40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves this nursery. It took a while for him to adjust but he now loves the staff and is excited when he sees them. They communicate very well and we love the updates on the app.
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 E M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Our little boy loves going in each day. He has formed excellent relationships with his key worker throughout his time at the nursery and made some lovely friends. Swapping days has been accommodated when needed and are really helpful in letting us know the developments our little boy
is making.
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 A M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my child love this nursery!
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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't ask for a better place for my son.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley (aged 2 and 4 years) every day I drop off two very happy children and most importantly I collect two happy children every evening. As a working parent knowing my children are so happy is everything. Alongside this, my children have made friends are learning
key skills (academic and physical) and having new experiences. This is all down to the amazing staff.
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our boys have loved going to Busy Bees Leeds Headingley for the past few years, and have received great care from the team, who have helped them come along a lot. All of the rooms and staff are great, and the boys have always enjoyed the food and various activities every day too. The parentzone
app is also excellent for seeing what the kids have been up to.
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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault our daughter's nursery. She is so incredibly happy here and it is pure joy seeing her enjoy nursery so much. We all love the staff, especially her keyworker and those involved with her direct care. She has progressed so much developmentally since she started 4 months ago. I have 100%
faith that they are looking after our daughter and have no concerns. The food seems amazing too. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts x
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees nursery in Headingley are absolutely fantastic. My son has been attending this nursery since he was 1; he is now 4 years old and my second son now also attends this nursery. The staff are professional, kind, compassionate and genuinely care about my kids. They know their personalities
and help them to grow their little characters. My sons have both learnt so much at this nursery including nursery rhymes, games, numbers and the alphabet. They are amazing!
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees has been our choice of nursery for both girls, now 4 and 1-year-old. We are very happy with the setting - it is safe, welcoming and supportive. The children get plenty of support in their personal development at any age, the activities are always fun and around the current time of year (i.e
Halloween, Xmas, Easter etc). The food is great and the staff are all wonderful. This is reflected in how much the children like to go there, we always see smiles of their faces.
I especially like the new App, it is great to get a glimpse of their day. Well done and thank you!
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Review from Ed K (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Second child with the team, standards and care ++++. Lovely, engaging staff, able to anticipate and respond to all needs. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you so much for all your professional and holistic care.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with my child's progress at nursery. She really enjoys her Mondays at nursery. She enjoys socialising and eating here. She enjoys seeing the staff.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has received excellent care and clearly loves attending nursery. The staff are enthusiastic and clearly bond closely with the children. We have had issues with receiving correct bills and trying to explain and correct the errors has been frustrating and has taken longer than it should have.
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Review from Ellie (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very welcoming and the staff all work really hard to ensure children settle in well. The activities really encourage development and learning and keep the children busy all day. The key workers are really supportive and engage really well with the children.
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Review from Charly E (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 10 months old and despite a rocky start with changes of companies etc, the current manager has changed things around completely. This is a fantastic nursery where my son is very happy and thriving with his development.
My son also has a chronic medical
condition and nursery have been nothing but accommodating. They have ensured all the main staff in my son’s room are trained and able to deal with the condition. They listen and take on board the advice and support from myself and my son’s medical team, meaning that I can rest assured my son is well looked after and his condition is excellently managed. The communication from the staff is fantastic and I always feel like I know what my son has done that day and if there have been any issues.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone that wants a caring, nurturing and safe environment for their child to thrive and develop.
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Review from Leigh H (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A great nursery which provides a rounded education for preschool children. The highlight is the frontline staff connection with the kids. Trusting relationships are built which really do foster a good learning environment.


Management is becoming increasingly engaged with parents with a current drive

to improve communication, learning recording and feedback; and billing.


Most importantly my kids have and still do enjoy attending this nursery.

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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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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.

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