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 Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're very happy with our child's care. He is encouraged to be independent and make choices. He has some good friends and enjoys coming to nursery.
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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything was made easy from the beginning.
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Review from Al M (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are extremely caring, kind and thoughtful who are always there to please.
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Review from V C (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the welcome and atmosphere at the nursery. My daughter is very happy when she attends.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the moon with this nursery! I couldn't ask for better for my son or myself. So attentive and personal. All the fears I had as a mother going back to work disappeared after viewing this nursery. 1 million per cent the best nursery we viewed. So happy they had space for our son.
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Review from Jan S (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with the facilities and staff commitment shown towards the children. Safeguarding is excellent as I have always been asked for the code word before being allowed to pick my granddaughter up. She is extremely happy at nursery and will gladly tell of all the fun things she has done during
the day.
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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest child has been with Kindercare since he was seven months old and has progressed up through the rooms to Starters, where he happily attends three days a week. His younger brother has also just started and the staff have been as helpful and caring with him as they have been with our eldest
for the last two and a half years. The manager goes above and beyond to help too; the most recent example of this is with our application for the 30 free hours. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kindercare to friends and family and am very happy that my children are looked after incredibly well and enjoy themselves whilst they're there.
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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been looked after by Kindercare Headingley since September 2014, both attending from 9 months until we moved them to our village pre-school. In that time, the group has heavily invested in the facilities both indoor and out to provide a fun and entertaining environment for our children
to nurture. They have been loving a caring, with some fabulous teachers along the way. Thank you for keeping our children safe and happy, we will miss you lots! Highly recommended!
Reply from Sarah Cox at Busy Bees Leeds Headingley
Thank you so much Rachel, we are proud to have been part of your Children's Journey and we will miss you all very much!
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment of our first visit to our child attending, Kindercare has been amazing. They are very attentive and all the staff are so friendly and approachable . The rooms are beautiful and my child is very happy at drop off and pick up. Highly recommend.
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Review from Louise E (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all amazing at the Headingley (Outlet Road) Nursery. They are always professional, caring and very helpful. The only issues we ever experienced were with the finance department who don't seem to be able to keep track of payment. Other than that, I would highly recommend the nursery as
the care for my child has been brilliant.
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Review from Petros A (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the nursery. Our daughter goes there full time and she really enjoys it. She is very happy to be dropped off in the morning and happy when we pick her up. Sometimes she doesn't even want to leave the nursery!
Overall, we are very happy and would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Naomi L (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly pleased with the level of care our son receives from Kindercare. The nursery assistants and key workers who work with our son are kind, patient and knowledgeable. The manager and assistant managers are well organised, approachable and flexible.


Our son has presented some more complex

medical needs since attending Kindercare and the staff have been wonderful in catering and attending to these more complex needs including medical training from outside agencies. We would describe the care as "outstanding" in every aspect. Thank you!
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Review from Alex N (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has settled in very well at this nursery. There is a reassuring focus on security and the facilities are really good, with a range of activities. The staff are all friendly, open and practical. They really get to know the children and help them develop and it is lovely to see how much our
child enjoys their time there.
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Review from Stephen W (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall the nursery appears well organised. Our daughter is happy and employees are very good. The recent refurbishments have caused some inconvenience, but that hopefully will benefit the future.
The suggested Fob system is a welcomed development.
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Review from Semmina S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff here have been excellent in helping my daughter settle. They are always happy to take my lead and follow my plans for my daughter with nothing but useful suggestions. They keep me well informed and it’s like she goes from a home to home environment. I feel they really know and understand both
my daughter and me. For a little girl that didn’t want to leave her mummy to a little girl that runs to get her shoes when we mention nursery! Thank you Busy Bees!
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Review from Claire K (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended nursery since June 2017. I had the best experience in regards to the settling period and the staff were incredible with the transition for both me and my baby. She is now approaching the age where she is moving to the next room and the entire staff team are ensuring we are both
prepared and happy before it becomes a permanent move. The management team has changed since she started but this has not affected the nursery team or the care provided. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery, a safe space that is fun and so engaging my daughter has enjoyed coming every day since she was 1 year old and now she is 4. I have never hesitated leaving her and this enabled me to go back to work guilt and stress-free knowing she is having a wonderful time. The staff
are so lovely, supportive, friendly and caring and take time to know each child and their quirks and probably all the parents' quirks too. My daughter has loved the outside play area, all the learning opportunities and activities including Spanish club. We will both miss it when she goes to big school in September, I can only hope her experience at primary school is as positive.
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Review from Kelly S (Aunt of Child) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was looking after my niece whilst her parents were away on honeymoon so she was already quite emotional missing them and I was worried how she would be outside of normal circumstances. As soon as we walked in every single member of staff said hello to me and my niece. I was unsure of where to go and
everyone was so polite and kind. My niece went happily in and had evidently had an amazing day as she finished the day with her lovely big smile on her face.
I don't have children but I left there to go to work genuinely thinking if I did I would 100% not worry one moment about leaving my child there. On collection again everyone had a smile for me and I got more than one persons account of what she had been up to during the day. Very comforting to know how well she's looked after and how much she enjoys it regardless of her missing her parents. Filled me with confidence. Great place, great staff and think they do a fabulous job! Well done guys.
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Review from Jason C (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended several nurseries over the years and Treetops by far stands out. My daughter is always talking about the activities she does and the staff are brilliant.
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Review from Margaret D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery for over a year now and over the last few months, we have seen some dramatic improvements. We could not be happier with my child's key person, she knows out daughter inside out and seems genuinely excited to see our daughter every day.
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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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