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Busy Bees Stotfold

The Grange, 70 High Street, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4LD
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Busy Bees Stotfold, Hitchin
Busy Bees Stotfold, Hitchin
Busy Bees Stotfold, Hitchin

Busy Bees Stotfold provides professional childcare in a fun and loving environment. The company looks to demonstrate its commitment to parents over the long-term, being a growing chain with a great deal of respect in the day nursery sector.

There are different areas for each age-group which allows staff to guide children through personal development right up to full-time education.

Yoga and drama lessons are now included in the price!

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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

  • Abi Fordham (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Stotfold Reviews (57)

9.8

Busy Bees Stotfold has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Stotfold has 57 reviews.

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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees Stotfold since she was 1 year old. They have been brilliant with her and her transition from bumbos to bumbles was so smooth. My daughter loves going to nursery and all the staff are kind, caring and just amazing! She has come on leaps and bounds and it’s all thanks to them.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Couldn’t recommend Busy Bees in Stotfold enough. My son absolutely loves attending nursery and every morning he’s super excited to get into his nursery room to the point he forgets his mumma and dadda are even there. It gives me so much joy that he loves it there.
I love the daily personalised feedback we get about our son. All the staff are amazing, they’re super friendly and really care about my son’s development and meeting milestones.
The food is super healthy and nutritious which gives me confidence that he has a varied diet at nursery.
We recently potty trained our son over Christmas and were feeling very anxious about how he would cope when he goes back to nursery but I was delighted to learn that he’s taken to it very well. I owe it to the nursery staff for being super attentive and supportive and for being there every step of the way.

Couldn’t recommend Busy Bees Stotfold enough. You are doing a terrific job!

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both my daughters have attended this nursery and as a family, we highly rate it. My youngest has just moved up to preschool and has been there since she was one. Both my girls love the staff here. My eldest loves to visit them still! They are kind, accommodating and have a genuine care for each child. When I was potty training they were unbelievably supportive of my daughter and the method I chose to use. One member of staff went above and beyond and read the whole book I was using.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Busy Bees Stotfold are simply amazing. Both my children attend and we have gotten to know the staff in each room really well as our children progress. They are friendly, approachable and great with the children’s development. No question or request is ever too much to ask. We receive wonderful updates from our children each day and feel safe knowing they are being looked after each day, by staff who simply love their jobs.

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started attending Busy Bees Stotfold at 10 months and they made the transition smooth for both of us. The updates and photos on the app are very reassuring and make you feel you are still part of your little one’s day. There are regular updates on the app letting you know how your little one is progressing against the Early Years Framework while they are baking, painting, playing with their friends as well as learning. My daughter is still there now having progressed through all of the rooms and all the staff have been great, the time that goes into the activities and preparing days for the children really shows. The food is fresh and prepared on-site and I’m regularly left standing for her to finish her tea before she leaves! I wouldn’t have a single hesitation in recommending this nursery.

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Review from L W (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughters are both thriving at the nursery. Staff communicate well and are friendly and welcoming. Both girls are very settled and enjoying their time here. The 3-year-old is very outgoing and has excellent vocabulary and enjoys both indoor and outdoor play. She received a sports award recently and was thrilled and proud of herself, an excellent confidence boost.

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Review from Heather P (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is run by amazing staff that really care about the children in their care. They are helpful and kind, my child settled in quickly and has grown in confidence and in reaching milestones. My child recently moved rooms and they made that transition as smooth and easy as possible. My little one loves going to nursery here.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Stotfold

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 T C (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent nursery full of happy, competent staff. Our children were both so happy and settled here. We couldn't ask for more! Thank you doesn't seem enough.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Stotfold

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 Tom P (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled in very well. He is always happy and excited to see his keyworker, and this puts my mind at rest, knowing he is happy there. The staff team are all extremely helpful, and I couldn't ask for better communication. The meals are amazing, and my son eats everything! They held a Father's Day picnic, which meant I was able to go into the nursery and see my son thriving.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Stotfold
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Stotfold nursery.

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Review from Chantel H (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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The manager and the team provide fantastic care and support - I've been so impressed with how they care for our daughter, who is now two and a half years old. A particular example was potty training - the manager made me feel really confident about tackling it and the team have been fantastic in continuing our routine. In fact, when our daughter was having trouble with the nursery toilets and having accidents they printed out pictures of her favourite characters from a television show and added them to the toilets to encourage her to go which worked wonders and now she keeps telling me about the toilets at nursery! It is the attention to detail with things like that, that really sticks with me and shows how much they care for each and every child that comes through their door. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Busy Bees. The manager has built a fantastic team and they really do deserve high praise.

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Review from Carly B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started here in June and he loves it. The staff are attentive to his needs and he has built good relationships with his key people which has made my transition back to work much easier than I expected. I love that I can be sent pictures and updates about his day via the app. The food provided is very healthy and he loves it. I am kept up to date with his development and any changes that might happen in the curriculum. It is a very happy and calm setting and would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Polly A (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Busy Bees Stotfold for over a year now and has recently transitioned into the next room. We were so pleased with the phased transition that was organised so our son could get used to the new environment and staff. He has always been so happy there and loves telling us what he has been up to. The staff are so so friendly and approachable and show genuine interest and care to the children and families.

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Review from Karthick A (Father of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Easy to enroll. Warm and welcoming crew. Noticeable improvement with the child in the first few months. Consistent care and attention. Always lending ears and listening. Implement feedback swiftly. Helpful suggestions to handle situations at home with kids.

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Review from Mel W (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Staff are lovely but also professional. The staff are very easy to talk to. They have helped with my son's learning tremendously and I am really happy with my son's progress. I would highly recommend this nursery

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Review from Claudia D (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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All the staff have been so supportive of our little one starting. She started when she was six months and they have always provided the best care. She is so excited to go to nursery every day and gives everyone the biggest smiles.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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I feel very privileged for my son to be attending Busy Bees. From the day I looked around Busy Bees to enrolling and watching my son thoroughly enjoying his nursery mornings. The place and facilities are everything, the setup, the routine, but most of all the staff the whole team are incredible, friendly knowledgeable, my son adores every single one of them. I would like to thank all of you for the kindness, the hard work and the dedication you put into my child and to say how lucky we are as a community to have such a beautiful establishment. Thank you Busy Bees we would be lost without you.

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Review from Katy A (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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We have our 17-month-old twins in Busy Bees and they really enjoy it. Always happy and excited faces to go in and they are well looked after by the staff. The staff are always on hand to tell us about how their day has been and answer any questions we have. So far they have been in for three months. We are very happy with the nursery and I would recommend it.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children have been attending this nursery since they were nine months old. The staff are so caring and nurturing that both of my children settled quickly and are always happy to go to nursery. Every day they tell me about what activities they have been doing and what they have learnt. The autumn based activities over the last couple of weeks have been lovely and my eldest child has been talking about them non-stop. We feel so lucky that our children attend such a wonderful nursery, with wonderful staff and a lovely manager. The care they receive is outstanding and I couldn't wish for a better setting for my children to start their learning journey.

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Review from Jessica (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been going to the nursery since summer 2020, and although we were a little nervous about how quickly he’d settle in (after being kept at home during lockdown), he settled quickly and now can’t wait to get there each morning. The staff have been so welcoming and helpful - they are always friendly and happy to chat through any questions we may have. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents; the manager and her team are doing an amazing job.

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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been here since she was 7 months old and she is now 3. She absolutely loves the nursery and the staff. I am confident that she is well taken care of and provided with a wonderful range of activities to help her development, whilst also having lots of fun. I’m constantly impressed by the meals they serve, which my daughter loves (often having seconds!). They also have very good safety and security processes, which I did not find was the case with the nursery my eldest attended.

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Abi Fordham Job Title: Centre Director
Abi Fordham

My name is Abi Fordham and I am the Centre Director, I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, so Carly Briody my Assistant Centre Director steps up on Wednesdays.

I started in childcare by accident actually and I very quickly realised I loved it and wanted to pursue a career.

I have done my Level 3 qualification through the Busy Bees training team and they were so supportive, making the course as easy as it could be! Once qualified I got a promotion to Room Manager and did my Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification. From then I was promoted to Senior Room Manager and I then came to Stotfold as an Assistant Centre Director. After gaining some experience I worked hard to get the Centre Director role. I am now a Mum to an amazing little boy who enjoys nursery life as much as me! I feel lucky to be able to make a change in these little people's lives and give them the best start! Seeing each child’s journey be so unique and different is incredible!

I look forward to welcoming new families into our beautiful nursery.

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