Busy Bees Reading International

Basingstoke Road, (behind the Verizon Building), Reading RG2 6DA
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  • Busy Bees Reading International, Reading
Busy Bees Reading International employs a highly-qualified nursery team who are supported by robust training initiatives and an excellent range of learning resources to achieve high standards of education and childcare.

On-site play equipment is state of the art, there are stimulating sensory play areas and parents have the benefit of a bespoke settling in package tailored to the needs of each child.

The provider is committed to the happiness and well-being of each child and staff encourage an atmosphere of common courtesy and mutual respect.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Zina Miah (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day - £82 per day,
    Morning - £49 per morning,
    Afternoon - £49 per afternoon.

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 Reading International Reviews (50)

9.0

Busy Bees Reading International has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.003) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Reading International has 50 reviews.

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Review from Roger W (Godfather of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
One of the best nurseries in the Reading area, very flexible, the timings are great and means parents get ample time to drop off in morning and get to work. I have collected my Godson on several occasions and I know the flexibility and time of opening, as well as locations, really help my friends. The
care provided is premium, good quality.
I would definitely use for my little one. Food is quality and children love it.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My one-year-old daughter has attended Busy Bees Reading International since September 2016. She attends babies room four times a week 5 hours per day. I am exceptionally pleased with the care provided as the staff look after her so well and they are genuinely interested in her development and well-being.
Every morning my daughter is so excited to be there, she is taken so much by all the toys and educational materials displayed in the room that she crawls happily straight away to play and explore. Also babies room has access to a lovely garden with lots of opportunities for messy play and activities. In particular, she loves playing with the sand pit. I really feel that my daughter is secure, happy and enjoys her day in this nursery.
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Review from Jenny D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bees at Reading International Business Park for the last 2 years and has progressed up through all the rooms. He absolutely loves it and especially now he is in pre-school, he doesn't want to leave at the end of the day and wants to carry on playing and exploring. He has learnt
a lot at nursery and enjoys the activities - dancing, singing, art and craft or even just helping do the simple things like setting up the table for tea. The staff always make time to listen and talk about his development, helping though those tricky developmental stages such as potty training and tailoring their approach to individual child needs. I've always been happy with the nursery and impressed with the Manager and her approach to running the centre.
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Review from Y F L (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since July 2016 when she just turned one on a full-time basis. I can see she absolutely enjoys going to the nursery and has loved it there. The staff has been extremely lovely and caring and she always gets her cuddles. I also receive a full update of what
she does on a daily basis. It is reassuring for me to know that my daughter is well taken care of and is happy. This is all thanks to the amazing staff and also the nursery manager. I won't hesitate to recommend anyone to this nursery.
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Review from Donna D (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this Nursery since he was 9 months old, he is now 3 and in Preschool, he adores his teachers and feels totally happy and comfortable in the Busy Bees environment and that really makes me feel at ease when I head off to work every morning. I was very nervous when looking for
childcare, as he is my first born and I had to go back full time when he was very young. The staff at Busy Bees are truly fantastic, and I love him being there. He is coming on from strength to strength and his personal development is fantastic! He loves the food and always eats everything (if not double portions most days!) so overall, I am very happy with the service I am provided with by Busy Bees.
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Review from Alexis (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I viewed a few nurseries and when I visited the team at Bust Bees I was immediately put at ease. I did have concerns that my daughter, at just under 1, would get 'lost' in such a large space as she wasn't walking just yet. I was given a full overview of the trials the team do, the observations they
make and the plan for introducing new children. My little one was comfortable straight away. Busy Bees were able to get us on the books quickly to accommodate our needs, they were able to maintain the skin care routine we have for her eczema and her restricted diet at the time. They always maintain open lines of communication, so I can give feedback and ask questions at any time. More than everything we already liked about the nursery, the staff are the thing that stands out. Our daughter is happy and well cared for. She's bonded with a few key people but is happy in everyone's company. She excitedly tells me all about her day, the people she's played with and the food she's tried.
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Review from Jodie H (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a excellent nursery, my child is always very happy going to nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful, They have a great food menu. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Siobhan T (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Impressive experience when I needed a nursery urgently with my first child at 9 months as I was due to return to work earlier than anticipated. This was the third nursery school we saw and I was absolutely impressed with what they offered and the price which was of great value in comparison to the others.
One and a half years on, the experience is the same and my 1-year-old now also attends this great nursery.
I would recommend and have recommended the nursery school to family and friends. Currently, 5 parents within my network send their kids to this nursery school and are all as impressed as I am.
Feedback is welcomed and taken on board albeit far and few between. The extra activities outside of nursery hours promote parent and child activities and also help parents engage with one another and gives us an incite into how our kids are when they are at Busy Bees at Reading International.
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending nursery one day a week since she was 4 months old. She is now 2 and a half. She absolutely loves coming to nursery in the mornings and is keen to show me around her room when I pick her up at the end of the day. The staff are really caring and someone is always available
to talk to. The resources are great and the nursery is an extremely safe environment. I would highly recommend this nursery and I will be sad when it's time for her to leave! Thank you for all you do for my daughter.
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for the past two years and I would highly recommend it. The nursery itself is delightful, with all the latest toys and technology, but what makes this place special is the staff. From the initial days of starting nursery, to the transition through the classes they have
been wonderful and being very patient with an overly worried mum making sure myself and my son felt happy with every step. The room leaders are fantastic and the level of care and education as wonderful. A beautifully run setting with a truly welcoming team.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.003)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.003) out of 10 for Busy Bees Reading International is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 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 4.479 for Busy Bees Reading International is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.479
  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 4.524 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Reading International 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.524
  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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Zina Miah

Job Title: Centre Director

I have worked in Childcare for over 15 years, I began as an unqualified practitioner with a genuine passion caring for children. I worked my way through my Level 2 and Level 3 in childcare, followed by my BA Honours in Early Childhood studies. While studying I’ve carried out roles from a practitioner, room leader, supervisor, deputy and manager so I fully understand the pressures of each workload and aim to lead by example.


One of my favourite things about working with children is when they begin to walk, watching them waddle and topple over as they learn to find their feet is a special experience to witness. As well as when the first start to babble and desperately want to communicate using speech! 


I strive to work with my team to deliver the best possible care to the children, in my opinion a happy team is the foundation for a successful and happy environment for the children to excel in. I believe in a nursery being a home from home, providing the love and learning the children require when their parents/carers are leaving them with us. 

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