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1 Mardley Hill, Welwyn, AL6 0UE
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02 March 2026
We have sent our son to Busy Bees Mardley Hill for nearly a year now and it was the best decision we ever made. He absolutely loves all the staff, the activities and the environment that he is in and he's thriving, we can see it with our own eyes.
The staff are so genuine, down to earth, engaging,
accommodating and personable. They have made what could've been a stressful time of sending our son to nursery so smooth and tear free. He runs in and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day!
We love the app and the regular updates that we get, having a glimpse of what he's getting up to on the days, he's there, just put your mind at rest.
We loved attending the Christmas open day, getting to meet other parents and see where our sons spends his days was such a lovely insight.
If you are looking for a top-notch nursery, you could find no better than here.
02 March 2026
Our son has been attending Busy Bees in Mardley hill since he was just over a year, he is now almost 4. I was very nervous about having him attend a nursery, but the experience has been wonderful both as a parent and for our child. He adores Charlie, Katie and Maddie from the Buzz room and always
comes out happy and excited to tell us about his day. He has flourished both socially and academically in an environment that feels much more homely and less clinical than other nurseries we visited. I can not recommend enough!
02 March 2026
Our son started at Busy Bees in January 2025. The transition was so smooth, as he had struggled to settle at a previous setting. I believe this is down to the consistent, caring staff and calm environment. All of the staff quickly got to know my little boy and his interests so he quickly adapted.
The key worker structure is also very effective and works well.
We really value their inclusive ethos. They have really got to know our son and we always feel we are on the same page with supporting him.
Throughout the day, we receive updates and there is a daily log. At the end of the Nursery day, every single staff member takes the time to do a thorough handover sharing all of the lovely things they've done that day. We honestly feel the staff genuinely care and enjoy spending time with the children, but also feel the staff are trained to a high standard.
We can't recomend this Nursery enough, we have been blown away by the love and care they have shown our son!
02 March 2026
From Day 1 they've made our child feel so loved and cared for. They absolutely adore going there and speak about the carers all the time when they're at home!
The communication is brilliant with many pictures throughout the day and lots of information about how they've slept and eaten.
Being a
smaller nursery it has such a lovely feel to it and I would recommend busy bees to anyone
02 March 2026
As soon as I visited Mardley Hill for a tour I immediately felt that the nursery was a safe, organised and calm setting for my daughter. My daughter has now been at the nursery for 2 and a half years and my first impressions were correct. All the staff members are friendly and supportive and have
really helped my daughter build her confidence from the baby room to the pre-school room. I'm sure the nursery will be thoroughly missed when my daughter moves onto School in September!
02 March 2026
Busy Bees Mardley Hill goes above and beyond to make sure your child is cared for in a safe, happy, healthy and educational/developmental environment. What appealed to me about choosing this particular nursery was the safe guarding policies in place and the friendly calm atmosphere and staff.
Staff listen, understand and support you to meet your child's needs as much as possible and meet your child's routine.
Staff communicate with you every drop off and pick up. I enjoy using the Busy Bees App to see how my child is doing each day, giving me reassurance they are settled. You also receive updates on the progress they are making and skills they are developing, which is so nice to see/read and an additional benefit.
My child adores the staff, settled very quickly and enjoys attending nursery which is so reassuring as a parent. I have recently registered my second child too, starting in 2027 as I'm so happy with this nursery.
02 March 2026
Our little one has been at Busy Bees Nursery in Mardley Hill for nearly 6 months and he absolutely loves it!
I was particularly anxious about going back to work and us being apart and not knowing how it would all go, but I shouldn't have been, he has so much fun, he has made lots of friends and
the women are so warm and wonderful who look after him there and he gets excited to see them.
They keep us up to date, and listen to our needs and this also makes you feel so much more at ease. It's a big decision to make and we're so glad we chose here!
02 March 2026
I have had both of my daughters attend busy bees mardley hill and my youngest will be leaving this summer. They have both always loved going there and we will be so sad to leave there later this year. They have so much fun, the staff are lovely and the updates are always nice to get throughout the
day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mardley hill to my friends.
02 March 2026
Busy bees mardley hill have been our both of our daughters nursery for nearly 3 years now. Our daughters absolutely love the nursery. The staff are so caring and compassionate to our needs and always flexible. We get great feedback on the girls and we can see just how happy and comfortable they are
there. We couldn't have picked a better nursery for them both. Its caring and nurturing environment is perfect for our daughters. Thank you!
01 July 2025
We've had two children attend Busy Bees Mardley Hill - our eldest left two years ago, and our youngest is currently in the pre-school room. Both have really enjoyed their time at nursery and we're very thankful to the team for their hard work looking after them so well.
The team are always warm,
friendly, and genuinely caring - our children have always spoken fondly of them, and it's clear they've built a positive relationship with them. Notably, a staff member who had been there during our eldest's time recently returned after two years - and our eldest still remembered them and their guitar, telling our youngest all about it.
We like that children are outside a good amount of time and offer sports sessions which our son loves. They seem to do lots of creative activities, and engaging learning (from all the crafts they bring home and rhymes they re-tell us!).
Their new app is very good - it's updated throughout the day with photos and updates, which is nice to see what they're up to.
24 June 2025
When i was searching for a place for my daughter this was my checklist:
1) safeguarding and welfare of our child
2) cleanliness of the provision
3) curriculum
4) culture and ethos
5) community
Busy Bees ticked all areas! Couldn't recommend more.
17 June 2025
Both of my children have attended busy bees over the last few years and they have loved every minute of it. Every single staff member is caring, enthusiastic, fun and energetic and all genuinely love helping the children grow. One of my children has special needs and the nursery were extremely
supportive to us through some difficult periods of time during diagnosis, they felt like an extension to our family. I am truly sad that good things come to an end and that our children have had to move on from the setting to start school but I know they've had the best start to their childcare and education journey. Highly recommend!
17 June 2025
Our child has been having a wonderful time at Busy Bees Mardley Hill. Their knowledge in counting, letters and vocabulary has taken a massive jump since joining and we feel very happy how well they are being supported and prepared for Reception next year. The team is wonderful at communication and
keeps us up to date. The new app is also great for seeing their daily activities and overall progress. The range of activities is well balanced and we're especially glad how much time they spend outside in the nice weather.
17 June 2025
Both of our children have attended this nursery over the years, and we've always felt completely confident leaving them in the care of the team. The staff have built strong, genuine relationships with our kids, and we've always been met with warmth, great communication, and a real family feel.
Last
year, our family went through an incredibly tough time, and the support we received from the team was nothing short of amazing. Their kindness and flexibility helped us more than they probably know, and we'll always be grateful for that. Our children have always felt safe, happy, and well cared for, and we've never had any doubt they were in good hands.
Sadly, the high costs meant we had to move our eldest recently - a tough decision as the quality of care has been excellent. If we could suggest anything, it would be to include more outdoor, forest school-style activities.
Overall, it's been a fantastic experience and we're very grateful for the team.
17 June 2025
A wonderful nursery that nurtures children and allows them to flourish and grow in confidence. My eldest daughter was sad to leave when she started school and my 16 month old is always so smiley on handover and has made some lovely bonds with the staff in her room. The staff are all professional,
kind and highly qualified.
13 February 2024
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and enjoys all the amazing activities on offer. The nursery has helped her with her speech and development.
28 December 2023
Over the past three years, Busy Bees has been consistently positive for our family. From the warm atmosphere and dedicated staff to well-maintained facilities, it has played a crucial role in our children's early years.
The staff's dedication goes beyond duty; they've formed meaningful connections,
creating a caring atmosphere. Busy Bees' holistic development approach, evident in its well-thought-out curriculum, provides our children with a comprehensive experience.
Consistently well-maintained facilities ensure safe play areas and learning spaces. Regular updates and transparent communication have kept us connected and informed about our children's daily activities.
In conclusion, Busy Bees combines thoughtful development, effective communication, and well-maintained facilities, making it invaluable for our children's early years. We wholeheartedly recommend Busy Bees to other families seeking a nurturing environment.
21 December 2023
Our children have been very happy at Busy Bees Mardley Hill for six years! There is a great range of activities, the staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and our kids enjoy the food too. It really has been an excellent start to their education and they have had lots of fun too.
08 December 2023
My son comes here full time and has attended since he was 5 months old and is 3 years old now! His development is outstanding and I can’t thank the staff at Busy Bees enough for their care and attention to both my son and myself. The best part of my day is the updates I get on the app and he can’t
stop chatting to me on the way home about all of the fun activities he does during the day with his friends! Thank you Busy Bees for looking after my son he is my world and you treat him as if he is yours.
08 December 2023
My first contact with Busy Bees Mardley Hill was when I was moving back from Sydney Australia to the UK so you can imagine how much stress I had trying to find a daycare for my 2-year-old. From the get-go the manager and her team were utterly amazing, they put me at ease straight away and they kept
in contact with me over the weeks while they were trying to find space for my boy. I was so happy when they said we have pulled out all the stops and found my son a place.
MY son is now two and a half and he loves it, he has made lots of friends and takes part in so many activities. I also get to see updates throughout the day via the app with pictures and what he has had to eat which I love.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Mardley Hill
02 March 2026
We have sent our son to Busy Bees Mardley Hill for nearly a year now and it was the best decision we ever made. He absolutely loves all the staff, the activities and the environment that he is in and he's thriving, we can see it with our own eyes.
The staff are so genuine, down to earth, engaging,
accommodating and personable. They have made what could've been a stressful time of sending our son to nursery so smooth and tear free. He runs in and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day!
We love the app and the regular updates that we get, having a glimpse of what he's getting up to on the days, he's there, just put your mind at rest.
We loved attending the Christmas open day, getting to meet other parents and see where our sons spends his days was such a lovely insight.
If you are looking for a top-notch nursery, you could find no better than here.
02 March 2026
Our son has been attending Busy Bees in Mardley hill since he was just over a year, he is now almost 4. I was very nervous about having him attend a nursery, but the experience has been wonderful both as a parent and for our child. He adores Charlie, Katie and Maddie from the Buzz room and always
comes out happy and excited to tell us about his day. He has flourished both socially and academically in an environment that feels much more homely and less clinical than other nurseries we visited. I can not recommend enough!
02 March 2026
Our son started at Busy Bees in January 2025. The transition was so smooth, as he had struggled to settle at a previous setting. I believe this is down to the consistent, caring staff and calm environment. All of the staff quickly got to know my little boy and his interests so he quickly adapted.
The key worker structure is also very effective and works well.
We really value their inclusive ethos. They have really got to know our son and we always feel we are on the same page with supporting him.
Throughout the day, we receive updates and there is a daily log. At the end of the Nursery day, every single staff member takes the time to do a thorough handover sharing all of the lovely things they've done that day. We honestly feel the staff genuinely care and enjoy spending time with the children, but also feel the staff are trained to a high standard.
We can't recomend this Nursery enough, we have been blown away by the love and care they have shown our son!
02 March 2026
From Day 1 they've made our child feel so loved and cared for. They absolutely adore going there and speak about the carers all the time when they're at home!
The communication is brilliant with many pictures throughout the day and lots of information about how they've slept and eaten.
Being a
smaller nursery it has such a lovely feel to it and I would recommend busy bees to anyone
02 March 2026
As soon as I visited Mardley Hill for a tour I immediately felt that the nursery was a safe, organised and calm setting for my daughter. My daughter has now been at the nursery for 2 and a half years and my first impressions were correct. All the staff members are friendly and supportive and have
really helped my daughter build her confidence from the baby room to the pre-school room. I'm sure the nursery will be thoroughly missed when my daughter moves onto School in September!
02 March 2026
Busy Bees Mardley Hill goes above and beyond to make sure your child is cared for in a safe, happy, healthy and educational/developmental environment. What appealed to me about choosing this particular nursery was the safe guarding policies in place and the friendly calm atmosphere and staff.
Staff listen, understand and support you to meet your child's needs as much as possible and meet your child's routine.
Staff communicate with you every drop off and pick up. I enjoy using the Busy Bees App to see how my child is doing each day, giving me reassurance they are settled. You also receive updates on the progress they are making and skills they are developing, which is so nice to see/read and an additional benefit.
My child adores the staff, settled very quickly and enjoys attending nursery which is so reassuring as a parent. I have recently registered my second child too, starting in 2027 as I'm so happy with this nursery.
02 March 2026
Our little one has been at Busy Bees Nursery in Mardley Hill for nearly 6 months and he absolutely loves it!
I was particularly anxious about going back to work and us being apart and not knowing how it would all go, but I shouldn't have been, he has so much fun, he has made lots of friends and
the women are so warm and wonderful who look after him there and he gets excited to see them.
They keep us up to date, and listen to our needs and this also makes you feel so much more at ease. It's a big decision to make and we're so glad we chose here!
02 March 2026
I have had both of my daughters attend busy bees mardley hill and my youngest will be leaving this summer. They have both always loved going there and we will be so sad to leave there later this year. They have so much fun, the staff are lovely and the updates are always nice to get throughout the
day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mardley hill to my friends.
02 March 2026
Busy bees mardley hill have been our both of our daughters nursery for nearly 3 years now. Our daughters absolutely love the nursery. The staff are so caring and compassionate to our needs and always flexible. We get great feedback on the girls and we can see just how happy and comfortable they are
there. We couldn't have picked a better nursery for them both. Its caring and nurturing environment is perfect for our daughters. Thank you!
01 July 2025
We've had two children attend Busy Bees Mardley Hill - our eldest left two years ago, and our youngest is currently in the pre-school room. Both have really enjoyed their time at nursery and we're very thankful to the team for their hard work looking after them so well.
The team are always warm,
friendly, and genuinely caring - our children have always spoken fondly of them, and it's clear they've built a positive relationship with them. Notably, a staff member who had been there during our eldest's time recently returned after two years - and our eldest still remembered them and their guitar, telling our youngest all about it.
We like that children are outside a good amount of time and offer sports sessions which our son loves. They seem to do lots of creative activities, and engaging learning (from all the crafts they bring home and rhymes they re-tell us!).
Their new app is very good - it's updated throughout the day with photos and updates, which is nice to see what they're up to.
24 June 2025
When i was searching for a place for my daughter this was my checklist:
1) safeguarding and welfare of our child
2) cleanliness of the provision
3) curriculum
4) culture and ethos
5) community
Busy Bees ticked all areas! Couldn't recommend more.
17 June 2025
Both of my children have attended busy bees over the last few years and they have loved every minute of it. Every single staff member is caring, enthusiastic, fun and energetic and all genuinely love helping the children grow. One of my children has special needs and the nursery were extremely
supportive to us through some difficult periods of time during diagnosis, they felt like an extension to our family. I am truly sad that good things come to an end and that our children have had to move on from the setting to start school but I know they've had the best start to their childcare and education journey. Highly recommend!
17 June 2025
Our child has been having a wonderful time at Busy Bees Mardley Hill. Their knowledge in counting, letters and vocabulary has taken a massive jump since joining and we feel very happy how well they are being supported and prepared for Reception next year. The team is wonderful at communication and
keeps us up to date. The new app is also great for seeing their daily activities and overall progress. The range of activities is well balanced and we're especially glad how much time they spend outside in the nice weather.
17 June 2025
Both of our children have attended this nursery over the years, and we've always felt completely confident leaving them in the care of the team. The staff have built strong, genuine relationships with our kids, and we've always been met with warmth, great communication, and a real family feel.
Last
year, our family went through an incredibly tough time, and the support we received from the team was nothing short of amazing. Their kindness and flexibility helped us more than they probably know, and we'll always be grateful for that. Our children have always felt safe, happy, and well cared for, and we've never had any doubt they were in good hands.
Sadly, the high costs meant we had to move our eldest recently - a tough decision as the quality of care has been excellent. If we could suggest anything, it would be to include more outdoor, forest school-style activities.
Overall, it's been a fantastic experience and we're very grateful for the team.
17 June 2025
A wonderful nursery that nurtures children and allows them to flourish and grow in confidence. My eldest daughter was sad to leave when she started school and my 16 month old is always so smiley on handover and has made some lovely bonds with the staff in her room. The staff are all professional,
kind and highly qualified.
13 February 2024
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and enjoys all the amazing activities on offer. The nursery has helped her with her speech and development.
28 December 2023
Over the past three years, Busy Bees has been consistently positive for our family. From the warm atmosphere and dedicated staff to well-maintained facilities, it has played a crucial role in our children's early years.
The staff's dedication goes beyond duty; they've formed meaningful connections,
creating a caring atmosphere. Busy Bees' holistic development approach, evident in its well-thought-out curriculum, provides our children with a comprehensive experience.
Consistently well-maintained facilities ensure safe play areas and learning spaces. Regular updates and transparent communication have kept us connected and informed about our children's daily activities.
In conclusion, Busy Bees combines thoughtful development, effective communication, and well-maintained facilities, making it invaluable for our children's early years. We wholeheartedly recommend Busy Bees to other families seeking a nurturing environment.
21 December 2023
Our children have been very happy at Busy Bees Mardley Hill for six years! There is a great range of activities, the staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and our kids enjoy the food too. It really has been an excellent start to their education and they have had lots of fun too.
08 December 2023
My son comes here full time and has attended since he was 5 months old and is 3 years old now! His development is outstanding and I can’t thank the staff at Busy Bees enough for their care and attention to both my son and myself. The best part of my day is the updates I get on the app and he can’t
stop chatting to me on the way home about all of the fun activities he does during the day with his friends! Thank you Busy Bees for looking after my son he is my world and you treat him as if he is yours.
08 December 2023
My first contact with Busy Bees Mardley Hill was when I was moving back from Sydney Australia to the UK so you can imagine how much stress I had trying to find a daycare for my 2-year-old. From the get-go the manager and her team were utterly amazing, they put me at ease straight away and they kept
in contact with me over the weeks while they were trying to find space for my boy. I was so happy when they said we have pulled out all the stops and found my son a place.
MY son is now two and a half and he loves it, he has made lots of friends and takes part in so many activities. I also get to see updates throughout the day via the app with pictures and what he has had to eat which I love.