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13 Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BE
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30 October 2025
My little boy has been going to Busy Bees Ashbourne for just over 6 months and we've had a fantastic experience. The staff are all lovely and attentive, they have really got to know our boy and he's very well cared for. They spend lots of time outside and doing activities. The food is also great, with loads of variety! We have never had any issues and our little one seems very content and happy there.
14 October 2025
Friendly staff, great food, always willing to answer questions. Great activities for the kids Great size rooms with good selection of toys Both my children always seem happy to be there and enjoy going I feel nursery is expensive, the funded hours help but it expensive for families however I think Busy Bees prices are about standard for the area The hours offered are great and cover what we need as a family Management are very friendly
07 October 2025
Our son has been attending Busy Bees Ashbourne since he was 11 months old. He's now 17 months and is really thriving there. The staff are always so positive, friendly and kind, and it really shows in the care and support he receives. He's settled really well and is learning and exploring new things every day. Much more than I'd be able to do with him at home. We feel really happy that he's safe and content while at nursery and love seeing the updates on the app. We couldn't recommend the team and setup at Busy Bees Ashbourne highly enough.
20 March 2024
A great nursery that my daughter absolutely loves attending. It’s been fantastic to see how much she’s learnt and developed over the 2.5 years she has been there. The management and all the staff are amazing and it’s a really friendly and welcoming environment for the children and parents/carers alike. Good range and balance of activities to ensure the children both have lots of fun and learn new skills. It’s great to have somewhere that we know our daughter is happy, safe, well fed and well cared for and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery.
05 October 2023
We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees Nursery in Ashbourne. Our little boy absolutely loves it and has come on leaps and bounds since starting with them in February. Absolutely amazing team and management.
24 July 2023
We moved to the area after living in the US and my daughter was welcomed with open arms. Busy Bees has been fundamental in her settling in here and she speaks so fondly of all the staff and team. She is learning, more and more social, experimenting with new foods and comes home happy and full of lovely stories from the day. We can’t thank Busy Bees enough for their involvement in helping us make here our new home.
20 July 2023
I cannot rate Busy Bees, Ashbourne Day Nursery highly enough. All the staff are kind, friendly and very caring. I love the app, it's great to know what they are doing each day and getting photos. The variety of food is excellent and really gets the kids trying new things. The staff are very thoughtful when it comes to special dates, making cards and other crafts. I would recommend Busy Bees to any of my friends and family.
18 July 2023
Staff are very caring and will pass any update if any concerns or upset at drop off, which is appreciated. My child really enjoys nursery and is learning lots and developing new words and skills as a result of time there.
30 June 2023
Warm, welcoming and friendly staff makes the whole experience feel more comfortable and relaxed! The children’s activities are all based on the development of them according to age! Would highly recommend this nursery as it has made it so much easier returning to work knowing my child is here.
28 June 2023
We have been very happy with the care received from Treetops Ashbourne over the years. We have used them to care for our daughters continuously from 2020 and have never had any issues. All of the staff are very helpful and friendly and understanding. I would highly recommend.
20 June 2023
A very safe and friendly nursery I couldn't recommend more! There is nowhere else we would choose. We have sent both our children there and both settled into nursery life perfectly thanks to them! Our first child loved her time there and it set her up perfectly for school.
20 June 2023
My daughter joined preschool in October after we relocated to Ashbourne and she enjoys going in to learn and play with her friends. The staff have been amazing, they are always there if I need any advice or guidance whether that be face-to-face or via email. The manager has made us feel extremely welcome ever since our first visit to the setting. She and her staff have gone out of their way to ensure we have settled in. The preschool staff always take the time to talk on pick up to run through my daughter's day. My daughter's key person has been an instrumental part of her settling into her new class and talks about her regularly. I have attended a number of stay-and-play sessions, these are great and a wonderful opportunity to see what my daughter does on a daily bases. As a parent, it’s comforting to know that my daughter is happy, safe, well fed and well looked after when I leave her in the morning.
20 June 2023
Excellent nursery. My son loves going there. Always smiles when he’s dropped off and always looks happy and content when collected. The staff are excellent with him and always very informative and helpful whenever asked. They are very accommodating towards any change of circumstances that we have.
26 April 2023
Great stay and play. Great to see the nursery environment.
12 January 2023
We had a lovely afternoon at stay and play. The staff were all really friendly, setting up different activities for us to take part in with our child. It was great to see how the children are taught and the types of activities they are involved in. This was our first opportunity since COVID and we absolutely loved it. My daughter was so excited to see us, showing us all around her areas. The staff were giving us updates while we were there as well so we got to hear more about how she is getting on. Looking forward to our next opportunity to visit.
28 December 2022
All carers know the child personally and have a genuine connection and understanding of needs/wants/preferences. All carers take time to debrief with the parents at the end of the day and keep details updated on the app.
24 August 2022
The staff at Busy Bees Ashbourne are amazing - the standard of care for the children can not be beaten. All staff are friendly, welcoming and no question goes unanswered - always being kept up to date and my child loves spending their day at the nursery. It has helped grow her confidence massively.
19 August 2022
My daughter started nursery in January 2022 when she was 10 months old and instantly settled into the baby room. She loves every second of being there. The staff are brilliant and always answer any questions I have. They made me feel really relaxed when dropping her off and leaving her. I have recommended the nursery to plenty of my friends.
08 June 2022
The staff are very friendly. My daughter loves going to nursery. Very helpful with potty training, cracked it in a week. Not overly happy that they give vegetarian sausages for lunch, what's wrong with normal ones!
29 April 2022
I have sent all three of my children to Busy Bees in Ashbourne, starting in 2009. The management has changed, as has ownership, but what hasn't changed is the dedication, happy and smiling faces and high standards that the evolving staff have displayed throughout. Not that I have a fourth child, but if I did, I would happily send them there.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Ashbourne
30 October 2025
My little boy has been going to Busy Bees Ashbourne for just over 6 months and we've had a fantastic experience. The staff are all lovely and attentive, they have really got to know our boy and he's very well cared for. They spend lots of time outside and doing activities. The food is also great, with loads of variety! We have never had any issues and our little one seems very content and happy there.
14 October 2025
Friendly staff, great food, always willing to answer questions. Great activities for the kids Great size rooms with good selection of toys Both my children always seem happy to be there and enjoy going I feel nursery is expensive, the funded hours help but it expensive for families however I think Busy Bees prices are about standard for the area The hours offered are great and cover what we need as a family Management are very friendly
07 October 2025
Our son has been attending Busy Bees Ashbourne since he was 11 months old. He's now 17 months and is really thriving there. The staff are always so positive, friendly and kind, and it really shows in the care and support he receives. He's settled really well and is learning and exploring new things every day. Much more than I'd be able to do with him at home. We feel really happy that he's safe and content while at nursery and love seeing the updates on the app. We couldn't recommend the team and setup at Busy Bees Ashbourne highly enough.
20 March 2024
A great nursery that my daughter absolutely loves attending. It’s been fantastic to see how much she’s learnt and developed over the 2.5 years she has been there. The management and all the staff are amazing and it’s a really friendly and welcoming environment for the children and parents/carers alike. Good range and balance of activities to ensure the children both have lots of fun and learn new skills. It’s great to have somewhere that we know our daughter is happy, safe, well fed and well cared for and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery.
05 October 2023
We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees Nursery in Ashbourne. Our little boy absolutely loves it and has come on leaps and bounds since starting with them in February. Absolutely amazing team and management.
24 July 2023
We moved to the area after living in the US and my daughter was welcomed with open arms. Busy Bees has been fundamental in her settling in here and she speaks so fondly of all the staff and team. She is learning, more and more social, experimenting with new foods and comes home happy and full of lovely stories from the day. We can’t thank Busy Bees enough for their involvement in helping us make here our new home.
20 July 2023
I cannot rate Busy Bees, Ashbourne Day Nursery highly enough. All the staff are kind, friendly and very caring. I love the app, it's great to know what they are doing each day and getting photos. The variety of food is excellent and really gets the kids trying new things. The staff are very thoughtful when it comes to special dates, making cards and other crafts. I would recommend Busy Bees to any of my friends and family.
18 July 2023
Staff are very caring and will pass any update if any concerns or upset at drop off, which is appreciated. My child really enjoys nursery and is learning lots and developing new words and skills as a result of time there.
30 June 2023
Warm, welcoming and friendly staff makes the whole experience feel more comfortable and relaxed! The children’s activities are all based on the development of them according to age! Would highly recommend this nursery as it has made it so much easier returning to work knowing my child is here.
28 June 2023
We have been very happy with the care received from Treetops Ashbourne over the years. We have used them to care for our daughters continuously from 2020 and have never had any issues. All of the staff are very helpful and friendly and understanding. I would highly recommend.
20 June 2023
A very safe and friendly nursery I couldn't recommend more! There is nowhere else we would choose. We have sent both our children there and both settled into nursery life perfectly thanks to them! Our first child loved her time there and it set her up perfectly for school.
20 June 2023
My daughter joined preschool in October after we relocated to Ashbourne and she enjoys going in to learn and play with her friends. The staff have been amazing, they are always there if I need any advice or guidance whether that be face-to-face or via email. The manager has made us feel extremely welcome ever since our first visit to the setting. She and her staff have gone out of their way to ensure we have settled in. The preschool staff always take the time to talk on pick up to run through my daughter's day. My daughter's key person has been an instrumental part of her settling into her new class and talks about her regularly. I have attended a number of stay-and-play sessions, these are great and a wonderful opportunity to see what my daughter does on a daily bases. As a parent, it’s comforting to know that my daughter is happy, safe, well fed and well looked after when I leave her in the morning.
20 June 2023
Excellent nursery. My son loves going there. Always smiles when he’s dropped off and always looks happy and content when collected. The staff are excellent with him and always very informative and helpful whenever asked. They are very accommodating towards any change of circumstances that we have.
26 April 2023
Great stay and play. Great to see the nursery environment.
12 January 2023
We had a lovely afternoon at stay and play. The staff were all really friendly, setting up different activities for us to take part in with our child. It was great to see how the children are taught and the types of activities they are involved in. This was our first opportunity since COVID and we absolutely loved it. My daughter was so excited to see us, showing us all around her areas. The staff were giving us updates while we were there as well so we got to hear more about how she is getting on. Looking forward to our next opportunity to visit.
28 December 2022
All carers know the child personally and have a genuine connection and understanding of needs/wants/preferences. All carers take time to debrief with the parents at the end of the day and keep details updated on the app.
24 August 2022
The staff at Busy Bees Ashbourne are amazing - the standard of care for the children can not be beaten. All staff are friendly, welcoming and no question goes unanswered - always being kept up to date and my child loves spending their day at the nursery. It has helped grow her confidence massively.
19 August 2022
My daughter started nursery in January 2022 when she was 10 months old and instantly settled into the baby room. She loves every second of being there. The staff are brilliant and always answer any questions I have. They made me feel really relaxed when dropping her off and leaving her. I have recommended the nursery to plenty of my friends.
08 June 2022
The staff are very friendly. My daughter loves going to nursery. Very helpful with potty training, cracked it in a week. Not overly happy that they give vegetarian sausages for lunch, what's wrong with normal ones!
29 April 2022
I have sent all three of my children to Busy Bees in Ashbourne, starting in 2009. The management has changed, as has ownership, but what hasn't changed is the dedication, happy and smiling faces and high standards that the evolving staff have displayed throughout. Not that I have a fourth child, but if I did, I would happily send them there.