Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd in Berkshire | 7 Day Nurseries

Review of
Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery, Reading
from Iesha F (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025

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We were very nervous sending our twins into day care. I have to say from our initial visit and from the twins starting, we knew this would be the best place for them. All the staff have been very welcoming, kind and loving. The space at the nursery and car park is open and has a good access. The twins

love going into the nursery and always happy at pick up time. I feel very comfortable they are in safe hands. The learning for my twins has been exceptional. My son went from not saying many words to now singing nursery rhymes and counting numbers. My daughter has started sentences and they both communicate very well. The cleanliness and may play options and interactive learning makes both the twins so excited.

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Review of
Busy Bees Burchetts Green
from Kate R (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024

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The manager has made this setting a really well organised caring efficient nursery. I have been really impressed with how friendly and kind the staff are how they go the extra mile to make it a home from home. Thank you.

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Review of
Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery, Reading
from B W (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2024

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The staff are so lovely and welcoming! I know they look after my little boy well. He looks forward to going to nursery and I get updates with how he's getting on which puts my mind at ease. Would definitely recommend.

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Review of
Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery, Reading
from S R (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024

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My daughter has been going to Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery for two years now and loves it. The staff create a really safe and nurturing environment for the children - they really care about each child and get to know them all really well. There is lots of outdoor play, creative activities, reading,

songs and more so, I know that she is having a fun-filled day whilst I'm at work. Would recommend this nursery.

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Review of
Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery, Reading
from S H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024

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Lovely nursery. The staff here are all very knowledgeable and friendly, helping to create a comforting atmosphere. Our daughter has been attending since she was 8 months old and loves going into the nursery, she eats well and enjoys all the fun activities provided.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Tim S (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2024

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Our daughter's been at Busy Bees, 5 days a week for two and a half years. Deciding where she'd go to spend such a huge amount of time in her early years was very difficult, but we've felt comfortable in our decision to send her to Busy Bees - helped by seeing her thrive and develop skills at sometimes

startling speed. She usually seems happy and certainly has lots of friends. The staff are kind, friendly, and engaged, and the environment feels safe and bright. The centre director is well-organised, informed, and responsive to queries. The food is good - she often eats better than I do! - and the rooms are clean, feel clean and comfortable. There's also a good amount of variety in the activities they get up to, and she hears, learns about and participates in a wide range of multicultural events and celebrations. We love the rich multicultural environment and I feel it is fantastic for her to be given early exposure to the differences in people that make up our diverse community.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from M S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024

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Busy Bees has been excellent for my son (2 years old), although he only goes in twice a week they have still catered to all his needs. I particularly love the app where they constantly update his activities, food, nappies, sleep and naps. His key teacher is super nice and friendly to him, she is always

looking after him well. My son has always enjoyed going to nursery! The director of the centre is superb and always responds to our queries promptly! The nursery is also very well-maintained and clean!

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Ilke C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024

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My son has been thriving at nursery since starting there 6 months ago. He is always very keen to go to his key caretakers and always happy when I pick him up. I really appreciate the transparency of the nursery around how my son’s day was and anything that might have happened. I can see my son is well

stimulated at nursery and they put a lot of effort into including him in all the activities like water playing, arts and crafts and sensory activities.
Lastly, the nursery has been very respectful and accommodating on any request I might have on how I’d like something to be done e.g. weaning or following a certain routine when he was younger that was a bit different from the older babies. It’s hard as a mother to leave your baby in someone else’s hands for the whole day, but I quickly got to trust the caretakers and cannot wait to see how my son continues to thrive and reach his milestones as he approaches his first birthday.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from V R (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2024

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We have had a very disappointing experience with our 9 month old at Busy Bees Reading. Unfortunately it appears that they are not very inclusive and open to the mindset that every child is different and develops at their own pace. Instead they have seem to think our baby shows abnormal behavioural

characteristics after only 2 settling in sessions and hence do not want him to start before they discuss it with their inclusion team even though there are actually no clinical concerns as diagnosed by a paediatrician. We have had very limited communication with them since then. They do not seem to want to help or support a baby's development in any way. Shocking given the reputation the company holds. We have decided to pull him out and the staff member over the phone just said 'OK that's fine' and 'I'll issue you a refund' and did not seem to care or at least ask why were are doing this..

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Reading International

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about Busy Bees Reading International. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to us and we are sorry to hear about your experience. At Busy Bees, we strive to cater to the diverse needs of all children in our care and ensure that procedures are followed correctly. Following your review, we'd like to discuss your concerns further to ensure that we address them appropriately and improve your experience with us. Please feel free to contact us at 0330 333 8133. Best Wishes, Busy Bees

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from T G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024

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I couldn’t be happier with Busy Bees.
The staff are so kind and caring, they all know my daughter and my baby girl absolutely loves them all. I can see she is happy when she goes and always comes back very happy. I am grateful for everyone who looks after her and makes her feel important, loved and

cared about.
It’s a home away from home.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Robbie B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024

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My son has been attending this nursery since the age of 1, since attending 3 days a week he’s come a long way with walking and more importantly communication, he’s always very happy to go to nursery and I always get told he’s had a very good day, I get daily updates with how he’s eaten and also pictures

of what he’s doing reassuring me as a first-time dad that he’s having a great time. The staff and management are lovely and very welcoming, they always give such positive feedback and always communicate with any events going on or any additional information they may have. Overall this is a great nursery and I couldn't be happier with the positive experience that we as a family are having.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from A S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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Busy Bees is a warm and friendly environment, providing a home-from-home for my son. He has bonded so well with his key workers and management, who are always present and involved. There are regular spontaneous activities that take place which see both parents and staff getting involved and having fun

with the children, it’s during these times I've seen how passionate and responsive staff are to the children in their care. We are very happy to be starting our daughter next summer.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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We are parents to a 2-year-old boy who is at nursery at Busy Bees Reading. This nursery has been exceptional for our little one. He has been here full time since 12 months old and the experience he has had as well as the care they have given him in the baby's room has been amazing! The staff truly care

about the children, give him so much love, he rarely wants to come home at the end of the day!
The nursery is also very clean, organized, strict on entry rules and engage in some fun activities to excite the children. The director of the centre is also fantastic. She adds that extra support to each of the rooms and the children adore her - ours included.
We are grateful for the work they do and would recommend this location to any new parent looking!

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Liam G (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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Busy Bees Reading International have been excellent for my daughter. The staff have been brilliant at settling her in and helping with all aspects of her development. Everyone plays a part in this, from the centre director, assistant centre director and key workers, they are very personable and my daughter

is always excited to see them all in the morning. As a parent the team are great at putting all your worries about leaving your child for the first time at ease. I would thoroughly recommend.

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Review of
Busy Bees Burchetts Green
from J E (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024

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Love this nursery, our child only started a few months ago and she absolutely loves it there, we have seen such a big development in her already. The staff are amazing always so friendly, such a pleasure dropping off and picking up, everyone engages and says hi and bye. They always take the time to

give a detailed handover for the day. Great updates daily, We're so happy with our choice and can not recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson at Busy Bees Burchetts Green

We are delighted to see this feedback. It will be passed on to the team. Thank you.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024

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I am very pleased with this nursery. When I was choosing it for my child, I looked at many options, more than five nurseries I guess, and this turned out to be one of the best. The first thing I want to mention is the very professional staff, this nursery also ensures cleanliness and maintains good

food for the children. They engage with the children and teach them to count, read and write. Every day children get more knowledge. I am satisfied.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from H S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024

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Busy Bees is an exceptional nursery, not only are each and every member of staff kind, welcoming and caring but they provide a place where, as a parent, you feel reassured that your child is safe and most importantly, happy! The team are led by the director who is passionate about providing the utmost

enriching environment for all children. She goes above and beyond to ensure every child is acknowledged as an individual, which is something that I value, as a parent, very much. Another lovely member of staff, the assistant director, who works closely with the director, is very much loved by my youngest. The assistant director always has a smile on her face and welcomes the children with open arms. The assistant director is considerate and kind and always makes the time to speak to the parents about their child in great detail. When I first sent my children, the team supported me with separation and rather than just ‘doing their job’, they went over and above and I can honestly say that the Busy Bees team became my family.

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Review of
Busy Bees Reading International
from Kerry E (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024

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Busy Bees Reading International is a fantastic nursery, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery setting for their child. The team are fantastic and highly professional, and we know our daughter is in safe hands. The manager provides helpful weekly updates and information on activities

the children have completed, which is always lovely to read. She is very friendly and communication with her is very good too. The staff care about the children’s development, and we have seen our daughter come on leaps and bounds since joining the toddler and, more recently, the preschool room. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery, which has great facilities for the children and breakout spaces, as well as gardens, so they are not always in the same room. The key buddies really care for their children, and it is lovely to see. A great nursery.

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Review of
Busy Bees Holme Park Day Nursery, Reading
from M W (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2023

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An excellent nursery with great staff and long opening hours. The staff are friendly and engaged and our son loves going in every day to see his teachers and friends. As our son has moved between the different rooms he has really grown and developed in part due to the fun and safe activities provided

each day. We cannot believe how well his phonics, self care and numeracy have progressed to get him ready for school. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Review of
Busy Bees Maidenhead Norden Road
from M M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023

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Our daughter has been at Busy Bees Norden Road since January and has been really settled and happy there. The staff have been really supportive and kind and take the time to understand each child's needs and preferences, tailoring their approach accordingly. I am so grateful for how gentle and understanding

they were in supporting me through the transition from maternity leave to being a working parent. They are always encouraging our daughter to try new things (she loves the weekly musical story sessions and the delicious meals), and I am often amazed at how much she learns at nursery. The nursery is always spotlessly clean while encouraging messy play and self-feeding - I don't know how they do it! We will miss the nursery team enormously when we move out of the area. If only we could take them with us!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Maidenhead Norden Road

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.
Please feel free to speak to our Enrolments Team by calling 0330 333 8133 for other Busy Bees nurseries close to your new location or visit our website to find your nearest nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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