Bees Knees Day Nursery

97 Connaught Road, Reading RG30 2UE
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9.3 57 Reviews
  • Bees Knees Day Nursery, Reading
The Bees Knees Day Nursery is a home from home setting in a spacious converted Victorian villa-style house. Large all-weather walled garden. Home cooked meals. Well established, friendly and fun childcare in Reading.

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Care Provided by Bees Knees Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angela Schofield (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Bees Knees Day Nursery

  • We offer spaces as a standard day (8 am to 5.30 pm) or extended day (7.30 am to 6 pm). Funded only spaces are limited.
    Please contact the nursery direct for a copy of our fees sheet.

Bees Knees Day Nursery Reviews (57)

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Bees Knees Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.251) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bees Knees Day Nursery has 57 reviews.

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Review from Rashida A (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery especially throughout the COVID period they were able to accommodate my needs and continue to keep my son safe educated and entertained enabling me to continue working.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are here to support families and are proud to say we were able to do this during the lockdown period also. The staff take great pride in educating the children and I am proud of my staff team.


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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery and that is a result of the kind and caring staff. His day is varied and fun, I see changes in his development all of the time as a result of the time he spends at nursery. My daughter recently attended Bees Knees as well after her nursery closed and again the staff were
patient and kind as she transitioned at very short notice into a new setting. I would recommend the nursery to everyone.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we take great pride in what we do here at Bees Knees.


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Review from Kanika (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going here since last September 2019. It has good and caring staff. Good food as well as great ways of teaching things. I definitely recommend it.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for such kind words, we really appreciate all the feedback we get.


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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both our boys have attended Bees Knees and loved it. They've made loads of friends and the staff take a great interest in their development and wellbeing. The management team are fantastic and great at communicating events and activities happening at nursery. The boys loved the food from the on-site
cook and we are confident they are getting a nutritious diet. Overall we are happy with Bee Knees and so are our boys.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been in nursery for nearly a year. He started at 5 months old and the staff are lovely and looked after him so well. I also get regular updates for activities and his progress. My son really looks happy in the nursery but what I would really like to highlight is the family support. Having
experienced a situation of immense stress, I had excellent support from this nursery. Thank you very much for everything.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are here for all the family, not just the child that attends.


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Review from Carla W (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been in nursery for three weeks now and the staff have looked after him so well. We get regular updates of his progress and what he has eaten when he goes.
So pleased we chose for him to go to this nursery.

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Review from Severine L (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending Bees Knees aged six months and has now been going for nearly a year. He settled in very quickly and has been super happy ever since. The staff is really dedicated, responsive and fun with the children. My son seems to love playing in the big outside area which is well equipped
and also enjoys a wide range of activities (lots of cooking, messy play, etc.). He has created a special bond with a few members of staff, which is really lovely to see.
The longer working hours are a big plus for full time working parents, and the fact that the food is varied and cooked on site is also a great feature.
I would definitely recommend this nursery!

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Review from Antonella S (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for almost a year. I could not have chosen better, it is very spacious outside and with several rooms inside. Homemade food and professional staff and above all, he is happy every time I accompany him. Thank you, Bees Knees.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we all enjoy what we do here.


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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for a year now. It was recommended by a friend who also has a child attending. My son loves going, he is well looked after and does loads of different activities. His favourite seems to be going out in the garden. The facilities are good, the children have a huge
garden to play in and indoors there are lots of different toys/activities to do if the weather is awful or too hot. I especially love the updates from the staff and the photos during the day. I’ve recommended this nursery to a friend of mine who is thinking of putting her child in.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your review.


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Review from Caron J (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly can say the girls are absolutely fab. We all felt so welcome. Our baby girl settled in straight away and loves being there, making new friends and having a great bond with her key workers.


The food they serve is nutritious and she has adapted so well and tries everything.


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of activities, lots of learning, her character is coming on leaps and bounds every day, she goes in happy and leaves content. I can not recommend them enough.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your feedback,


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Review from B F (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is really happy to go to the nursery.
He developed a good relationship with all of the staff and he's making friends.
All the staff are really kind and attentive to detail.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback, it is always welcomed.


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Review from Agnieszka P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very happy and satisfied with Bees Knees. My daughter really likes it. The team is great, very helpful and friendly. My daughter's first language is not English so she had a very difficult beginning but the staff made a great effort to help her settle in.

Reply from Michelle Bradley at Bees Knees Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback.


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Review from Jack J (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is been attending the nursery for over a year now and absolutely loves it. She is very happy and settled well through starting and room change when she turned 2. My daughter is catered for very well with all her needs met, she enjoys the food eating things at nursery she doesn’t at home!
Management are very welcoming always with a smile and will help with any questions or queries we have. Would highly recommend to others and staff are lovely and helpful!

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the nursery. They take good care of him and he is learning a lot and making friends and I like how they communicate with me on that parent zone, about things he did each day. The carers are very nice and friendly. The meals are OK.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great outdoor space for active kids like mine, which is great. Happy Bubbly environment.

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Review from Anna P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is attending to this nursery since he was 8months, he's now almost 4years old and he loves this place! Staff is really warm and helpful. Nursery atmosphere is so lovely. They've got lots of different activities and every child can find something for themselves. I'm going to sign my younger son
to this nursery when I need to go back to work.

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Review from I K (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are talking both of our kids to this nursery. The staff are friendly and professional. It is a nurturing and happy environment with a lovely atmosphere. They are introduced to a wide range of activities and have lots of fun. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to Nursery (as long as Breakfast is the first thing on the menu!). He always comes in smiling and bouncing.
Since being at Nursery he has come on in leaps and bounds - from learning to self-settle to walking and climbing, his time at Nursery really helps his development. The staff
are always warm and friendly and listen to your views and work with you on goals. The portal is also great so we can see what he is up to each day. The admin at Head Office can take a while to get things set up but the Nursery is very good and the long opening hours are essential.

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Review from Eeva (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery only for a short while, whilst her previous nursery messed up. The staff have been warm, attentive and really made her feel welcome. The garden is awesome, she is learning loads and is a super fan of French. The only negative has been the billing for 30hours
funding. Each monthly bill is different which makes it hard to budget. But overall, what a lovely nursery.

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything about this nursery I absolutely love. It took a lot to leave my (at the time) ten-month-old baby and I’m now so glad I did. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting the nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and take the time to talk to you about anything you need. I also
think it’s a big sign of a good nursery when all the other children seem happy which they do every time I’m there.
I’d 100% give this nursery 10/10.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.251)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.251) out of 10 for Bees Knees Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.600 for Bees Knees Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.6

  • b) 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 4.651 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bees Knees Day Nursery is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.8

    • ii) 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.4 = 0.851

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Complete Childcare

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Complete Childcare

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Large Nursery Groups 2016

Recipient: Complete Childcare

Date: Tuesday 01 Mar 2016 More details

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