Busy Bees Browns Wood

1 Morley Crescent, Browns Wood, Milton Keynes MK7 8HT
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9.3 32 Reviews
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Busy Bees Browns Wood is a wonderful nursery located in Milton Keynes and offers a fantastic range of facilities and equipment available. At this nursery, every child has the absolute best opportunities to develop and flourish so that they have the best start in life.

With multiple rooms tailored to suit every age group, there are fun-filled activities and educational resources to ensure that your child will develop at their own pace.

The Baby Room is where the youngest children (0-2 years) enjoy their day at nursery. This bright and spacious room provides a calming environment decorated with resources to help your baby feel peaceful and happy. You can be rest assured that your little one has plenty of room and opportunities to play, crawl, toddle and explore within the baby room.

The Toddler room supplies a spectacular fresh space that has been carefully designed to cater for children aged 2-3 years. Decorated with a magnificent range of age-appropriate activities, it will capture the minds of the children to ensure they stay stimulated throughout their time at nursery. This room also has fantastic resources such as a cosy sofa and ICT area to allow for further learning opportunities and features a bathroom which caters for all stages of development, complete with sensor taps and dryers.   

The Pre-School room is for children aged 3-5, fully equipped to prepare children for a school environment and really engage their love for learning. This spacious and modern room also features a bathroom to accommodate their every requirement.

The caring team at Busy Bees Browns Wood cherish the bond and partnership which they have with every family and features a parents' room where they can relax and network.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Browns Wood? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Browns Wood

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samnatha McNeaney (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Browns Wood Reviews (32)

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Busy Bees Browns Wood has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.327) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Browns Wood has 32 reviews.

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Review from Clara R (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be more pleased with the care our children receive at the nursery. The staff are absolutely wonderful and truly go above and beyond to ensure that both our toddler and 10-month-old are happy, safe, and thriving.
The staff are incredibly attentive, friendly, and always available to provide
updates, making us feel secure and informed every step of the way. We feel so fortunate to have found a place where our children are treated like family.
A huge thank you to the amazing team for the love, care, and support you provide daily. We couldn't be happier with the experience!

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Review from T E (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Busy Bees when he just turned one. He was so shy and nervous to start with but every member of the Browns Wood team have been so patient and worked with him at his own pace. We have seen such a difference in terms of his development and his confidence coming through! Everyone always
greets us with a smile and takes their time in providing updates of our son's day! Not forgetting to mention he loves the food there!

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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends nursery 3 days a week since July 2024 and I genuinely can not speak highly enough of the care and love she is given. The environment and all staff members are amazing. Her relationship with her key worker is so strong and I know she is in safe hands every time she goes. Educational
and fun captured in one. I would not hesitate to send any future children here and can't recommend them enough!

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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first son left here 5 years ago to go off to school after being with them since he was 9 months old, so when I needed a nursery for my second son I didn't even question it. Straight back we went and what a lovely surprise to see so many familiar faces even all these years later. Comfort in knowing
that my second son was going to have all the same love and support to thrive. I had a covid baby who was attached to me but he settled right in. He is now in the preschool room and had close bonds with every keyworker and staff member while moving through the rooms. Especially with one staff member in particular who I can’t express enough how wonderful she is and still fusses over him even though she is based in another room, always making time to give him a cuddle and also checks in with me too. The management are always on hand to answer any questions or concerns. Big shout out to the lovely chef who again was a familiar face still creating lovely healthy meals. I have and will continue to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little ones the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Tina W (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees, Browns Wood have been excellent with my little one who had just started. They get to know not only the child but the parent too and my little one loves to go there every session. I can’t fault the staff or management there at all.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Steven N (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees since February and it's clear he loves it there. He has a fantastic relationship with his key worker as well as all the staff in the baby room. Since he has started, his development has come on leaps and bounds and it has supported him in becoming such a social and
happy little boy. He loves exploring outside and experiencing new sensory activities and textures! I can't thank Busy Bees enough for supporting our family with settling into nursery life!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Browns Wood nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Calai V (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with how our little boy has settled in at nursery thanks to the wonderful and friendly staff in the toddler's room. We are really grateful for the amazing support and care we get from all of the staff, especially his key person, who has been extremely helpful and very supportive from the
beginning.
The whole Busy Bees team has been supporting us with our son’s eczema and allergies problems and special big thanks to the chef and catering team as well, who is catering to his special dietary requirements due to his allergies, and trying to make him feel included as much as possible by preparing similar food as his friends or finding alternatives.
We are also very happy with the app where staff can provide updates throughout the day and post pictures, we also get updates from staff directly at the end of the day.
Very happy with Busy Bees Browns Wood Nursery! Best nursery we have found in the area!
Definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot speak highly enough of Browns Wood Busy Bees and the staff; it is an amazing setting. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. One of the standout features is their exceptional staff. They genuinely care about the children and understand the
unique needs of each child. Our child has formed strong bonds with their key worker, who has provided a sense of security and fostered their development with patience, kindness, and encouragement. It's clear that a lot of thought has been put into creating an environment that supports learning, creativity, and exploration. The outdoor space is a particular highlight, with ample opportunities for children to engage with nature and develop a love for the outdoors. Communication between the nursery and parents/carers is outstanding. We are grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on our child's growth and development.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Browns Wood.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Sam N (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves nursery! He has an amazing relationship with his keyworker and all the staff within the baby room! From his first day, he has received outstanding care from the whole team, from management through to the amazing on-site chef who has catered brilliantly to his specific dietary needs.
I can't recommend this nursery enough to any prospective parents, I can drop my little one off and head off to work knowing he will be receiving the best possible care.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Browns Wood

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Browns Wood.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Kim M (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found Busy Bees in Browns Wood very welcoming. The manager gave my son and I a tour and explained how they work in great detail. She was also very patient and answered all of my questions very thoroughly. My son had a few settling in sessions and loved it. The staff informed me that he had settled
in very well. He looks forward to each session and always squeals with delight when the door is opened for him. The staff take time at the end of each session to answer any questions I’ve had. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended this nursery and it has been consistently fabulous for the four years we’ve been attending. The staff are great and very attentive to the children’s needs. They are so caring. There are so many great activities on offer each day which keeps my child engaged and learning
more and more. The chef is amazing my daughter loves the food! I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Sofia R (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees in Browns Woods is a fantastic nursery. Our 9-month-old daughter was starting nursery full time. From the first visit to Browns Woods nursery, I just felt that it was the right choice for us as parents and also for our little one. During our first visit, the Director showed us around and introduced
us to the staff - from the first visit we got to know The deputy director, the lady from the baby room, the chef and it was wonderful the first day when we came to drop off my daughter to see already familiar faces. I was quite strict with routines that I have built for our daughter and the nursery staff were amazing to pick them up and carry them forward. I just love the app that the nursery provides. Our daughter has been in nursery for 1.5 months but it feels like she has been attending it for more than a year. All staff in the baby room are very professional and very nice. They always meet you with a big smile. I would strongly recommend Busy Bees in Browns Woods.

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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has just started at this nursery doing her settling-in sessions at Browns Wood Busy Bees. The staff have been understanding, kind and supportive in this process with a child who finds separation difficult. I cannot thank them enough for all their help.

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Review from Jason C (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My daughter settled beautifully. She is always happy to go into nursery and is excited to see the staff, who always welcome her with a smile. The activities that the staff set out help her learn and she is always willing to get stuck in with everything provided. Meals are varied and
nutritious. Overall, I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone needing childcare.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been here since she was 1 she’s now 3. The staff are amazing and friendly and so lovely to the children. We all worry when we initially leave our children in new places but this need not be the case here. One other factor which made us choose this nursery along with the staff is the
big rooms. All 3 rooms are spacious allowing the kids freedom to roam. The back garden is also quite big and lots of room for play. When we initially started my little girl got unlimited settling in sessions which some nurseries don’t do. Here’s to another two wonderful years.

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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An incredible nursery for our twins, excellent, friendly and educational. We really cannot thank the team enough for being part of our children's lives and for providing them with academic and life skills ready for their foundations years. We always found the team helpful, great role models and individuals
able to respond to our children's requirements. We would not only refer them to other parents but would actually encourage parents to take advantage of this team and how they relate.

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Review from Nicole W (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Busy Bees in Browns Wood. We currently have both our boys attending 5 mornings a week and they both love it. All the staff are fabulous, adjust to each individual child and they all build great relationships with the children and parents. There are 3 rooms within the nursery Babies
0-2, Toddlers 2-3 and Pre-School 3+. Each room has their own outdoor play area, both covered and non covered. There is plenty of room for outdoor play, ride-ons, sand and water play. Preschool also has a mud kitchen area for the older children to enjoy. They put so much effort into fun and seasonal activities for the children like Easter bonnet parades, Halloween fancy dress, Christmas Carole concert, preschool graduation and all sorts in between. We love this setting for our children and highly recommended it to anyone looking for a nursery for their baby or toddler

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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery every day, he settled in really well in the baby room when he first started and is now in the toddler room. All of the staff are so lovely and friendly, I get a warm welcome each morning. There’s great communication between the staff and us parents and I love looking at
what my son's getting up to every day on the app. All of his needs are getting met every day and I’m really happy with his progress and how far he has come since attending Busy Bees Browns Wood. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Jane B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees in Browns Wood is such an amazing nursery. My son has been at the nursery for over two years and he absolutely loves it. He settled in very quickly and has formed very strong relationships with all of his key workers and peers. He always tells me about his day and how much fun he has and cannot
wait to return the next day.
There is great communication between staff and parents and they are all lovely and very approachable. I know my son is in safe hands and is very much looked after.
My daughter is due to start next week and I’m excited for her to join the Busy Bees gang!

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little pre-schooler has just started the nursery and thoroughly enjoys going into Busy Bee’s in Browns Wood every day.
My daughter had previously been attending another nursery but was not settling in and was visibly upset most mornings.
I made a decision to look at another nursery setting for
her and instantly liked Busy Bee’s in Brown’s Wood. On our first visit we were greeted with a smile, the staff took the time to listen to my concerns and they really engaged with my daughter.
They really seemed to care about my daughter and were happy to offer as many settling in sessions to ensure my daughter felt comfortable in her surroundings.
The whole registration process was very simple and I’m so happy we found this nursery.
It’s perfect for our daughter she wants to go in everyday which is fantastic. Thanks again to everybody.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.327)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.327) out of 10 for Busy Bees Browns Wood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 9 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 4.981 for Busy Bees Browns Wood is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.981

  • 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 4.346 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Browns Wood is based on 9 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 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.446

  • 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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Samnatha McNeaney

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Samantha and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Browns Wood.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Browns Wood

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Browns Wood accepts?

Busy Bees Browns Wood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Browns Wood Open?

Busy Bees Browns Wood is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Browns Wood have capacity for?

Busy Bees Browns Wood has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Browns Wood to the centre of Milton Keynes?

3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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