The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School

Cambrian Way, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5TD
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9.4 26 Reviews
  • The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School, Hemel Hempstead
The nursery has been open since 1986. They carry out the Early Years Foundation Stage, are inspected by Ofsted and achieved `Outstanding'. Parents are welcome to visit the nursery at any time, no appointment needed. All staff are fully qualified and also have first aid and child protection certificates. All staff and students have been police checked. They have a variety of policies and procedures that parents are more than welcome to inspect. At The Bees Knees they understand the importance of providing children with a safe, stimulating and caring environment. The nursery believes that no child, individual or family should be excluded from nursery activities on the grounds of age, gender, sexuality, class, family status, disability, colour, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs. Owners feel that the nursery provides the children with bright, colourful and educational activities and experiences enabling each individual child to reach their full potential.

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Care Provided by The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Kathryn Hay and Teresa Arthur
  • Person in charge
  • Teresa Arthur and Kathryn Hay (Owners)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School

  • FEES:


    8am to 6pm = £65.00


    8am to 1pm = £33.50


    1pm to 5pm = £32.50


    1pm to 6pm = £33.50


    Full-time = £325.00

  • The above are our normal nursery fees, but the term after your child is 3 years old every child is entitled to 15 hours free nursery education a week for 38 weeks per year. If parents are working then you are eligible to claim 15 hours Childcare Support the term after your child is 9 months old.


    Your child may also be entitled to 2 year old funding or 3 and 4 year old 30 hours funding, please check to see if they are eligible.


    As there are several ways to use the funding please feel free to call the office to discuss the sessions and prices that suit you the best.


    Prices include breakfast, hot lunch, snack and a hot dinner.


    We require a deposit of two weeks' fees. When your child leaves the nursery, this is taken off your last two weeks invoice.


    If your child is funded you will be asked to pay a commitment fee which is returned once your child starts nursery.


    Fees are paid weekly at the beginning of each week, or monthly at the start of each month if you prefer.


    Fees are still payable if your child is absent, but you do not have to pay if the nursery is closed.

The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School Reviews (26)

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The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.415) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School has 26 reviews.

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here. The staff are all long-serving team members, and all have different personalities, which is a great thing. It's lovely to see that whoever comes to the door to greet us in the morning, my daughter always has a big smile on her face. There is a variety of activities and learning
that will keep me feeling confident that this is a fantastic learning establishment. In addition, they do love a good party or two, which just gives me an excuse to dress baby up!

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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started when he was 7 months old and attended throughout all of the lockdowns. The consistency in those strange times was just what he needed; he took to nursery life so well and never once has played up going in and is always happy and full of smiles when he comes out. The content of the early
year's curriculum is fantastic and has helped to develop him above average in all aspects of learning, including how the world works, socialising with children and other adults, number work and other learning activities. I believe my son is a very confident young boy with what we do at home, accompanied alongside what the staff do with him and the way they do it at Bees Knees. They are very informative and approachable and really get to know how you would like them to care for your child - a real home-from-home nursery. Every detail - what time their bottoms are changed, what they have eaten and how much, nap times and regular observations with pictures can all be seen on your child’s app.

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Review from Chloe G (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son was born extremely prematurely; I was so anxious about sending him to a nursery and him being away from me. However, I knew it was best for him. especially with how behind he was with his speech and learning. From the moment I was in contact with The Bees Knees, I felt reassured. The first
day of him going in. they told me to call as much as I needed; they were amazing! He’s been with them for nearly a year now, and wow, he has developed so so much, and it’s all down to the amazing team they have there! I was so chuffed that I also sent my youngest to them at 6-months-old, and he is so advanced with his understanding now he’s been there for 6-months himself, and again the team are just incredible! I cannot fault them at all; all the staff members are amazing and so friendly! The best nursery around for sure! I’ve never ever had a problem with them, and I wouldn’t want my boys to attend preschool anywhere else! Thank you a million times.

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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with The Bees Knees Day Nursery for 9.5 years - this is our final week as my youngest son is due to start school this September. They have an outstanding level of care for the children - we could not recommend them highly enough. My eldest is excelling at school and that is down to the
fab start he had at the nursery and both have been nurtured and cared for amazingly. Nothing is ever too much trouble, there is support of the whole family, not just the children - we are very sad to be saying goodbye.


We will continue to support the nursery - even if its only recommending and help to fund raise.


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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very well run nursery, friendly, helpful, staff always on hand to assist I help with any questions or concerns. My child has great fun, learning and socialising there and is very happy. He has attended since he was a baby and has never been unhappy about attending. Would recommend this nursery without
any hesitation. Keep up the good work!!

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Review from Teresa S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Bees Knees Day Nursery for 3 years now and I can't praise them enough. The work they do with the children is brilliant and she loves going in everyday.


The girls keep me informed of her progress and are really lovely, if there is anything I need to discuss they

are always there to listen and go through any concerns I may have.


The children are so well behaved and I will be very sad in September when she leaves to start Reception.


Keep up the good work Bees Knees because your a great nursery :-)


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.415)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.415) out of 10 for The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 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 4.948 for The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School is calculated as follows: ( (91 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.948

  • 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 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Bees Knees Day Nursery & Pre School 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667

  • 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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