Busy Bees Mardley Hill

1 Mardley Hill, Welwyn AL6 0UE
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Busy Bees Mardley Hill has an incredibly experienced, dedicated and long-standing team that have built up an uncompromisingly strong and positive reputation in the local area for outstanding quality childcare. This beautiful Centre is securely situated within a bespoke home-from-home environment.

The team at Mardley Hill are proud to have hat-trick of consecutive 'Outstanding' accreditations (most recently February 2022), as deemed by their governing body Ofsted. The Centre is also a flagship for Busy Bees and has been deemed as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ since 2012.

The Centre Director and her team pride themselves upon secure and positive partnerships with parents. In addition to this an incredibly strong dedication is also upheld upon the EYFS Framework of which includes: safeguarding, health and safety and learning and development. The team have significant expertise in supporting children with additional needs and they will happily discuss a tailored plan to meet with the individual needs of your child.

The Centre has exceptionally beautiful, well equipped, age-appropriate base rooms and gardens designed with the children's interests and developmental needs in mind.

As well as key EYFS objectives, children learn about designing and building, gardening, singing and dancing, and they are also given endless opportunities to explore, allowing their creative instincts to flow within their amazing surroundings.

If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact the Centre Director of Mardley Hill, who will be incredibly happy to discuss your individual requirements. This Centre will provide your child with the best start in life and a personally tailored service that your child deserves.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Mardley Hill

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amanda Zienkowicz (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Mardley Hill

  • Details of fees are available on the detailed Busy Bees webpage
  • Parking

  • * A private car park is situated at the front of the Centre and can be used free of charge for parents and staff.


Busy Bees Mardley Hill Reviews (110)

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Busy Bees Mardley Hill has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Mardley Hill has 110 reviews.

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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough. Both my boys have attended since they were 1. The eldest, now at school and the youngest still there. Both boys have been so happy at this nursery, always excited and happy to go in and when I pick them up they love telling me what they have been up to.
The staff are truely amazing, very caring with the children but also the parents, they go out of their way to ensure everyone's happiness and satisfaction. I know my boys have had the best start from attending Mardley Hill Busy Bees and are thriving on the back of all the learning experiences and support they have been given by the team.
I had no idea what to expect when my eldest first attended, but quickly gained peace of mind knowing he was very well cared for. The meals are healthy and nutritious, the garden is fab and a great space for learning and play in the fresh air. There is so much for the children to do. The manager and the team deserve every credit for their hard work and outstanding care.

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Review from SJ W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking for a safe, fun environment where your child is free to grow and develop, this is the place for you! The whole team are warm, approachable and that can be clearly seen by the way the children interact with them. Great garden, great food, and always a great review from my two children
when I pick them up who are always happy to see the team. The Team have always when possible been able offer great flexibility in times of need, and with two so young, their help and support has always been most welcome. A fun safe place!

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for a year now since he was 10 months old. Although I was initially anxious about leaving him, from the first week he has loved attending, always starting and finishing the day with a smile. Every single one of the staff are warm, caring and friendly, always engaging
directly with my son and making us both feel so welcome. His key worker and those working in his room are fantastic and we discuss my son's development and well-being on a daily basis either face-to-face or via the online app.
It is a wonderful nurturing environment which I feel so happy taking my son into and in which he is thriving. The food menu is amazing, well balanced and varied - helping little ones to explore new tastes. They have an outside all-weather play area which means at any opportunity the children are outside in the fresh air.
I'm thrilled that we chose such a fantastic nursery and would recommend it without hesitation.

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Review from Faye (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter has been attending for over a year, and my youngest is signed up to start when I return to work next year! We love this nursery, my daughter can't get out of our front door quick enough on nursery days, she has her second family there. The staff are always super friendly and helpful,
and the food prepared on site is yummy (not only does my daughter eat it all but I have tried it myself!).
Her development has come on leaps and bounds, and I can see the genuine affection the staff have for her. It means I can be sure she's in safe hands and really cared about. I have no hesitation in recommending.

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Busy Bees Mardley Hill and have thrived as a result. The care they have received is second to none, and we have never doubted that their interests are first and foremost with the team at Busy Bees. The communication between us and our children's carers is excellent and
frequent, and we get regular feedback on how they are getting on. We feel completely involved and in control of their care, even when we can't be around. The preschool is also amazing, and we were amazed at how prepared for "big" school my son was when it was time for him to move on. Education, happiness and safety are visible every day. The children have opportunities to do sports, learn foreign languages, go on trips to the library and are really encouraged to be independent.
They have lots of time outdoors, and every activity is an opportunity to learn as well as have fun. The team are so lovely you feel like nothing is too much of a problem. A truly excellent nursery.

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Review from Dipak O (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery. The staff and management are very caring, kind, approachable and professional. My son has now been attending for over a year and we can honestly say he enjoys every part of his time at the nursery. The size, location and facilities are excellent and provide my son with
everything he needs to learn and develop. The staff are always in constant communication regarding my son's development via a new online application which helps promote transparency and efficient communication.


The kitchen amenities and onsite food menu is to a very high standard as well as the large, secure outdoor play area which is well equipped for the kids and looks absolutely amazing.


I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone and wish all staff and management the highest level of continued success going forward.


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Review from Daisy P (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Mardley Hill is an excellent and dynamic nursery, where my child always attends happily and with a smile. The staff are always wonderful, welcoming, positive and friendly, making the nursery a wonderfully caring environment. The home cooked meals are always nutritious and the variety in the
menu is immense. My child started at the age of 4 months and it has become a second home to her. She has really thrived within this nursery environment which is both educational and full of fun packed days. The nursery keeps all parents posted of the daily activities, food, nappy changes and observations which allows you throughout the day to keep you informed. The learning is varied, engaging and enjoyable. The children are nurtured and it is evident are growing into wonderful little people ready for school. I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and caring nursery where I know my child is developing and enjoying her time there.

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Review from Shelley H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 children at this nursery; my eldest who has been attending for 3 years and my youngest who started in September. I cannot fault the staff and facilities at Busy Bees at Mardley Hill and my boys absolutely love the time they spend there. They are always happy when I pick them up and tired out
from the wide range of activities they do in the day, both inside and outside in the garden. The amount of learning they achieve through play is great and parents are always kept up to date with what they are doing and achieving. This has been made even easier recently with the introduction of an online diary tool enabling parents to log in and see what their child has been doing, eaten, etc.
I trust the staff here 100% and they make an often initially difficult task of leaving your child so much easier. They feel more like an extended family for my boys now rather than a childcare provider.

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Review from Molly G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to Busy Bees at Mardley Hill and she absolutely loves it!! The staff are great with her and have settled her so well, even though she took a while to settle they all made sure that she was happy and reassured me that she would be fine, and she is!! We couldn't have put her in a better
nursery! She loves all of the team and is happy to go to any one of them in the mornings, which is such a relief as I know that she is in good hands.

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

My daughter attends this nursery 2 days a week and I am looking to increase as I have seen a huge improvement in her development since she started attending. I wanted to leave this review as double OUTSTANDING, Ofsted score is evident within the whole nursery. The new garden refurbishment is amazing,
my daughter always comes home and tells me about the activities they have played. My daughter also really enjoys the Busy Bee initiatives Wake and Shake, she always asks to do it when we pull into the car park and I have been blown away at how much her mathematics has come on since the Nurturing Problem Solving to Mathematics has been introduced. All members of staff are amazing with every single child, they are like my extended family, I could not fault them. Busy Bees Mardley Hill has recently introduced the I Connect system which allows me to view pictures of her playing and her daily information from the nursery e.g. what she has eaten and nappies via an app on my phone whilst I am at work. I LOVE it!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.982)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10 for Busy Bees Mardley Hill 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.982 for Busy Bees Mardley Hill is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.982

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Mardley Hill is based on 14 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (5)

Amanda

Amanda Zienkowicz

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2005

I have been working at Mardley Hill since 2005 and I am really enjoying my time spent here. I have a Foundation Degree in Early Years - a course that enabled me to expand my knowledge of child development and embed this within our Centre. I enjoy being part of an outstanding team as we do our very best to ensure the service we provide is second to none. I truly love my role at Mardley Hill and enjoy a strong partnership with all the families who attend.


Terri

Terri Baker

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2007

I began working at Mardley Hill in 2021 and thoroughly enjoy my role. I have a great deal of Administrative experience. I have worked within many Busy Bees Centers supporting as an Admin. In my spare time, I enjoy meeting with my friends and spending lots of time with my three beautiful children and going away with my husband. I work every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and I am always available to speak to parents should they require any advice on childcare vouchers, government funding etc.


Samantha

Samantha Scully

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Joined: 2014

I joined the team at Mardley Hill in 2014. and I am the Room Manager of the Buzz Room. I am the SENCo for the Centre and feel incredibly privileged to be a part of the children's lives and impact on their learning and development could not think of another career I would rather have! My role is to ensure the smooth operation of the Buzz Room at all times; managing a team of dedicated individuals who share the same vision of high-quality childcare as myself.


Claire

Claire Stevenson

Job Title: Bombos Room Manager

Joined: 2006

I joined the Mardley Hill team in 2007. I am proud to be the Room Manager of the Bombo Room - I adore my role and the diverse opportunities this brings. I am very knowledgeable on supporting families with a smooth transition to starting their nursey experience. Mardley Hill is a huge part of my life - we are a fantastic team and together we continue to strengthen positive relationships with each and every family who attend our Centre. My own Daughter even attends and loves all the amazing environments we have on offer.


Georgia

Georgia Quinton

Job Title: Bumbles Room Manager

Joined: 2014

I have worked at Mardley Hill since 2019. I was promoted to Room Manager in 2022. I'm currently completing my Level 5 degree in child care, and am really enjoying undertaking enhanced levels of responsibility. I am a caring and dedicated member of the team and very much enjoy watching the children learn, develop and grow during their time with us. I have undertaken many courses relative to care and education in my early years and am truly dedicated to my role and the children within my care.


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