Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

Unit 1-2 Kestrel Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TN
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  • Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City
Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City provides top-notch childcare in a stimulating environment where all children are encouraged to be the best they can be.

Recognising that each child develops at their own pace, Busy Bees has thoughtfully designed multiple rooms tailored to cater for different age groups and developmental stages with separate garden areas available. This approach fosters an environment that not only encourages learning but also nurtures creativity at all levels.

Families can rest assured that the committed staff at Busy Bees are passionate about nurturing the distinctive talents of each child and support their growth and development. With guidance and support from the long standing team, your child will be well-prepared and confident as they take the next steps in their educational journey.   

Busy Bees at Welwyn Garden City take immense pride in offering delicious and nutritious meals, prepared by their onsite chef in accordance with NHS-accredited menus. Menus are designed to not only fuel children throughout the day, but also to give them the opportunity to try new foods, always within the guidelines of any dietary requirements.

With so much to admire about Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City, there is simply no where better. From thrilling adventures in messy play to captivating storytelling that sparks the imagination, the passionate team ensures that every child receives an exceptional start in life.

Want to keep up with all the excitement? Download their ‘ParentZone’ app, where the highly experienced team will provide you with regular updates throughout the day, ensuring you never miss a special moment.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sally Davis (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • 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 Welwyn Garden City

  • Price per session. For full fee structure of the centre please visit our website
  • Parking

  • There is a very spacious car park at the front of the centre for all visitors to use, this is also used by the parents at drop off and pick up times. It hosts 12 parking spaces.


Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City Reviews (75)

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8.7

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has 75 reviews.

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Review from Aneta G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very well ran nursery where each child is looked after with care to support their individual learning journey and growth. Everyone develops differently and I feel that approach is tailored to each child differently to help everyone thrive. I have truly enjoyed seeing how my daughter has become more
confident and learned new skills that I would not be able to teach her in home environment. I like that children spend lots of time outdoors and I am confident that they eat healthy and nutritional meals every day. My daughter loves going to the nursery and tells me lots of stories about her day when I pick her up every evening.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Busy Bees from 1 year old until graduating just before starting school. Both have had excellent care and have really thrived in the environment. The staff are excellent and provide a wide variety of play stations and a great learning environment. The food is varied
and loved by my children and each room has its own outdoor space ( the only issue I had is that they have artificial grass which gets too hot for the kids to play on on hot summers days). Management are so friendly and approachable and are always there to greet the children with a smile and reassure and help parents with any queries. Overall a fantastic nursery and I'm sad that our journey with them has come to an end.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

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


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Review from Emma V (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with sending our daughter to Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City Day Nursery.
Our daughter continues to grow so much from attending. She’s so confident socially and loves learning new things. It feels like her language acquisition gets better every day! You can really see the difference
between her and her friends who don’t go to nursery - she shares, is empathetic and even is good at tidying up! We love all the activities she gets to take part in and she clearly loves her carers.
The food she eats is healthy and varied (and she eats a lot more adventurously than at home!)
The staff are also great at communicating with parents - the app is wonderful and we get to have a great summary of the day when we pick our daughter up. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review. We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Welwyn Garden City 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 Kai T (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers are so helpful, creative and loving. They are willing to invest their interest and time in my child, making sure my child learns and enjoys her time in the nursery. My child really enjoys herself with her carers and friends. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

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. 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 Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy and grateful for the care and love both us and our 12 month old have had since joining Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City in May. The women who work here are angels - nothing is too much trouble and they all bond beautifully and so naturally with the kids. The settling-in is a brilliant
pace (for mum and baby!) and the updates you get during the day are so regular and thorough. Food all cooked fresh onsite and the space is huge and filled with brilliant things for the kids. I am so impressed that even in the baby room there are themed activities set out for the kids to help them discover new things and interests. I could recommend the nursery more highly. It’s a brilliant space filled with just lovely, caring people. We have been so happy since we joined, and on the days when my little one has been unsettled, he comes home smelling of perfume which I adore because I know it means he has had extra cuddles from two staff members.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

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 Welwyn Garden City.
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 Jasmine C (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves coming to Busy Bees. He has come on so well socially and it’s lovely to see him growing bonds with both his carers and peers. Thank you for the amazing support everyone at the centre has given him and myself. I can’t wait to see how he continues to grow and develop within the
centre!

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Review from Alexandra Z (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Busy Bees highly enough. I was so anxious to send my 11 month old off to nursery when I started back at work, but the team and the staff made me feel so relaxed that I was immediately put at ease. After the initial settle sessions and a couple of weeks of feeling hesitant, my daughter
began to throw her arms out for the staff each morning. We get daily updates on everything, food, nappies, sleep, activities, and photos - it is unbelievable. Every day I pick her up, someone speaks to me and tells me even more about how my daughter has been that day. It is clear how much love and care is in that room! I hunted high and low for a nursery that I was pleased with (using this website!) and am beyond happy with Busy Bees. My daughter has been going for 3 months now and loves it. Thank you millions!

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (13 months old) and three-year-old daughter, both attend Busy Bees at Welwyn Garden City and I would happily recommend it. We get daily updates on what they’ve been doing and regular updates throughout the day on eating, plus nappies for my son. Staff have helped my son settle into nursery life
and I can see the difference in how he plays and engages with toys at home, based on how he plays at nursery. My daughter is off to school in September and staff are helping to develop the skills she will need for then. Activities are well prepared and engaging. Meals are well balanced and healthy. I have always found the staff friendly and enthusiastic.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled into the nursery so quickly and not surprisingly as the staff are so lovely. I get daily updates on what she eats as well as pictures of what she’s done that day which I love. An absolutely fantastic nursery, with kind staff and full of great activities for my daughter to get
involved in, as well as help her develop and learn.

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Review from Robert W (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic group of staff at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City. They really interact with the kids and lay on so many activities that my little one is always chatting about on the way home. The staff really know the kids well and give great feedback on how they're getting on. They always take on any staff
feedback well and deal with any problems that come up.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Nursery in Welwyn Garden City have been absolutely fantastic with the care of my son. They really listen and understand his needs and make sure that is thriving in his everyday activities there. They have brilliant and imaginative activities for the children that are educational and fun. My
son loves his nursery and it’s all down to the wonderful and caring staff. Thank you.

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Review from Sophie N (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees since June 2021 and absolutely loves it there. At the weekends he looks quite annoyed when he has to stay home with us! He is always so happy going in and barely looks back to say bye.

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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was worried about my child starting nursery after being born at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdown but he has really come along at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City. He loves the staff and what is even nicer, is that they clearly love him too. The activities he does every day are amazing and I
really appreciate the time everyone takes to tell me about his day at pick up!

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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended this nursery, although one has now left and I couldn't be happier with it. We found that the managers and the staff have been very welcoming and friendly, and are willing to help address any concerns which you may have. Throughout the pandemic and beyond we have been kept
informed of any changes which are happening at the nursery, which has helped us as parents feel at ease. This may be the temperature checks at drop off, regularly Covid-19 testing and informing of any cases they may have within the centre, which has been great for a worried family. Over the last few years due to the pandemic, parents are no longer allowed into the rooms to drop off or collect, however all meals and activities are updated on the app. If you need to speak with a key worker then they are available via email or phone which is very helpful. Range of activities are planned and they have lots of fun. This is one of the pricier nurseries but would definitely recommend it to others.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son’s been attending Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City 5-days per week for the last 18-months and we’re still very happy with the nursery. He runs to the staff every morning and comes out with a huge smile on his face in the afternoon! We can see what he’s been up to each day, including his meals and
nappy changes via the app. The staff were nothing short of amazing when he was ill recently! Highly recommend.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been really helpful at offering extra advice regarding childcare funding options and answering my questions about their centre processes. It’s amazing how the office staff recognise and remember all the parents and children's names, which I have observed at pickups. It’s that personal
touch that made me feel welcome from the start. The settling in sessions offered has made a difference, for both my child and me. They have given me a great start and the key worker is so caring and really knows my child well. I am so happy with this provision and definitely recommend it.

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Review from P L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City for nearly 2-years now and he absolutely loves it there. The staff are all excellent and provide a very high standard of care, listening and engaging in my son’s interests. The staff have dealt really well with the Covid-19 situation and provided clear
communication throughout and reassurance that our son is safe and that our needs are listened to as parents. The app works well to get updates and the staff are always happy to make time to discuss anything. The activities they do are interesting and varied and my son always goes in happily and has created such a lovely bond with the staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City in October 2021 as I returned to work. We have been delighted by the love and support they have given him, and us as parents. The team are fantastic and has helped our son grow and develop so much. He happily walks into the nursery every day and comes
out with a smile on his face. The activities are good and our son seems to enjoy them. The app updates are a bonus and certainly, when he started they were a real reassurance. We'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Lesley N (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has been so welcoming to my little girl. She had a terrible start in her other nursery and immediately felt safe and secure at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City when she started. This is down to the staff and how amazing they are. Thank you so much for supporting my daughter
through her transition and for reassuring me as her mum. As a parent, you only want the best for your children and ultimately for them to be happy. I know when I drop my daughter off that she is getting the very best out of her day.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely lovely nursery that is really child-focused. They keep us well informed, involved and listen to the parent's really well. We use reusable nappies and they didn't bat an eyelid, they were happy to use them and we've not had any problems with them. They are also really understanding at times
when you need to be that Mum and phone them for reassurance about your child, such as when they're settling into a new room or have been poorly. My little girl is really happy there and the carers have formed great little bonds with her. They also managed to get her to sleep on the very first day when she'd refused to do anything but contact nap for me. They are kind and responsive about sleep in particular. Really happy with our choice and kind of jealous of the lunch menu!

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.738)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10 for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 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 4.933 for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City is calculated as follows: ( (56 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.933

  • 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 3.805 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.305

  • 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 (1)

Sally

Sally Davis

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2015

Hi, my name is Sally Davis and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City. I have been at the centre since 2015 and have worked in the childcare sector for over 20 years.


My team and I are extremely proud of our childcare setting. It is vital to us that children enjoy their time at the nursery whilst parents feel both happy and assured with the care provided. This begins with an enthusiastic, caring and passionate team of practitioners who make it their task every day to ensure that every child who attends the centre receives the very best start in life. We embrace every child’s individuality and reflect on our practice to ensure that each child thrives in their learning and development.


We are all dedicated to providing an outstanding level of care and committed to all children in our care.
I am very passionate about Early Years and my role at the centre. I have certified competency within the following areas: Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work, Behaviour Management, Food Hygiene, SEND, and NVQ Level 3 Management. Furthermore, I am the Designated Safeguarding Person within the Centre.
I am really proud to be a part of the Welwyn Garden City family and to have such an enthusiastic long standing team who are always eager to provide outstanding opportunities for the children and families in our care.


I look forward to meeting and showing new families around our wonderful centre in Welwyn Garden City.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City accepts?

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City Open?

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City have capacity for?

Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City to the centre of Welwyn Garden City?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City has an Enhanced Service – more info.