Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City

Unit 1-2 Kestrel Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TN
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8.7 75 Reviews
  • 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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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 David K (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Busy Bees and he really enjoys it. The staff are excellent and so attentive to his needs. They provide him with a wide range of activities and opportunities to learn and are always happy, friendly and approachable. The nursery itself is set out well and he has plenty of space to play
both indoors and outdoors. The management team are fantastic and great with any questions or queries we have. A lovely place and we feel really confident leaving him knowing he is in great hands.

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Review from Justin W (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in Sept 2019 and we are so happy with the nursery and the staff. The Manager and Assistant Managers are very welcoming and are always there to answer questions or for support. When my little boy was settling in he was supported by the key person and the staff within his room. He
enjoys his time at nursery and particularly loves the nursery food and menu there is such a range of dinners. He loves accessing the garden area throughout the day. We couldn’t ask for a better nursery it has really helped with the transition for my wife going back to work.

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Review from Y H (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a lovely nursery and the staff are fantastic. They go above and beyond for not only the children but the parents too. My children have been attending on a part-time basis since the age of one and it’s a massive comfort to know that when they’re dropped off in the morning they’re going to
have a fully enjoyable day! The nursery itself has such a lovely atmosphere - all the staff know the children’s names, not just the children that are in their room. Both my children’s confidence levels have increased greatly since attending Busy Bees and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Angela F (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasant, stimulating atmosphere for children, very welcoming for parents. Child is happy and learning and playing.

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Review from Donna R (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m really impressed with Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, my daughter has developed hugely and would highly recommend my family and friends children to attend.

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Review from Heidi H (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been happy with the care at the nursery. The main thing is that all the staff know the children - and always say hello. It’s so friendly and inviting and I know my son not only enjoys his time here he also learns a lot - from social interactions, key skills and just being part of the group
it’s wonderful for him.

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Review from Nadine D (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, my partner and child have experienced great respectfulness, cleanliness, staff all calibres are friendly, approachable and our child always wants more excitement, adventures and love the very next day due, even over the weekends. We couldn't ask for more delight and happiness within our child
and pre-school journey.


Despite having to transition from another nursery we loved and was loyal to from 1 year old, Busy Bees have made our transition smooth, consolable and understanding. We are very grateful and appreciate their skills of understanding, need and transformation to another safe place for our child.


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Review from Alison M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is so happy here. All of the staff are so happy and inviting. Our son LOVES coming to nursery which is so important to us as working parents. We need to know our children are safe and cared for and we truly feel this at this nursery.

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Review from Vicki N (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies at Busy Bees are an extended part of our family as far as me and my little one are concerned. They're so great with her and she gets excited on the way to work when she recognizes where she's going. I've never seen a more happy and confident little girl, and I credit Busy Bees as much as
my partner and I for her continuing growth. It makes it so much easier as a mummy to leave her at the nursery when I know how much she's flourishing and how much she enjoys it. She's learnt how to use cutlery, new words, has a very keen interest in dolls and books and socialises freely - which is so wonderful to observe. Busy Bees are experts in what they do and I trust them to do what's right for her and her development. I can see the difference every week and can't thank them enough for their continuing support.

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Review from Lorna T (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 17-month-old daughter is extremely happy and content at Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City. I personally feel that a nursery is only as good as it’s staff and I think the staff at Busy Bees are fabulous. Really friendly and helpful. They really care about the kids. I thoroughly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Rekha R (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I was extremely nervous and truth be told, feeling very guilty about leaving my baby at nursery when I went back to full-time work.
It took me about 2 weeks and soon I felt assured that my baby was in good hands! In fact being looked after by people who had many many more years of experience than
I had. I was given good answers and phone calls attended every time I called to find out how my baby was. I had his daily progress on the app as well as the end of each day at pick up. I am very happy that my son is developing and learning in such a lovely environment. The staff are all brilliant from room to front office to the kitchens. Always a smile and friendly chat.

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Review from Julia L (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is very happy at Busy Bees, she has been there for about 14 months now - first in Cygnets and is now in Goslings. She loves all the staff and has developed very well since she started walking.
When she was younger, she had reflux and after a few episodes, we were able to manage it with the
staff so that she wouldn’t have to stay off for 2 days every time it happened.
Also, the flexibility of having a term-time place is perfect for us, as our daughter has an elder sibling that we need to find care for in the holidays anyway. So we just pay for the days we need in the holidays.

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Review from Dan A (Guardian of Child) published on 9 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves coming to nursery. He is always welcomed with happy, friendly staff and has a great time completing all the activities provided. He loves the food and most of the time has second helpings. He is always happy when I pick him up. I couldn't think of a better nursery to send him to.

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Review from Hayley A (Guardian of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was worried when gaining guardianship of our little boy considering the start he had in life but Busy Bees have been amazing. All the staff are polite, welcoming and very easy to get along with. Also with our little boy coming from a family who have a background of learning disabilities, I was worried
about his development but after a year of being here he is developing well in all areas and within his age group as well. The food is of high quality and the price includes nappies, wipes and food. I cannot thank the nursery enough for everything they do.

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Review from Donna M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter came to the nursery from the age of 9 months and was here until she was 4. She absolutely loved it here and was really sad when the time came for her to leave.


I have now brought my son to the nursery and he is currently in Flamingos. The staff have been so loving and welcoming to him.

At the start, he was a little upset due to it being the first time in a nursery but now he completely loves it here, he has learnt so much in such a short space of time being here. He has a very close relationship with his carers.


Both children have allergies and the nursery have always catered for their needs and made sure they never came into contact with their allergens.


The manager and team are very lovely and welcoming, they are very approachable if I ever have a query or a general question.


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Review from Fraser W (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family and I have been very fortunate to have been part of Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City. The staff could not be any better, they are warm, welcoming and a very friendly bunch. Both my children have attended the nursery and received exceptional childcare. The nursery and staff have really helped
to prepare my children for school. I believe they have learnt so much. The staff really have been an extension to our family and I can not thank them enough. I am sure we will continue to keep in touch with the nursery and staff for many years to come.

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Review from Renata G (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, lovely atmosphere! Feel rather relieved that our son has settled in very quickly and always seems to enjoy his nursery time - definitely happy with our choice.

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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is 3 in March 2018 and has attended Busy Bees Welwyn Garden City since she was 6 months old. She has a heart condition so we needed to pick the nursery that we felt were best placed for her care and from day one they have been outstanding. Rather than shy away from her health issues they
embraced them and nothing was too much trouble. They do a wide variety of activities and the nursery has been excellent with helping us with potty training. She is encouraged by everyone at the nursery and the food served is varied and she eats well. I love the app that they use to communicate how she has been during the day and what she has eaten, slept etc. as it is in real time I don't have to wait until I pick her up to see what she has been up to. Photos are regularly updated onto it so its lovely to see what she gets up to at nursery. We can't rate the care and attention that she gets highly enough and would 100% recommend this nursery to any other parents.

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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have no hesitation in recommending Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City to other families. We now have two children attending the nursery part-time (3 years and 10 months). Right from the start, staff were welcoming, caring and supportive to ensure that our children have been happy, settled and engaged
through creative play. The children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences and have a lovely outside space per room. The management team run a tight ship and have a positive ethos which provides confidence and peace of mind. Staff really get to know each child as an individual and have provided advice e.g. on potty training, which has been invaluable. The nursery menus offer healthy varied choices which go down very well with our usually fussy toddler. Our eldest has gained a great deal of confidence and independence since attending, building positive relationships and making really good friends. Our baby is feeling right at home there, even after her first sessions.

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Review from Donna (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoy seeing my granddaughter smiling and happy when I collect her from nursery. She is always busy playing with the range of resources. The staff make the collection process seamless.

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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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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.


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