Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

St Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, St Albans AL3 5PN
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9.6 88 Reviews
  • Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital, St Albans
Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital strives for high quality childcare and a learning environment that suits individual development.

A bright interior includes age-appropriate interiors and themes that inspire the imagination, with a hundred-acre wood baby room, enchanted forest baby room and wonderland room, as well as construction area and computer resources.

There is a healthy menus and active lifestyle programme and the nursery has received a five-star rating for environmental health.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Bye (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 51
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital Reviews (88)

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9.6

Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.553) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital has 88 reviews.

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Review from Justin H (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at St Albans Hospital has been an outstanding nursery in all respects from the first day that my daughter went in.


The staff are amazing and really do go above and beyond. In the three and a half years that my daughter has attended, the Busy Bees team have helped her grow incredibly as

a person. She absolutely loves her time at nursery which is great for all concerned!

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Review from Zoyah K (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly! I'm so happy my daughter goes here! She is picking up so much and all the staff are so friendly. It's very good! She is so attached to me and her grandma, but honestly, she loves going in to see her "friends " and easily says bye to us! Which is brilliant as you don't feel the mum guilt at
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Thank you so much to everyone at Busy Bees St Albans Hospital! You're doing a brilliant job and keep it up!

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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is our second child at Busy Bees, St Albans Hospital and there is a reason why. The team at this nursery is outstanding and always goes the extra mile. I could not praise them highly enough. Both our children love going there and the eldest is even asking if she could go back.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are amazing, and they go out of their way to do everything they can for the children in their care. My daughter has special needs, and they have been accommodating and have gone above and beyond for her. They have adapted to her needs and made sure she was included. They are
flexible, kind and very patient, and this is mirrored in the behaviour of the children there. I cannot recommend the nursery enough!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started at Busy Bees Day Nursery and is really enjoying it. The staff are all really lovely people, and she seems to really like her key person, which has made the process of starting the nursery much easier for us. They were really good with settling in and have also been great
with her allergies, and the update systems are really useful. I’m really happy we chose this one.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

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.


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Review from Isabel H (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant team at Busy Bees in St Albans Hospital led by the senior manager.
I was an anxious 1st time parent and for the past 4 years, my son has been so well looked after by the staff. They are all so incredibly kind, patient, professional and a true credit to Busy Bees.
I will definitely
recommend this nursery. My son and I will miss the team. Thank you all for your ongoing commitment and excellent care.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

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


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First impressions are that this is a welcoming, friendly nursery with excellent facilities. Most importantly, the staff I’ve met seem to have a genuine love of children and really seem to care about the little ones, making sure all are given attention and cuddles where required! Particularly those just
starting. Children seem well occupied with different activities and lovely to see how much time was spent outside.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

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


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

My child absolutely loves attending Busy Bees, St Albans City Hospital Nursery. All of the staff are kind, caring and friendly. They work so hard to make sure each day is great fun and filled with brilliant activities. The outdoor space is perfect for the children. The nursery has helped my child grow
in confidence and learn so much.
The team is well led by a fantastic manager and each child has a lovely key worker.
My child loves the nutritious food and always comes home well-fed.
As a family we 100% recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our St Albans City Hospital nursery.
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 A P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had our daughter attend Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital since August 2021 and it has been a truly wonderful experience. Like many mums, I was nervous at first about sending my daughter to nursery when I finished my maternity leave, but I am so grateful for the team at Busy Bees St Albans City
Hospital. They put us at ease immediately and my kid loves going there. The team is highly-qualified and it is evident that they truly love what they do. It's so heartening that I can drop her off in the morning, knowing she'll be safe, stimulated with age-appropriate activities and above all, cared for. I can't speak highly enough of the staff. Recently everyone came in on a Sunday in preparation for reopening the facility to parents. They did so enthusiastically and were invested in forming relationships with us as parents. I can't thank these fantastic people enough for what they've done for our family.

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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending since June 2019. When we picked the nursery, it was mainly on price (they offer an NHS discount) and hours (open earlier and longer than some other nurseries in the area), as well as being close to home. Now, I can safely say, it was the best decision we’ve made. The staff
are brilliant (always available to talk, even when dealing with a room full of children!) and my child has really thrived. They’ve put up with many of my nuances! Like parents who shouldn’t have a favourite child, we don’t/shouldn’t have a favourite staff member, but one staff member really has been amazing from the very beginning. She was the one who ran through where my child’s development was at when she started nursery and was incredible at keeping us posted on the mayhem that she got up to in Baby 2. A great asset to the team (but like I said, I have no favourites)! Keep up the great work and thank you!

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t praise this nursery enough. When we moved to the area, we had to move our two-year-old into a new setting and start our one year old off on their nursery journey, all in the peak of a lockdown. When I met the team at St Alban's Hospital Busy Bees, I knew my girls would be absolutely fine. All
the staff are warm, caring and clearly experienced at getting children to feel at ease and welcome. Staff always greet us in the morning with smiles, keep us updated throughout the day and my children are always happy when we pick them up, having been kept busy with imaginative play. They’ve got it right here and I can’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using this nursery for over a year. The team have continually supported our child through the development stages, providing education and fun. The staff are very approachable and supportive to parents navigating each development stage.

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Review from Josie B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve had my daughter through nursery to preschool and now my son is in nursery at Busy Bees. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! The staff truly care for the well-being, safety and education of children. They have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to ensure both kids and parents continue
to access outstanding childcare. My children have thrived in so many ways and made lifelong friends, which is a testament to the work Busy Bees staff have done for us. Thank you for your amazing care and for giving my children such a great start in their early years.

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Review from Faye D (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since 2019 and everything about our experience has been positive. The staff are all friendly and attentive towards my daughter and most importantly she is always happy to go! The manager is great and always available for a chat.

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Review from Alexandra B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with Busy Bees St Albans Hospital Nursery. They have been really accommodating and supportive when settling in my little boy and getting updates has been great for making me feel comfortable!

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Review from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend this nursery enough. My first child loved it there and now my second child is halfway through her years with them and loves it just as much. I will be sad when the time comes that I do not have a child with them anymore. The staff are like friends now after so many years. Most of the
staff have been there a very long time. The on-site chef is fantastic and my girls have always eaten very well there. It is clean, with good facilities. Most importantly, especially if your child is starting young, they really do look after your child with the utmost care. They are loving and kind and teach good values and manners. They are creative with their games and learning activities and each day is filled with fun with friends. It is a home away from home. I looked around a lot of well known and popular nurseries in the area but I just knew this was the right place for us.

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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To say my husband and I are happy we chose Busy Bees, St Albans City Hospital for our daughter, would be an understatement. To date, we are over the moon with how we have found the whole nursery experience. She started a few months ago, aged 15 months and settled very well. She's excited to go to nursery,
talks about the staff all the time at home and chats excitedly non stop when she gets home from nursery. We've found the communication with the nursery excellent since we joined and I feel it's very obvious that they enjoy what they do and seem genuinely excited to see all the children. It's a very caring and nurturing environment and we couldn't recommend it more. We've noticed a big development in her speech, vocabulary and confidence, that we are sure nursery plays a part in. I was only saying to family members earlier today that it is so amazing to drop your child at nursery and see the affection the staff have for her and how comfortable she is to go with them. Highly recommended.

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Review from Cerys H (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words can’t express how much we love Busy Bees at St Alban's City Hospital and our daughter loves it even more than we do!! She started at 10 months old, having never left us due to lockdown, and the staff transformed her from an anxious baby who missed her mummy and daddy, to the happiest, most outgoing
little star, who can’t wait to get to nursery in the mornings. She’s since moved up to the second class. The transition was seamless and she’s equally happy there spending time with the team members and everyone else. She never stops talking about nursery and comes home beaming, telling us all about the lovely activities they do together and how much fun she’s had with all of her friends. We are so, grateful to everyone who works at Busy Bees. They are a huge part of my daughter's life. She adores them all, and they’re helping to shape her into a happy, friendly, confident girl, who is always delighted to hear it’s a nursery day! We really can’t thank them enough for all they do for her.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise this nursery highly enough, it really is a home away from home for my son who has been attending for 2 years now. All the staff are very friendly and must have worked at the nursery for a long time which is a good sign.
The activities are fun and varied with different things on offer
every day. The food is freshly cooked daily and has a good variety of dishes that my son wolfs down.
The nursery has also dealt with Covid in a very professional manner, ensuring tests are carried out where necessary and self-isolation completed. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with our choice in selecting St Albans Hospital Busy Bees Centre and have recommended it to neighbours.
We trust the staff to keep them safe, which enables them to explore and develop. They eat well and are given a good variety of activities. We have seen our twin girls develop
in many ways since they started earlier this year. They thrive in the supportive nursery environment set up to cater to their needs. 
The nursery setting has also given the girls an opportunity to mix with other children of their own age, which is important to us, particularly during the lockdown.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.553)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.553) out of 10 for Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 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 4.969 for Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital is calculated as follows: ( (93 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.969

  • 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 4.584 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital 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 51 number of registered child places is 10.2. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.2 = 0.784

  • 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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Claire

Claire Bye

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees at St Albans City Hospital.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital accepts?

Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital Open?

Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital have capacity for?

Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital has capacity for a total of 51 Children.

How far is Busy Bees St Albans City Hospital to the centre of St Albans?

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

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