Busy Bees St Neots

4 Marlborough Road, Colmworth Business Park, Gt North Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots PE19 8YP
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  • Busy Bees St Neots, St Neots
Busy Bees St Neots is registered with Ofsted to welcome up to ninety-three children, being well-located within the local community to support the busy lives of parents while ensuring their child receives a sound early years education.

The nursery is a homely and spacious setting, with an outdoor play area and a wide range of play resources that allow children to express themselves and interact, while allowing staff to undertake focused activities to improve literacy and numeracy, amongst other learning goals.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees St Neots

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Frances Ugarte (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 93
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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
  • Parking

  • Parking directly in front of nursery and disabled parking and access for wheel chair users.


Busy Bees St Neots Reviews (56)

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Busy Bees St Neots has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.043) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees St Neots has 56 reviews.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees St Neots has looked after my son since he was 6 months old until he finished this April to move on to pre-school and I cannot thank them all enough for everything they have done these last three years. The warm welcome every single morning from the minute you walk through the door and are
greeted by the wonderful manager and/or deputy manager, through any staff you pass in the corridors who always make an effort to stop and say hello, into the room where our keyworkers and room staff are always there with a smile on their face with brilliant activities set up and toast at the ready. Since my son has attended Busy Bees, he has absolutely flourished, he is confident and brave and I am so grateful to all the staff for everything they have done to nurture his character. He formed an incredibly strong bond with each of his key workers, all taking real care to get to know him and what his interests are and made an effort to enter his world and become such huge parts of it. Thank you!

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Review from Carolina B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is very good, the staff are always very friendly and caring, my children love going there.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

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 Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has so much fun at Busy Bees Nursery. He has been attending since he was six months old and is now leaving for school. He has grown as a confident, polite, courteous child thanks to the staff onsite. The rooms are clean, even though they are well used and the activities vary to ensure the children
are constantly engaged. The staff are all passionate about making sure the children have fun and they take time to hear how my son's weekend has been. Anything he is proud of, they listen and encourage him to share with his peers. The food is also amazing. We wish the chef would share her recipes!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our St Neots 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 C M (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby girl has moved to Bombo's room 2 and all the team are very supportive, welcoming and friendly as this is a big change for her. She enjoys all the planned activities that her key person has organised and she always is happy to be at the nursery. Very friendly staff from the moment you cross the
main door. Facilities are very well looked after and the rooms are clean. I love popping in at any time and dropping off/picking up my baby from her room.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our St Neots nursery.
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 K M (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Bees and how much they care. Recently they acquired a new bird table in memory of a little one. They involved the preschool children in voting for their favourite bird table design. Once the bird table arrived, they also involved them in planting flowers and preparing a little garden around
it. We love how much they care about children and nature and how the little ones learn more about values and caring for others. Our daughter also has a lot of fun every day and almost jumps out of bed on her Busy Bees days. She loves story time, her keyworker, all the creative activities and exploring the garden with her friends. It is like home away from home.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

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. 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 Kathryn N (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children are very happy at Busy Bees St Neots, I would definitely recommend. The staff are lovely and I feel like they genuinely care bout my children, for example worrying about them when they're sick. There are always lots of different activities and themes for the children to play with and
a real focus on natural materials and exploring the natural world.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

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 Avinash R (Father of Child) published on 2 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Busy Bees nursery St Neots to any parent. My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was less than 12 months old. As parents we feel we are lucky to have found the right place for our child. The staff are so caring and look after her very well - right from the baby
room, toddler room and now pre-school. The nursery have a very detailed activity plan for each week, which are very engaging for the child. Meals provided are very healthy and my daughter enjoys her lunch and snacks. The biggest compliment I can give about the nursery is that my child attends 5 days a week and she is still enthusiastic about going to the nursery every morning. Thanks to all the staff for being so friendly and caring, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

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 St Neots.
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 Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with Busy Bees nursery. Our daughter is extremely happy at Busy Bees, and the staff have been brilliant in supporting her with her development and encouraging her to reach the next stages. The staff are excellent at updating the app and sharing photos and updates so we are aware of
how our daughter's day has been. The end of the day handover is also very thorough and we trust the staff implicitly. The range of activities the staff offer is fantastic, and there is always a current or topical theme that the staff celebrate through painting or other arts and crafts. We are so happy we chose Busy Bees for our daughter.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees St Neots

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 K M (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so, so happy that we sent our son to Busy Bees. The staff is extremely helpful, supportive and kind. The place is very clean and all the rooms are equipped with lots of fun, practical toys and things. We are regularly updated by the staff on the app, which is fantastic, because we can see our baby
boy having lots of fun and food. If I could, I would probably sign myself up to have so much fun and yummy snacks. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough. Also, the management team is outstanding!

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Review from Carmen B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am thrilled that my daughter has been in this nursery. She did create a lovely bond with her peers and each support worker she has been assigned. Everyone has been so lovely with us, and for me, it is essential to trust the staff. They have been outstanding in helping me with her education and everything
that I request from them, such as potty training. I couldn't ask for better care of my girl. I will be forever grateful to Busy Bees St Neots.

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Review from Rhiannon M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees, St Neots for the last two years and our experience has been a hugely positive one. The setting is well equipped, friendly and warm. He has been in a number of different rooms within the nursery and at each stage has developed good relationships with the staff who
care for him. It is clear that learning is child-led and opportunities for play and learning vary according to the interests of the children. My little boy particularly enjoys the many opportunities for creative and messy play. I'd happily recommend the setting to other parents.

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Review from Kasia L (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My almost three years old daughter has been at Busy Bees since she was nine months old. She has been through three room changes already, moving from babies to older groups, and now recently started in pre-school. Through all the time at the nursery my daughter has been always happy and excited to go
there, she loved all the nursery staff as they all build a great connection with the child. Her journey is incredibly valuable - she has learnt so much being there, her speech and social skills evolved so much. The staff is so accommodating, my daughter tends to be very stubborn - but they all always know how to work with her to keep her happy despite that. During Covid, the nursery management did absolutely amazing work - being super informative and helpful, but also making sure children and parents stay safe during that difficult time during drop-offs and pick-ups. I could not find any fault in the nursery, management and all staff are doing amazing work, I fully trust them with my child.

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

I have always had a very positive experience with Busy Bees St Neots since my son joined in 2019. All the staff are absolutely fantastic with the kids and really make an effort in all their activities and record various things on an app, so we are kept up to date each day on what is happening throughout
the day. They provide really good meals for the kids and they have always been very careful where my son's food allergies are concerned. I can't fault them, I think they are doing a brilliant job and have been there for the kids and parents throughout the pandemic, going above and beyond. I will continue recommending them because they are fab.

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Review from Richard P (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees St Neots since Q3 2020 joining in the middle of the Covid pandemic.
Being at Busy Bee's has been incredibly valuable to him offering the socialisation opportunities he richly needed coupled with building strong relationships with his primary caregiver. The nursery seems
to have managed the transition between caregivers well and using the ParentZone app to keep us updated on his development as we have been unable to visit him during the day due to current restrictions.
I have no negative comments to share regarding the nursery, their efforts through this incredibly challenging covid period have been greatly appreciated and I thank them for the care they provide my son.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have noticed a massive development in our child. Social and speech development. Our child has settled in so quickly and that is thanks to the staff. They are all so lovely and always respectful towards the parent's way of raising their child.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees St Neots since he was 9 months (he's just turned 2 now) and he absolutely loves it! The staff are always friendly, supportive and provide regular updates on his progress and development. Transitioning between rooms is always a stressful time but with every room he's
been progressing through, the staff have made sure the move is as smooth and supportive as possible and he settles in each time quickly. The menus are always diverse, providing a wide variety of meals throughout the month. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An efficiently and professionally run nursery with friendly and warm staff. I feel confident I'm leaving my daughter in safe and competent hands. She really enjoys her time at Busy Bees and I enjoy the regular updates I receive on the app. Very happy with all aspects of the care she receives and particularly
impressed by the varied and healthy menu, which I believe is superior to other nurseries, as well as the high standards of cleaning and security.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees St Neots

We are thrilled to hear your comments. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family. Your comments will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback


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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 children at Busy Bees St Neots with our eldest having attended since 2017 and now in pre-school and our youngest having just started in the baby room. The nursery has fantastic facilities having just undergone a full refurbishment and has an excellent outdoor space. Staff at the nursery have
been first class throughout in our experience, they have helped our children settle in and support their development at each stage and communication with us has been great. Overall though our children have been very happy and excited to attend each day, having made friends and having a great relationship with their key workers which I think is the best feedback possible. We would highly recommend the nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Eleanor (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery. The setting is lovely. Huge windows let in lots of light, the garden is huge with lots of room to run around, a safe enclosed space for the babies and a huge variety of open-ended toys. The rooms are wonderfully set up with open-ended toys, lots of books and a wide range
of activities. The food is healthy and tasty and the staff do not pressure the children to eat it. However, the best thing about this nursery is the staff. They are warm, friendly, kind and caring. They are so intuitive and kind to the children. They work so hard to set up interesting activities for the children. I feel happy leaving my child with them. This is everything I looked for in a nursery. Thank you Busy Bees, my child is so happy to go here.

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Review from Naomi D (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bee's is a friendly and inclusive nursery. My daughter has attended since the age of 1 (now 3). We were nervous about the step back into nursery after three months off but after a few tears on the first day back, she now walks back through the door waving goodbye. The team have taken the time and
energy to get to know us not only as the parents but also as a family. Since going back I feel that every measure has been taken to ensure the safety of the children and staff. The bubbles give the children the freedom to play with one another.
Busy Bees gives my daughter a more worldly knowledge, playing with other children, trying food she may not eat at home and discovering and learning through play.
My son will be starting soon and although tough to let go I know that the team will do there utmost to make him feel at home.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.043)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.043) out of 10 for Busy Bees St Neots is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 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 4.813 for Busy Bees St Neots is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.813

  • 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 4.23 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees St Neots 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.6 = 0.43

  • 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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Frances

Frances Ugarte

Job Title: Centre Director

Frances has enjoyed a career in childcare for over thirty years, along with having two children of her own. She holds a Level 4 in Childcare and Development. Frances is passionate about the development of children, allowing them every opportunity to reach their full potential. She loves the outdoors, reading, music and socialising.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees St Neots

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees St Neots accepts?

Busy Bees St Neots accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees St Neots Open?

Busy Bees St Neots 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 St Neots have capacity for?

Busy Bees St Neots has capacity for a total of 93 Children.

How far is Busy Bees St Neots to the centre of St Neots?

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

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