Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Sligo House, 2 Wellington Road, Cheltenham GL52 2DY
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8.4 35 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham), Cheltenham
A Very Warm Welcome to Busy Bees Wellington Road

Their experienced Centre Director is proud of his amazing and dedicated team of Educators – a broad cross-section of ages, adding an element of diversity and rich learning opportunities for children. Their caring and highly skilled team cater for children aged 12 weeks up to the age of 5 across individual rooms, specifically designed to provide tailored, age and stage-appropriate activities and experiences. Centre Director and Teams passion for childcare is evident in everything they do, and parents comment on the welcoming, homely feel at the nursery. Some of the team have families themselves and parents find this practical experience reassuring. The team use these experiences to ensure that they are the best they can be.

Busy Bees Wellington Road sits in a stunning, characterful Georgian converted house just under a mile from the town centre, with grand entrance and large open spaces for the children to learn, grow and develop.
It enjoys a convenient location just off the main Wellington Road and close to the beautiful Pitville Park. Many parents walk to Treetops Wellington Road but for those driving it is well-positioned for the A40 and M5 motorway. There is also a bus stop directly outside the nursery served by routes into Cheltenham town centre and residential areas like Prestbury. Limited on-street, metered parking is available outside the nursery.

At Busy Bees Wellington Road, they take an individual approach to every child who comes into the Centre, monitoring their progress and development in line with the EYFS statutory framework. A combination of child-led play and structured learning helps to maximise the potential of each child in their care.

The team look forward to meeting you soon and the Centre Director cannot wait to show you around his wonderful nursery here at Cheltenham Wellington Road.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Niamh Manning (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • Drop off point, limited on-street and metered parking are available outside the nursery.


Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) Reviews (35)

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Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.430) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) has 35 reviews.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The environment is so welcoming and my son loved it. The teachers are amazing and the settling in was so smooth for my son because of the wonderful and amazing team.
Busy Bees is the best.

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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Nursery is brilliant and has always worked well for our children. Staff are great. Management is amazing and always helpful. Facilities could be modernised but I don't have any real issues.
Overall, a brilliant nursery and so grateful and lucky our children have grown up at Busy Bees Wellington
Road.

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Review from Steve D (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 3-year-old son has been attending the nursery for two years and he loves it. They do lots of activities every day, take trips out into town and offered my son additional help with his speech, which he has benefitted from. All the way through, the staff have all been friendly and genuinely care about
the children. Often throughout handovers, I can tell that the staff really understand my son and his unique character traits. Management has always been a pleasure to deal with. We have a 3-month-old daughter who will be attending next year. Only negative is the lack of parking but honestly, it is rare you are ever held up by another parent, so makes little difference in practice. My son is a vegetarian and has always been catered for with nice meal options. Overall, it is a lovely nursery, can't think how it could be any better.

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Review from C A (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees for just over a year now and we are really happy with her development. Staff are friendly and efficient and if and when there are any incidents, we are informed.

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Review from Julie F (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a truly wonderful nursery. The staff are amazing. My little girl has been going here for the past year and absolutely loves it. The love, care and education that my daughter gets is second to none. The management team are amazing and will do anything for you, they have helped us through a hard
Covid year. I feel that my daughter is safe and happy and it has allowed me to work from home with the safe knowledge that my daughter is loving Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) nursery. Thank you to the management and your wonderful wonderful team.

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Review from Su D (Stepmother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As soon as we had a look around the nursery I knew this nursery was perfect for our family. The nursery is beautiful and homely, the team are out of this world and couldn't do more for us or my stepson. The manager is fantastic and it's lovely to see a male manager, my stepson absolutely adores him.
The app they use makes my day as they are forever sending photos and updates. The food is immense! Their talented chef hits the nail on the head with every meal. I am expecting and I'm already signing them up as this really is an outstanding nursery. I would recommend to absolutely everyone. Thank you to the amazing staff for making children's first stage of learning so incredible.

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Review from Dorothy G (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Wellington Road for a year now, minus when they were closed during lockdown. The staff are enthusiastic, engaged and positive, especially since the new manager came in last spring. We are consistently impressed with him, during what has been a year of turmoil
and stress for the nursery and staff. He has been professional, informative, upbeat, approachable and nothing is too much to ask. Staff retention seems good. I like the use of the Parentzone app, which is updated to tell me e.g. what my child has eaten and shows photos of her doing activities. She almost always eats the meals provided and comes home happy and exhausted. Thank you, Wellington Road.

Reply from Lee Friend, Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm really pleased that you are enjoying our new app and your lovely comments about the nursery.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Wellington Road. The Nursery is beautiful and the staff are so warm and loving which is a relief for a nervous mummy! The Manager is friendly and he is happy to do whatever we ask as parents. He loves to share the changes they make which is lovely to see. My little
boy absolutely loved attending and always came back home telling me all about his day which is amazing. I can't fault this nursery in any way. They are creative, kind and amazing!
If you're looking for a nursery in Cheltenham without a doubt I'd recommend Busy Bees Wellington Road.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from H M (Aunt of Child) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece has been attending Busy Bees Wellington Road for about 1 year now and as a family we can say that the nursery is amazing. The staff are fantastic, the management are so welcoming and helpful. The rooms all look lovely and the children are always happy when we drop her off. My niece is a very
fussy eater but she doesn't show that at nursery so the food must be good!
I would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The entire team is lovely, and the nursery is well looked after. My son has built his confidence by attending nursery and loves learning and exploring there. He really enjoys his time spent there and has built a great relationship with his keyworker(s) and the
other staff. Additionally, they are doing a great job of dealing with current circumstances, and I feel my son is safe attending the nursery.

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Review from Kayte C (Aunt of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew attended this nursery and absolutely loved his time here, activities done with the children are amazing, and the staff are so lovely and caring towards the children - my nephew had a great bond with all the staff members. The management team are amazing and so friendly, they make you feel
so welcome and communicate so well. My nephew learnt so much from attending this nursery and has become so confident. The food served in this setting is also very good, very nutritious and my nephew always ate so well when at nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Wellington Road is a great nursery where I have seen my son thrive and develop.
I have had some slight problems with payments not being taken correctly but after a brief conversation it was resolved and the money paid back to my account. This is also before the new manager took over. Since he has taken
over we've experienced no problems.
This being said, I cannot fault the care my son receives. Nursery staff are consistent with their feedback on my son's behaviour (both positive and negative) and provide detailed information about his day.
They provide us with ideas to support his development and encourage him to try different activities.
I'm sure dealing with that many three-year-olds must be difficult but they great all the children with smiling faces and excitement each and every day.
Since COVID, the nursery have adapted very well and have taken decisive steps to reduce the risk.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so pleased that what we set out to do is clear for our families.


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Review from Kia F (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending for 1 year and loves to attend, we always have updates and he always leaves very happy! They've helped with his learning and always happy to encourage him to learn and do new things. I love this nursery and wouldn't take him anywhere else. The staff are amazing and always
so welcoming.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your amazing review. We love having you and your family in our nursery.


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Review from Sally V (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 13-month-old son started in August. The centre director and the team have been brilliant. As concerned new parents, they have communicated with us really well to keep us up to date and informed about our son. We have also been impressed by the steps taken towards safety in these uncertain times.
Our son seems to really enjoy his time there and they spend a good bit of time outdoors which suits our son. Food sounds amazing too. The team are all lovely and will do whatever you need them to do to make your child’s day fun and relaxed.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Its lovely to hear this about your experience with us so far. We look forward to the future.


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Review from Kelly A (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very grateful to the staff of Wellington Road. My son loves going into nursery every day and he’s always treated well. Coming from a big city; diversity and inclusion is something we cherish and have found at this nursery. The staff treat all children and family equally and with respect. They have
embraced and celebrated my son's uniqueness while nurturing his interests; as a parent that's all you want from a nursery.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that our Nursery is the one for you


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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our girls love it here. They are safe, happy and thriving. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and provide excellent care. The manager is great, very approachable and quick to respond to any queries. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm genuinely thrilled that you feel this way about our Nursery.


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Review from H H (Aunt of Child) published on 25 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery, with a warm welcome from the management team. The atmosphere around the nursery was filled with happy children. The staff team were very knowledgeable and could answer any questions we had. Thank you for being a lovely environment.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so pleased this is how you feel.


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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy and grateful to the staff at Busy Bees Wellington Road. My son has come on in leaps and bounds since joining this nursery. They have been amazing with him, especially with getting him to try new food which we have struggled with but he is so much easier to feed now and willing to
try new food. Without their help, I believe we would still be struggling with this. His speech has continued to improve and he has amazed me with information that he has been taught when he comes home. If you are looking for a nursery that are caring and nurturing and make you feel at ease whilst you feel guilty leaving them. I highly recommend that you choose Busy Bees.

Reply from Lee Friend, Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm really pleased to hear that you are all happy.


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Review from Penny (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Wellington Road Nursery for nine months now. In that time we have been delighted with the care he has received. His key worker and all of the staff who work with him are caring and kind. They know their children so well and are also incredibly supportive to us as parents. The manager,
despite only having joined relatively recently, has been really proactive in getting to know us as a family and is incredibly efficient in keeping in touch with us.
When you drop your child off each morning, you want to feel confident they have a lovely day ahead, and we absolutely do. We can’t thank the staff enough for all they do in looking after and caring for our son.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you so much for your review. I'm so pleased to read that this is how you feel. We are very proud.


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Review from Mike C (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees Wellington Road for a few months and it was the best decision we made. He is settled and very happy and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. He is about to move up to the next stage and they have made it so easy for us. The new manager is always available for parents
and he will help in any way that he can. He greets us at the door which is a nice personal touch. The children always seem to be happy. Every time we have dropped off and collected, we are always greeted with a smile and hello on first name terms. This is brilliant. The nursery and rooms are lovely and clean. The garden is ideal for the children, with enough room for them to play. There are pictures of the children and art all over the room which is lovely to see. Our little one loves going in to see his friends. Brilliant nursery and I would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Lee Friend, Centre Director at Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

Thank you so much for submitting a lovely review for our Nursery. I'm so pleased that your son is enjoying his time with us.


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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.430)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.430) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.833 for Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) is calculated as follows: ( (41 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 3.597 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.222

  • 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 (3)

Niamh

Niamh Manning

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2016

Hello, my name is Niamh and I'm delighted to be the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Wellington Road. I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead.


I joined Busy Bees Wellington Road in 2016 as an apprentice and have worked my way to becoming Centre Director. I had 8 months working abroad in 2019 in a nursery in a 5-star hotel before returning back to Busy Bees. I have a real passion for ensuring that every child in our Centre has the best start in life and experiences a range of exciting opportunities to support their learning and development. I know how important it is to find the perfect setting for your little ones to flourish and I am excited to support you in this new adventure for your child.


My office door is always open and I welcome anyone to pop in for a chat. I look forward to meeting you soon.
On behalf of my team, I'd like to warmly welcome you to Busy Bees Wellington Road.


Best Wishes,
Niamh Manning


Shannon

Shannon Hobbis

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Joined: 2021

Hello, My name is Shannon and I am the Assistant Centre Director. I work closely with Niamh whilst also being the Toddler's Room Manager. I am also the Centre's Health and Safety Co-ordinator and a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Centre. I really enjoy engaging with all the children and providing them with a range of activities, especially if it is messy!


Phoebe

Phoebe Hobbis

Job Title: Senior Room Manager

Joined: 2021

Hello, My name is Phoebe and I am the Senior Room Manager of Pre-school. I am also the nursery SENDco and a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Centre. I enjoy supporting the children in preparing for school and I love outdoor play. I believe that there is a lot to learn from being outside as you can use all five senses within all areas of learning and have more space than you would inside. "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing".


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham)

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) accepts?

Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) Open?

Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) have capacity for?

Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Wellington Road (Cheltenham) to the centre of Cheltenham?

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

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