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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8.4

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 M K (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has been attending Busy Bees Treetops Wellington Road for just over 6 months now, and absolutely loves it as do we! We like that they try and do different activities with them every day, and are helping him with his development and keeping us updated the whole way. The UP app they have
made gets used a lot at home and the staff will answer any questions we have around it. Our Key Person is absolutely fantastic and we have no worries about leaving him there. The new Nursery Manager who only started in March is proving to be an asset already. He is welcoming, friendly and really goes the extra mile for parents and clearly staff as they seem happy to be there which means the care for our little one is second to none. It's also great to see a male manager the children seem to love him too! I really would recommend Busy Bees Treetops Wellington Road to any prospective parents, give them a call we promise you'd be as happy as we are! Well done guys!

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

Thank you for such a lovely review. I'm so pleased that this is how you feel.


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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is coming to the nursery full time so it is important for us to find a good place for her. She has the most wonderful time, the staff are very nice and always seek the best for the children. She loves the messy play and the time in the garden.

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Review from Madeline S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter settled into Wellington Road straight away such a relief after her last nursery closed. The manager and staff are lovely and so helpful. The building is beautiful and kept tidy and clean but the children are able to enjoy all the toys and activities. I am pleased the take the children out
to the park so they're not stuck indoors (although there is a nice sized garden). I've been made some gorgeous pottery (paint your own) and I feel that the staff are good at supporting her development by identifying areas to work on.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always happy to be dropped off and seeing her happy makes me feel more comfortable.
The staff especially her key worker are fantastic with her.

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Review from Nadya R (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with this nursery. My little one seems to enjoy it and I was very happy when she stopped crying at the drop-off. The staff are very friendly, always give feedback at the pick-up.
I would have loved if you had the system where you can send photos of children during that day as it would
give extra reassurance.

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Review from Carla Q (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery. From the baby room to the pre-school school, the staff are amazing: they care very genuinely about the little ones and are always very helpful, cheerful, positive and good at their job. If you have a worry about your child, they keep a close eye and keep you well informed.


The nursery is run under outstanding leadership. You could not find a better manager of a nursery: she is very approachable, professional and good humoured. The children do lots of varied activities and spend time outdoors too. They bring home lots of art and craft! There are also visits, shows, trips (e.g. literature festival) and visitors coming in (e.g. paint your own pottery), sometimes to talk to the children (e.g. firemen). There is a great variety each day.


Since its refurbishment, the nursery is a lovely environment. My son has attended for 3 days a week over the last 2.5 years and he loves it, which helps a parent feel less guilty about being apart!


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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is registered blind and the nursery have supported us and her as we have travelled along this challenging and emotional journey. We are applying for an EHCP and nursery have been helpful and supportive. The simple adaptations made (tactile water bottle) have meant that our daughter can
be as independent as her peers.
Her emotional support has been supported as much as her academic learning and we are continually pleased with the level of support and care she has received over her 2.5years at Treetops.

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Review from Ozgur B (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Treetops Wellington Road because of their helpful and friendly staff and the nurseries facilities as well as cleanness. The additional activities also helps children's skills. They organise periodic parents days to inform families.

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Review from Sneha S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Treetops since she was 8 months old. She enjoys going to the nursery and is always happy and ready to go there. As a parent, that is the best feeling. It takes away a bit of my guilt of not being able to spend time with her and gives me immense satisfaction seeing her grow
and learn new things everyday. A very big thank you to the nursery manager and all the girls for doing the excellent work they have been doing. Please keep up the good work!

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Review from Mae A (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is really enjoying her day in nursery, always comes home happy and learning lots every day.

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have every confidence in leaving our child with this nursery - he has been full-time for the last 6 months and is so well looked after. He has learnt a lot and always has fun activities to look forward to. Every member of staff knows him so well as an individual and cater to his interests - thank
you so much for taking such good care of him.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with very warm and welcoming staff who clearly care deeply about the children. My son loves coming to nursery and they do lots of activities that we don't do at home like messy play. Parents are kept well informed and any incidents are well-documented. I would not hesitate to recommend
the nursery to others.

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Review from Laura I (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting at the nursery in September, our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Treetops Cheltenham. They have an exceedingly friendly way about them which has encouraged her to thrive in many ways. She has participated in many different activities which are stimulating and educational.
Since joining this nursery, the staff are always available to discuss any developmental questions which we, as parents, have had. Thank you and keep up the outstanding work.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Treetops Wellington Road since the age of one and is now approaching four. We have been blessed with the most amazing key workers who have provided him with all the care and attention we could wish for. The nursery is run professionally but still has a lovely atmosphere. We would
recommend it.

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Review from Erika K (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 year old son started to attend Treetops a year ago part time. The staff have been very welcoming since the beginning and always make sure he has a little cuddle in the mornings. He settled in very well which allowed me to send him to nursery full time. Everyone is very caring and smiley. He is
having a fantastic time. He has a favourite carer. The environment is clean, stimulating and they often change the interior. There are plenty of toys and facilities for children to be able to learn the skills they will need at school. The manager is very professional and makes sure I have peace of mind when it comes to leaving my little boy there. I can recommend the Wellington Road Nursery!

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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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

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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".


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