Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead

19 Hackett Place, Paxcroft Mead, Trowbridge BA14 7GW
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9.3 72 Reviews
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Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxton Mead, offers a bright and stimulating environment, purposely-designed for the pursuit of sound pre-school learning within a health and secure setting. All staff are thoroughly vetted and experience ongoing training programmes.

While having several playrooms that allow babies and toddlers of all age ranges to pursue amusements that suit them, the nursery also has an excellent outdoor learning area, including a large front garden, with parents always welcome to see their children play and develop.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen Nester (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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

Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead Reviews (72)

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Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.294) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead has 72 reviews.

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Review from Layla S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are great at tackling issues and solving any concerns that families may have. They are always welcoming and stop for a chat. My son is very happy. The staff are great and the manager is very kind, considerate and professional.

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Review from Christina H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees (Paxcroft Mead) since he was nine months old, he is now three and a half. During that time I have always been incredibly impressed with the wide range of activities and learning opportunities that the staff have provided the children with. My son is always keen to attend
and always tells me about the lovely things he has been getting up to. I would highly recommend Busy Bees at Paxcroft Mead to any parent looking for somewhere where they want their child to have fun, be happy while also learning along the way.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 16 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my daughter receives at Busy Bees is second to none. She comes home learning new things every day and grows in confidence all the time. The staff that work there are brilliant with her. Very rarely do we have tears on drop off, instead, she's eager to get stuck in with whatever exciting things
they have planned for the day! We are always welcomed with a friendly smile. My fiance and I feel so at ease when she's at nursery and cannot recommend them enough!

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Review from Peter E (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Simply a superb nursery. My daughter loves it there and her confidence and ability to adapt to people has grown and grown thanks to their support. The staff are caring and helpful, and they look after their charges with genuine affection.

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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to the nursery for one day a week and has come on leaps and bounds since he started. Every member of staff that we have come across always seems to care for him and is always willing to comfort him if it's needed, they are always very positive.
When I look at his time there on the parent
app, he is always having so much fun, but also the staff are on top of his individual milestones to help him reach them. We are hoping he will go to pre school at the nursery, which would be a perfect start for him before primary school.
I have recommended the nursery to my friend and now her son goes too! I can't say a bad word about them really!

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is very friendly and all of the staff are approachable whether it's to do with my child's daily activities or the office staff if I have any queries.
I feel happy and content every day I drop him off, because to me if he is happy and enjoying his day then I feel less guilty at being at
work.
The fact that I can see what he is up to each day via the online system is great. I would recommend the nursery to any of my friends or family who are looking for childcare.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has developed in leaps and bounds and genuinely enjoys his time at nursery. He loves the staff and you can tell they love him too. The management makes every effort to ensure that all communications are clear and that parents are well informed.

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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is an excellent facility. The practitioners are great and always on hand to offer assistance and guidance on any childcare related issue. My son's development since joining the facility in September aged 9 months has been second to none. He is a real people person
and absolutely thrives on a challenge. He loves music and building and anything that he has to "work out". We all say he's like a sponge as you only have to show him (or him see) something once and it sticks. His key person has been amazing and always has his best interests at heart so thank you! The nursery manager is great too, procedures are always followed and she is always on hand to answer any questions. Very approachable. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Busy Bees since my 6-year-old was 2 years old and in the 4 years service, my youngest now 4 and due to start School in September, both of my children have grown in confidence, in learning and in spirit. The staff are incredibly friendly and listen to any concerns or questions you have, and
you know that when you drop your baby with them they are in excellent hands. Both of my daughters loved / love attending this pre-school and have made many close friends here.


Other than the lovely feel for the place, you can also guarantee the expected safety, excellent nutrition and application of excellent all round care.


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Review from Kerri R (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy only goes to nursery once a week so you would expect him to be a little unsettled to go in in the morning. Oh no he loves it he can't wait to get there and that's down to how good the nursery is. All the staff are great and make such an effort with my little man and the environment he
gets to enjoy is fab especially the outside space which they've done so well with. I have no concerns at all about the nursery and feel very comfortable leaving my little man to play.

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Review from Hayley H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves going to nursery. She has never once cried when we have dropped her off even on her first day. She loves all the staff she comes into contact with.
The staff have assessed the right times for her to move onto the next stage room and have not just gone on when she is 'supposed
to'.
My daughter has additional needs and the nursery is extremely accommodating for her needs and have continued with teaching of sign language that her specialist nursery (and me and her dad) are teaching her.

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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees since he was 1yr old. He has been in every room at the nursery and is now in pre-school as he will be heading to 'big school' in September.
He has had exceptional care at every stage of his Busy Bees journey and is now a confident and happy school ready little boy.
The management and staff are all fantastic without exception, making me comfortable and happy that he's in their care.

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Review from Hajnalka V (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves this nursery. She has a big smile on her face every time we drop her off. She needed a bit of time to settle in but the staff always made sure that she is happy and looked after. The food is freshly made, which was one of the reasons we choose this nursery. The toddler room has
loads to offer, there is a big outside area as well, so they can run outside if the weather is good.

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Review from Elaine P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have been attending Busy Bees since they were less than a year old. One is now in preschool and the other in 'big babies'.
I cannot express how much I think that the nursery has positively impacted on their development. Not only do they continuously learn and develop new skills, but
they love going to nursery.
The staff are fantastic and care for my children as if they were there own. They are always available to speak to at drop off and collection and make sure that I'm kept informed about what has been happening during the day, or making sure I know if they've had a bump!

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Review from Melanie W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on huge amounts since being at this nursery. The staff are brilliant, always friendly and professional. The outside play area is great for my energetic toddler and the extended opening hrs work well with my job. The food is also excellent.

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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is well cared for and happy at preschool. She is sometimes not happy going in but I am assured that she settles very quickly each day. I have had only few issues over the last few years and all have been addressed very promptly and well. Friendly and approachable staff. Lovely setting.

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Review from Shelley M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Busy Bees at Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead. They have both extremely enjoyed their time there. They were both only 6 months old when they started so needless to say I was nervous, but the ladies in the baby room instantly put me at ease. They were very professional, attentive,
caring, friendly and was very clear they had a lot of experience. Once they were old enough they moved up to the toddler room which again they loved, the ladies in here were equally amazing. Both children have flourished from their nursery experience here and I would highly recommend Busy Bees.

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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy I have put my son into this nursery. He has progressed so much and becoming so much more confident with other people and his speech.


He always comes home really happy. When I pick him up, I always get told what he has been up to what he's slept, eaten and what nappies he's had.


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really ask for more from the nursery.

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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is very well looked after by kind and loving staff who provide her with varied stimulation, activities and development each time she attends. Always happy to help with additional days where possible, they are flexible, efficient and well organised. I would highly recommend Busy Bees.

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Review from Carla A (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using this nursery since 2014 and both of my children love it. The staff are friendly and always willing to accommodate ours and our children's needs. In the last 3 year's there has been a change in management and this transition has taken place smoothly with no effect on the children. I
believe that both of my children are well looked after and are stimulated and encouraged at all times. My eldest is in pre-school and every day he surprises me with new things he has learnt, whether this has been maths, English, science, make believe, new songs or a new game, he has made up with his friends.


I have recommended this nursery (our nursery) to 3 friends, all of whom have enrolled their children.


A truly fantastic facility.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.294)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.294) out of 10 for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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 4.944 for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.35 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Trowbridge, Paxcroft Mead is based on 9 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 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.45

  • 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 (1)

Helen

Helen Nester

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2023

Welcome to Busy Bees Trowbridge, my name is Helen and I am the Centre Director for the Nursery. I have been a part of the company since September 2023 and in October achieved, with the team here at Trowbridge our Triple Outstanding from OFSTED.


I have worked in Childcare for 24 years with some breaks in my career to have my two boys. I have a passion for Early Years and promoting a firm foundation for children to learn and develop holistically. 


I fully believe this is the most important stage before children embark on their next journey, to school and beyond. I enjoy working with the team to help create a warm and enriching environment for the children here.


During my time in childcare, I started as an Apprentice right up to being a Nursery Manager. I have previously managed 4 other nurseries in the last 24 years.


Busy Bees is an advocate for the future personal growth and well-being of their staff, and as importantly the health, safety and development of the children that attend the companies' settings.


I really enjoy being a part of the wonderful team here at Trowbridge and meeting the families that attend here, both old and new. 


I look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic nursery and showing round all the amazing environments.


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