Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge

The Neighbourhood Centre, Highdown Way, Swindon SN25 4FD
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8.7 42 Reviews
  • Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge, Swindon
Busy Bees at St Andrews Ridge recognises how important it is for children to have the space and time to develop in their own way. Offering a welcoming environment with spacious rooms tailored to suit each age group, each child is encouraged to reach their full potential as they take part in a range of exciting activities and fun-filled learning resources.

The fantastic team at Busy Bees plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of activities, all in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, to promote every child's development whilst also preparing them for their next key-stage, whether that be within the nursery or when the time comes to move on to school.

Through the ‘ParentZone’ app you need never miss a moment of your child's stay at nursery. The team will send over regular updates, letting you know what your little one is up to as well as details of all the achievements and milestones they reach.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Pomroy (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 102
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge Reviews (42)

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8.7

Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.677) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge has 42 reviews.

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Review from Rebekah S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Busy Bees for four months now and she loves it.
Like any new Mum, I found it very difficult going back to work and leaving her at nursery, but the staff were so reassuring and caring not only to my daughter but to me too.
I have really seen a change in her confidence
and she has a great relationship with her key worker. Busy bees always keep me up to date on her progress and make me aware of things that have happened during her day. She gets a good variety of food there and never seems to turn away a meal.

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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for a year now, since 9 months old. She is learning so much, and is always well cared for. She is also extremely happy here and enjoys being there for her 2.5 days each week. She goes in with a smile and comes out the same way. The staff are excellent, very communicative
and carry out lots of fun and educational activities. I would highly recommend.

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Review from Nikki G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 1/2-year-old son has attended since he was 10 months old and prior to that my daughter attended for several years before starting school.


The staff are absolutely amazing from the staff in the rooms, to office staff and management, everyone always goes out of their way to assist with any queries

and also in a timely manner.


Most of the staff are the same staff that have been there since my daughter attended which to me is great to see the staff turnover is so low.


The facilities are great and in line with children’s needs, the children are also split it to specific age groups which is crucial in the early years.


My son absolutely loves going!


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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery. My little girl can't wait to spend the day here, and she is so well looked after that I don't have to worry. She has a brilliant time, and learns so much at the age of 2. During potty training, staff have been extra helpful offering me advice, and her, encouragement. Picking
her up is my favourite time of the day, hearing all the lovely things she's got up to. Couldn't praise this nursery and the staff enough!

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Review from Lisa R (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Busy Bees for over a year now and he loves it.
All the staff are very friendly and helpful and my son has a great relationship with his key worker.
I am kept up-to-date with his progress and reviews are regularly made by his key worker.
The on-site chefs prepare gorgeous
nutritional meals and snacks for the children and I love that he gets offered such a wide selection of foods.
Since my son has been with Busy Bees his confidence has grown massively and he has learnt lots to prepare him for when he begins school.

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Review from Szilvia R (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Busy Bees. Two of my sons go there and they love it. Staff are very kind, helpful. The manager is lovely, always has time for me.
I would love to recommend this nursery to all of my friends.
We are so happy to find you. Thanks for all your support.

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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and will always welcome children with a smile and cuddle in the mornings if the child is unsettled at the start of the day, this has helped my son, he now runs to the lady that looks after him.
Plenty of activities that also prepares the older ones for school with their
own school bag! Both my sons have gone here and both loved it.

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Review from Lisha M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always had a great response from staff members regarding any questions I have.
Friendly and fun nursery that I feel encourages my child to play/learn/grow in a safe environment with as much care as home.

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

I am very pleased with how my 2-year-old daughter is getting on here. All the staff are very friendly and help encourage her. She has recently moved up to the next room age group and I cannot fault how the staff have helped her settle in before permanently moving over.
I can tell she's happy at nursery
and well looked after. Sometimes she doesn't want to come home and wants me to stay and play!

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

My 2-year-old LOVES her time here. She is growing and flourishing at nursery. I feel the staff genuinely know her and care about her, so feel confident she is in good hands. staff seem knowledgeable and supportive. my daughter has a dairy intolerance which is always well catered for and she is never
left out.
Whenever I see other children upset staff are quick to comfort them and all children I see when I'm at the nursery seem happy and confident in going to staff or playing independently. Highly recommend!

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

My child absolutely loves the nursery, all the staff are extremely friendly and he is very well looked after.
There are lots of activities and he comes home having learnt lots - both academically and how to be a good person.
The children at the nursery are always happy and the staff always act in
the best interest of them.

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Review from Lianne J (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my eldest and youngest daughter attend Busy Bees St Andrews. My eldest, now in primary school still talks about her time at the nursery. The youngest has a fabulous time when there! Great facilities, great staff and management, I wouldn't trust any other nursery with my children! Would definitely
recommend.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to the nursery, he gets on really well with all the staff as do I, he does lots of activities and he's always happy when he's there.
I would highly recommend, I was very nervous as a first-time mum and having to return to work the nursery staff really helped me with leaving my son
and with him settling in. Since going at 7 months to now at 18 months he's developed so much and is getting on with other children so has made lots of friends.

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Review from Tasha O (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have to say, this. They have been amazing with my 2year old son.
His development has come so far in just a short space of time because the staff and the environment are incredibly professional and always put the children top priority.
All staff are friendly and helpful, the premises are always
clean and my son can never wait to go and absolutely loves it. Thank you, Busy Bees.

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Review from Sreekanth P (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

My son was going to two other nurseries along with this one. He was very happy to go to the other two places but not happy at all to go here. He is 4 years old and he used to complain that the food in the nursery was not good. We tried for 4 months to settle him there but to no use. Finally, we had
to give up and stop sending him to this nursery, even though we had paid a full months fee in advance. On one or two occasions he came out from the nursery happily, however, other times he said: "I don't want to go".

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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Busy Bees in January 2016 when she was nearly 10 months old doing 2 and a half days.
Leaving your child in the care of others is a very daunting thing but I can not fault the care and attention she received and she settled really quickly and now runs into the nursery and has
so much fun it's hard to get her out the door most days.
Starting my little one has been very beneficial, she has learnt so much and that's all down to the staff team providing such a wide range of activities for her to get involved in and explore, I couldn't ask for anything better for my child.
The food provided is outstanding and my daughter eats amazingly well.

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Review from Hayley G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one attends two full days a week and absolutely loves it The staff are wonderful and will do anything they can for you. The food menu is of restaurant standard and always smells amazing. There is lots of outdoor space for play with lots of different things to do. We love the fact there is
CCTV every where at this nursery and you can go along and watch your child on the cameras at any time... the ladies in the office made us feel totally at ease about our anxieties with leaving our little one for the first time. I would highly recommend this nursery for any little one! Thumbs up and 5 ***** from us

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Review from Mark (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attended this nursery from 9months old until they went to school. They both are confident, well-mannered children who have thrived in primary school and I put this down to the care and education they received in their early years. The facilities are lovely as well as the staff that
looked after them. I know child care costs a lot of money but it was well worth it.

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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had 2 children go from babies to preschool and both have been very happy there. They get stuck straight in when they're dropped off, and are still happy (if slightly messier!) at pick-up. They talk happily about the staff who always have a smile and put a lot of effort into being engaging with
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The menu includes a wide range of healthy food, and my children are prepared to eat/try things at nursery that they wouldn't eat for me!


We love the folders tracking their progress and always feel assured that a range of activities are available offering different learning opportunities. The prep for school programme is a greater idea, preparing them for a small amount of responsibility but not intimidating!


There are lots of extras to get involved in e.g. Christmas/Halloween parties, photos, graduation.


I always felt my child would be well cared for and that I would be kept informed, I couldn't have left them anywhere I had doubts about, so Busy Bees has been perfect.


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Review from Angela A (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees since she was 9 months old and the care that she receives is brilliant. From the moment I sent an enquiry email in, 2 months before she started, I have been impressed with them. Going back to work and leaving your baby with strangers (which ultimately is what
you're doing!) is the hardest thing but all the staff made the process as easy and stress-free for both of us. Nothing seems too much trouble for them even when for the first 3 months I would ring twice a day to check how she was! Every room change has been handled well, so there is no upset for my little one. All the staff always seem to be happy and want to be there, enjoy their jobs and make the day fun for the kids.

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.677)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.677) out of 10 for Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 5 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 4.932 for Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 4.932

  • 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 3.745 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees St Andrew's Ridge is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.245

  • 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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Gemma

Gemma Pomroy

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, I am Gemma. I have worked in every aspect of childcare, from lunch cover to practitioner to manager. I enjoy seeing children learning, growing and developing, along with supporting staff to learn, grow and develop.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending days out with my daughter, going to new places and I also enjoy spending time relaxing with a good book.


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