Busy Bees Wootton Fields

Wootton Fields Centre, Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6DY
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9.8 84 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Wootton Fields, Northampton
Busy Bees in Wootton Fields offers children a stimulating environment where they have access to an entire range of exciting activities and engaging learning resources.

The nursery caters for children from babies through to preschoolers, and provides a space for children of every age to flourish. Each of the nursery rooms are tailored to suit different age groups with a wide range of age-appropriate facilities on offer to help support their development. The team support children by following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring they have the very best early years education whilst also preparing them for school.

The spacious garden areas provide covered spaces for your little one to enjoy being outside no matter the weather. The mud kitchen and vegetable patch gives children opportunities to learn whilst enjoying being in the fresh air.

The team work hard to ensure children are always learning and having fun while at the nursery, and the Busy Bees' learning and development app ‘UP’ offers a range of information and advice for you to support your child's progress at home too.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Danielle Nash (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 104
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • Easily accessible, free car park outside nursery


Busy Bees Wootton Fields Reviews (84)

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9.8

Busy Bees Wootton Fields has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Wootton Fields has 84 reviews.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Wootton Fields staff have been fantastic with our daughter, especially since having our second baby in December. They supported our daughter in prepping for a new sibling, with acting out with toys on how to help and supportively talking about the baby to come and her family now he is here.
They suggested books for this transition but also many others, such as potty training, emotions and differences. We also cannot thank you enough for getting her potty trained alongside many of her friends after two failed attempts at home but I believe having her friends all do it at the same time supported her cracking it this time. As she wanted to be a big girl alongside all of them! I can honestly say our daughter has thrived in the last year in so many developmental leaps and this is down to the knowledge and support you have here at Wootton. Thank you!

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Review from Jasmine H (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a few issues with our childminder which left us short of childcare. We are moving to Wootton next week so spoke to Busy Bees Wootton Fields and they have been excellent, especially the assistance centre director. They have been very speedy in getting us the information we need and very excited
for our son to start officially next week as the facilities look great. So far, have had an excellent experience.

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Review from Asif P (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team have been amazing since the day my little boy started! He has come so far since joining and would highly recommend to anyone who needs an amazing nursery. Excellent nursery. Very friendly, professional team. My son's language is brilliant.

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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very grateful that I chose this nursery for my son, I can see a good development since he started.
He loves going there and don't want to leave when is pick up time. The team is very kind and lovely.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son suffered a Febrile Convulsion in November 2023 resulting in a period of time in hospital. We were nervous about re-starting nursery after a number of weeks of absence. However, the team at Wootton was great. They worked with us to settle our anxieties and put a plan in place to check our son
and his temperature. They communicated well with us via calls, pictures, and notes, which enabled us to feel relieved and confident he was well looked after.
Following through to now (08/25) the staff are still as diligent as they were then. We feel confident that our son is settled and thriving. Thank you.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been going here for around 8 months now and settled in very nicely. We are very happy with everything as a whole. Our child has built good relationships with the staff in their room. The staff made our child feel very welcome and have been great at keeping us up to date with our child's
progress. We enjoy the app and its regular updates.

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Review from Sunil S (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience at Busy Bees Daycare has truly been wonderful, to say the least. My daughter started her journey in the baby room and is now blossoming. Myself and my husband have had the privilege to have an amazing team of staff taking care of our daughter's every need and teaching her little life lessons
as she explores her way through different activities set up for the day. We are very appreciative all the hard work, care and attention which goes into planning parent and child events as well as the daily needs and activities set up for the children. I would most definitely recommend this wonderful safe place for any parents with small children. Thank you.

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Review from T K (Father of Child) published on 29 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very welcoming and friendly environment. The staff are excellent with our two children who attend the nursery. They genuinely care about our kids and genuinely connect with them also. A superb environment for kids to develop.

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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had a couple of issues at the start but one of the centre directors went above and beyond to rectify things for us and we have become so comfortable and happy with how my daughter is coming along there. Sending your child to nursery is difficult and nerve-racking for any parent but seeing how well she
is doing has taken all that anxiety away. The centre directors have always been very patient and helpful with any queries we have had and every staff member we have found has been very pleasant. My daughter loves her time there and we can really see how her positive experiences at the nursery are reflected in how she is at home. We have now increased her sessions as she loves it so much and plan to increase further over the next few months as we are so pleased with her progress.

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everything about signing up was efficient and quick.
My daughter does get sad when I leave her but staff say she is fine 5 minutes after I leave.
My daughter seems to be trying new foods and actually has started being less fussy at home with food.
There is an app but it's not really updated, sometimes
just to say she's eaten a snack. I would like more photos and showing her being ok to put my mind at ease and to show what she has been learning/playing.
The staff all seem caring and give you a brief update on what they've done in the day.
Some ratings I had to mark as satisfactory as I just don't know the answer.

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Review from Natalia B (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A kindergarten with very good conditions, pleasant atmosphere! Very nice and caring staff with the highest level of attitude. Delicious food. My child is very happy to go to this nursery.
I recommend Busy Bees Nursery.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is always happy when he goes to nursery, he’s also happy when he’s there, he’s started learning more. I’m also very happy, everyone is so supportive and kind. I am really happy with my choice to let him go in this nursery.

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Review from Ruvarashe M (Father of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been a wonderful time, my son coming to Busy Bees. He has picked up on a lot since he came and his English is getting better and better. Just wish I could afford more time for him so that he picks up on the language before he goes to school.

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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't recommend the staff here enough. The whole experience they provide is outstanding. The staff are really engaging with parents and the children alike, after dropping my child off I know they are going to be well looked after and have a great day all thanks to the fantastic staff. Thank you!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Elizabeth K (Foster Parent of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, where our child has a great relationship with all the staff who are warm and welcoming. He really enjoys attending and always comes home having had a great time.
We are happy with the wide range of activities, which is refreshed often and they have a lovely outside space for him to
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Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent we all know that putting the care of your child in others hands is a difficult and daunting decision however, I couldn't be happier and more content with our decision to have our daughter at Busy Bees Wootton Fields. She's developed a wonderful bond with those that take care of her and other
children, her development is accelerating as she is exposed to a variety of activities, learning and play and she actively and positively refers to nursery and the things she does and learns. We are so thankful for our daughter's key workers and especially those who supported her transition into nursery at the beginning. I cannot recommend Busy Bees Wootton enough.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Simon D (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff who really take the time to get to know your child. My daughter has left happy each day and has learnt so much from her time with Busy Bees Day Nursery. They keep the app up to date so we always have a good idea of what she's eaten and been up to. The staff seem really happy and love what
they do.
I would gladly recommend to anyone in the area.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Debbie P (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter attended Busy Bees for 3 years before starting school and my grandson has been attending for over a year now. Both of them have come on leaps and bounds due to the lovely staff at Busy Bees. I have found them all to be patient, kind and fun, making the children happy to be there. The
food is well balanced and lovely too. Well done to all the staff at Busy Bees Wootton, you all deserve the accolade of outstanding that you’ve recently received from OFSTED. I happily recommend Busy Bees.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little ones the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Busy Bees Day Nursery, at first I was anxious to send her in as she was so little but the staff at Busy Bees made our journey so much easier, I cannot fault them. My daughter loves going to nursery and it’s so reassuring when she reaches out to go to her teachers in the morning.
Since joining she has flourished in so many ways, she enjoys playing, eating and learning. The staff at Busy Bees are amazing at what they do and show so much care and attention to our little girl. I feel safe and happy to go to work knowing my baby is in safe and nurturing hands.
I think all the staff are amazing but especially particular members of staff are excellent at what they do and my daughter loves them!
Thank you for what you do.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Rob B (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child always has an enjoyable day at the nursery, the staff are friendly, approachable and helpful. She has built a really good social awareness since joining Busy Bees which has been great to see since she found this difficult being born during covid.
My child is in her last year next year so will
be excited to see how the nursery prepares her for school.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wootton Fields

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.783)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wootton Fields 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.783 for Busy Bees Wootton Fields is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.783

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wootton Fields is based on 21 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Danielle

Danielle Oliver

Job Title: Centre Director

I would like to introduce myself; my name is Danielle Oliver.


I have worked at Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields for over 7 years, starting as an apprentice to my position now as Centre Director. I hold a Level 3 in Early Years and am currently completing my Level 3 in Leadership and Management.


Providing the foundation for future learning and success is what I am passionate about. As a bonus, I am fortunate to lead a team who shares this passion.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Wootton Fields

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Wootton Fields accepts?

Busy Bees Wootton Fields accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Wootton Fields Open?

Busy Bees Wootton Fields is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Wootton Fields have capacity for?

Busy Bees Wootton Fields has capacity for a total of 104 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Wootton Fields to the centre of Northampton?

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

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