Busy Bees Daventry

Ashby Fields, Wimborne Place, Ashby Fields, Daventry NN11 0XY
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8.4 28 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Daventry, Daventry
Busy Bees Daventry consists of six rooms that are resourced to support all areas of learning in a unique and exciting way, looking to inspire the imagination of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.

With dedicated outdoor play areas for each age group exploration is at the tip of children's fingers. The nursery is a short distance from Daventry country park where the children can enjoy collecting leaves and exploring nature.

A committed key person system is in place as the nursery understands the benefit of focusing on the individual child, supporting each child to pick up new skills at their own pace and offering regular discussion for parents.

Learning journals are compiled to show how children are meeting the objectives of the EYFS, and working towards their next steps for learning. Staff are highly trained regularly to develop new skills and use the most up to date styles to meet children's individual needs.

Come and have a look at the outstanding nursery today to see for yourselves what it is all about.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Daventry

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Davies (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 33
  • Total Places for Children
  • 97
  • 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, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
  • Parking

  • Private car park


Busy Bees Daventry Reviews (28)

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8.4

Busy Bees Daventry has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.405) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Daventry has 28 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much for these guys. They go above and beyond to make sure the children are settled and thriving. The range of learning activities and food is great. They really foster the interests of each child and their communication is very good through the app. My daughter has been very happy here
so far!

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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Truly an incredible nursery. Would not trust anyone else with my little one. The staff are so lovely and kind, feel so lucky to be able to say that I have a wonderful experience at Busy Bees. My little one absolutely loves going to nursery and is always so excited to see the girls. Couldn’t recommend
enough!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery. She has greatly improved her language and mobility skills with their help. The staff care and show interest in her needs. The nursery is clean and I have had zero issues since we joined.

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Review from Aaron N (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery setting since December 2020 and has grown so much in that time. Not being able to do many social activities with my son during Covid lockdowns made me and my partner worry about how he would settle with new faces and be around the other children but he settled
really well and we cannot thank the staff there enough for all their help and work that they do.
The staff are friendly, professional and continuously provide outstanding care to all the children. There are many activities that the staff provide, not only inside but outside too.

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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started at Busy Bees Daventry at 9 months of age. Since then she has come on so well in such a short space of time. I really rate the staff at the nursery, they are so friendly, welcoming and approachable. The staff make the activities exciting and fun for the children. The communication
books show a real range of activities are being completed in nursery. They have been exceptional at managing the COVID-19 guidelines which is a huge weight off a parent's mind when leaving their child during these times.

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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a local nursery which my daughter has attended since just after her 1st birthday. The staff are friendly, professional and provide a happy and safe environment for my daughter to attend. My daughter enjoys going to nursery, where they are very accommodating of her dress sense! It is great knowing
she has caring people looking after her. My daughter loves the activities on offer on a daily basis including the garden space. Thank you!

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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to Busy Bees Daventry since he was 16weeks old, he is now 4 and leaving to go off to reception in September!
The ladies at Busy Bees have always been fantastic, They have always been on top form when it comes to creativity and fun!
The nursery is always clean and tidy,
I don't know how they do it! My little boy always asks to go back even at weekends.
They have been a very important presence in my son's life! He's enjoyed every moment with them!

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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees Daventry are always warm and welcoming. Their passion for development and care is obvious. My little girl was well supported when she started there after moving to the area and loves going to nursery. She enjoys the range of activities and loves sharing these experiences with
friends. I’m always well informed about her day and staff are keen to support with big changes such as return after lockdown and toileting. I fully trust my daughter in their care.

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Review from Joanne P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees in Daventry since January 2017. He has been in the baby room, toddler room and now in pre-school.
I am very happy with the level of care he has received throughout his time at Busy Bees and am pleased that the experience will set him up for life at school this September.
He has so much to do at nursery each day both indoors and outdoors and I am really happy with the whole setting the management, staff, resources and food.

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Review from Kimberly D (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Daventry Busy Bees since he was 9 months old in 2017. He loves coming here and the staff have always made him feel welcome and comfortable. They are such a friendly team and always go above and beyond to help me with any queries I have or to make my son feel like he is at home.
Just an AMAZING nursery and would highly recommend!!

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Review from Mihaela L (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees in Daventry are great and always cared for my sons. I have been with them since September 2028 and I cannot find them at fault. They show dedication and I can see that the children are so happy to be there, they create a lovely, fun and warm environment for children and they are
true kid lovers, which in my opinion is one of the most important characteristics for people working in a social setting.

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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a brilliant nursery. My son started nursery here 2 months ago and straight away clicked with the staff, each day has a different activity that allows the children to engage and learn. The variety of snacks and dinners are outstanding allowing baby weaning to be successful. We are amazed at what
my son has achieved since starting. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my child became poorly with a seizure the staff was excellent from start to finish. They really were a Godsend. They have looked after him really well with going on courses and keeping his medicine on hand and just generally watching him like a hawk.


I couldn't ask for more.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my boys have been at Busy Bees with the eldest now in reception year at school. My youngest is in first steps and thriving, his language and speech are developing fast and his confidence in climbing, running etc is growing every day.
He is happy to be left with the staff in the morning without
tears and they genuinely seem to look forward to seeing him and looking after him. I love the variety of food he has throughout the day and the various activities they have for the children. The staff are so understanding and supportive. I feel very happy that my boys are getting a great start in life there.

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Review from Rhianne S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, both my children have attended here.
I struggled with getting my youngest settled, but the girls here are absolutely amazing and did such a good job of settling her in and making her feel very welcome.


Highly recommend Busy Bees Daventry!


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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff are amazing, friendly and brilliant with the kids.
I've had the pleasure of attending two events at the nursery and seeing how the staff are with the kids at various parts of the day, was lovely. They are compassionate and enthused about their jobs.
Parents get a great handover with the good and the bad and will always ask how my son has been before he starts his session and if he's feeling a bit out of sorts, one of the girls will always take him off for an activity he likes to cheer him up as I leave.
The range of activities is great and the outside area is secure with great equipment/toys for the kids. The food is also of a high standard with the menu putting my parenting to shame.
The staff in the office are amazing too. They have been patient with us during our application and were considerate of the issues we had during our move (his start was delayed by complications moving house) and they adapted to our needs and requests.

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Review from Rich B (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good nursery, staff are helpful and great with our kids. Food always looks good and the kids enjoy it too.

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Review from Emily Jane B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Warm welcome from staff and my son loves going. He plays and learns - seems to be a good balance. My second child will be joining soon. I have noticed an improvement since management changed. Would recommend to others.

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on leaps and bounds since going full time and loves the ladies who look after him. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Review from Danielle P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at busy bees since he was 8 months old and he is now 2, and coming on so well with the help of all the staff. He has an amazing relationship with his key worker and all the staff at the nursery this makes it so much easier to leave him on a morning knowing that he is so happy. When picking
up, the staff will always tell me what he has been up to in the day, what he has eaten and how much. (the food is always healthy and well balanced, and smells amazing) The staff at the nursery are always willing to listen and implement things you are trying at home, at the moment this is potty training, the staff have started a sticker chart for my son when he does his business on the potty (he loves this). The new management team are very approachable and always have a smile on their faces greeting you with a good morning (my son also loves). Overall in the time my son has been at the nursery, I have had no problems, and all my questions have been answered quickly and professionally.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.405)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.405) out of 10 for Busy Bees Daventry is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Daventry is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.405 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Daventry is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.155

  • 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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Joanne Davies

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Joanne Davies and I am the new Centre Director at Busy Bees Daventry. I have been in childcare for over 20 years, working in nurseries and primary schools and have an NNEB level 3 in childcare. I am extremely passionate about what I do and am committed to ensuring every child gets the best start in life


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Daventry

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Daventry Open?

Busy Bees Daventry 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 Daventry have capacity for?

Busy Bees Daventry has capacity for a total of 97 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Daventry to the centre of Daventry?

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

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