Busy Bees Corby

Unit 1, Charter Court, The District Centre, Oakley Vale, Corby NN18 8QT
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9.5 35 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Corby, Corby
Busy Bees Corby offers a beautiful childcare setting to ensure all children receive the best start in life. With parking on-site and conveniently located in Oakley Vale District Centre, drop-offs and collections are one less thing to worry about for busy parents.

The well-equipped nursery has several facilities designed to accommodate the children’s needs at every stage of their development journey. These range from rooms full of exciting learning opportunities, to a calming sleeping area suitable for children to have a rest when they feel they need it. With an outdoor area, the little explorers can enjoy the safe and spacious garden whilst taking on adventurous challenges.

The dedicated Chef prepares delicious and nutritious meals from an NHS accredited menu, for your little one to tuck in to throughout the day. Formula is also provided for babies and all dietary requirements are catered for.

Interactions with parents are highly valued at Busy Bees. The fantastic team always maintain a high level of communication and encourage parents to use the ParentZone App, where you will receive updates of your child’s activities daily. This is a wonderful way to stay connected during your little one’s time at nursery, so that you do not miss any key milestones they may reach.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Corby? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Corby

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Stafford (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 85
  • 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
  • Never
  • Parking

  • Free Parking


Busy Bees Corby Reviews (35)

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9.5

Busy Bees Corby has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Corby has 35 reviews.

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

My son attended Busy Bees Corby for over three years. All the staff have been wonderful and helpful, even through phases of attachment the staff were very supportive and spent time boosting his confidence.
My son is now more than ready to start school and I attribute this to the staff at Busy Bees.

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Review from Constance F (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff have been very supportive and kind throughout our son's journey so far. We have faced a few challenges along the way but the staff and senior team have reassured us as parents and our son has shown a massive improvement in his development. Busy Bees is a very tight unit which is very supportive
and catering to all children with different needs. I recommend all new parents to start their children off at Busy Bees. Thank you, your hard work goes unnoticed.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled into the nursery very well, she loves her key worker and feels very comfortable going to the nursery. We have noticed a huge difference in her, learning lots and enjoying doing different tasks etc. We are very pleased with Busy Bees, all the staff and management team are very
welcoming, polite and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a more smoother start to my daughter starting nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery and thank you for all your support.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with the level of care our child is experiencing at Busy Bees, Corby. The staff are extremely professional, friendly, kind and caring. They all know my son in every room since he has been attending the nursery from the age of 3 months old and he is almost 4 years old now. All
of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with so much care, attention, patience and positivity. I have always found the key workers and room managers to be very communicative and they have been playing a vital part of my son’s care and development. We are extremely grateful for the support, care and all the nursery staff's effort in order to ensure our child has a wonderful nursery experience. Thank you Busy Bees, Corby!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Ramona B (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You are amazing.
Thank you for all the support for my son. I really appreciate the way he is treated and how many new words he comes back with from you every single day. Like every child, he has the preferred 'teacher' and I want to be honest, you are the God for me in every single morning.
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just good words to say about all of you and thats not just to be a good review, is because you deserve it!
Well done and I just hope my son will continue to at least receive the same 'love' you have shown the near future also.
Good job Busy Bees.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved area and were finding it difficult finding a nursery for my son with special needs and my daughter. The manager was lovely and made us feel welcome and wanted from the get-go. All of the staff are amazing and both my children love going in each day. The nursery have helped my son develop
whilst in the setting, getting him ready for reception and have helped us on the journey of obtaining his EHCP. We can't thank the team enough and would highly recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's are having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl absolutely loves going to nursery. We couldn't be happier with our choice to send her here because her face lights up every single morning to the staff.
Overall, I would say the staff are very caring, loving and great at their jobs because I always have a happy little baby at the end
of a busy day! They are all very friendly and welcoming and are happy to give advice when needed.
The nursery is always very clean and tidy and offers a great variety of food each day which you can see on the app.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child has been attending Busy Bees for 2 years and my second child for 2 months. From the start we have been very happy and impressed with the excellent care they provide. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and clearly have a passion for their jobs which, as a parent, is very encouraging
when you are trusting them with your children. I cannot recommend them enough. It really is more than 'childcare', I can obviously see how it's early years education and how this is positively benefitting my children already. They do a great range of activities and have very nutritious meals so I know my children are going to be well looked after and fed.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little ones the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Busy Bees for two days a week since November. She settled in really well and enjoys going each week. The staff are always so excited to see each child and in turn my daughter has a great time in their care. When she started she had specific dietary requirements which the team
took time to confirm with us and always ensured her diet was safe for her. I love to hear how her day is going via the app although this isn’t always kept 100% up to date. When I had concerns about my daughter's nap schedule at nursery I was listened to and changes were implemented immediately to support her needs. She enjoys the food and all the activities and her confidence has grown hugely since attending. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Busy Bees to anyone searching for a nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends Busy Bees, Corby and we think it is an amazing nursery. All the staff are so friendly and they made us feel very at ease in the first few weeks of our child attending. We are so grateful for them and the love and support they give not only to our child but to us too! Our child has learnt
so much since starting nursery and it’s all down to the staff. Thank you so much to everyone.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for 15 months and now is in the toddler room.
Without a doubt, the best thing about the nursery is the staff. Especially her key person who goes the extra mile for my daughter and clearly cares very much for all the children. Thank you so much for all you
do for the children.
My daughter is always happy to go into nursery and loves all the yummy food and activities.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Corby.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees Corby are courteous and professional. My daughter really enjoys going to nursery and has grown in confidence significantly since attending the nursery.
The skills and qualities that my daughter has gained since starting at the nursery include turn-taking, sharing, collaboration,
writing, numeracy and literacy amongst others.
My daughter has become more expressive and creative as well.
Happiness is a good sign that a child is developing well in a setting and my daughter bounces into nursery in the mornings and leaves in the evening with a smile on her face.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Kristina S (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended nursery every day for 3 funded hours, since September 2020. He had no problems in there, almost every time he came out happy. The staff are very caring, polite and understanding. Good nursery.

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Review from Anninder K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery for a year now and if I could describe the care in one word, it would be 'Outstanding'! My son runs into the nursery every day with a big smile! They treat every child as individuals and tailor to their needs. They really listen to the parent. When I have had concerns
about development, they have supported me as a parent to reassure me and worked closely with my child to ensure they reach their full potential. They have catered for my child's allergies with ease. The app is fantastic and you can keep up to date with your child's day and you even get pictures showing you what they have been up to. The main thing is, the staff really care about your child and that comes through so clearly. I would not think twice to recommend this nursery, a true gem!

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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great with both our children. They care about the children, the parents and not just the profit line, as experienced with other nurseries in the area. Both are kids have flourished whilst being in the care here.

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Review from Claire V (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in the baby room from September and absolutely loves it. It makes such a difference to see her smile every morning going into Busy Bees and she has never cried for us once. You can tell how much she loves it and that makes leaving her so much easier.
The staff all make a fuss
of her and she gets all excited when I reach for her coat in the morning because she knows where she is going.
Well done everyone, I can't praise you all enough.

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Review from Alina G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to the nursery. All staff knows her well and welcome her every day with a smile. We are pleased regards the whole experience as it's been so smooth for our child but also for us. Great team, good communication, lots of activities, her confidence has grown so much, unbelievable.
Patience and encouragement received from the team regards the meals as our child didn’t want to try different food from the one she was having at home, now she tries most of the meals some she eats all which it's great. If you are looking for a great nursery you are in the right spot.

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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees for a year and a half so far. He has transitioned from baby room to the toddler room in that time and I cannot praise or thank all the staff enough. He has not found settling easy, lockdown created additional problems too. However, they have been incredibly supportive of
both my son and us as parents. They have coped with lockdown and the ever-changing covid restrictions fantastically well and I feel my son is in incredibly safe hands. We wouldn't choose anywhere else for his childcare.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am grateful to all members of staff that helped my daughter to settle in the environment of the nursery. All my requirements were met, in regards to her allergies and schedule. I know my daughter is in safe hands!

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Review from Ramona D (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very pleased that our son attends this nursery because he feels happy and confident there. Many thanks!

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.496)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10 for Busy Bees Corby 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.790 for Busy Bees Corby is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.79

  • 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 4.706 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Corby is based on 12 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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.706

  • 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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Sarah Stafford

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Sarah Stafford. I have had a career in childcare spanning over 20 years, my experience is complemented by a Level 3 Early Years Diploma and a suite of childcare-related qualifications, including Paediatric First Aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator).
I am passionate about nurturing and educating young minds which has been unwavering throughout my career. I have worked in various capacities, gaining invaluable insights and expertise in early childhood education and care.
I consider myself fortunate to work with an amazing team of professionals who share my enthusiasm and dedication to providing the best possible start in life for the children in our care. Together, we create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
During show rounds, we ensure prospective families are given the opportunity to see firsthand the care and attention that goes into every aspect of the nursery. From the well-equipped play areas to the carefully planned educational activities, every detail is designed with the children's best interests at heart. Myself and the team take the time to answer any questions and address any concerns that parents may have, ensuring that they feel confident and comfortable entrusting their children to their care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Corby

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Corby Open?

Busy Bees Corby 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 Corby have capacity for?

Busy Bees Corby has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

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

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Busy Bees Corby to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Busy Bees Corby has an Enhanced Service – more info.