Busy Bees Kettering Central

122 Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AG
Submit a Review
56 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Kettering Central, Kettering
At Busy Bees Kettering Central, the team believe in creating an environment where learning is fun and exciting. Offering high quality care alongside a wide range of engaging and inspiring activities, every child is offered the best start to their early education.

The nursery is complete with rooms dedicated to each age group, designed to offer the best care and support during every stage of development. As well as the spacious and carefully curated indoor space, the nursery also boasts a large garden area that provides plentiful opportunity for outdoor adventure, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air.

To ensure you never miss out, you can keep up to date on your child's development by downloading the nursery's "ParentZone" app.

Show Busy Bees Kettering Central on the Map

Care Provided by Busy Bees Kettering Central

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Dayna Smalley (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • Private carpark on site


Busy Bees Kettering Central Reviews (56)

Total of 56, showing 21-40

Over all time Busy Bees Kettering Central has 56 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 47
  • 9
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

56
0
0
0
56

Review from Raven S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with Busy Bees Central - the love, care and support the staff give our daughter is second to none. We love the family atmosphere at nursery and the children are so happy.
Our daughter has been here since eight months old. I was apprehensive about returning to work and leaving
my little girl in a nursery environment but the staff at nursery made the transition an easy one for our whole family.
Three years on and our daughter has come on leaps with the help of the nursery school, from toilet training, speech, social interaction and early education - all these have been influenced and supported by the wonderful staff.
We will all be so sad when September comes and big school beckons!
Our next child will definitely come here without a doubt.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Louisa B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery goes out of their way to make my children happy. I couldn’t be more impressed with the new management who have been excellent throughout and all the staff who have supported my family.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Michaela S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about the nursery becoming “Busy Bees”; it came at a time where I was unsure about leaving my children. However, the new manager instantly rejuvenated the team - not by replacing anyone, but by giving them the confidence in their own abilities again. This, in turn, had a positive
impact on the children. We arrive in the morning and hear laughter, and the same at the other end of the day. They integrate what my daughter has done at home into what they do at nursery. They play outside every day. Communication is exemplary, and both my children have, and continue to excel under their care. Would recommend 100 times over! Thank you everyone.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kind and friendly staff, our baby girl is always happy to arrive in the morning and loves the staff. Couldn’t be happier with the level of service we receive. Thank you!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Victoria F (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous about sending my little boy to nursery as I had not left him with anyone since he was born. We went to the open day and the staff were immediately so friendly and understanding that I signed him up straight away. My little boy loved the nursery from the minute he walked in the door.
When it came to him starting his two mornings a week I was a nervous wreck but again the staff were so kind and understanding and gave me a cuddle when i needed it most. He now loves going and talks about the staff all the time. The rooms and activities are excellent and everything that children could possibly want. He comes home with new words and new dance moves! The amount he has learned and developed in such a short space of time is all thanks to the nursery and I have absolute confidence that when he starts school he would have had the best possible start thanks to all of the staff at Queen Of Hearts. I would fully recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Kettering Central

Thank you for the review, this is just lovely to hear!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Taffy C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Queen of Heart for just over a month and she lives it! She's always telling me about what they have done,what food they eat and who she plays with.. She is more vocal and confident in herself.. She enjoys it so much and I'm glad I have her going there.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Kettering Central

Thank you for your review, this is so lovely to hear!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sherrie P (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery that has been amazing throughout a combination of 6 years that both my children have been. No other around compares! It is truly the best! I love the school feel and the preparation for school is outstanding.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Kettering Central

Many thanks for your review. We are so pleased to hear how well the team have prepared your children for school!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for a number of years starting in the newly opened baby rooms. She has developed confidence, relationships and learning with her early years curriculum. We have regular meetings and reviews of her progress and have good communication with all staff and key workers.
She enjoys her time there, Thank you Queen of Hearts.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sian A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 9 month old son has recently joined. I was so anxious to be away from him, but he has settled in perfectly. It is down to the lovely staff who clearly love the children. The Queens of Hearts Nursery is beautiful and I'm so happy I chose to send my son here. Seeing my little boy happy and content
makes me a happy mummy :)

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I pick up two very happy children at the end of their session at the nursery. They love going and the staff are all very helpful but most of all they are very warm and friendly towards my two babies
They have been going to the nursery for 3 months now and have seen them come on in leaps and bounds
during their time there.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children are well cared for and supported by all the nursery staff, they enjoy their time there and their development is monitored and assessed, and they are working to their own level. Both children are happy at the nursery and enjoy the activities and their time there.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a lovely nursery! My daughter has attended for over a year now and will continue until she goes to school. She has learnt and continues to learn so much. I would highly recommend the Queen of Hearts.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sian (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves coming to Queen of Hearts Nursery and Pre-School. She has gained so many new skills and is learning so much while there. Her confidence has soared since she started. All the staff are so friendly and engaging and my daughter has a great bond with them!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Beverley C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the nursery last September, she is very settled and has made lots of friends. She has thrived with the help of the wonderful staff members, developing her knowledge. She has developed her confidence and independence, hopefully preparing her for big school in September.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Leanne L (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old loves nursery although we sometimes have a few tears on drop off. I always love spying on him on pick up, watching him playing and having so much fun. I didn't intend on sending him anywhere else other than Queen of Hearts Nursery. The layout is great and every time he has moved to the
next level I have noticed him enjoying his time there even more. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and my son loves them. What more could you want?

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Floren C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Queen of Hearts Nursery has really helped my son to come out of his shell. Since he has started, we have noticed a huge improvement in his language and also his social skills in regards to his peers. The nursery offers lots of different activities so I know he is learning through play. The garden is
fantastic.
The staff make me feel that my son is cared for to the highest standards and he tells me how much he likes them. I would strongly recommend this brilliant nursery!!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Kim (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for just over a year now and she has come on leaps and bounds with her confidence and knowledge. The nursery is such a warm setting and all the staff are friendly. My daughter loves it and talks about all the fun activities she does, especially the dance singing,
French and Spanish lessons. The outside play area is great. The cook is brilliant and my daughter gets at least one hot meal a day with fruit snacks which are healthy and balanced. The nursery have been great with her dietary requirements.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Queen of Hearts Nursery in June 2016 and due to this being my first child I felt very guilty leaving her to go to work. However, the staff made this so much easier with how caring and helpful they were. Nothing is too much trouble and they are so pleasant when you call to check
on your child or email across. She loves going to nursery and has special bonds with her key carers and children in her section. The staff are brilliant and the surroundings, gardens and activities they do with the children is lovely. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining and this is down to such amazing staff, who I know genuinely care about her well-being and development.


Brilliant nursery!! Can't fault it.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Queen of Hearts last month and we have been extremely impressed with the nursery from the beginning. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming, the environment is extremely homely and the outdoor space is brilliant! She absolutely loves going to nursery already!!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Soozie T (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for quality childcare. My son has been going for 18 months and has come on so much with his development and nursery has definitely bought him out of his shell! He is also more than happy about going to nursery and all the staff are friendly and
fab!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overview of Review Score

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (1)

Dayna

Dayna Smalley

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Dayne and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Kettering Central.


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