Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

85a Lowtown, Pudsey LS28 9AZ
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9.2 42 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown, Pudsey
Busy Bees Pudsey Lowtown offers high quality day care for local children aged from babies to preschoolers.

Located in a large but charming setting, the nursery offers a number of bright and welcoming rooms equipped to suit each age group. You will find a whole host of age-appropriate toys, activities and furniture, encouraging children to develop their confidence and curiosity, learn about the world and make new friends.

Whatever your child enjoys doing, there is never a dull moment at the nursery. And the fun does not stop indoors, with the outdoor area your child spend time playing in the fresh air.   

Busy Bees understands that family life is busy, through the online booking app, Pebble, you can book additional ad-hoc sessions as and when needed. The ParentZone app also allows you to keep up to date with your child's time at the nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Kirk (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • 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

Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown Reviews (42)

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Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.178) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown has 42 reviews.

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

My daughter has been attending this nursery for two years, and not a day goes by when she doesn't come home excited, full of talks of what she has done. We could not be happier.

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

We have been using this nursery for seven years now and have been delighted with the care provided. It hasn't always been owned by Busy Bees however many of the staff have remained the same. My youngest is now in the pre-school room and always has a lot to say about his day when we pick him up. Very
COVID safe and delighted with the care and support they offer.

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Review from Freya M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old has attended this nursery since she just turned 2 and it really is amazing. All the staff are so lovely and accommodating, she has built great bonds with them and I feel happy and comfortable leaving her knowing she is in great hands. She always looks forward to going and asks me if it’s
a nursery day every day and I feel it has helped with her development. The management are so helpful, they help you with any queries and put you at ease regarding any concerns. I highly recommend it, our son will be starting in September and I know what a great experience he will have.

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

My daughter attends this nursery and she loves it. Her confidence has soared (she has plenty anyway). Her speech has come on leaps and bounds and her social skills have massively improved. The care each member of staff has shown in her development is amazing.
I can't thank every member of staff enough
for their support in helping me raise such an outgoing, smart and determined little girl.
Thank you.

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Review from Suzanne P (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with my son's care at nursery. When he first started he wouldn't listen and sometimes wasn't very nice towards his friends. Now his listening skills have progressed thanks to the staff, he is also much kinder to his friends too. The staff have amazing patience and I would recommend to
everyone.

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

The nursery staff are very friendly and attentive. What I appreciate the most is attention to my daughter's development.

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Review from Stacey G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My girls have attended Kindercare - Pudsey (Part of the Treetops Family) since August 2017 and they have settled in very well. The baby room staff have been amazing with them. I had lots of worries with them starting nursery with allergies but the girls alongside the deputy manager have dealt with
it well and have catered for their needs. The girls are always happy when I collect them from nursery and come running to say "hi" before running off to play again. To me that’s a sign that they’ve had a fun day. You are given full feedback on their day from meals eaten (alternatives always given if they don’t like something) to nap times and nappies.
They’re due to move into the next room at the end of January and I know visits have been planned for them to help them settle into the next room. They are also holding parents evening this month which gives me chance to speak to their key worker to find out how they are developing.


Nursery has really helped their development so far.


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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindercare works really hard to ensure the children have an amazing and fun experience. My daughter not only has an exciting time, she is also learning, trying new foods and made new friends. Kindercare staff worked brilliantly with her and her potty training. She grasped it in one week. I couldn't
be happier with the work and care they provide! 5 stars *****

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Many thanks for your review, we will pass this onto the team!


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindercare Pudsey has really helped my little girl settle in and she now gets excited to arrive and loves all the staff. This has made returning to work so much easier. They have excellent facilities providing lots of play and learning opportunities. My little girl's learning has accelerated as well
as her solid skills.

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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kindercare for nearly 2 years now and he has come on so well in that time. The staff provide so much care and attention to all the children and parents. With the help of Kindercare my son now has so much confidence and is learning new things with the activities they provide
daily. Very impressed all round.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Many thanks for your review!


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Review from L (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The nursery is overpriced for service received. Nursery staff are lovely, very friendly and excellent with the children, but, as a company, Kindercare are very difficult to work with.
I have two children and so collectively we have used Kindercare for almost 6 years, both starting at 4 months old,
my eldest attended up to school age, I will be moving my youngest when he receives his government funded hours. When my eldest first attended, the nursery was exceptional, the best in the area, however, I have seen a decline over the years.

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Review from Nathan E (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic Nursery!
Our little boy has been attending for 2 years and absolutely loves 'Nursery day's'. The staff are very welcoming and show attention to detail with every child's development and needs. A wide range of activities are provided on a daily basis for the children and our son has learnt
so much! sometimes surprising us with the knowledge he has gained from nursery! The staff ensure that all children are safe and well looked after and promote a lot of independence for the children! The nursery offers a range of homemade meals and snacks for the children and attends to all dietary requirements. A range of activities is provided throughout the year such as Easter bonnet parade, harvest festival and nativity for us parents to get involved in. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you provide!

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Many thanks for your review. The team will just love to hear how much your little boy loves nursery days. We hope you enjoy the next event coming up!


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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys his days at Kindercare, Pudsey. The staff are all really friendly and he can't wait to say hello to them in the morning. We get really good feedback as to what he's eaten (which is a real variety of food with lots of fruit and veg) what he's played with, whether he's had a nap and
if so for how long and how many nappy changes he's had. He's always coming out with new songs that they've learnt and he brings home lots of pictures and sometimes buns that they've helped to make.
They always do seasonal activities as well and in general just seem to have a real wealth of activities for them to do - far more than I would be able to do with him at home.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves attending Kindercare - Pudsey, he has learnt so much since been there and loves all the staff. There is so much for them to do and play with and have a great selection or toys. My son always tells me what a great day he has had when I pick him up and shows me all the songs and
dances he has learned, would definitely recommend Kindercare - Pudsey to my friends and family.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Hi, Thank you for the fantastic review, it's great to hear how happy your son is at the nursery. We will pass on your comments to the team.


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Review from Sally T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love their time at KinderCare Pudsey. My youngest has settled in lovely in a short space of time and my eldest always looks forward to her nursery days, having made great friends and building a great rapport with the staff. Any queries that we've had have been dealt with quickly and efficiently.
We can't ask for anything more and I feel very comfortable leaving my children in this very safe and friendly nursery, which I would recommend to anybody.

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Thank you for your review, we will pass this on to the team!


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Review from Vicki S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending KinderCare for 2 years now and he absolutely loves it! KinderCare was recommended to me by a friend and I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone in the future. The team there have been excellent with my boy and were quick to move him into the older class when they noticed
his engagement levels dropping which has been great for his continued overall development. All the staff know all the children and the parents which I think adds a family feel and certainly reassures me that I am leaving my little one in the best care. The nursery manager always has a smile and a story for parents, she seems to have the best job in the World (I don't know how she does it!!!). Excellent nursery, keep up the good work!!

Reply from Sonia Harvey, Marketing & Events Manager at Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown

Many thanks for your review. We're very proud of the team and will pass on your comments.


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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The only nursery I trust. My child has allergies and all of the staff have always been great in dealing with them and I trust them more than some family members in avoiding allergens. My child loves going to nursery and cries when he has to come home and they have encouraged learning I didn't know where
to start with. I would recommend them to everyone!!!

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Review from Rosie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindercare Pudsey is a great nursery - our daughter absolutely loves it and gets so excited when we arrive every morning. The nursery has such a friendly and loving atmosphere and it is clear that everyone there loves their job. I feel safe in the knowledge that our little girl is well-looked after
and has great fun all day. Even if she's a bit under the weather, I know she will be given cuddles when she needs them and she is in safe hands. I recommend this nursery to all my friends, in fact, three of our daughter's friends have now joined! Keep up the great work!

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Review from Alexandra R (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I put my little girl into Kindercare at 9 months old upon recommendation and I have not been disappointed. The care she receives is excellent - fabulous staff and management. It's a wonderful environment for learning, playing and extremely high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. I feel very confident
that I am leaving my little girl in safe hands with the girls at Kindercare and I value the care and support they provide to us as a family. I couldn't be happier with my choice of nursery!

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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is full time at Kindercare Pudsey and she absolutely loves going to nursery. She settled easily at 9 months and has loved attending ever since. Her development is fantastic and she is doing well with learning letters, numbers, counting, shapes and colours and she is only 2 1/2. She loves
the mixture of activities and always says that her day was 'very fun' or 'brilliant'. She has good relationships with all the staff and has lots of friends including some particular children she really loves to play with. Kindercare staff are always friendly and approachable and have dealt with any issues sensitively and helpfully. All the staff know the children well and all have good skills and knowledge. The activities are very varied and always include outdoor play except in the very worst weather, baking once a week, loads of singing, and at least two pictures to bring home each day. Communication with parents is good with a monthly newsletter published online, a monthly summary sent home with space for parents comments, and also a chat with staff morning and evening each day. My husband and I also attended a recent parent's evening and had a really helpful discussion with our daughter's keyworker, and were able to bring home her profile with detailed information about her progress, what she enjoys and loads of photographs. We are extremely satisfied with the provision and cannot wait to be able to send our second child (due in December).

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.178)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.178) out of 10 for Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 4.940 for Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.94

  • 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 4.238 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 65 number of registered child places is 13. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.538

  • 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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Michelle

Michelle Kirk

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Michelle, and I am the centre director at Pudsey Lowtown.
I have been within the childcare sector for a number of years and have a level 6 qualification. Within Busy Bees I have gained more knowledge by doing our training courses such as, Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at work, to name a few. I enjoy helping the staff to make a positive difference to the children's learning and development, by enhancing the areas of play.


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