Busy Bees St David's

St David's Park, Ewloe, Deeside CH5 3XN
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9.7 77 Reviews
  • Busy Bees St David's, Deeside
Busy Bees St Davids has a vibrant learning interior, resourced for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, as well as offering a number of extra-curricular activities and having its own discovery garden.

Children are able to explore and exercise their imagination, while picking up the key early years curriculum skills. There is personalised planning which enables the skilled team to focus on each individual.

The provider is committed to a healthy and happy time, making the most of outstanding childcare to impact positively on future education.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees St David's

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Barbara Karda (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 129
  • 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 & Christmas
  • Parking

  • on site parking


Busy Bees St David's Reviews (77)

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Busy Bees St David's has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.715) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees St David's has 77 reviews.

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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff - friendly & welcoming
Great facilities - aga appropriate toys & activities

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Review from Kara S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been at Busy Bees now for nearly two years and my little boy absolutely loves it! When the door opens, he runs in without a second glance! Every key worker he's had has been so caring with him and supportive of his needs. He does require a little extra attention and support, which is always in
place, I am always confident that he will have a great day with the girls! I would definitely recommend!

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Review from Olivia L (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to Busy Bees St David's since she was 5 months old, and we have never had any problems. She has always loved coming, she loves her Thursdays and Fridays with all the girls. We have never had to worry about her.

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Review from Joanna W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We decided to enrol our second daughter at Busy Bees St David's as we were really happy with the care they have provided to our first child and yet again, they didn't disappoint. All the staff is very friendly and helpful. They responded to our special requests such as the use of reusable nappies, and
offering potty without any judgement. The communication is really good, we receive frequent updates, and learning and development opportunities for our little ones are really good as well. We love all the special days when everyone dresses up, not just the kids, and has fun.

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Review from Cheryl H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have just started my 9-month-old in Busy Bees.
They have been great from the beginning. I viewed the nursery and was given the opportunity to ask any questions. I was even given a second opportunity to view as my husband was unavailable the first time.
The paperwork was easy and the payment for
nursery is simple.
The staff there are great, enthusiastic and completely willing to go above and beyond. I am able to call and check in on my son at any time.
The staff have time for each child, and I often find them giving my son snuggles as I'm about to pick him up (which he loves).
My son is fed well and updates and pictures are sent through the parent app.
Love this nursery! I'm happy that my child is comfortable and happy there too.

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Review from April L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first visit, I knew Busy Bees was going to be the right place for us. The show-around was very informative and gave a great insight into the nursery. Since starting, the transition for my little one has been smooth. From being kept up to date with the app, to meeting his key worker, to answering
queries asap. The staff are incredible, a special mention to our key worker, and another lady, who do an excellent job of handover and getting to know your little one, putting you at ease. They have been such a joy to chat to and it's clear my little one enjoys their company as he always gives them huge smiles. They're very happy to help with anything, such as requests for more photos (again, help put your mind at ease, especially during the settling-in period). The facilities are fab and my little one thoroughly enjoys exploring there, plus the food! An incredible well done to Busy Bees for doing such a great job with a job so important to parents.

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Review from Adriano B (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child always looks forward to nursery and loves getting met at the door by all the very kind staff. Thanks for your help everyone. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this nursery to other children and parents.

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Review from Anne-Marie J (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Do not send your children to this nursery. The manager is awful and feels it is acceptable to make a 1 year old wait outside in -1 temperatures because they arrived 5 minutes before they were due to attend their sessions. Despite attending earlier times before and being allowed in. The manager is unprofessional,
lacks care for the well being of the children and staff. There is such a high turn over of staff due to how badly it is managed. The manager is rude and doesn't even care to spell my names child correctly. Please don't send your child here. Give them a better start with a nursery that will value care above all else at every level including management.

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Review from Anne-Marie A (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining the nursery in April, we've had a great experience. I'm confident I leave our child in the best hands for two days a week. She's come on so much in the last six months with the help of the dedicated staff. I love using the app and seeing what they get up to and eat. The staff make drop-off
easy and a pleasure.

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Review from Nicol T (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son really enjoys going to Busy Bees Nursery. The nursery provides great support and communication, always keeping us up to date with day-to-day events.

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Review from Liz W (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves the nursery. This is our third child through Busy Bees. He absolutely loves it.

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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Settled in well in the new setting. The staff have been helpful and comforting toward her.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff who are very knowledgable and helpful. Easy to book extra days but would be good if we could swap on the odd occasion.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely welcoming nursery with caring staff. The staff have gone above and beyond with fun and developmental activities and overall care of my child.

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Review from Ana P (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been absolutely amazing with my daughter. I was very nervous when she started but they always managed to put my mind at ease. Thank you!

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has grown in confidence and adores the staff.

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Review from Jenny L (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are amazing.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery for both of my boys. Everyone is very nurturing and kind.
Thank you so much.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, our son's been very happy here and staff really got what he loves and makes him happy.

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Review from Gemma D (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My third and final child has graduated from Busy Bees and I could not be happier with the level of care given to each of my children. The staff are excellent and put the health and happiness of each child at the centre of everything they do. I am also incredibly impressed with the level of education
and social skills my children have all left Busy Bees with. Thank you so much!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.715)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.715) out of 10 for Busy Bees St David's is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.715 for Busy Bees St David's is calculated as follows: ( (412 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (16 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 492 Ratings = 4.715

  • 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 St David's is based on 39 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8, which has been reached with 39 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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Barbara

Barbara Karda

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Barbara and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees St Davids Park, Ewloe.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees St David's

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees St David's accepts?

Busy Bees St David's accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees St David's Open?

Busy Bees St David's is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees St David's have capacity for?

Busy Bees St David's has capacity for a total of 129 Children.

How far is Busy Bees St David's to the centre of Deeside?

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

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