Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore

2 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XT
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8.1 65 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore, Oxford
Busy Bees Oxford Literature is a purpose-built setting, opened by the provider in 2015 to offer secure childcare and a vibrant learning environment.

Bespoke 'settling-in' packages are tailored to the needs of each parent and child, assisted by state-of-the-art play equipment and secure private gardens for outdoor learning.

The provider has a partnership with the Wildlife Trust and looks to enhance learning about nature as a result.

Ofsted rated "Outstanding" in 2017.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kirran Sandhu (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 38
  • Total Places for Children
  • 110
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 Oxford Littlemore Reviews (65)

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8.1

Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.091) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore has 65 reviews.

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Review from Angus C (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff who pay individual attention to the children and instill good values.
Excellent food menu with many healthy options.

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Review from Maria S (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby has been in the nursery for nearly 4 months now. Like with most children, it took him a while to settle but he’s now completely adapted to the busy days he spends here. It’s lovely to see how he has bonded with the staff. They keep you informed on a daily basis and we receive regular pictures
and updates on his development and activities.
When you walk in, you’ll see that staff quickly tend to any crying child and are always compassionate and patient. Children have plenty of toys and entertainment to keep themselves busy.
Our baby does things in nursery that surprise us (like sitting on the chairs to eat or going to sleep with little help). When it comes to hygiene I’ve been really impressed. I have experience in auditing hygiene standards and can’t possibly fault anything in the nursery. Nappies are changed regularly and our baby has never had a rash. Meals are nutritious and there’s a good variety. This was one of our major deciding points before enrolling our baby.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a great nursery the staff are very welcoming and they know each child's needs.
Our daughter has been there since last September and we have no complaints.

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Review from Cristina (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been going to Busy Bees since she was 2. She is now 4 1/2 years old. She thrives and is happy to go to pre-school every day. We are really pleased with the functioning of the nursery. Staff are extremely friendly and benevolent, always encouraging kindness among children. Activities are
appropriate and stimulating. I do wonder why the nursery does not offer activities outside the facilities (public parks, museums). Not sure if it is a specific policy of the nursery or of Oxfordshire. In our country, kids explore the outdoors every week. They acquire important skills exploring the world outside the protected bubble of school and home.


I believe that the nursery could improve their meal plans. It is very good, compared to other institutions, but Busy Bees is "outstanding", so I would expect excellence in each of their sectors. A healthier diet with more whole foods and less processed foods, such as cereals, (vegan) cheese, sausages, pasta, etc. would be extremely beneficial for the children.


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Review from Steve H (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been a happy child at Busy Bees ever since starting in the Baby Room and recently graduating to the Toddler room. We are kept up to date on her progress, she eats well and has developed good bonds with her key staff workers. We are delighted with her care and that we chose Busy Bees
in Littlemore.

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

My daughter has only been going to this nursery 1 day a week for a few months, however within 4 visits she was asking for her key worker and other staff members, no longer crying when I dropped her off and making friends with others. Her speech has increased significantly and she always tells me what
she’s been up to. The food is really good quality and often. I plan to up her to more days in a few months as she is constantly asking me to go back to nursery.

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

Busy Bees is a wonderful nursery. My son currently attends for 2 full days a week. I cannot fault the care provided at the nursery. All accidents are recorded and explained. I recently received a courtesy phone call as my son had sustained a head injury, this was also followed up with a handwritten
form which I was able to take away.


The food provided for the children is always healthy and a wide variety is always on offer.


I feel the staff always keep the children busy, doing things I wouldn’t necessarily do at home with my son.


Staff are always friendly and helpful.


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

Going to work and choosing someone else to look after your baby is one of the hardest decisions to make. I am so fortunate to have this nursery on my route to work and have never regretted my choice. My little girl settled quickly and now loves going, she is making so much progress. I put this all down
to the wonderful staff who have made her very welcome. The fact that she runs in and doesn't look back is the biggest testament to this nursery!

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

My Daughter has been at this nursery since she was 1 years old and we have loved every second.
We are now moving out of the area and have to move nurseries, we are completely gutted.


I have recommended this nursery to three of my friends, they are all happy with it too.


Couldn't recommend it

enough.

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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Busy Bees when in July 2015 very shortly after it first opened, so has experienced all of the rooms here and I can honestly say all the staff are amazing. She has learnt so much and really enjoys her time here.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Busy Bees since September 2015 not long after it opened. His development has been incredible since attending, in particular since attending toddlers. He has developed a lovely attachment to his key person as well as other members of staff.
The nursery setting is outstanding and
as a parent always made to feel welcome when coming through the front door. The facilities are brilliant and the outside spaces are perfect and used well. The communication between staff and parents is excellent which is shown in detailed handover and also how the children settle so quickly.

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been very happy at Busy Bees and often is so happy she doesn't want to leave at the end of her session. All the staff make a great effort to get to know all the children and to provide a wide variety of engaging activities. The freshly prepared food is delicious and really healthy so
I feel relaxed knowing my daughter is being well cared for.

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees has been a great choice of nursery for my little boy. He is comfortable with the staff, thoroughly enjoys his time there and is well looked after. All the staff are extremely attentive and friendly. The nursery is clean and careful measures have been taken to ensure all the children are kept
safe.
The food is varied and fresh, my son definitely enjoys polishing off seconds and sometimes thirds!

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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been really caring and welcoming, from our initial visit through to each morning at drop-off. The visits, settling-in sessions and registration paperwork was all handled really professionally, and I've been particularly impressed with the care and understanding shown by my child's key
worker.

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Review from Jyldyz R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is located in the quiet and very green location. The interior of the nursery is very modern and safe, as well as spacious, lots of space outside in the garden to play, too. Food is healthy and is cooked on the premises by their own chef. I was impressed the most by the nursery's staff and
the management, who are very responsive to the parents' requests and to the needs of the children (especially special needs children). They do their best to accommodate even dietary requirements, which is not easy considering that there are so many kids. My son loves going there and I know he is getting the best care while he is there. I am very happy that nursery accepted my son for 2 days a week so far and from September he is going to be there every day because he enjoys it and I have a peace of mind that he is being very well looked after. I would like to thank all the members of staff and especially our key person and the manager for all your hard work!

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Review from H J F (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had a negative experience with the previous nursery that my eldest was at, I was apprehensive about putting him back into a nursery. However, Busy Bees Oxford managed him (and me) well and he flourished and loves going to nursery instead of screaming I don't want to go each morning.


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are always very friendly and helpful and if they do not know a response they will seek out someone who does. They handled (and quickly squashed) a bullying incident that could have become out of hand and resulted in a big fallout amongst the peers.


Both children are extremely happy and smiley when we drop them off and sometimes getting them to leave to come home is a problem!


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Review from Jason V (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very fun and modern looking nursery. The staff are very friendly and always very welcoming. I feel my child has advanced a lot since going to this nursery and always comes home wet or dirty which shows me that she is having fun.

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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent place. Everyone is approachable, friendly and professional. Effort made with my own and every other child - done on a considerate and even basis. Absolute thumbs up. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery! My son is so happy at Busy Bees and is developing in leaps and bounds. I think the staff have an amazingly positive attitude and boundless energy. The facilities are really nice. As a working parent, it is a huge weight off my mind to know that he is so well looked after.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant, caring and fun nursery. Couldn't recommend more to friends and family. Staff make leaving children with them easy. Clean facilities. Lots of activities for children all day. Very happy with Busy Bees!

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.091)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.091) out of 10 for Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.875 for Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore is calculated as follows: ( (21 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 3.216 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 110 number of registered child places is 22. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 22 = 0.091

  • 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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Kirran

Kirran Sandhu

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Kirran; I have always had a passion for childcare since a young age. My ethos is to provide the best start in life for each child and meeting each unique child’s individual needs which is extremely important to me. It is imperative that my whole staff team are supported with their own personal development, which is an area I particularly thrive in.


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