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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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 Kerri P (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2 children attend this nursery and have settled well. The nursery has clean, modern facilities in a light and airy space and the staff are all fantastic. I cannot fault any one of them. They work together seamlessly as a team. We are welcomed by name and the staff are easy to communicate with and
responsive to requests or enquiries. Our children are safe and happy here and are learning whilst having fun.

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

Great nursery, the staff are so lovely and friendly and nothing is ever too much for them. My son started in October last year transferring from another nursery and the difference in him from changing to this nursery has been significant. The room manager in pre-school has been a massive help in bringing
my son out with confidence in himself. Would highly recommend to any family. The gardens are big as well for the kids to enjoy outdoors. My son loves it and cries when it's not a nursery day!

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

The staff are so great with my son, they really go out of their way to make us feel welcome. His key worker is fantastic, she genuinely cares about the children's development and takes the time to understand my little boy's needs. She often goes over and above to help support my boy which regularly
exceeds my expectations. I never thought my little one would get so much from going to nursery.

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

Myself, my husband and our son all love Busy Bees. The staff are amazing, friendly and very helpful. Our son has learnt so much with the help and support from the staff. Always friendly and we always get greeted with big smiles. Our son absolutely loves preschool and that's down to Busy Bees.

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

Our daughter goes to Busy Bees Oxford and we could not be happier to leave her in the care of the staff. She is so comfortable with her key person she now waves goodbye to us!! We are always greeted with a happy, enthusiastic member of staff. Thank you to all the staff that work there!

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

We love Busy Bees, and feel very relaxed leaving our little boy in their care. The staff are friendly and make a real effort to get to know each child. The facilities are great too, and there is a really good variety of food each day. We would definitely recommend Busy Bees to others.

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Review from Carey B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended another nursery before this one and I have to say this is the best nursery I have viewed in the area. The staff are devoted to the children and the care they provide. My daughter loves going to nursery and sometimes I even struggle to get her to leave when I pick her up! Definitely,
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents considering Busy Bee's Littlemore!

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Review from Zoe H (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and very friendly staff. All staff have taken the time to learn my name (parents) and my child's name. My son settled in very rapidly and is always happy to be left for the day. I'm impressed with the level of care my son receives and a number of activities they fit into the day. Personally,
I feel I made the best choice for both myself and my son.

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Review from Matthew C (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent, you only want 4 basic things from any childcare provider: you want them to be happy, healthy, safe and for them to be learning.


The second we walked into Busy Bees just over a year ago now, I knew that each of these things were more than covered. Yes, there are cheaper places in Oxford

- but a few extra pennies for a much greater peace of mind is a no-brainer for me. Worth every penny and more.

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Review from Julie O (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Busy Bees Nursery in Littlemore, Oxford for nearly 2 years now. He has some learning difficulties and the staff and managers have been really good overall. There is nothing negative I can think of to be honest, all good feedback, the care, the support, the daily feedback, the
food are great. They work well as a team and communicate amongst themselves which is great. The support they provide is fantastic, my son loves this nursery, he feels comfortable and almost at home. The facilities are also very good and well maintained. Thank you.

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Review from Anand M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Oxford is an excellently managed and run nursery. It provides a clean and safe environment for the children. The outdoor play areas are well kept and provide a great place for the kids to run around. The staff are great with the children. Overall, we are very happy with the nursery and would
highly recommend it.

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Review from Amber (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are a few nurseries maybe slightly closer to home, however, this is just the best I have come across!


My daughter was always very clinging and scared, until coming here - the kindness and patience from all the staff have totally changed her behaviour. She loves going, and I feel relaxed and

at ease knowing how safe and well looked after she is.


Cannot compliment this nursery and all it's staff enough. Thank you :-)


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Review from Jude M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I loved the nursery at Busy Bees Oxford, and knew it was the right place for my son. The staff are warm and friendly, and the overall atmosphere of the nursery is calm while also being a very fun and creative place. I am always impressed with the high quality local seasonal food that they have on the
menu, and my son eats everything they give him!

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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves it at Busy Bees and so do we! The staff, activities, routine and menus give us peace of mind while we're at work. I recommend Busy Bees Littlemore to anyone looking for an excellent nursery in the Oxford area.

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Review from Nick BD (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with super-friendly staff and professional management. Most importantly, our family has been happy during our time with the nursery: facilities are really good and children get to spend a lot of time outdoors. Highly recommended for anyone in the area.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter was welcomed and settled in very well. The staff are always caring and take the time to talk to us about our child's day. Our daughter has recently been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance and the nursery has catered for her needs well. My daughter especially likes drawing but it would be
nice if I could see her bring different activities home, so I know she is doing a variety of activities.

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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this Busy Bees Nursery since September 2015, pretty much just after it opened. We cannot fault one single thing about the nursery. My son loves it and as a parent so do I. The staff are wonderful, each and every one of them. From my son's key worker to all other nursery nurses
to the management and reception team. Clean nursery with delicious food. So many toys etc.
Since starting here my son has come on leaps and bounds, he has learnt so much. I want him to stay here forever.

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Review from Serena A (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both our children go to this nursery for half days each day. My daughter is in the pre-school group which is run really well. I really appreciate the detailed feedback I get about her when I pick her up. I feel they really know her. And the food they get here is professional chef standard. The menu
is always healthy and diverse. My daughter who did not like vegetables or fruit has gone on to trying them every now and then. The key worker encourages her to try them for mummy! They always play outdoors for a bit no matter the weather. The pre-school could not be run any better!
We did have some teething problems when our son started in the baby room. But what I appreciated most was how the nursery worked it through based on our feedback. They heard us and made sure to address our concerns. The key worker for our son is a warm, playful yet detailed, thorough and a very professional person. I recommend the nursery to all our friends.

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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Busy Bees Oxford when it first opened in 2015. I had visited a few nurseries beforehand but was immediately struck by how professional Busy Bees was and with its freshly decorated new rooms, fantastic outdoor space and friendly staff I knew this was the right place for my son. It was
a difficult time for me as I was nearly at the end of a high risk pregnancy with unplanned stays in hospital. Busy Bees were there for me every step of the way. Supporting my family by accommodating my son for longer periods outside his normal schedule and being extremely sensitive towards his needs. I cannot thank Busy Bees Oxford enough for their flexibility and for their continued support. My son has graduated from a fantastic toddler room which really helped me with the dreaded 'potty training' period into a wonderful preschool where he's thriving and so happy to be there every day. I feel so lucky that my son has been able to attend this nursery and would highly recommend it.

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Review from Mel T (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was in a previous nursery where he was extremely unhappy and would cry every time I left him. He has attended Busy Bees for nearly a year and I can honestly say, he lives his nursery and all staff. My son has gained confidence, learned his alphabet, is caring and show affection to all staff
st the nursery. My son talks about nursery and looks forward to going every day. The staff are polite, the Manager is fantastic! she cares about her staff and the children and parents always gives time to answer any questions I have. My son is due to leave next year and I am dreading it. He loves nursery and does not want to leave. I enjoy hearing the feedback every day and I love the fact all children have the choice of foods they like to eat. I know my son is in safe hands every time I leave him and I never worry. I would recommend Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore to anyone. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and time they give to my son.

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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 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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