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52 Bernard Street, St Albans, AL3 5QN
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04 March 2025
Busy Bees Bernard Street is a brilliant nursery. Our son moved here from another nursery at 10 months old and from day one they went above and beyond to help him adjust and settle. He has since thrived. He loves nursery and now at almost 2 years old, he will talk about his carers and classmates and is always excited to see them. All staff are friendly and caring and whenever we have needed to adjust my son's schedule i.e. nap timings, bottle feeds etc. they have been completely amenable, and whenever we've needed some flexibility with extra sessions or picking him up early for appointments there have been zero issues. The nursery really does have a lovely family feel to it and my son has come on massively since joining. We have no concerns at all with Bernard Street and our son is very happy here.
28 January 2025
Busy Bees Bernard Street is a wonderful nursery. The staff are friendly and caring, you feel the children are looked after really well and the place has a family feel to it. Our child loves going here.
24 September 2024
In the time we have been at Busy Bees Bernard Street, both my children have flourished. My daughter joined the nursery at 3 years old and from the start, she has been welcomed and every day I see positive changes in her development. My son joined the nursery at 11 months and again, the changes we see in him daily are only positive ones. Both children have come on leaps and bounds and the care, consideration, compassion and teaching that has been shown to both my children is second to none. I cannot thank the team enough for everything they have done for both my children and I cannot wait to see how they continue to grow and develop.
23 November 2023
My daughter has been attending the nursery for almost two years now, spending time in the baby, toddler and preschool rooms. In each room, she has formed a close bond with the lovely staff and other children. The staff have taken the time to get to know her, and she regularly comes home sharing happy stories of her day. I would love there to be a larger and more varied outside space as the children spend a lot of time in the garden, but the central location is the payoff for us!
21 August 2023
Overall, the graduation was a really good event. It was evident that the staff had put every effort into making it a memorable afternoon for both the children and their parents. It was noted that some staff had come in on their day off, rearranged holidays and returned from other nurseries to be part of the day. The finishing touches including games, class of 2023 signage and keepsakes were all really appreciated and gave a professional feel to the day. If there was any area for future improvements, it would be around communications. The date moved a few times and there was some confusion over timings in the lead-up to the event ( 4-6pm or 5 - 7pm). This might have been overcome with dedicated chums and preschool parents. That said, all in all, a lovely way to end 4 years at the nursery. We thank all the staff that have been involved in major development - particularly those who have been there from day one including 4 staff members in particular.
21 August 2023
My child is extremely happy here, and all of his skills are developing so well!
16 August 2023
A warm, welcoming nursery with friendly staff. We've been attending for three years and had a good experience overall. New management has given a new lease of life and fun to the nursery, it has definitely gotten more communicative about our child's learning and play time.
16 August 2023
Very welcoming staff. If the child is becoming upset they're very comforting. They doo lots of activities. The app is always updated. Plenty of toys.
16 August 2023
My daughter came to the kindergarten when she didn't know English at all and for a year her level of English grew up. Thanks for the attention and care of the teachers, my daughter made friends with other children and she was very comfortable. Thanks a lot!
18 July 2023
My daughter has been very happy at the nursery. She was quick to adapt to the environment. The staff are very friendly and it’s a very caring environment. I would recommend it to other parents looking for a nurturing environment.
13 January 2021
Busy Bees at Bernard Street staff have been so wonderful and my daughter has been so happy at this nursery. I love the daily updates on the app and the effort teachers make to include as much information possible on the child’s daily activities and development. I love the happy face I see every morning I drop my daughter off! I’ve always loved this school and my son has very happy memories of his time here 4 years ago! The office staff is excellent too, always answering any queries I have efficiently and professionally! Very fond of everyone and grateful to them for the great job they do every day.
06 January 2021
Would definitely recommend! My daughter is so happy to go to nursery here. The staff are lovely and provide a wonderful service. They are always willing to provide for a child’s individual needs as well.
06 January 2021
Our son joined at the age of 1 and has been attending for the last 6 months. We have been so happy with how caring and loving the staff are towards him. They made the settling in as smooth as can be. Since then, he is ever enthusiastic to go to the nursery and greets the carers with a smile every morning. He clearly gains a lot from the experience. They have a varied menu and he's always bringing home wonderful art. The assessment/observations are clearly well done and thought through; accurately describing what we see at home.
06 January 2021
I have been so impressed with Busy Bees Bernard Street. My daughter has been going for almost a year, and she loves it, and the staff are all fantastic. I feel so happy knowing she’s being so well looked after and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!
06 January 2021
Busy bees at Bernard Street has been great for my child’s education. He loves going to nursery, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming, and he always comes home excited to tell us what he has learnt that day!
06 January 2021
My daughter loves this nursery! They have been extremely caring towards her whilst she’s settled in, and she can’t wait to go every week! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this nursery.
17 September 2020
We have two children in the nursery and they both love the place and missed it so desperately over lockdown, which is testament to the care that they receive from the staff. The staff create a fun but structured environment and would highly recommend for anyone considering sending their child to nursery in St Albans. They also offer half days in the middle of the week that many other nurseries don’t offer. All in all the overall care, attention and food they receive is first class and we definitely made the right choice sending our children here. Thank you!
17 September 2020
We currently have twin boys at the nursery and they honestly couldn’t be happier. We moved to St Albans from London in April 2019 and it was a great move for the boys. They have developed brilliantly and the care they receive is first class and it’s always a good sign when they want to go to nursery! The app is great and all of the staff are fantastic, really friendly and fully engaged in the boys' development. In summary, a great nursery and would highly recommend it.
09 September 2020
Since returning from lockdown - the staff have done a really good job to create a sense of normality to kids who really have no idea of what is happening. Our son has loved returning and always enjoys his day. I was disappointed with the increase in fees this year in particular - over 3% increase seems excessive.
13 August 2020
Would definitely recommend. An excellent nursery - incredibly friendly staff members who have worked tirelessly over the years to look after our two boys, both of whom have loved their time there. Thank you!
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Bernard Street
04 March 2025
Busy Bees Bernard Street is a brilliant nursery. Our son moved here from another nursery at 10 months old and from day one they went above and beyond to help him adjust and settle. He has since thrived. He loves nursery and now at almost 2 years old, he will talk about his carers and classmates and is always excited to see them. All staff are friendly and caring and whenever we have needed to adjust my son's schedule i.e. nap timings, bottle feeds etc. they have been completely amenable, and whenever we've needed some flexibility with extra sessions or picking him up early for appointments there have been zero issues. The nursery really does have a lovely family feel to it and my son has come on massively since joining. We have no concerns at all with Bernard Street and our son is very happy here.
28 January 2025
Busy Bees Bernard Street is a wonderful nursery. The staff are friendly and caring, you feel the children are looked after really well and the place has a family feel to it. Our child loves going here.
24 September 2024
In the time we have been at Busy Bees Bernard Street, both my children have flourished. My daughter joined the nursery at 3 years old and from the start, she has been welcomed and every day I see positive changes in her development. My son joined the nursery at 11 months and again, the changes we see in him daily are only positive ones. Both children have come on leaps and bounds and the care, consideration, compassion and teaching that has been shown to both my children is second to none. I cannot thank the team enough for everything they have done for both my children and I cannot wait to see how they continue to grow and develop.
23 November 2023
My daughter has been attending the nursery for almost two years now, spending time in the baby, toddler and preschool rooms. In each room, she has formed a close bond with the lovely staff and other children. The staff have taken the time to get to know her, and she regularly comes home sharing happy stories of her day. I would love there to be a larger and more varied outside space as the children spend a lot of time in the garden, but the central location is the payoff for us!
21 August 2023
Overall, the graduation was a really good event. It was evident that the staff had put every effort into making it a memorable afternoon for both the children and their parents. It was noted that some staff had come in on their day off, rearranged holidays and returned from other nurseries to be part of the day. The finishing touches including games, class of 2023 signage and keepsakes were all really appreciated and gave a professional feel to the day. If there was any area for future improvements, it would be around communications. The date moved a few times and there was some confusion over timings in the lead-up to the event ( 4-6pm or 5 - 7pm). This might have been overcome with dedicated chums and preschool parents. That said, all in all, a lovely way to end 4 years at the nursery. We thank all the staff that have been involved in major development - particularly those who have been there from day one including 4 staff members in particular.
21 August 2023
My child is extremely happy here, and all of his skills are developing so well!
16 August 2023
A warm, welcoming nursery with friendly staff. We've been attending for three years and had a good experience overall. New management has given a new lease of life and fun to the nursery, it has definitely gotten more communicative about our child's learning and play time.
16 August 2023
Very welcoming staff. If the child is becoming upset they're very comforting. They doo lots of activities. The app is always updated. Plenty of toys.
16 August 2023
My daughter came to the kindergarten when she didn't know English at all and for a year her level of English grew up. Thanks for the attention and care of the teachers, my daughter made friends with other children and she was very comfortable. Thanks a lot!
18 July 2023
My daughter has been very happy at the nursery. She was quick to adapt to the environment. The staff are very friendly and it’s a very caring environment. I would recommend it to other parents looking for a nurturing environment.
13 January 2021
Busy Bees at Bernard Street staff have been so wonderful and my daughter has been so happy at this nursery. I love the daily updates on the app and the effort teachers make to include as much information possible on the child’s daily activities and development. I love the happy face I see every morning I drop my daughter off! I’ve always loved this school and my son has very happy memories of his time here 4 years ago! The office staff is excellent too, always answering any queries I have efficiently and professionally! Very fond of everyone and grateful to them for the great job they do every day.
06 January 2021
Would definitely recommend! My daughter is so happy to go to nursery here. The staff are lovely and provide a wonderful service. They are always willing to provide for a child’s individual needs as well.
06 January 2021
Our son joined at the age of 1 and has been attending for the last 6 months. We have been so happy with how caring and loving the staff are towards him. They made the settling in as smooth as can be. Since then, he is ever enthusiastic to go to the nursery and greets the carers with a smile every morning. He clearly gains a lot from the experience. They have a varied menu and he's always bringing home wonderful art. The assessment/observations are clearly well done and thought through; accurately describing what we see at home.
06 January 2021
I have been so impressed with Busy Bees Bernard Street. My daughter has been going for almost a year, and she loves it, and the staff are all fantastic. I feel so happy knowing she’s being so well looked after and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!
06 January 2021
Busy bees at Bernard Street has been great for my child’s education. He loves going to nursery, the staff are always very friendly and welcoming, and he always comes home excited to tell us what he has learnt that day!
06 January 2021
My daughter loves this nursery! They have been extremely caring towards her whilst she’s settled in, and she can’t wait to go every week! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this nursery.
17 September 2020
We have two children in the nursery and they both love the place and missed it so desperately over lockdown, which is testament to the care that they receive from the staff. The staff create a fun but structured environment and would highly recommend for anyone considering sending their child to nursery in St Albans. They also offer half days in the middle of the week that many other nurseries don’t offer. All in all the overall care, attention and food they receive is first class and we definitely made the right choice sending our children here. Thank you!
17 September 2020
We currently have twin boys at the nursery and they honestly couldn’t be happier. We moved to St Albans from London in April 2019 and it was a great move for the boys. They have developed brilliantly and the care they receive is first class and it’s always a good sign when they want to go to nursery! The app is great and all of the staff are fantastic, really friendly and fully engaged in the boys' development. In summary, a great nursery and would highly recommend it.
09 September 2020
Since returning from lockdown - the staff have done a really good job to create a sense of normality to kids who really have no idea of what is happening. Our son has loved returning and always enjoys his day. I was disappointed with the increase in fees this year in particular - over 3% increase seems excessive.
13 August 2020
Would definitely recommend. An excellent nursery - incredibly friendly staff members who have worked tirelessly over the years to look after our two boys, both of whom have loved their time there. Thank you!