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King Street, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4EU
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20 February 2025
We couldn't be happier with the staff at Busy Bees Derby Duffield, they really feel like an extension of our family and our little boy has created some amazing bonds. He has developed well, enjoys the activities, food and is a happy little boy at nursery.
22 January 2025
We have sent both our children to Busy Bees Derby Duffield and they have thrived there! Our daughter came on lots with her sounds and numbers (which, being a teacher, I was impressed with). She developed lovely social skills and made some lovely friends. Our son attended after lockdown and the staff there really helped him settle in after having attachment difficulties from being at home during Covid and not socialising as much. He also has allergies and we were so impressed and grateful at how well they accommodated these! The cook made sure he had the same meals as others, without egg or dairy (he had cheese wheels, pizza, etc. all catering for his allergies). We were so pleased by the range of foods he could have, whilst being safe. At Christmas, he also had dairy-free chocolate given to him. The setting is a home away from home, intimate feel. The outdoor space is lovely and children are regularly enjoying outdoor play. The manager is friendly and always happy to help. Recommend!
29 August 2024
We attended a graduate ceremony for the 2024 leavers, my son being one of them. It was fantastic! The staff went above and beyond and even had songs the children sang along with. We will be sad to leave this nursery but will be returning with my younger son in a few months time!
09 August 2024
My daughter has always loved the nursery staff and has made some real friends during her time at Busy Bees. I have also been very appreciative of all the assistance they have given me and time to talk about my daughter and how to help her progress. We will miss them very much. Only feedback which relates to the company not the staff itself, the playground could do with some modernisation. The gates are falling apart and have actually been turned over and used upside down rather than being replaced. The front door is not great, it catches so sometimes doesn't actually shut unless you pull it hard and on occasion, some parents have thought it has been shut and then it hasn't, again this is the company to fix and has no reflection on the staff. The food smells great when I walk past most mornings (probably better than I'm eating during the day!)
24 April 2024
My son has been at Busy Bees for 3.5 years, and I have been pleased with his care throughout. The staff communicate activities done during the day and meals eaten. My son always comes home having had a great day. I would recommend this centre to friends - we will miss it being part of our son's week.
06 October 2023
Duffield Busy Bees was the perfect place to send our son and we have been delighted to see him blossom in confidence, skill and intelligence over the last few years. He had such a wonderful time there. The team are extremely knowledgeable, kind and caring, and it genuinely feels like a family. The food was also fantastic. You knew you were leaving your child in good hands. It was a brilliant start to his education and has prepared him very well for school. Thank you for everything you did for our boy.
13 September 2023
Our daughter has thrived at Duffield Busy Bees. It’s a nurturing and caring environment, with all staff taking a keen interest in all children. We’ve had a great four years at this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
09 June 2023
Our son absolutely loves coming here. His development over the past year has been immense. The care and support he gets is second to none. Thank you so much to all the team at Busy Bees, Duffield.
09 June 2023
We love the nursery and staff. Our son is always happy and engaged. The activities are always well thought out. The outside space is great. We have confidence in the team and are very happy with Busy Bees.
16 September 2022
I have been extremely happy with the nursery over the last two years my daughter has attended. She is so happy, has great relationships with the staff and children and has experienced so many wonderful learning and play opportunities. The staff and management are so friendly and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble and there is always great communication. The nursery's handling of the pandemic was really impressive and we've always felt very safe and secure. The nursery has such a lovely welcoming family feel and I would recommend to anyone.
31 August 2022
Our son has made a fantastic start at Duffield nursery. The staff have supported him in settling into the nursery, building new relationships and developing confidence and ability in new skills. My son's speech and understanding of words/key instructions, has undoubtedly improved since starting at the nursery. We are very happy with this educational care setting for our son.
26 May 2021
We absolutely love the nursery, our daughter has been very happy there and made lots of friends. The staff are fantastic and know all the children well. My daughter really enjoys all the different activities. The app is fantastic for keeping us updated and seeing pictures of her playing and learning. Highly recommend.
22 December 2020
I absolutely love Castle Garden. From the minute my daughter started, they made me feel at ease and most importantly provide my daughter with a happy safe environment. It brings me great joy to see my daughter's eyes light up with a huge smile when I go to drop her off in the morning. I couldn't ask for anymore!
27 March 2020
The manager and the team are exceptional: our daughter found it hard to settle in and they took time and careful thought over how to make it work for her and us. She now skips into nursery and waves goodbye to us. Such a relief. She also eats amazing lunches which broaden her taste buds thanks to the fantastic cook.
11 March 2020
My two daughters have been going to the nursery for two months. The staff were fantastic at settling in both children. I get feedback each day for each child, they have different themes during the week, and they work through the EYFS. My oldest daughter buzzes with chatter on the way home each day. My youngest is cared for like their own. The manager is fantastic, she is very hands-on and welcoming and tries hard to accommodate extra days for the girls when I need it due to work commitments. The nursery app is great for ideas for playing and learning when they are not at nursery.
11 March 2020
The manageress and the team at Castle Garden are fantastic. They couldn’t be more welcoming. Having initially struggled with the transition of starting nursery my daughter had at times being very upset. The girls were brilliant with her and always made her feel as welcome as possible and took time out to reassure us both that she would be ok. Having been attending now for over 12 months we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend.
29 April 2019
Treetops is a very friendly and welcoming nursery. I have found all the staff to be interested and to want the best for my son. My son really enjoys his time at nursery and is kept very busy with lots of interesting and changing activities throughout the day. It is a fantastic, nurturing environment.
26 March 2019
My son will be starting nursery in May 2019. We first came to visit in November 2018 and since this, we could not be more excited about him coming here. There have already been a number of opportunities for us to visit which has allowed him to get settled into the setting and put my own mind at ease. These have include baby massage, family morning, teddy bears picnic and story sack. The staff each time have been incredibly lovely thank you all for doing a great job.
06 March 2019
The staff are always welcoming! My son loves coming to nursery and greets the staff with a smile. I can see how much he has developed in such a small space of time. He settles straight away and enjoys all of the food they provide. The bear cubs room is always organised with different learning experiences for the children. At the end of the day my son would happily stay the night!.
28 January 2019
Treetops Castle Garden is a warm, welcoming fun, safe and educational environment for my daughter. She really enjoys her 2 days per week at nursery and we get excellent feedback on her progress as well as being really well supported by the manager and staff.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Derby Duffield
20 February 2025
We couldn't be happier with the staff at Busy Bees Derby Duffield, they really feel like an extension of our family and our little boy has created some amazing bonds. He has developed well, enjoys the activities, food and is a happy little boy at nursery.
22 January 2025
We have sent both our children to Busy Bees Derby Duffield and they have thrived there! Our daughter came on lots with her sounds and numbers (which, being a teacher, I was impressed with). She developed lovely social skills and made some lovely friends. Our son attended after lockdown and the staff there really helped him settle in after having attachment difficulties from being at home during Covid and not socialising as much. He also has allergies and we were so impressed and grateful at how well they accommodated these! The cook made sure he had the same meals as others, without egg or dairy (he had cheese wheels, pizza, etc. all catering for his allergies). We were so pleased by the range of foods he could have, whilst being safe. At Christmas, he also had dairy-free chocolate given to him. The setting is a home away from home, intimate feel. The outdoor space is lovely and children are regularly enjoying outdoor play. The manager is friendly and always happy to help. Recommend!
29 August 2024
We attended a graduate ceremony for the 2024 leavers, my son being one of them. It was fantastic! The staff went above and beyond and even had songs the children sang along with. We will be sad to leave this nursery but will be returning with my younger son in a few months time!
09 August 2024
My daughter has always loved the nursery staff and has made some real friends during her time at Busy Bees. I have also been very appreciative of all the assistance they have given me and time to talk about my daughter and how to help her progress. We will miss them very much. Only feedback which relates to the company not the staff itself, the playground could do with some modernisation. The gates are falling apart and have actually been turned over and used upside down rather than being replaced. The front door is not great, it catches so sometimes doesn't actually shut unless you pull it hard and on occasion, some parents have thought it has been shut and then it hasn't, again this is the company to fix and has no reflection on the staff. The food smells great when I walk past most mornings (probably better than I'm eating during the day!)
24 April 2024
My son has been at Busy Bees for 3.5 years, and I have been pleased with his care throughout. The staff communicate activities done during the day and meals eaten. My son always comes home having had a great day. I would recommend this centre to friends - we will miss it being part of our son's week.
06 October 2023
Duffield Busy Bees was the perfect place to send our son and we have been delighted to see him blossom in confidence, skill and intelligence over the last few years. He had such a wonderful time there. The team are extremely knowledgeable, kind and caring, and it genuinely feels like a family. The food was also fantastic. You knew you were leaving your child in good hands. It was a brilliant start to his education and has prepared him very well for school. Thank you for everything you did for our boy.
13 September 2023
Our daughter has thrived at Duffield Busy Bees. It’s a nurturing and caring environment, with all staff taking a keen interest in all children. We’ve had a great four years at this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
09 June 2023
Our son absolutely loves coming here. His development over the past year has been immense. The care and support he gets is second to none. Thank you so much to all the team at Busy Bees, Duffield.
09 June 2023
We love the nursery and staff. Our son is always happy and engaged. The activities are always well thought out. The outside space is great. We have confidence in the team and are very happy with Busy Bees.
16 September 2022
I have been extremely happy with the nursery over the last two years my daughter has attended. She is so happy, has great relationships with the staff and children and has experienced so many wonderful learning and play opportunities. The staff and management are so friendly and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble and there is always great communication. The nursery's handling of the pandemic was really impressive and we've always felt very safe and secure. The nursery has such a lovely welcoming family feel and I would recommend to anyone.
31 August 2022
Our son has made a fantastic start at Duffield nursery. The staff have supported him in settling into the nursery, building new relationships and developing confidence and ability in new skills. My son's speech and understanding of words/key instructions, has undoubtedly improved since starting at the nursery. We are very happy with this educational care setting for our son.
26 May 2021
We absolutely love the nursery, our daughter has been very happy there and made lots of friends. The staff are fantastic and know all the children well. My daughter really enjoys all the different activities. The app is fantastic for keeping us updated and seeing pictures of her playing and learning. Highly recommend.
22 December 2020
I absolutely love Castle Garden. From the minute my daughter started, they made me feel at ease and most importantly provide my daughter with a happy safe environment. It brings me great joy to see my daughter's eyes light up with a huge smile when I go to drop her off in the morning. I couldn't ask for anymore!
27 March 2020
The manager and the team are exceptional: our daughter found it hard to settle in and they took time and careful thought over how to make it work for her and us. She now skips into nursery and waves goodbye to us. Such a relief. She also eats amazing lunches which broaden her taste buds thanks to the fantastic cook.
11 March 2020
My two daughters have been going to the nursery for two months. The staff were fantastic at settling in both children. I get feedback each day for each child, they have different themes during the week, and they work through the EYFS. My oldest daughter buzzes with chatter on the way home each day. My youngest is cared for like their own. The manager is fantastic, she is very hands-on and welcoming and tries hard to accommodate extra days for the girls when I need it due to work commitments. The nursery app is great for ideas for playing and learning when they are not at nursery.
11 March 2020
The manageress and the team at Castle Garden are fantastic. They couldn’t be more welcoming. Having initially struggled with the transition of starting nursery my daughter had at times being very upset. The girls were brilliant with her and always made her feel as welcome as possible and took time out to reassure us both that she would be ok. Having been attending now for over 12 months we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend.
29 April 2019
Treetops is a very friendly and welcoming nursery. I have found all the staff to be interested and to want the best for my son. My son really enjoys his time at nursery and is kept very busy with lots of interesting and changing activities throughout the day. It is a fantastic, nurturing environment.
26 March 2019
My son will be starting nursery in May 2019. We first came to visit in November 2018 and since this, we could not be more excited about him coming here. There have already been a number of opportunities for us to visit which has allowed him to get settled into the setting and put my own mind at ease. These have include baby massage, family morning, teddy bears picnic and story sack. The staff each time have been incredibly lovely thank you all for doing a great job.
06 March 2019
The staff are always welcoming! My son loves coming to nursery and greets the staff with a smile. I can see how much he has developed in such a small space of time. He settles straight away and enjoys all of the food they provide. The bear cubs room is always organised with different learning experiences for the children. At the end of the day my son would happily stay the night!.
28 January 2019
Treetops Castle Garden is a warm, welcoming fun, safe and educational environment for my daughter. She really enjoys her 2 days per week at nursery and we get excellent feedback on her progress as well as being really well supported by the manager and staff.