Busy Bees Rainham

Solomon Road, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8EB
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8.4 55 Reviews
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Welcome to Busy Bees at Rainham, a trusted setting where your little one can unleash their full potential.

The highly qualified team takes great pride in supporting the development of each child with care and dedication, ensuring a nurturing and positive early years' experience.

There is never a dull day at Busy Bees Rainham. The preschool offers children the chance to engage in extracurricular activities that promote learning and development whilst ensuring they have lots of fun. From drama classes to dance lessons, children are encouraged to explore their own interests and learn new skills, fostering personal growth and self-expression.

And the fun doesn't stop there. The sensory exploration room has been designed to engage every child, no matter their interests, and the Unleashing Potential room includes a range of physical activities to partake in.

The team at Busy Bees Rainham recognise the importance of a smooth transition, which is why they offer a dedicated parent room where parents can stay during their child's settling-in sessions, ensuring both children and parents feel supported and comfortable throughout the process.

With the ‘ParentZone’ app, rest assured no matter where you are, you can stay connected and informed during your little one’s time at nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Rainham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kirsty Bartram (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • 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

Busy Bees Rainham Reviews (55)

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8.4

Busy Bees Rainham has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.393) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Rainham has 55 reviews.

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Review from Ian S (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves coming to nursery. It took him a while to separate from his mum in the mornings, but the staff were great and have got him through this. They have a wide range of activities for him to play with. It is a lovely nursery, the rooms are very spacious and the staff have a great knowledge
and are very caring.

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Review from Kaci B (Sister of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister absolutely loves coming to the nursery. The staff work well to keep the children occupied and enhance their overall experience. They are very approachable if you have any queries and rotate the resources they use well.

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Review from Kerry G (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We started our son here after his childminder went on maternity leave when he had just turned 2 years old. The staff did everything they could to ensure the transition for him was as easy as possible and that he settled well into his new environment. They were more than happy to update me mid-morning
to let me know he was now happily playing as the first few weeks were a bit hard for him purely due to the change in his routine. Within a few weeks, he would run straight in every day excited for the day ahead.
All staff are very approachable and happy to discuss any issues you or your child may have or to just discuss your child's time with them. Our son had fussy eating issues and they were more than happy to embrace the techniques we were using at home to ensure consistency for him. We shall be very sad to be leaving in August ready for big school but will be back for the holiday club!

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Review from Emma V (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to nursery since he was 11 months old. The staff have been great with him, settling him into the rooms and separating from me in the morning. He loves coming to nursery and they have a great range of activities available for him to explore inside and out.

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Review from Andy H (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Meredale nursery from three months old until she left to go to school, over this time I was more than happy with the care and support she received, I am planning on sending our second child to the nursery in November this year and would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Carrie F (Godmother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care and attention that Meredale Nursery gave to my goddaughter. This gave her an excellent start to learning and a smooth transition into school.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Meredale nursery two mornings a week. She was 8 months when she started and the staff members are always friendly and welcoming towards me and my daughter. I have noticed a big change in her confidence and abilities, she has come on leaps and bounds.
I would highly recommend this
nursery setting for any aged child to attend and my daughter has recently moved up to the toddler room. I cannot fault the staff in both rooms for making this transition as smooth as possible. I have noticed that she is very settled into the toddler room and has made good strong bonds with all the staff, especially her key person.

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Review from Shellie P (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended here from 8 months old until he left for school at 4 years old. He really enjoyed his time there and still remembers some moments now. He made lots of lovely friendships and relationships with the staff. Staff are approachable if you have any questions and would always help. The nursery
is in a lovely area local to a park and local shops which my son visited often on small trips.

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Rainham Busy Bee's since she was 6 months old and has always enjoyed it. I am so happy with my choice because I know she is well looked after, she is having fun and she's learning, it really helps to ease the guilt of leaving her to go to work. I've never had any problems dropping
her off because she loves the staff there and runs straight over to them, she hardly notices me leave!
When I've needed extra sessions they always do what they can to accommodate me even at late notice, which I really appreciate.
It's also lovely to find cards and paintings in her bag for me when I pick her up. I've recommended to all of my friends looking for a nursery for their little ones.

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Review from Sharon G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had lots of settling in days before she joined and this made her feel so much more comfortable when she had to go in by herself. The staff are always very friendly and chatty and report back on what has been happening. My daughter enjoys going to pre school and loves the activities and the
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The effort that the staff went to, to teach the children the Christmas play was remarkable and how they managed to get the children to learn the songs at that age was fantastic. The garden and the class have lots of different activities for the children to participate in, if they so wish.

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Review from Karen G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attends the nursery two mornings a week. The staff are always friendly and caring. Should you need to discuss anything about your child they are approachable. The premises are secure and we feel that he is well cared for.

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Review from Kylie H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the baby room for a few months now and although he cries every time I leave him he is always very happy when we pick him up. The staff are always happy to speak to me when I phone during the day to check how he is and are all lovely, they make sure the children have a fun filled
day and ensure they eat properly and have a nap. I would not hesitate recommending this fun filled, caring, environment to anyone who wanted a safe environment for their baby.

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Review from Abbie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Meredale Day Nursery to everyone! I really can not fault anything, I have a poorly child who needs extra help, and from his key worker to the manager to the cook to the cleaner. I take my hat off to them They all interact with him, take time to get to know him. Adjust to things
he wants. Which is very reassuring to know that they are truly looking after your child and that they care, They offer family support in times of need. Very understanding and reliable. And to top it off my son loves it there. He is growing developmentally and doing things I thought would take a long time for him to do. I will be happy to send my future children here. Keep up the good work :)

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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter spent 3 and a half years at Meredale and absolutely loved it! She developed so quickly and had such a strong bond with her key workers that I had no hesitation in sending my younger daughter. She has now been attending for nearly 6 months and has gone from being an extremely clingy
child to running in without even a hug goodbye! She is always smiling when she arrives and when I collect her. The staff are fantastic and keep me fully informed of how her day has been and I love the crafty pictures that come home for my kitchen fridge. The outside space is lovely and colourful with lots to do. The onsite chef is an added bonus and knowing she is getting well-balanced meals is great. The office staff are fantastic and are very quick to respond to any queries I have. I would recommend Meredale to anyone looking for a nursery for their child in the area.

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Review from Rebecca (Cousin of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meredale Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming environment, with committed and caring staff. My cousin was able to learn and develop in an excellent facility, being cared for by well trained and kind staff.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.393)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.393) out of 10 for Busy Bees Rainham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Rainham is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.393 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Rainham is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.143

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Kirsty

Kirsty

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2010

Hello, my name is Kirsty and I have been with the company since May 2010. I hold my level 3 diploma in childcare and my level 5 degree in leadership and management. My journey with Busy Bees started off at Maidstone Allington nursery in 2010, where I started as pre school room manager and worked my way up. In September 2019, I started my new adventure here at Busy Bees in Rainham. I am looking forward to welcoming you into our homely nursery and working closely with you to ensure your child has the best start in life.


I am a mum of two, who have also been through their busy bees journeys over the years and are both now at school. We enjoy spending time with each other as a family, going out on adventures and of course, I enjoy socialising with my friends, this usually means trips to the cinema and meals out.


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