Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

The Rundles, 100 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8EH
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  • Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James, Peterborough
Situated in the heart of Market Deeping, Busy Bees at Deeping St. James is housed within a charming Grade II cottage, fostering a nurturing environment to provide a home away from home.

Every day at Busy Bees presents an adventure waiting to unfold. The nursery offers a wide array of activities, both indoors and outdoors, designed to keep each child engaged and enthusiastic throughout their educational journey. From imaginative play areas to the expansive outdoor garden, there is so much for all the children to enjoy.

Parents can rest assured that their child's well-being and development takes priority at the nursery. The dedicated team of highly trained staff are committed to delivering top-tier care and education. Additionally, an experienced SENCO is part of the team, ensuring children of all abilities receive the support they need, promoting inclusivity and progress.

The nursery also features an in-house chef who prepares nutritious meals adhering to NHS accreditation guidelines, ensuring that children receive the well-rounded nutrition essential for their growth and development. What's more, these meals are included in the fees, and the nursery boasts a 5-star food hygiene rating.

With so much to appreciate and admire at Busy Bees at Deeping St. James, parents can take comfort in knowing they've found a nurturing haven for their child.

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Care Provided by Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma Chapman (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

  • Effective from April 2025
    Start End 0-2 Year olds 2-3 Year olds 3-5 Year olds
    Full Week
    Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 6:00 PM £338.50 £338.50 £315.00
    Full Day 8:00 AM 6:00 PM £77.50 £77.50 £72.50
    Morning 8:00 AM 1:00 PM £47.50 £47.50 £46.50
    Afternoon 1:00 PM 6:00 PM £46.50 £46.50 £45.50


    Effective from April 2025
    9 Months to 2 Year Old Stretched Funding
    Start End
    Full Week - 15-hours
    stretched
    Monday to Friday
    8:00 AM 6:00 PM £268.40*
    Full Day with 3.8
    funded hours 8:00 AM 6:00 PM £50.41
    Full Day with
    7.6 funded hours 8:00 AM 6:00 PM £23.32
    Morning 8:00 AM 1:00 PM 3.80 £13.76
    Afternoon 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 3.80 £13.52


    Effective from April 2025
    3 Years + Stretched Funding
    Start End
    Full Week - 15-hours
    stretched
    Monday to Friday
    8:00 AM 6:00 PM 11.40 38.60 £250.25*
    Full Week - 30-hours
    stretched
    Monday to Friday
    8:00 AM 6:00 PM 22.80 27.20 £185.50*
    Full Day with 3.8
    funded hours 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 3.80 £47.31
    Full Day with 7.6
    funded hours 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 7.60 £22.12
    Morning 8:00 AM 1:00 PM 3.80 £13.52
    Afternoon 1:00 PM 6:00 PM 3.80 £13.28

  • Subject to change yearly

Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James Reviews (103)

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Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James has 103 reviews.

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Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found the nursery to be well ran and our child is very happy. He enjoys and looks forward to his days at nursery. He has tried numerous new foods and his toilet training has started and is progressing well.

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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good staff. Great outdoor space.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very satisfied with the service, the nice, varied food menu for little ones. Good communication from the manager with friendly reminders on the app, all activities being posted very often.
Very pleased so far. My son is enjoying his time at the nursery, he is learning new things every day and he can't
wait to share it with us. Thank you.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from M N (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has started nursery she has developed exceptionally thanks to the amazing staff. I couldn't be happier with the care and the activities my daughter experiences.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child likes nursery when he is settled, he likes the outdoors. Thank you for supporting him with the processes for an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery is awesome, the girls are really learning a lot. The level of professionalism is top-notch. I am so happy with how it is all being done in the school. Keep it up staff.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has settled in extremely well since starting last year. The staff are lovely and friendly. My son has developed really well. I have no issues with him.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from L K (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery here, my daughter used to come too before beginning school so it was a natural choice. We as parents feel our son is provided excellent care, in a safe, fun environment.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has had a good start to nursery here, there is such a range of things to do. She comes home with a long list of things to tell me! She talks fondly of the ladies who look after her and is always happy when I go to collect her!

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a happy, friendly atmosphere when picking up. Good handover info from carers. The children enjoy the food and snacks. Very impressed with the learning progress of the children.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has always loved coming to nursery. They experience lots of different activities and food which I wouldn't be able to provide at home. I'm usually kept up to date with their day via the app. I've got no hesitation in sending my second child in a couple of months.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Wonderful staff.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from J T (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good communication through the app. Excellent outdoor space. Generous food menu and variety.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in January 2024 she was very nervous at the start and took time to adapt, a couple of days didn't want to go but with encouragement from the nursery staff and management she went and after a couple of sessions will a little bit more support from all the staff and making an effort
with her she adapted and went to nursery with no issues and she hasn't missed a day since! Now she wants to go straight away in the morning and can't wait to tell us what she's done! The garden is amazing best I've seen for nurseries in the area and my daughter loves being outdoors and having an adventure looking for bugs.
The staff are very loving caring and interested in children's development. I am very happy my daughter is going here and she will continue until her time has come to an end. With having 2 other children, I wish I had put them in this nursery when they were little. My daughter has progressed massively since starting! To all staff thank you so much for helping my child grow.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm thoroughly pleased with this nursery. We have daily updates on how our child's session has been. The staff are friendly, welcoming and make his sessions fun! The manager has been amazing at supporting us with outside agencies to help our with child his additional needs. The pre-school run is well
managed and the room manager ensures the children are learning skills to help them transition well into school. A fantastic nursery overall.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from Shona H (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and management. Very professional and friendly. Meets all my child's needs. Lots of activities to do inside and out. The food is amazing that they provide very healthy. My child is very happy to be here.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre Director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from R P (Father of Child) published on 19 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery has been fantastic for our child. We get regular updates and can clearly see how our child is progressing. The staff are very friendly and our child looks forward to seeing them as much as their little friends! The food is excellent and we can trust the nursery to keep our child well-fed and
watered. They recognised our child's speech development issues early on and this helped get quick support. Our child is now doing much better with his speech.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent - our children really enjoy their time here and have a lot of fun. There are lots of activities for them to do and the food is excellent quality. The app/website is great and I love that we get pictures of what the kids are up to. The staff are excellent and clearly care a lot
about the children's well-being. The kids particularly enjoy the garden and the variety of activities they have available to them there. Although it may be a bit more expensive than others in the area, it is worth it for the quality of care.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would like to say a huge thank you to the staff at Treetops Caterpillar. Our daughter loves going to nursery and has developed lots of new skills. Knowing that she is loved and cared for is very important. Thank you!

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think my child would sleep over with his friends if he could. Always fab for all dietary requirements.

Reply from Gemma Chapman, Centre director at Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we always have the children's best interests at heart.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 55 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 55 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 4.833 for Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James is calculated as follows: ( (555 Excellents x 5) + (98 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 659 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Treetops Caterpillar Deeping St James is based on 55 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 55 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Gemma

Gemma Chapman

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Gemma and I have worked at Busy Bees since October 2020.


I have been in childcare for over 20 years. I am qualified level three in childcare and education. I like to support staff with knowledge and support their development, training them on activities and on the early year's foundation stage. Over the years I have worked myself from the nursery nurse to manager in my whole career. I am the nursery senco Level 3 and Autism level 2, health and safety coordinator and safeguarding lead. I like to travel with my family in the UK and support my local football team and formula one.


Jodie

Jodie Phythian

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Joined: 2013

Hi, I'm Jodie I have worked at Busy Bees for over 10 years. I like spending time with my daughter, husband and our dog Lola. As a family we like to go on holidays and going on different adventures.


Claire

Claire Miller

Job Title: Chef

Hi, I am Claire I am the nursery chef cooking the delicious food for the nursery children, I cater for children with allergies and dietary requirements.
I like spending time with my family.


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