Busy Bees Northwich

1 Kingsmead Square, Regency Way, Northwich CW9 8UW
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9.0 37 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Northwich, Northwich
Busy Bees Northwich is situated on the Kingsmead Estate, just five minutes from Northwich. It is a single-storey building with a secure outside play area. The dedicated staff team ensure the children’s individual needs are met by tailoring activities through their interests.

The three large base rooms - Baby Room, Toddler Room and Pre-school - all have individual gardens that the children can freely flow in and out of, taking their carers with them of course!

Younger babies are cared for in the cosy baby room and can access the full baby unit as they grow, enjoying peaceful activities in the purple area together with stimulating ones in the black and white area as well as exploring sensory and shiny areas, a wonderful role play area, messy play activities and communication friendly dens to ‘chill’ in.

The Toddler Room has two well-stocked, spacious rooms, either side of their toilet and nappy changing bathroom and offer free flow between the inside and outside areas with challenging activities both inside and out. The Pre-school room is the children’s final destination at 3 years, before transitioning to school.

A team of experienced staff are dedicated to ensuring that they are ‘school ready’ by the end of their time with us. Children are encouraged to develop good social and communication skills that will in turn promote independence, problem-solving and reasoning skills and the ability to assess their own risk and behaviours.

The highly committed staff have high expectations of all children which supports every child to reach their full potential. As the children's journeys with Busy Bees come to an end, staff support their transitions to school using their well established school links.

The nursery also has a fantastic library with over 600 books for you to share at home and change as often as you like.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Northwich

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hollie Pomfret (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 107
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Northwich

  • Full Day 8.00am-6.00pm:


    - 0-2 Year olds - £62.00
    - 2-3 Year olds - £62.00
    - 3-5 Year olds - £66.00

  • Fees will include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our Nursery Chef.
    Sibling Discounts also available (Terms & Conditions apply)
  • Parking

  • There is a car park directly in front of the nursery.


Busy Bees Northwich Reviews (37)

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Busy Bees Northwich has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.990) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Northwich has 37 reviews.

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Review from Lisa B L (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is about to move from toddlers into pre school. This had come at quite a concerning time, as the government have announced that children will be able to return to nurseries after the current Coronavirus pandemic. I spoke to the nursery manager, she was warm, settling and made me feel completely
calm about the future. Right now in the immediate future, my son won't be returning to nursery, however, when the time is right I have complete confidence that the team at Busy Bee's Kingsmead will do their absolute best to make our sons transition into preschool possible after this difficult time. The team there are fantastic and so is the nurturing environment. As soon as our personal situation changes and life returns to being more normal we are happy we will be returning to an absolutely excellent nursery.

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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Busy Bees Northwich for just over two years, starting in the baby room. All the staff were super helpful and professional, giving me absolute confidence leaving him. The facilities and quality of care were excellent. I was always informed of how he got on at the end of the day and all
the staff showed how attentive and caring they were towards him. I’d definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quality daycare facility in the area.

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Review from Joanne G (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Daughter started nursery in September and they have been so accommodating to her and myself. Its a hard time leaving your child to go back to work but they daily check on how we are both doing.
My daughter loves going to nursery and goes over to her keyworker happily as soon as we get in.
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have an amazing on-site chef and the mixtures of food they are served is brilliant, she eats better than we do in work that's for sure!
A very welcoming nursery and I honestly couldn't rate them any higher, they are so lovely and each member of staff no matter what room knows my daughter's name.
They do so many crafts with the children my fridge is full! its just lovely and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Malgonata B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, warm, helpful, wonderful, kind person who runs the nursery. Personnel are professional, kind, lovely to talk to. Kids love their nursery.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly team with a fantastic manager who demonstrates great team ethics, a caring nature and high standards.
A bright, colourful, engaging nursery that develops each child that goes into it.

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Review from Emma B (Guardian of Child) published on 22 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery, staff are very friendly and the children all seem very happy and well involved in activities. The nursery is always clean and well presented. Management very helpful.

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Review from Peter P (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic facilities and really understanding staff. Wouldn't be without them. There are lots and lots of activities and the food is really good with a varied range.

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Review from Chris A (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Busy Bees and she loves going and seeing the ladies and her friends. The staff go the extra mile to make sure the children are safe, secure and happy. The nursery has lovely resources that support the children's learning. I am kept well informed and key moments are shared with me.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in this area.

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Review from Jane S (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our granddaughter had delayed development in a number of areas, especially communication when she started Busy Bees just a few months ago. The team have really worked hard to engage her and build her confidence and the difference is transformational.
What a contrast to her previous nursery. She has
really come out of herself, will initiate conversation and games now and is chatting confidently. I cannot overstate the fabulous work, the care and attention which has given our granddaughter such a boost. This is a truly excellent centre of care, well managed and run with dedicated, lovely staff. Thank you.

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Review from Lynn (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees in Northwich since September 2016. The staff are always friendly and helpful. When our little girl goes, she is sometimes a little shy and her key Carer and other staff members always make an effort to come over and talk to her, they comfort her and give her
a hug to try to settle her down. When she is like this they either call to reassure me that she is ok or I ring to check on her and they always reassure me when she is ok and are always happy to speak to me. When I go to collect her they always provide me with a good account of what she has done, how she has been and seem to have a good feel of her general development. She is a little temperamental with her eating and they always try to encourage her with his. Overall we are very happy with our choice of nursery, our daughter always talks about it, her key worker and other staff members positively and with great affection. We would and have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

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Review from Liam G (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and son have attended this nursery and I would recommend it to anyone. They have just undergone a full renovation and it now looks amazing (was good beforehand). The staff are very nice, always pleasant and look happy to be in work. Overall this is a great nursery, which I'd recommend.

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Review from Donna (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son joined in the summer of 2014 in the baby room. We were both impressed with the facilities and the staff when we went for our ‘tour’ and we are so happy with our decision. From the very first bit of paperwork, his settling in visits and then his first day, the process was easy, personal and
painless. My sons ‘nursery mummy’s’ are fantastic and I really feel they care about his wellbeing and development. He is now in the pre-school room and throughout all the different stages/rooms we have been delighted with the things he does and the experiences he has each day. He has made some great friends and adores all the staff. Some of the activities he takes part in I would never think of doing at home. His confidence, speech and appetite are all fab and much of this is down to Busy Bees. His love of books/stories is increasing week on week. The recent refurb has been great and the facilities look just fantastic. Our second little boy joined in August 2016 and he is thriving too.

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Review from Matthew R (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is only 1 yr old and attends Busy Bees nursery in Northwich. It was daunting for my wife and me to place our 1-year-old into the nursery - however, from the first moment, we felt instantly comfortable at Busy Bees. We were given a substantial tour / overview by the manager and security was robust
and gave us peace of mind. We received a good feeling from the staff, who were all happy to answer our questions. It took him most of August to settle however the staff were patient and supportive during this period and very reassuring to my wife and I. Three nursery nurses, in particular, have been absolutely fantastic - he loves seeing them each day. September was his 1st fully integrated month and his development during in period is incredible - he has generally learnt and developed so much during his time at Busy Bees. He is interactive and trying a whole range of foods. He had a minor bump in September and the process followed was also impressive - we were instantly contacted, informed and generally we felt very assured and impressed with the professionalism and transparency showed. I feel well informed about his daily activities and feel he's in a comfortable, safe and caring environment. The price is reasonable considering the excellent facilities and amount of fresh and diverse food options - in particular, and the finance manager at Busy Bees is excellent; transparent and well-structured. We're both very pleased with Busy Bees and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to any parent.

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

My son has attended Busy Bees in Northwich since he was 4 and half months old. Not an easy decision for a mom, however, the staff made me and my little one feel so at home and welcome it made what should have been a difficult experience easy. Since commencing the development in my son is phenomenal
which is testimony to the care and attention given to him. He enjoys every day so much so he has days where he wants to stay and not come home. The staff are caring, considerate and professional. They have a supportive approach and try to follow the parent's leads where possible to maintain consistency. When issues do arise (very seldom) it is dealt with promptly and professionally. Very happy mommy.

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

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 6 months old and she is just turning three. So I think that says a lot about the nursery. She absolutely loves going. The staff are all really friendly and happy to help with any questions. The staff have an interest in her personal life, like
talking about her family and interests outside of the nursery. They do all sorts of fun learning during the day. We can not believe how well she has developed over the years compared to other children that go to a different nursery. I give great credit to the chef she takes a personal interest in what the children eat which is fantastic. We can take our daughter anywhere and she will sit good and eat anything. I would definitely recommend Busy Bees Nursery to anyone.

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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for 3 years, prior to that my daughter attended. I've always found the nursery to exceed my expectations in all areas - staff, care, development, fun, food and facilities!


The children are always smiling, I am happy to drop him off each morning knowing that he'll have

a great day, lots of adventures and some yummy food!


His development in language, friendship and values are exactly what I am looking for.


Thank you to the team!


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Review from Tracey H (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees in Northwich fosters a wonderful atmosphere which you sense as soon as you walk in. My two year old runs excitedly down to the toddler room every time we arrive and that speaks for itself. The staff are very friendly but professional too; they make it their business to get to know your child
and any question you may have, they will answer willingly. We all want the very best for our children; Busy Bees Northwich wants that for your child too. My daughter loves this nursery and I have seen a real development in her, both socially and emotionally as a result of the environment, she is in. The facilities are impressive and the early year's programme ensures that your child will be prepared and ready for the transition to school. Busy Bees in Northwich was my first choice of nursery and in my opinion, it was definitely the best choice too.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.990)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.990) out of 10 for Busy Bees Northwich 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.963 for Busy Bees Northwich is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.963

  • 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 4.027 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Northwich is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 107 number of registered child places is 21.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.4 = 0.327

  • 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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Hollie

Hollie Pomfret

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi my name is Hollie and I am the centre director here at Busy Bees Northwich.


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