Busy Bees Macclesfield

Poplar Road, South Park, Macclesfield SK11 8AT
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  • Busy Bees Macclesfield, Macclesfield
Busy Bees Macclesfield provide endless opportunities for children to thrive during their time at nursery. So, whether your child enjoys exploring the outdoors, taking safe risks while supervised by staff, or enjoying a nutritious meal with their friends, there is something for every child to enjoy!

The highly experienced team are dedicated in providing the best care to help support every child in their developmental journey. To help prepare your child for the next big step in their education, Busy Bees follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The enthusiastic team plan a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework to help to enable children to learn whilst having fun.

The caring staff proactively support every child throughout each stage of their development to ensure they have the best start in life. So, for those little ones who still require more close care and attention, there is a dedicated baby room with comfortable cots, sensory play toys and comfortable chairs for much-needed cuddles.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Macclesfield

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Sigley (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 33
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • 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, Christmas & New Year

Busy Bees Macclesfield Reviews (168)

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Busy Bees Macclesfield has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Macclesfield has 168 reviews.

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Busy Bees since our son stared in October 2025. All the staff have been so friendly and show so much care and attention to him. We have also noticed a big jump in his development too. Thank you Busy Bees!

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his time in preschool. We couldn't be happier about the care and nurture he receives, especially from his key worker. Thank you for all you do for him, he will be sad to go in September.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with the care our little boy receives here at Busy Bees. He is cared for brilliantly and we feel so supported by the staff as his parents.

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We find Busy Bees to be exceptional in every regard. Our daughter loves it.

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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff, very welcoming to us. My son is always happy at pick-up and has lots of fun and learning. Great meals and listen to parents' wishes.

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Review from Rachel V (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience we've had has been amazing. My child has flourished in the care of Busy Bees. Couldn't ask for a better experience. The staff are all super friendly and I can tell she is in safe hands which makes me feel much better about it.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely warm and welcoming nursery with friendly staff. Great learning environment that enables growth and allows children to benefit from lots of play and interaction and develop relationships with friends and teachers. Our child is very happy here and loves coming to school every day.

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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased! The staff are amazing! Couldn't ask for better people to look after my child.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience so far has been fantastic. My child has settled in quickly and while he still gets upset from time to time, he is starting to look forward to going in and is always happy when I pick him up. The staff have been brilliant. I have no complaints at all.

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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff - lots of support. Settled in well and great transition.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience of the preschool at Busy Bees for my child has been wonderful. She always talks fondly of the warm, approachable staff and the various, engaging activities they have on offer each day. I love how much time they get to spend outside and how the staff consciously tailor activities to the
interests of the children. This is outstanding childcare.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been very welcoming and clear on what to expect. My child has settled in really well and we're so pleased that he's getting exposure to so many varied activities and people. Thank you for everything that you all continue to do for him.

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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, my daughter always comes home happy. She learns new skills and words. Always smiling on pickup. The app is regularly updated to keep us informed of her progress. Food is brilliant, the staff are amazing. Friends happy to help and always positive.

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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff are caring, compassionate and fun to be around. There isn't anywhere else I would want to send my children.

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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees have been absolutely incredible and have offered such amazing levels of care and support to our boy. Being able to see his development and growth, especially in his preschool room is a job to see. We are so grateful to the manager and the team for the support they provide.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at Busy Bees now for the last 3 years and both our daughter and recently our son absolutely loves it here. The staff are so good on every level. They treasure me that my little boy is doing well and I know he is safe, loved and well cared for. And my 4-year-old dive is beaming to go and
play, learn and develop friendships. She loves the staff and hugs them goodbye every day.
A few issues with the Busy Bees funding team but now sorted. Overall very happy.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Reallly happy with the care and activities on offer for my child. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from Catherine C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has settled in amazingly and this is due to the amazing, experienced staff. What we were really impressed with was that your child chooses their key worker who they most bond with which we thought was a lovely idea.
All the staff know our son's name, even the staff that don't work in
his room, which makes us feel very reassured.
The nursery keeps us up to date on an app during the day of our boy's progress which we love to see!
The daily meals are absolutely amazing (Michelin star!)
All the staff are so polite and professional. We are very happy and confident that our little boy is left in a safe and fun environment.

Reply from Rebecca Sigley, Centre Director at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Thank you for the amazing feedback. I'm glad you are happy with his development and care.


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Review from D L (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees Macclesfield are exemplary in their work. They always greet with a smile and are very positive. They manage our daughter, who can be quite boisterous at times, with lots of patience. My wife and I have no doubt that our daughter is in the best place for her early development.

Reply from Rebecca Sigley, Centre Director at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Thank you so much. We are super happy that you are happy with the service that we provide here at Busy Bees.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons have attended Busy Bees Macclesfield from age one to school age. We could not have asked for a more caring and nurturing environment for them and would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to others.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Busy Bees Macclesfield 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.994 for Busy Bees Macclesfield is calculated as follows: ( (358 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.994

  • 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 Busy Bees Macclesfield is based on 30 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 30 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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Awards / Recognitions (13)

Top 20 Nurseries North West England 2024

Recipient: Busy Bees Macclesfield

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Nurseries North West England 2023

Recipient: Busy Bees Macclesfield

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Nurseries North West England 2022

Recipient: Busy Bees Macclesfield

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Rebecca

Rebecca sigley

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2023

I began working at Busy Bees in August 2023, I Have a BA Hons Degree in early childhood studies. I have been working in childcare for over 18 years and my passion is focusing on the wellbeing of my children and staff. I have a Cache Level 2 in SEND. I have certificates in both Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work. I am also the named Designated Safeguarding Lead. I’m incredibly proud of our Nursery and everything that we do, especially winning an award for being recognised as a top 20 recommended nursery in the North West 2023. It is so nice to know that the emphasis we place on ensuring Busy Bees Macclesfield provides all of our babies and children with the best start in life is noticed. I am so passionate about the Nursery and ensure all the things we do and provide for the children make every day amazing.


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Macclesfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Macclesfield accepts?

Busy Bees Macclesfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Macclesfield Open?

Busy Bees Macclesfield is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Macclesfield have capacity for?

Busy Bees Macclesfield has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Macclesfield to the centre of Macclesfield?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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