Busy Bees Macclesfield

Poplar Road, South Park, Macclesfield SK11 8AT
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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 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Macclesfield has 168 reviews.

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

Busy Bees Macclesfield is a wonderful nursery - and it's all down to the staff. The wonderful lead of the preschool room - you can see she loves her job and puts so much care and attention into the activities they do. In fact, you can see that all the team do not only that, the team are incredibly caring.
The staff have always stood out for their wonderful bond with the children. I'm also a big fan of the food - my son doesn't eat meat but the nursery cater to him brilliantly and the meals sound delicious. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

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

Busy Bees are wonderful. I couldn't wish for better ladies in a more nurturing environment for my child. Both my children have been attending since 2019 and I have always felt so at ease knowing my children are being so well looked after. A very special shoutout to the staff. These ladies are exceptional
and I can't thank them enough for their hard work, compassion and caring nature.

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 D B (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting at Busy Bees 1 year ago we have nothing but positive things to say. All staff are extremely welcoming and friendly with both key workers to date establishing a beautiful bond with our daughter. We are fully confident every time we drop off our daughter she is in a safe, fun and educational
environment. We continue to look forward to her developing at Busy Bees.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Only been here 4 days but feel very comfortable with the staff. Very happy with the activities and routines followed. Love the variety of food. Staff very friendly and good with my child.

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 O E (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started nursery and the staff have been brilliant. They made us as a family feel comfortable and our little boy has settled so well! he loves coming to nursery and we always get a detailed handover with his keyworker at the end of the day to reassure us how he has been. Would highly
recommend to family and friends!

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 N H (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Macclesfield has provided the best start to both our girls. They have made many new friends and are developing every day. The guidance from all the nursery workers has been excellent and both our girls love it at Busy Bees.

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Review from C G (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, the excellent staff make it what it is. They are brilliant and can't do enough for parents or children.
My child's development since starting nursery has been fantastic.

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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are a family from another country. My little one didn't speak English and had never been alone before going to nursery.
It was not surprising that he cried a lot at the beginning. Staff are very helpful. They always showed love and care toward my little one and cuddled him up once he was missing
Mum.
After a short period of time, staff took special care with my little one and he felt much better, enjoying playing with the staff and other children. Now he has built his confidence and communicates well with people. He learnt lots of news, skills, songs, wording, and letters from the nursery. Staff are really great and experienced. Highly recommend.

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

We've had a great experience so far at Busy Bees. Everyone in the baby room has been fantastic, it's really reassuring dropping him off and knowing he's well cared for. Our son seems to really be enjoying himself.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, loving, affectionate and attentive team, particularly the centre director and assistant centre director. Always happy to help and go above and beyond for us when we have needed the support.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been great! Everybody is lovely and great with my child. One member of staff, in particular, has been amazing, thank you.

Reply from Amy Salt, Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Phoebe D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery with friendly and amazing staff.

Reply from Amy Salt, Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Duncan W (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has really enjoyed her time in the baby room and she has been looked after really well.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Mike C (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Scamps has been one of the best things in my little boys life, over the last 6 months he has progressed so much. His social skills have came on leaps and bounds and he is shown so much love, it's really brought on his confidence. We know he is safe and extremely happy here which is the most impossible
thing. We wouldn't imagine him going anywhere else, we will be forever grateful for everything Scamps do for him every day he attends.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Macclesfield nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Luke R (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's hard to put into words how talented dedicated and inspiring the team are at Scamps.
My daughter has developed socially and academically and her confidence has soared.
I couldn't ask for a better place for my daughter to go.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Lucy F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery was recommended by my mother due to its fabulous consistent rating. My daughter has been here since 9 months old and is now 4. Nothing is too much effort, no detail is overlooked and the children are all happy and develop superbly.
We can't have asked for a better start to our daughter's
introduction to an educational establishment meaning she is now well prepared and excited to progress to school.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely pre-school.
Staff are amazing, go above and beyond to make our little ones comfortable and happy. We couldn't ask for a better place for my daughter. She loves it here.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son's educational learning excels each week. He learns from staff that deliver high standards of the EYFS curriculum. The staff support my child to develop in all areas. They are knowledgeable of his likes and dislikes, his next steps and what they need to do to get him to exceed. I am more than
confident that the ladies have helped him flourish and he is becoming more and more ready for big school. The support staff provide to us as a family is amazing. They really do go above and beyond to provide this. My son is always happy to go to nursery and he is eager to go the next day to see his friends and the ladies at Scamps.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

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Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Macclesfield nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Helen D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We wouldn't dream of sending our child anywhere else. Both our boys absolutely love attending, and as parents, we trust the team 100% with our most precious possessions. They constantly go over and above, to the point that we never know what fun activities they will think of next! We don't hesitate
to recommend them to anyone who will listen, as the care shown to our boys is second to nine. We will be forever grateful to everyone involved in looking after our two boys at the nursery. I don't think the team realise how special they are and what an impact they have.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little ones the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and a number of staff have been special to us over the years. The safety and happiness of our children is always of top priority and never in doubt, and we love the whole team. Don't know what we will do without them next year!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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: ( (346 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 348 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 29 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 29 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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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.

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