Busy Bees Little Sutton

Windways, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port CH66 1JE
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7.9 18 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port
Busy Bees Little Sutton is a purpose-built setting designed to offer the highest standard of childcare. The setting is safe and secure, with CCTV on the outside of the building.

With an emphasis on outdoor play and learning through first hand experiences, children are given the invaluable opportunity to explore their imaginations and interact with the natural world, boosting their powers of observation and their self confidence as they learn new things.

The unrivalled Pre-school for children aged 3-5 offers a rich, action-packed curriculum which includes daily phonic sessions and exercise classes, run along side the EYFS curriculum. Every effort is made to inspire the children to initiate their own learning and encourage independence in readiness for school life.

A menu of freshly prepared, natural and tasty food is provided daily by all of the nurseries.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Little Sutton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Melanie Hopewell (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Little Sutton

  • Full Day £60.50,
    Morning/ Afternoon Session £37.50.

  • We provide all meals and snacks,
    We provide all nappies and Wipes.

Busy Bees Little Sutton Reviews (18)

7.9

Busy Bees Little Sutton has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.928) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Little Sutton has 18 reviews.

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child thoroughly enjoys going to nursery, and the girls in the toddler room are amazing. I love the photo updates from every session and love to hear at the end of each day what fun has been had. Definitely recommend this nursery's high standards of care throughout.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Busy Bees Day Nursery since she was seven months old - she’s now three and in preschool. She loves it, no issues going in and all the staff are lovely. I really like the app with all the updates and will be sending my second little one there next year.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Little Sutton

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. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. All the staff are lovely, very friendly and it's clear they care so much for all the children. My little girl has come on leaps and bounds. We get a great handover when we pick up and we are informed, via an app, throughout the day of what our little ones have
been up to. The rooms are very spacious with various different corners to express imaginative play, with a cosy corner for chill-out time. They're always so busy with activities and always find the time to make meaningful cards for a special occasion. The nursery have supported us since our little girl has attended and I see them all as a very important part of my little girl's life. Thank you to the ladies and guys who work there, you're all so fab.

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Review from Mark R (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The other day my little boy woke up and the first thing he said was ‘I want to go back to nursery’. He has attended since he was less than a year old and he’s now three. He loves every second. Nothing is ever too much for the staff, they are fantastic, they have supported us through potty training and
communicate with us to ensure a consistent approach both at home and in the nursery. I cannot believe everything he has learnt, his phonics is excellent and that is down to the preschool team. He can recognise numbers and letters everywhere we go. To us, the most important thing is the social interaction with other children and he has made ‘best friends’ at nursery. The Parents' app is really useful for us to track his progress. We will certainly be signing our second child up for this nursery when the time comes. If you are in doubt, the fact that the children are excited about going to nursery speaks volumes, they run into the building. Thank you Busy Bees.

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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend this nursery and my husband and I are so glad we made the decision to send them here. The staff are so lovely, helpful and provide lots of feedback on activities undertaken during each session. The facilities are fantastic and I really like that the children spend lots of time
outdoors, playing and exploring. My eldest is in pre-school and has a new found love of phonics and numbers, which is a credit to the hard-working staff. I could not recommend this nursery enough, it is fab.

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Review from Anita A (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so warming and helpful. My grandson speaks so highly of them all, he always looks forward to going into the nursery, he is always in a very pleasant mood when we pick him up. They have been a great support over the unusual time of Covid. Keeping us informed at all times. The food sounds
amazing to the point I want to join them. The new way of connecting through the parent app means we can get a great idea of what the children have been doing. Keep up the great work. I will be very sad when it's time for my grandson to move to school.

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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery, both of my kids walk in and are happy to go. My little girl's speech has come on amazingly and my son is learning so much. The parents' app updates are great and I love seeing pictures of what they have been up to. Staff are friendly and love to tell me about the kids' day
and have always been flexible when I need extra sessions at short notice.

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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't recommend the nursery enough. All the staff are friendly and so welcoming and care so much about the children. My daughter absolutely loves it here and enjoys coming to nursery and has made some friends and her development has come on massively. We get updated on any events and we have access
to an app where we see what my daughter has got up to each day.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This Busy Bees nursery is fantastic, my son adores his keyworker and all the staff there. I’m very impressed by the physical setting, nutritious meals and resources. Also the communication and flexibility, something I thought would be difficult with a nursery rather than a childminder, but I was proved
so wrong. My son is loved, extremely well cared for and comes home with some gorgeous artwork to boot. Very well run, with excellent communication channels, I’m impressed.

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Review from Hattie P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two members of staff are working extremely close to my daughter to get the help needed for her autism. They keep me in the loop with everything and as the mum of an autistic child, I know how difficult it can be for her to make a bond but she absolutely loves coming to nursery and seems to have made
new friends. They follow all our requests and even encourage her to play with other children. I couldn't thank them enough for all the help they've given to me and my family.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to 'school' as she calls it. The resources they have are fantastic. There's plenty of space for her to run, play and explore. She has come on massively in her speech during her time there and it has been wonderful to see her developing friendships and learning social skills.
Now that the Parent Zone system is in place, we are able to see what she's up to and what level she is at in her development which is great for us as parents.

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Review from James A (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and always tell us in-depth stories of what our daughter has been doing. We get regular updates on the mobile app to see when they are fed, nappy changes, sleeps and occasional photos and observations of how they are doing. I couldn't recommend them more and never once had any
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Review from Michaela D (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All the staff are lovely, friendly and welcoming. My child has a dairy allergy and this is catered for and provided for, ensuring he has alternatives so he doesn't miss out on what the other children are having. The online portal is amazing and means I can see
throughout the day, how he's getting on along with seeing his observations when they are completed. I love seeing pictures of him during his day and this makes it easier to see how much of an amazing time he's having. The range of activities provided is endless and he always comes home happy and tired from a full filled day. The centre director is always happy to help with any concerns and keeps in regular contact. I honestly cannot rate this nursery more highly for little ones.

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Review from Chloe A (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my little boy going to another nursery in the area and experiencing a bad journey, I moved him to Busy Bees and he has come on in leaps and bounds. Friendly staff with great communication. Clean nursery. They use a brilliant parents' app which keeps us parents updated daily on meals, sleep and
activities. Would highly recommend it to others.

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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been an amazing help with watching my daughter grow and develop. She has made some great friends and enjoys her days she goes in. One member of staff is just outstanding with her care and development of my daughter and has helped her grow with her confidence and become a wonderful happy
and helpful child.

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Review from Kim R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is always friendly and welcoming, my son is always happy to stay and has a good day. I would highly recommend to everyone.

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Review from Kelly C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say! it's absolutely amazing. My son's development since starting has been outstanding. The staff are polite fun and caring. My son loves coming and hates leaving. It's fabulous to see the observations on the tapestry.

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Review from Christine H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy that we made the decision to bring our son here. He loves spending his days here and we are completely comfortable with him being here which was a huge concern for us at first with him being our first baby. The only issue we've had is the confusion over the daily prices when we joined as
we were given a few different prices. Overall we are very happy and are excited for a fun-filled future here.

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Current Review Score: 7.9 (7.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.9 (7.928) out of 10 for Busy Bees Little Sutton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 4.708 for Busy Bees Little Sutton is calculated as follows: ( (18 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.708

  • 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 3.22 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Little Sutton is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.095

  • 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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Melanie

Melanie Hopewell

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Melanie and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Little Sutton


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Little Sutton

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

Busy Bees Little Sutton accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Little Sutton Open?

Busy Bees Little Sutton is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Little Sutton have capacity for?

Busy Bees Little Sutton has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Little Sutton to the centre of Ellesmere Port?

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

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