Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road

Chichester Road, Dorking RH4 1LR
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9.1 30 Reviews
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Major Minors nursery has been purposely-designed to function as a safe and secure nursery environment, where children can practice and enjoy a number of play and learning activities known to be beneficial to their development. The facility has pleasant grounds that include a climbing frame and play house, with further additions, such as an obstacle course being planned. Staff are trained to the highest standards of care, appreciating and taking onboard any parental concerns and maintaining a hygienic and healthy facility. Major Minors is regulated by Ofsted and adheres to a number of other quality standards.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kim Stacey (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £99- 07:40 - 18:30,
    £65.50 - 07:40 - 13:00,
    £60 - 13:00 - 18:30

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:40-18:30
    Tuesday 07:40-18:30
    Wednesday 07:40-18:30
    Thursday 07:40-18:30
    Friday 07:40-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Day

Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road Reviews (30)

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Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.115) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road has 30 reviews.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been at this nursery for two years and we definitely feel like we've made the right choice! They've been in each of the rooms and it's been so lovely to see their progression. The team are great at keeping in touch and providing updates. Communication is good, with regular updates
on the app and emails from the manager. There is plenty of outside space and lots of activities to do. Overall, the nursery is on the smaller side but this is a positive for getting to know other parents and your child establishing good relationships with staff and peers.
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Review from Joseph H (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery we couldn't recommend more. It was a tough experience to have our daughter start school but they were extremely helpful and we feel at ease knowing she is being well looked after. The ladies in Bombos are amazing and very friendly. We have seen a massive development in her, even after
just a month. We love the emphasis on outside/garden time, it's one of the reasons we chose Chichester Road and they have not disappointed!
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boy absolutely loves his time there and is really happy. It's got beautiful grounds and great facilities and the staff are wonderful. There are different activities every week and he learns a lot.
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Review from F L (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place, the outdoor space is amazing for the kids. The team there are lovely, friendly, caring and always going the extra mile. Can't recommend enough. A good mix of activities for the children.
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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've found Busy Bees a great environment with wonderful staff for our little girl. They really settled my nerves at the start and have continued to provide excellent communication throughout. Always happy to help with any concerns and our daughter skips out the door every time with a smile on her face.
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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with lovely staff who go above and beyond for our little one.
There's always a huge range of activities for the children and themed weeks. Outdoor play is encouraged whatever the weather which is great!
We receive regular updates throughout the day via an app that tells us what she's
eaten and number of wet/dry nappies and what times etc.
Overall, a great nursery! Would definitely recommend.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees from 1 year old all the way through to she left for school, and she has truly had a wonderful time. Because it's a small nursery, she was known and cared for by all the staff and she's made some dear friends.
The nursery really upped its game with a new manager in
the last year or so, who has allowed the staff to be incredibly creative and fun activities. This has kept nursery interesting, engaging and stimulating as our daughter grew. She has now started school as a confident, well prepared happy child and the team at Busy Bees definitely contributed. Thank you!
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has enjoyed learning and playing in a safe and engaging environment with kind in a safe and engaging environment with kind and professional staff. She always comes home with a big smile on her face. We love seeing photos of her day and feel confident that Busy Bees is giving a high standard
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Review from G B (Stepfather of Child) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been a part of this nursery for 5 years. The staff have been amazing at enforcing COVID rules but keep children and parents at ease. As parents, we have always felt our son has received fantastic care. He is a confident and intelligent young boy and I give the credit to the practitioners who
care and nurture him. I am a local clinician and regularly recommend this nursery to new parents. Great job guys.
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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Love...
- My son's key worker, strict, kind and has respect.
- The variety of theme weeks - play and learning.
- The garden.
- Since change in manager, much happier team.
- The variety of food.
- The flexibility of working and booking extra days


Things to work on...
- Opens doors on time.
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Increase outdoor time.
- Behaviour changes when smaller kids join class
- Expensive.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management and staff at the nursery have done an excellent job of looking after the children during the pandemic. My son is in Buzz and loves going to nursery. He has some great friends and loves the Nursery Practitioners. Our older son also attended the nursery and enjoyed it too. Our son talks
about 'pre-school' all the time when he comes home and at the weekend. He very rarely says he doesn't want to go.
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Review from Tomothy M (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has always been a confident and happy little girl and the nursery has played an important role in her development and well-being. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic, creative and full of ideas to keep the children engaged. In recent months there has been a themed week every week covering
topics like gardening, safety, transport, sport and music. Our daughter's social development has been impressive and we think she really benefits from the group activities and playing with her peers. She has developed most of the skills she will need for school and her enjoyment of phonics, drawing and writing will be useful for the future.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Major Minors are all very caring and really take the time to know and understand my daughter. They seek feedback on her progress and things she has been doing at home. My daughter is very happy at nursery and is gaining many new experiences and friends.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the baby room and it has been a wonderful experience. She has settled well and the team are both efficient and caring with the babies. My daughter loves the big garden and all the interesting toys and activities. My son was at the nursery too and I have had a similarly positive experience
with both children at the nursery.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have been to Major Minors over the last 7 years. They have both had a great time and enjoyed all the different activities that they do with their friends and staff. The quality of the care is high and it is really reassuring knowing that my child is in safe hands.
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Review from Anthony F (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our experience with Major Minors for the past 9 months has been a good one. The staff are attentive, the facilities clean, lots of activities for our daughter, etc. The main selling point to us was the large outside space, and now we are in the summer months, it's great to see our daughter getting lots
of fresh air. It is evident that the nursery is currently going through a number of managerial/structural/staff changes which haven't been communicated to the parent very well. This would be my only piece of constructive feedback. Thanks.
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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children in the nursery aged 2 and 4. Both have attended regularly since they were 10 months old. They are both so happy and settled there. They love the staff and have built lovely relationships and bonds with them. As a parent, I am always very satisfied in the breadth of activities and learning
that happens. The equipment is great.
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Review from Clodagh B (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Major Minors in Dorking is a fantastic nursery. They have fantastic indoor facilities and the garden is unrivalled. My children (4 and 1) love it and thrive there. Great care is taken with the children's development and wellbeing, I would highly recommend.
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Review from Brendan (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our second child is now at Major Minors after we were so happy with how they looked after our eldest child. Cannot recommend the nursery highly enough, with their high level of commitment to care and development to all children there.
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Review from Sean S (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently transferred my daughter from another nursery and couldn't be happier with how well she is doing. The garden here is amazing with so much to do, it always looks very busy and exciting. The staff are always friendly and let me know all about her day. I have recommended this nursery to a friend
already and will continue to do so as it is fantastic.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.115)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.115) out of 10 for Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 6 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.833 for Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road is calculated as follows: ( (61 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.833
  2. 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 4.282 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.6
    2. 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.682
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Kim Stacey

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, My name is Kim Stacey and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road.


I have worked in childcare from the age of 17 years old where I undertook my qualification in Level 3 in Childcare and Level 3 in Management.  


My aim has always been to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow in their early stages of life.


Please do get in touch today to book your viewing around our Nursery, or my Assistant Centre Director Sue Collins with show you around. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road accepts?

Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road Open?

Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road is open: Monday 07:40-18:30, Tuesday 07:40-18:30, Wednesday 07:40-18:30, Thursday 07:40-18:30, Friday 07:40-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road have capacity for?

Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Dorking Chichester Road to the centre of Dorking?

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

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