Honeys Nursery

c/o Spitfire Centre, Church Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham TN16 3LD
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9.9 71 Reviews
  • Honeys Nursery, Westerham
Honeys nursery was established in 1995, it has a long-standing experienced staff team and is centrally located in Biggin hill next to the children's play park in the grounds of the Spitfire Centre.

It is open 49 weeks a year, with term time and all year options. There are various flexible sessions offered between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday for children 9 months to school age.

The nursery has a safe secure large garden as well as its very own forest school. Breakfast is provided as well as home-cooked nutritious hot lunches and teas. They accept all government funding, workplace vouchers and free entitlement 15/30 hours.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

They also provide before after school sessions for children attending Biggin Hill primary and school holiday care for children in reception and Year 1.

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Tonia Say
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Elaine and Amy (Daily Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 1314

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Refer to our website

  • Please see our website for current fee schedule We do accept the government 15 and 30 free hours between the hours of 7am and 5pm

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

  • First 2 weeks in August, between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is a public car park adjacent to the nursery building

9.9

Honeys Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Honeys Nursery has 71 reviews.

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Review from Maddie W (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honey’s Nursery is absolutely fantastic. All the staff at Honey’s Nursery are so kind, friendly and caring. They put the needs of the child first, and that is so important and reassuring when you know your child is safe and well looked after by their day care facility. I have definitely seen my daughter
come on leaps and bounds since starting there. The nursery is in a lovely setting and the children have space both inside and outside. I would recommend Honey’s Nursery to anyone, we couldn’t be happier with our daughter being there- thank you Honey’s!
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for such a nice review, Tonia and the Honeys Team.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are wonderful, always going above and beyond. The setting is perfect for my child who loves exploring and the outdoors. Forest School is her favourite time of the week. I cannot recommend Honeys enough. They have been an asset to the growth and development of my child.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review. Forest school is indeed a much liked activity at Honeys.
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Review from Abby H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely over the moon with Honeys Nursery, my little boy absolutely loves his time at Honeys Nursery. Staff are fantastic. I'm always impressed with the meals provided. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your view it has been a pleasure looking after your children and see them flourish, Honeys team.
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Review from G K (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fabulous nursery with it's flexible sessions and caring, cheerful staff members. My grandson has been attending for more than a year starting with the two morning sessions and he loves every minute. He runs in. Sometimes he is reluctant to leave! The added bonus is the crafts and picnics the
children are encouraged to produce for special days - birthdays, Christmas etc. It is really quite lovely providing fresh air and learning at the same time. Thoroughly recommend.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, your grandson is a pleasure. Honeys team.
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Review from Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child attends the setting for breakfast and after school club and really enjoys these.
My youngest attends the nursery full time and is absolutely flourishing. The staff attend to his needs and his huge appetite! He is constantly and consistently learning and incredibly happy.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is a pleasure looking after your boy's. Honeys team.
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Review from Donna D (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not rate high enough, I have felt such positive learning from Honeys Nursery.
My son has advanced at mathematical and social skills through the lovely staff, he has truly enjoyed every day here and particularly on the days he had forest school, he has laminated pictures they sent home pot up
in his room and loves telling me all about his friends and what they did.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your kind review it was a pleasure to see your two children grow, Honeys.
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Review from Karen T (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I first used Honeys Nursery 7 years ago for my eldest son and he loved attending there after being very unsettled at a different nursery. When deciding to start my youngest son at nursery when he was 9 months old, I didn’t hesitate on sending him to Honeys and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces
still working there. My son is now 2 and I think the variety of activities they offer is great, he loves playing in the garden and is always so happy when I drop him off and collect him.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Sophie N (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Honeys Nursery since September 2021 and started when he was 10 months old. The staff have been fantastic and so supportive and helpful with my transition back to work and our new routine of work and nursery. Being a 'covid baby' I was worried about how he would settle in and
feel being away from me. He honestly loves nursery and his face lights up when we get to the door and he sees the staff. He does so many lovely activities that I wouldn't have even thought to do whilst he is so little and I have seen such a change in his confidence and development. I am so happy with our decision for him to go to Honeys, so much so that he will soon be going in an extra day a week!
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Amy I (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeys Nursery is such a lovely place for my child to learn. Above all the staff are so passionate about what they do and always think of new ways to adapt and encourage her development and always keep me up to date with her progress. Massive plus, my child loves it, she happily walks in in the mornings,
loves seeing her friends and I know she’s in safe hands.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Sam H (Aunt of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my neice and nephew absolutely adore going to Honey's Nursery. The staff are so friendly and engaging with the kids; and are amazing at keeping us in the loop about what's going on. They always have different and fun activities, and the kids can't wait to get out in the garden and Forest School
when they get to Nursery. I would most definitely recommend Honeys to anyone looking for professional, friendly and truly amazing care; I have no doubts that my niece and nephew are getting the best start to their educational journey and will excel when they get to big school as a result of everything the nursery has done for them.
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Review from J H (Grandfather of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I drop off and collect my grandson a few times a week at the nursery, during which my dealings with the staff have been excellent. On arrival, no matter who's on the door, there's always a friendly welcome to make my grandson feel at ease and any requirements needed on a daily basis. My grandson certainly
benefited from being at the nursery and seeing him come out smiling, chatting merrily in his partial sentence is a joy to hear.
He's always making things and bringing home some sort of artwork. Playing in the garden facilities is a particular favourite and the observation notes give us a good update of how he's enjoying himself. A great big thank you to the management and all the staff as they are so pleasant and helpful.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really impressed with Honeys Nursery, always greeted with a smile and my son can't wait to get in the door. He always comes home happy, happy child equals a very happy daddy.
I would highly recommend Honeys!
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Theresa C (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are absolutely amazing with my son and have really supported us as a family. My son loves it so much and runs to the gate in the morning! So friendly and clean. I can work knowing my son is in very safe hands.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Camilla H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Honeys Nursery! All of the staff are so friendly and both me and my toddler felt welcome right away. The whole team is very professional and care about getting to know the kids and parents personally in order to provide for each individual the best they can.
The nursery has great
facilities and is well equipped, and the staff do lots of great activities that are fun and encourage learning.
I would really recommend Honeys Nursery to any parent, and I’m so glad I enrolled my son, as he can never wait to go!
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from L B (Grandfather of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been attending Honeys Nursery for a little while and I often drop him off and collect him. He loves it there and the staff there couldn’t be more friendly, helpful and professional. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Honeys Nursery.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
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Review from Kayleigh J (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeys Nursery is amazing, both my children have attended (youngest started this year) and I cannot fault the place! Youngest currently has lots going on health and behaviour wise (she can be a handful) and the nursery team are very supportive and helpful with this unlike some other places that use
these issues against us parents. They genuinely care about the children they look after and it makes me happy knowing my children are safe and cared for.
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Review from Jane S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 children all attended this nursery, I can’t recommend highly enough. They were always happy to go and the staff are so amazing, always taking time to give feedback on what my children were achieving and keeping me in the loop.
The forest school is an excellent feature and the outside play area
is amazing.
All the staff are so friendly and professional and I felt they really got to know my children and brought the best out of them.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure looking after your children.
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Review from Maria D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeys provides a safe and happy learning environment for children, have sent all 3 of my children here and continue to be impressed with the level of care and attention they provide. The owner and team are all wonderful.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your reference, it's a pleasure having all your children.
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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeys is amazing! I was recommended by my friend 2 years ago and haven’t regretted enrolling my daughter. She loves attending and has made friends with both children and the staff! It’s great to know she’s in safe hands and looks forward to attending. I couldn’t ask for more!
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Thank you for your review, it's a pleasure looking after your daughter.
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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely pre-school. The owner and her staff go above and beyond for my son who started at 12mths old and is now turning 4. They also are very accommodating to any circumstances you may have and nothing is too much trouble. I was worried about sending my son so young but he settled very quickly.
They keep you updated on their progress and the activities they take part in. I would highly recommend Honeys.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review, it is always a pleasure having your granddaughter at our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Honeys Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.932 for Honeys Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (397 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 424 Ratings = 4.932
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Honeys Nursery is based on 36 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (13)

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Tonia Say

Job Title: Owner Joined: 1995

I set up the nursery in 1995, I'm passionate about what I do and I am very proud of the setting and my team.

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Elaine Harding

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1995

I have worked at Honeys since it opened. I love my job and oversee sessions staff and invoicing. I also work in the setting Tuesdays

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Carol Suter

Job Title: Bumbles Room Leader Joined: 2003

I joined Honeys in 2003 I am room leader and coordinator of the Bumbles room rising 3 year olds to school age I am very dedicated to my job and enjoy it

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Danielle Frost

Job Title: Honeys Room Leader Joined: 2005

I started at Honeys as a student and am now the babies and toddlers room leader. I love my job and working as a team

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Amy Say

Job Title: Session Manager Joined: 2009

I am Tonia's daughter. I have attended the setting as a child, worked as an apprentice and my children have also come to the nursery. I manage the setting on Wednesdays and Thursdays and I work in Honeys room Monday and Tuesdays I am committed and dedicated to continuing to make Honeys the happy safe nursery it is

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Emma Grace

Job Title: Honeys Room Assistant Joined: 2000

I have worked at Honeys since 2000. I love my job and the team I work with and especially the children

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Bliss Jackson

Job Title: Volunteer Joined: 2013

I have volunteered at Honeys since 2013 I enjoy all aspects of the nursery I particularly enjoy storytelling, singing and dancing with the children

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Ella Bater

Job Title: Nursery Assistant level 2 working towards level 3 Joined: 2020

I attended Honeys as a child, I then came back to do my work experience and I returned as an apprentice and am now working towards my level 3 qualification, I really enjoy working with the children and staff team

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Kerry George

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor Joined: 2022

I really enjoy working at Honeys the children and staff team are so welcoming

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Tegan Mortimer

Job Title: Nursery Assistant level 2 working towards level 3 Joined: 2023

I joined the Honeys team as an apprentice, I'm now working towards my level 3 qualification I work in Bumbles room with the older children. I love working in this nursery the team is so supportive and I have learnt so much since joining.

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Ruby Poor

Job Title: Nursery Assistant level 2 working towards level 3 Joined: 2022

I came to Honeys as an apprentice. I'm now working towards my level 3, I've learnt so much and I love my job the team are very supportive. I've done lots of additional training courses since I've been here I work in with the babies and toddlers it's a lovely environment.

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karen Fasoyiro

Job Title: Early years teacher level 6 Deputy room leader Setting SENCO Joined: 2022

My 3 children attended Honeys Nursery and loved it.
I am very passionate about the nursery and really love my role within it. Fantastic nursery setting, great staff team, supportive management, I am the settings special educational needs coordinator and I've headed the NDNA Maths Champion accreditation in the setting.

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Layla Vian-Rooke

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2023

I contacted the nursery to see if I could do my apprenticeship with them as I had heard such good things about them. I was welcomed into the setting by everyone. I love working here with the children and staff team. I've learnt lots and have been able to access additional training everyone is very supportive there is always lots going on for the children the garden is amazing.

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