Honeys Nursery

c/o Spitfire Centre, Church Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham TN16 3LD
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  • 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.
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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

Honeys Nursery Reviews (71)

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 Nicola O (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter came to live with me permanently and unexpectedly in 2017. Taking on a child of 13 months is not easy, especially when there are complex circumstances and you work full-time and can’t afford not to! I asked around and had numerous recommendations for Honeys. I was able to get her some
hours initially and then Full Time. Honeys was a lifesaver and from those early days which seem unthinkable now through to next week when she is moving on to school, I am eternally grateful for the care and support we received. The nursery is excellent and have worked with me and shown flexibility, professionalism and compassion without judgement. My granddaughter has thrived and it is in no small part as a direct result of the care and stability she has had during this time. The nursery has played an integral part in this. I too have learned a lot!
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review it was a pleasure having your granddaughter in the nursery.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have entrusted our two boys who are now nearly 6 and 4.5 with Honeys for over 5 years now. Our first started at 10 months old and the second about the same time so they have both spent their early years growing up there. Never once have we ever had second thoughts about doing this and have just recently
signed both up for pick up from school to after school club. For us, it was all about a down to earth, safe and fun environment that we felt happy leaving our most precious with when we couldn't do ourselves. We were continually kept up to date with reviews about the kids and what they were learning and about the care in general. I honestly feel like the carers at Honeys care as much about our boys as we and our friends and family do and they have become a massive part of our lives and will always have a special place in our hearts.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review it was a pleasure looking after your boys.
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Review from Jack W (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I choose Honeys nursery because it is open at 7am which means I can get to work early. It has a nice homely feel and there is always lots going on, the staff are brilliant and nothing is too much trouble. My son can't wait to get there each morning, and I would definitely recommend Honeys nursery, Biggin
Hill.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review, it is a pleasure looking after your son.
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Review from Laurience (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would thoroughly recommend Honeys Nursery a lovely place where my children have had the opportunity to experience many preschool activities. A very professional staff team who go beyond what is required and my children loved it here.
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Review from Keely H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeys is a wonderful nursery where my daughter thrived. She loved going each day especially when forest school was on. The staff always kept me in the loop with what was going on and her leaving pack when she went to school was so special. I can’t wait for my son to start in September.
Reply from Tonia Say, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you it was a pleasure to look after your daughter and looking forward to your son joining.
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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Honeys Nursery since the age of two, she’s soon to be four now.
Since starting there her speech, social skills and knowledge has come on leaps and bounds. Every single member of staff is so caring and friendly and they make the very best of every bit of space they have. My
daughter always came home speaking highly of her day and all the teachers. Couldn’t recommend Honeys Nursery enough, they’ve given my daughter the very best start in her education.
Reply from Tonia Say and the Honeys Team, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review, it's a pleasure looking after your daughter.
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Honeys when she turned 1, and she loves it! We had multiple allergies, wheat, dairy, soya and egg to start with and they couldn't have been more accommodating! They made sure she felt welcome and not left out and worked with us to ensure she was well catered for. Hoping for my little
boy to also join her in a few months. They really try to work with you to provide the best suited to your baby.
Reply from Tonia Say and the Honeys Team x, Nursery owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review; it's a pleasure looking after your daughter.
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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery setting, friendly caring staff, my kids always happy after a day at nursery and come home telling me how much they love their teachers. Would definitely recommend this nursery/preschool to others.
Reply from Tonia and the Honeys team x, Nursery owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review its a pleasure looking after your children.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Both of my boys (oldest now 10) have attended and loved the setting. Friendly supportive staff and a wonderful learning structure combining both outdoors and indoors play-based learning.
Reply from Tonia and the Honeys team x, Nursery owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for the review it has and is a pleasure looking after your boys.
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Review from Lillie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery my sister came here back in 2009 and she loved it, the staff were amazing. 12 years later my daughter is here with the same staff and she loves it just as much. My daughter would not settle at first but they really took their time and made her feel comfortable and
happy. Throughout the COVID-19, they have stayed in touch to see how she is doing. My daughter loves it here.
Reply from Tonia and all the Honeys team x, Nursery Owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for your review its a pleasure looking after your daughter.
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Review from Leanne V (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery for nearly 3 years. She always goes in happy and loves to go and loves the staff. I've been told by many that she is quite advanced for her age and feel this is partly down to the nursery.
Reply from Tonia and the Honeys Team x, Nursery owner at Honeys Nursery
Thank you for the review it's a pleasure looking after your daughter.
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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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