Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch

Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8QL
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9.4 40 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch, Sutton
An idyllic location, fabulous outdoor spaces, and a passionate and highly qualified team are just a few of the reasons that parents choose Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch over other childcare settings.

Children are cared for in a beautiful purpose-built building on one level.

Refurbished in 2014, the nursery has 4 separate age-dependent rooms and a curriculum devised in line with the EYFS statutory framework. The rooms are bright and airy and enjoy a cosy home-from-home feel, designed to settle and relax babies and children into the nursery environment.

The passionate childcare team delivers a programme of stimulating and exciting activities and experiences to navigate children through key childhood milestones. From arts and crafts, messy play and sensory play to a home corner and role play there’s lots to do to challenge enquiring minds.

Though fun is the order of the day every day, staff begin to gently introduce more structure in the preschool rooms and deliver the foundations parents expect for lifelong learning – phonics, literacy and elemental mathematics plus key social skills to help little ones become confident and independent.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Munro (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Private parking for easy, convenient drop-off and pick-up.

Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch Reviews (40)

9.4

Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch has 40 reviews.

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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't speak more highly of the nursery. Both our daughters have attended over the past three plus years (Bombos 2 up to Pre-School), and the experience has been terrific. The team is caring and supportive (brilliant with potty training), and regularly going above and beyond, with engaging focus
weeks and even running a weekend sports day! It's a great environment that's helped prepare our girls so well for school.
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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't imagine a better, kinder, more caring and fun place for my little boy to spend each day. Each member of this team are incredible as evidenced by the beautiful relationship my son has not only with his key workers but the chef, the centre director and other teachers from other classes who
all get to know the children and pitch in to make magic for them.
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Review from Jananie S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Busy Bees has been incredible. From the very first day, the team created a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for our child. They handled the settling-in period so smoothly, with constant communication and advice that helped us support the transition at home. Thanks to their
effort, my child quickly felt comfortable and now looks forward to going every single day. The updates through the app are fantastic, keeping us informed about a wide range of engaging activities. The creativity in these activities have helped our child learn and grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We've also seen big milestones: he is now bottle-free, nappy-free, and enjoys a wide variety of healthy meals, and the credit for this goes entirely to the team's patience and encouragement. What truly stands out is the genuine care, dedication, and positivity that make Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch feel like a second home. We are so grateful and would highly recommend it to any parent.
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Review from Shazia A (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Nonsuch is an absolutely fantastic nursery setting. My son started there at 13 months old in the baby room. Within 2 weeks he was settled and we had no tears at drop off. All the staff are so nurturing and absolutely wonderful. My son loves going to nursery. He eats well, plays well and takes
a nap every day there too. He comes home happy and content. This is testament to how much he enjoys his nursery and what an excellent service they are providing for the children and parents. In addition they take care to ensure his dietary requirements are met. When we have celebrated special religious festivals the nursery have reinforced these with specific activities at nursery. I am kept well informed all day re: his meals, nap time, nappy changes and activities he's involved in with pictures via an app. They also focus on each child's specific developmental needs and update parents on progress. I recommend Busy Bees Nonsuch to all my family and friends did. Honest 10 star rating!
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Review from Julian L (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful Nursery. Our daughter thrived here. The staff work hard and genuinely care and love working with the children. They are always planning fun and educational activities daily which we see lots of photos on the app. My daughter loved her time here and made some great friends. She is now
in Reception and still talks a lot about her teachers from Busy Bees. I would highly recommend this Nursery.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch all go above and beyond to give the children the best start in life. Their activities are exciting and engaging. They are welcoming to families with SEND and provide an inclusive environment. We are so happy with our choice of nursery.
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Review from Lauri L (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch has been absolutely incredible! The staff are warm, attentive and truly dedicated to creating a joyful, nurturing environment where my son feels at home. He is excited to go and it's clear he genuinely loves it there. We couldn't ask for a better place for
him to learn, grow and thrive. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Chanelle D (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch do an incredible job, showing genuine care and dedication in everything they do, which we truly appreciate. My daughter always looks forward to coming to nursery, and it's wonderful to see her so happy and engaged with all the fun activities planned for her. Thank
you for creating such a warm and welcoming environment!
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two boys have been at Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch since they were 15 months old and we have had a great experience. They have been in two rooms so far - Bombos 2 and Bumbles - and the staff and structure of care have been brilliant. Lots of activities to help them learn which we receive updates on every
day via the app. The boys are really happy - always glad to see their teachers who are kind and caring and we feel confident, as parents, that they are well looked after each day.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both of our girls attend Busy Bees Nonsuch (both toddler and preschool rooms) and have been really happy with the nursery. The staff are caring and put a lot of effort into organising a wide range of activities that are fun, engaging and creative for the children.
Our girls have been very
happy here and we would certainly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Adam F (Father of Child) published on 2 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is so happy at this nursery. All the staff are professional and welcoming. He had been attending the nursery a couple of days, and then when we was at home we noticed he was a lot more confident and started crawling! He also has the best food on offer to him, and eats well. I love that he is
learning through play!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch
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…read more
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Review from Caroline B (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson absolutely adores nursery. Every time I go to collect him he is busy with his friends, building, happy or just exploring all of the lovely toys they have on offer. The staff are so friendly and helpful. One staff member in the bombos 1 baby room is a very hard worker.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam Nonsuch nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us…read more
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Nonsuch Busy Bees from 11 months old to leaving for school (2016-2022). The nursery has been excellent throughout our whole time there and we are really sad as a whole family to be leaving. Both children thoroughly enjoyed their time there, going in and coming out
happy every single day. The staff are caring, personable, organised, kind and fun and the management are organised with excellent communication. I've always felt confident sending my children into Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch knowing they'll be cared for to the highest standard all day.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with busy bees. The care that my child has received has been amazing: they go above and beyond. Even when my little one has been hesitant or upset when going in. Communication is excellent and the staff are happy to help!
We will really miss BusyBees!
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Review from T Y (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was here for around four months and the overall experience is really positive. Worth mentioning, that the staff here are truly amazing, friendly, patient, and professional. From note/picture taking, to supporting potty training. I saw a high level of professionalism here, well done and please
keep it up!
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bees Nonsuch Cheam since September 2021 and we have had a hugely positive experience to date. The staff and centre manager are incredibly professional and we feel that our son is receiving the highest quality care and support. The Parent Zone app is used frequently to provide
daily updates and photographs and links to developmental targets which is very useful to see. Our son has an egg allergy and other medical issues and this continues to be monitored and followed up by the nursery staff with guidance, sensitivity and professionalism. We would highly recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from Wahiba M (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (18 months) is always happy to go to nursery in the morning and comes out happy too.
The staff are well trained and caring. Her appetite is good and sleeps well either at nursery or at home. She is developing and learning well among other kids.
Our baby is happy so we as parents are
happier.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery and the fun activities they do. She has a great relationship with her key worker and we feel very lucky about that. The staff always seem cheerful, energetic and have been patient during Covid when our working hours kept changing.
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Review from Rosie A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my boys have come to the nursery since 8 months old and stayed until they have gone to school. The staff put amazing effort into bonding with the boys and getting to know them. The boys all settled straight away since baby room because of the staff at Busybees putting so much love and care into
them. My son is now in preschool and will be staying there until he starts reception. His key person is amazing always asking if there is anything I would like to her work on with him. The Manager is very supportive always very welcoming, happy, and smiling.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly happy with the care that our daughter has received since starting at Busy Bees. We were impressed by how quickly she settled in, which was always a worry, and it has been amazing to see her develop so much since starting nursery. Our daughter is happy and confident which is mostly
due to the outstanding care she has received. The staff are kind and professional, and most importantly genuinely care about the children. We have been impressed with all of the activities that are planned for the children which our daughter really enjoys. When we pick her up we always get a detailed summary of her day which we love hearing, and along with the updates and photos we receive via the app, it makes us as parents feel like we aren't missing out.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.444)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.444) out of 10 for Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.842 for Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch is calculated as follows: ( (101 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.842
  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 4.602 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch is based on 10 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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.602
  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 (1)

Kelly

Kelly Munro

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Kelly and I have worked in the nursery for 11 years. I have over 14 years' experience in childcare, completing my qualifications along the way. I also have a child of my own.


My team and I are very passionate about giving children the best start in life. We look forward to welcoming you to Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch accepts?

Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch Open?

Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch have capacity for?

Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Cheam Nonsuch to the centre of Sutton?

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

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