Busy Bees Cheam

261 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8ET
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8.2 70 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Cheam, Sutton
Busy Bees Cheam has safe, secure and age-appropriate play areas and gardens, within a secure environment where full and part-time care needs are welcome. Secure access systems are in place and a healthy menu is prepared by the in-house chef.

Through a mixture of indoor and outdoor play children are supported to develop as individuals, while parents can feel confident in a dedicated and loving staff.

Busy Bees are the UK's largest childcare provider are highly-regarded for their focus on quality and staff development.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kate Grove (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Cheam Reviews (70)

8.2

Busy Bees Cheam has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.197) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Cheam has 70 reviews.

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Review from Simon M (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son loves his nursery and all the staff. Everyone seems to know everyone. All the staff seem to know the names of every child and vice versa. It's a wonderful happy environment to walk into. My sons learning has progressed greatly over these past few years and it's thanks to the wonderful structure
they put in place. We love the parent involvement at fundraising and sports events. If we had to choose a nursery again I'd choose the same.. all day every day! Thank you Busy Bees Cheam, each and every member of staff for giving my son the best start we could have hoped for!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, We love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Cheam.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery and how helpful and friendly the staff are has been great, especially when we have asked for some extra support for my son's speech. He has been going there for just over 2 years and no complaints from us! Thank you, Busy Bees, Cheam.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My daughter has been there for over 2 years and loves it. Staff are so caring and friendly they have the kids best interests at heart. My daughters development has been excellent in terms of what she has learnt with them. Highly recommend.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, very good. The majority of staff are attentive and enthusiastic about the development and welfare of the children. Sometimes more attention to detail would benefit the nursery as a whole. My child has definitely grown developmentally and thrived since joining the nursery and in general comes
out happy and stimulated from her day.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery. We value your feedback and have passed your…read more
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Review from Kinga J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending Busy Bees Cheam when she was 8.5 months old. Today she’s 2.5 years old and she loves it! She makes amazing progress in learning and interacting with other children! All the staff is lovely and always very helpful. We couldn’t choose a better nursery for her. Recommended
100%
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children in attendance at Busy Bees Cheam and I’ll be incredibly sad the day they have to leave. All the staff are extremely professional, attentive and so caring towards both the children and their parents. All queries and questions are dealt with promptly and they ensure you have as much
information regarding your children’s development as possible. My children thrive by attending the nursery and I’m forever grateful to the lovely staff for being so good to my babies.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from Huma S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Busy Bees Cheam since 2021 and it has become a second home for him. Staff are always professional and polite, give a clear handover at the end of the day and my son loves being in their company. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others and I will be sad when my son
has to leave this nursery to go to school soon.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
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.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees, Cheam has been wonderful for my little girl. She has increased in her talking and socialising tenfold since they moved her to the room up. She is with her friends and feels much more involved. They were more than willing to help out when she had troubles with potty training and she is making
headway with their help as well as ours. They do lots of different things to keep the kids occupied and learning all the time. The staff are always willing to talk to my little girl when she goes off on a chatting spree and never too busy for a quick chat. All the staff work really hard and it shows.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from Becki L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough, both my sons have attended this setting since they were a year old and the care they have been given is brilliant. The staff take the time to get to know the children really well, attend to their needs and teach them so much that I as a busy parent can't always
do. Drop off and pick up are always smooth, you are well informed of their day and how they are developing. The staff are super friendly and willing to help. My kids are very happy at Busy Bees and I feel confident they are well supported, stimulated and cared for during the time they spend there.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
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.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Busy Bees Cheam since he was 1 year old. He is now 2 years old and absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are brilliant at playing and teaching. When he is at nursery I know he is getting the best care, plus the yummiest, healthiest food. Thank you Busy Bees.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam Nursery.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Busy Bees for the past 2 years and he is very settled and happy. He has developed wonderfully under their care. I am exceptionally impressed they manage to get vegetables into my child.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl is so happy at the nursery, when she comes home she talks about nursery all the time about her friends, teachers and all the things she gets up to! The nursery has been amazing in helping with potty training as well.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Cheam nursery.
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended this nursery 16 years ago and when it was time for my youngest to start over a year ago now this was my go-to nursery. I absolutely love it. From the admin staff to the nursery nurses they are all equally amazing, kind and accommodating. My son settled in so well and they are fantastic
with him. Highly recommended.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you gave your children the best start in life with us.
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing with the children, they are always happy to see their teachers and excited to go to nursery, couldn’t ask for a better settlement for my children with staff that are friendly and happy to welcome the children every day with a smile and great activities.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
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.
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Review from Lyanna M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My son had been at this nursery just short of two years and if it wasn't for our personal circumstances changing, then he would still be there, without a doubt. All the staff are so friendly and kind and nothing is ever too much trouble. My son loved every single
one of the staff that works there and they taught him so much whilst he was there. I will miss this place tremendously and you are all amazing.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are delighted your little one had a good experience at our Cheam Nursery. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Jignesh S (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a wonderful time at Busy Bees Nursery. The level of care provided to her, has been exceptional and as parents, we have been kept informed about her development and behaviour at all stages of her development. Placing a child at nursery can be an emotionally challenging time for parents
and the child has a lot of adjusting to do too. We have felt reassured by the centre director and her fantastic team, at every step of our journey with Busy Bees. Thank you, guys!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Cheam
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 Rahul M (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins started going to Busy Bees, Cheam when they were 1.5 years old and left for school now. The support received has been excellent. The management and their team were amazing in supporting the parents and helping children achieve their full potential. Wishing them all the very best.
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Review from Isabelle B (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of my children went to Busy Bees and they enjoyed it very much. The new management has made such a difference to what was already a good nursery. They made a lot of improvements and organised different activities. They keep trying new things to improve the children's experience. They are always
asking for feedback and you feel that you can raise any concerns that you have. Great nursery and would highly recommend it.
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Review from Sandra E (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. The centre director and the team have really taken time out to get to know us as a family. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. I also love the app that is used, so simple to navigate and I really feel like I am not missing anything.
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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My eldest daughter started when she was 3. I don't mind admitting I am a very nervous mum and after a bad experience at another nursery I was dreading it, but the staff made me feel really at ease and my daughter loves every minute there. So much so that even
though we moved to closer nurseries, I still send my youngest there and she loves it just as much. The staff always have time to listen, they keep you updated with everything and they have dealt with the covid situation extremely well. Thanks x
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.197)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.197) out of 10 for Busy Bees Cheam is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.958 for Busy Bees Cheam is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.958
  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 3.239 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Cheam 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:

    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 = 3.125
    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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.114
  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 (2)

Sophie

Sophie O'Neill

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Hi, my name is Sophie and I am the Assistant Centre Director here at Busy Bees Cheam.

Kate

Kate Grove

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2025

Hello,
My name is Kate and I am the centre director here at Busy Bees Cheam.
I have worked in childcare for 18 years and absolutely love my job! 
Working with children and watching them grow and develop into confident little learners is a pleasure and we really do believe in giving them the best start in life!

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