Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital

Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone ME16 9QQ
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  • Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone
Located at Maidstone Hospital, this Busy Bees Nursery suits the childcare needs of the modern parent, adhering to nationally recognised standards while offering a play environment that helps to develop a depth of early years skills and ability.

Excellent play resources and a purpose-built interior, a private car park, outdoor play and its own qualified cook are just some of the features that benefit the youngest generation. The nursery is registered with Ofsted to care for up to 112 children, making an invaluable contribution to family life.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Archer (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:45-19:00
    Tuesday 06:45-19:00
    Wednesday 06:45-19:00
    Thursday 06:45-19:00
    Friday 06:45-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital Reviews (86)

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Review from Kelsey S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Had a positive experience with my children on a rocky path to start but are now settled here. Cannot thank the staff enough. Because of the staff here, now have a better experience when leaving the children outside of nursery.
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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nothing is too much trouble for Busy Bees staff. Concerns are listened to, actioned upon (if applicable) and reassurance given. Extra measures are available if required which is a blessing, these are to start soon. Food portions and selection has been mentioned as my son often comes home hungry despite
being advised that he's eaten everything. Are the older children getting bigger portions than the younger children?
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Review from Faye M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves the nursery, she has settled well and the staff have been amazing in helping her settle in.
I love the open days and events and feel very included in her nursery experience, so thank you!
Brilliant resources and activities! Lovely food and amazing staff!
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Review from Claire R (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank all the team at Busy Bees at Maidstone Hospital. The staff are exceptional with the children. The nursery is always bright, clean and welcoming. I cannot thank the girls enough for all the support over the time my little girl has been at the nursery.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old son has been attending since he was 9-months-old and absolutely loves it here. The staff are brilliant and he often speaks about them at home. The food is all cooked on-site and is healthy and offers a varied diet.
The activities that they do with the children really help them learn
and develop their skills. I would recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from Jamieleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very helpful and understanding. Very good with updates about your child. Very respectful and kind. Call you straight away if any problems.
Honest about your child for good and bad. also good with child allergies.
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Review from Sheriff A (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with the way my child has taken to the nursery. She is more mature and is more comfortable around other children. Busy Bee's is always a yes from us!
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Review from Lilian A (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the Busy Bees day nursery in Maidstone Hospital for over a year now and she is very happy there. As a full-time pupil, she looks forward to going in daily. She has grown so much and learned greatly. The teachers and management staff are amazing, open communication, clean
rooms and food and healthy snacks etc, are all attractions.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have two children who have gone through the nursery. Our eldest is in preschool. She is so happy coming in each day. She has grown so much in confidence. The nursery is always well set out and a great range of activities offered through from baby room to preschool.
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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was worried about my daughter settling into a new environment, but honestly, we made the best decision as she has settled in well about four months in and is a lot more independent and generally happy.
Thank you.
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Review from K A (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my daughter moved into Tigers I have noticed significant development and maturity in her behaviour at home. She shows a significant amount of interest in learning, exploring and reading when she is around the home.
Her mother and me are very pleased with the care she has received over the period
that she has been at this nursery and with particular reference to the afore months she has shown amazing signs in her development.
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely environment, lots for my son to do. Always comes home with a smile. Staff and management are incredible. Can't fault it!
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Review from Katya K (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
The nursery does not have CCTV cameras inside. Last year my daughter broke her arm whilst in the nursery for just three hours I had dropped her on a Friday afternoon. I collected her she was crying her lungs out, nobody in the nursery noticed, at home, we realised she couldn't move the arm and we took
her to hospital. Her elbow bone was fractured. I complained to management and they denied my daughter broke her arm there. A dangerous nursery should an accident happen, they do not dare call any ambulance or take to emergency.
Reply from Laura Hoare at Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital
If you wish to discuss this further then please contact me in line with our companies complaints procedure. Thank you.
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Review from Leanda C (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm happy with everything. I know I can go to work knowing my son is happy playing with his friends and staff. I love the photos and observation updates I get on the parent zone app.
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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is really happy in his room and loves his key worker and the other ladies in his room. They do lots of different activities and have lots of themed days, which our son loves. We are very happy with the nursery and our second son will be joining soon.
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Review from Daniel H (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child has benefited hugely from being in the Busy Bees environment, however, there are areas for improvement and I particularly refer to the collection of our daughter. There are not sufficient staff to update us on how our daughter's day has been, a number of occasions our daughter has needed to
be changed and been in a soiled nappy.


That said, the care provided is very good, our daughter enjoys her time. I just feel further resources are needed in the window 5.30-6pm.

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Review from Kay M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nursery welcome feedback but it isn't always acted on or fed back to the parents. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the children interact with them well. The new uniforms don't seem very practical and the staff don't seem to have been consulted on the changes.
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Review from Kirsten H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son really enjoys Busy Bees. We are always informed about his day and he is always excited to talk about what he has done. He has made lots of friends and loves the staff and food! I think he is really well cared for.
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Review from Victoria J (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff have always been very welcoming, especially as it took my son a long while to settle but now he is really happy here.
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here have been exceptional with our son, helping him from toddler through to little boy. They have helped him with his speech and have always listened to our concerns and have used the skills and advice we have been given while we were at therapy groups etc.
He's also a lot more adventurous
with food, thanks to the diverse food he gets here.
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Emma Archer

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2013

Hello, I am Emma and am the Centre Director for Maidstone Hospital. 


I have been working at Busy Bees since May 2013 and have supported a number of settings. I was the Centre Director at Brompton until August 2021 when we achieved an 'Outstanding' Judgement with Ofsted in January 2019. 


I have moved across to Maidstone Hospital to embark on a new venture which I am very excited about. 


I have a level 4 in childcare and management and have been in a managerial role across other settings since March 2004. I am dedicated, hardworking and very passionate about what I do and love sharing that vision in the setting with the team to ensure the little people we care about and nurture every day are getting the absolute best they deserve. 


I have a beautiful daughter who is growing up too fast but makes me proud every day how she copes with her type 1 Diabetes since being diagnosed at the age of 5. It just goes to show the strength and determination these little people have, developing into their own characters which I am proud to be a part of. 

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