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Busy Bees Chatham

Brunel, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4AF
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Busy Bees Chatham, Chatham
Busy Bees Chatham, Chatham
Busy Bees Chatham, Chatham

Busy Bees Chatham is a purpose-built nursery with experienced staff who provide excellent care to support babies and toddlers in all key areas of growth and learning to ensure they have the best nursery development.

There are beautiful and well-resourced base rooms to provide your child with the best start in life. With a spacious baby room that includes a separate sleep area for your little one to rest and...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Young and Toni Morley (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-19:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-19:00
  • Thursday 07:00-19:00
  • Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Chatham Reviews (64)

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Busy Bees Chatham has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.015) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Chatham has 64 reviews.

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Review from Helen E (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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We really couldn’t be any happier with Busy Bees Chatham. Every member of staff goes above and beyond to create what is a very happy, welcoming and stimulating environment. The level of care is second to none and a testament to the hard-working team.
We have found communication to be a particular strength of the nursery. The staff in our daughter’s room have been a real godsend, particularly since we welcomed our new baby. They have been interested in how our daughter has coped with the changes at home and have been truly incredible with helping her to deal with her emotions and become better equipped for her new life as a big sister!
The setting offers child-centred, stimulating learning through play; our daughter has made fantastic developmental progress.

When asked which nursery our daughter attends, I answer with pride that she comes to Busy Bees. She is happy, settled and thriving under their care. We can’t recommend the nursery highly enough.

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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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I really cannot fault Busy Bees in Chatham. Every staff member I have come into contact with has been so friendly and helpful and the building itself it equipt with fantastic facilities, toys and displays. My son (6 months old) has been going twice a week since he turned 3 months and always comes home happy. Communication is great with an app which allows you to track meals, nappy changes and sleeps throughout the day and receive regular observations on your child's development. The nursery has a good menu and caters for all dietary requirements. The staff take a genuine interest in the children they care for and do some great activities with children to develop skills. I'd recommend the nursery to anyone in the Medway area looking for a reliable, caring day nursery for their child.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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Very friendly staff, I have no worries when I drop my little boy off, he runs in with a big grin and always comes out babbling and smiling about what they have done during the day. And it’s the big smile that he has going in, that reassures me that he is so very happy there and that he is very well looked after!

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Review from Mandy K (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child has been at this nursery setting since attending baby room. She has made good relationships with long term members of staff and made great progress and development over the time she has attended. She has made good friends with other children and is ready to start her reception journey. This nursery setting has served well for my childcare situation.

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Review from Stacy M (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter always leaves nursery with a big smile and she is more than happy to go to the staff who make me, and anyone that picks my daughter up, feel very welcome. We are kept well informed about her progression and they show a keen interest and care for her well being.

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Review from Rosemary B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery highly recommended. Excellent and hard working and lovely staff. Very welcoming too, everyone you meet is very warm and friendly. The management team are very lovely and helpful and so supportive.

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Review from Hayley L (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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I strongly recommend this nursery who have been hugely supportive and accommodating since our son started when he was 9 months old. He is soon to be leaving to go to school in September and we can not fault the nursery, staff, leadership and learning environment.

They have provided a welcoming, warm and encouraging nursery experience and have nurtured his needs with compassion, deligence and care.

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Review from Andrew L (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Busy Bees since she was 11 months old in the baby room. She settled in very quickly and has recently moved up to the 2-3 room.
Whenever we pick her up she is always happy in her surroundings. She always comes home happy and demonstrates things she has clearly learnt at nursery.
The updates on ParentZone throughout the day are excellent as it gives us the opportunity to see how she is and the observations and pictures are always appreciated.

Excellent nursery, very friendly caring staff and warm welcoming surroundings.

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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We are really pleased with how our daughter is progressing at Busy Bees in Chatham. It has taken a little while for her to come out her shell but now she's really confident and enjoying nursery. The staff/management have encouraged this and engage so well with her. There are so many varied, fun activities for her to try. I also like the freedom of the garden in all weathers. I think Busy Bees accommodates every need and adjusts accordingly to each individual.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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We have been extremely pleased with the care and attention that our children have received at the nursery from day one.
All staff members are caring and polite.
If we have any concerns or queries we have no qualms about talking to management or the child’s key person in order to find a solution.
The only negative we believe there to be is that the pre-school room is a bit on the small side (especially on days when all the children are in) and it does get distracting for the children with people walking through to get to the other rooms since there is no wall separating it from the walkway (perhaps a half sectioned wall with glass at the top).

We will be very sad when the time comes for the children to move on.

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Review from John T (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Busy Bees in Chatham since he was 6 months old. He's now four and a half so he's basically done a third of his growing up in the Nursery. I couldn't be happier with the way that 4 years has gone by and there will be tears come September when he says goodbye for the last time, I know it.
The staff are never less than outstanding, keeping him happy, engaged and learning. There's always feedback when we pick him up and via text messages, calls and the Parent Zone app.

On the very rare occasions when things have required attention, they've been handled promptly and professionally. All we ever hear on the way home is what he's done, what they've made, who he's played with and what he's eaten. Frankly, if they offered me the chance to pick up my own lunch from the kitchen then I'd do it! It's no surprise it gets such glowing reports from Ofsted and parents. Opens early, closes late, no extras to pay over the headline fee. I can't see anywhere better.

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Review from Steven R (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees in Chatham has a very warm and friendly feel which makes dropping my son off so much easier. He absolutely loves going to nursery and gets very excited to talk about what he has done during the day and the exceptional interactions he has had with the staff and children which are clearly evident around the setting. I genuinely feel like this is home from home for us and wouldn’t think of going anywhere else with the thought of my little man missing out on this amazing experience. We are forever thankful to Busy Bees in Chatham.

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Review from Kelly E (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely fantastic day nursery, my son loves going and all staff are friendly and welcoming and they always put themselves out to make sure my son has everything he needs.

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children have been attending this nursery for a couple of years now and I am really happy that they get to spend their time away from us in such a lovely environment. The staff are amazing, provide great feedback at the end of the day and show genuine interest in the kids. I am always impressed at how much the kids eat - more than they do at home - so goes without saying the food is a big hit with my two. Although it is one of the more expensive nurseries in the area, it is worth it for the peace of mind I have when dropping the kids off before work. I am impressed with the activities which are undertaken to help progress development and also find the Parent Zone app really useful in keeping up to date with day to day activity and also assessments and observations. I recommended this nursery to a friend who also now sends her child and would recommend to anyone else looking for a nursery in the area.

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Review from Danny S (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is my second child to attend Busy Bee’s Nursery, the child care is absolutely amazing and the dedication and commitment from the staff is outstanding. The communication between parent and staff is always 100%, which leaves me as a parent, very reassured that my daughter is in best care without the need to worry.

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Review from Lucinda B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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When we were looking for a nursery for our daughter, we didn't know what we wanted or were looking for. When we stepped foot into Busy Bees we knew we had found it. From the first impressions of the modern and well-maintained building, to the warm, friendly welcome from all the staff we were really reassured. Now our daughter has been at the nursery for three months we know we have made the right choice. She loves it and we feel like the staff have become like extended family for her! She loves going and all the staff are so kind and friendly to us all. She seems to eat better at nursery than at home and is always tired out from all the activities they have done with her during the day. There is always something new to do and we love the app they use which updates us on what she has been up to during the day, as well as what and when she has eaten, slept and had nappy changes. We are really happy with Busy Bees!

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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees Chatham consistently receive an outstanding and for good reason. The staff are warm, welcoming and understanding of all situations and family make up.

Staff keep parents well informed of children's progress and events (via an online system, face to face discussions, phone calls, letters, texts and emails).

My baby started here at 8 months old and has really taken to the change well. She has grown close with all staff members in her room and will often smile or turn when she hears their voice.
My baby is a bit of a picky eater, but she consistently eats up the meals provided by the onsite chef. The menu is so well rounded, I've recently started trying out some of the meals at home.
As a first time mum, staff members have really gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. It is one of the pricier nurseries in Medway, however, it is definitely worth every penny.

Peace of mind, as well as the safety, security and well being of your child, is priceless.

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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended the nursery from 5 months old and over the last year, I have seen him develop significantly. The nursery covers a wide range of activities and this has helped him develop into a confident toddler. The staff are very engaging and the feedback at the end of each day is great as well as the online parent zone that gives me daily updates on activity in the nursery. The nursery is always adding new ideas and their recent parent's breakfast table is great for parents on the go.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves coming to nursery and his development has been so good thanks to all the staff that look after him.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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We can't fault this branch of Busy Bees in Chatham and have found all of the staff to be amazing with our daughter.
We have had to change nurseries due to moving to another area and the new nursery has big boots to fill!
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees in Chatham for almost 2 years and has thrived, exceeding our expectations for learning.

I will be very sad for us leaving this nursery and wish all the staff the best for the future.

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Toni Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2006
Toni

My name is Toni and I have worked at Busy Bees in Chatham since 2006, I started as an apprentice in the preschool room and progressed to becoming a Centre Director during this journey I have completed training and qualification needs to meet the requirements of a centre director and accessed Busy Bees extensive training opportunities.

I feel I have a strong understanding of the staff team, parents, and children here at the centre and feel together as a team we will continue to strive and maintain excellent standards and provide the best quality childcare, I love my job and am very passionate about what we provide here and over the years worked hard alongside the team to gain an Outstanding Ofsted inspection which I am very proud of.

I have a Fiancé called Danny and we have two amazing children. A son called Danny and a daughter called Skyla have both been through their Busy Bee Journey and are both excelling at school. We love spending time together as a family and supporting our children with their hobbies and interests.

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