Busy Bees Gillingham

Godden Way, Beechings Way Industrial Centre, Gillingham ME8 6AD
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  • Busy Bees Gillingham, Gillingham
Busy Bees Gillingham, has been purpose-built with its own outdoor play area, versatile interior play and active learning areas and its own qualified cook. The service takes pride in treating each child as an individual and are able to take on specific requirements such as autism and behaviour management.

The aim of skilled professionals is to prepare children for the challenges of the next stage of their education, pursued through enjoyable and flexible play. The service hosts a number of parents' evenings and also has a visiting hairdresser.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Clarkson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 112

Age Range

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

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

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Gillingham Reviews (28)

Over all time Busy Bees Gillingham has 28 reviews.

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Review from Emma Louise (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, staff are amazing! I have trouble sometimes getting my little boy through the door due to separation anxiety’s, however, the staff handle him amazing! They know I worry a lot and will make sure they contact me if it’s been a bad morning to keep my mind
at rest. My little boy seems to enjoy his time there and also enjoy their food as he seems to eat more there than he does at home! It is a very clean well looked after nursery and I do not have any concerns about my child’s safety or well-being when he attends!
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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with the nursery and the staff. They are hard working and look after the children well and care for them.
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Review from Marie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This nursery has really pulled out some brilliant perks and tries to keep me as informed as possible.


The staff are all very approachable & I feel confident to go to them with any concerns, knowing I will be taken seriously & things addressed.


I particularly like the new parent breakfast station

they have put in...perfect touch!
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Review from Daniel (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Filthy floors, badly run, uncoordinated, badly trained (but obviously cheap) staff, have an ability to lose any item of clothing your child goes in there with.
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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This Busy Bees nursery have provided my son with fantastic care and his development has skyrocketed under the fabulous care of all the baby room staff. He has had a key worker in each room who he has instantly connected with as well as the other team members.


Everyone in the nursery is friendly

and welcoming, especially the manager who always takes the time to speak with you as a parent.


My son's multiple allergies have been very well catered for and the kitchen staff always ensure he has a balanced diet. He gets a large variety of foods which is not always easy to do with such a restricted diet due to his medical needs.


There is a huge number of activities and toys which change at each session, the garden is a particular highlight of his day as was the recent planned visit from the fire engine. The weekend open days (Mother's Day, Easter, etc) have meant that we got to spend time with him in the nursery and get to know the staff even better.

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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her nursery. There have been days where we have fought to get dressed because she is so desperate to get there.
She has developed far quicker than her friends who don't attend a nursery and this is down to the dedicated staff who look after every detail.
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very kind and caring. My child's keyworker takes the time to make sure all my child's needs are met.
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Review from Neelam H (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally, I'm very pleased with this nursery. The staff are always happy and welcoming. My son is very happy there. I had a couple of occasions where information hasn't been passed on and where my son's been injured and staff have been unaware. But other than that, I feel confident my son is well looked
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Reply from Chloe Wilkes, Marketing Admin at Busy Bees Gillingham
Thank you for your review, we take your comments on board.
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Kelly

Kelly Clarkson

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2016

My name is Kelly, and I am the Centre Director at the Nursery. I joined Busy Bees in 2016 and started as the Assistant Manager, I became the Centre Director in August 2016. I hold a level 3 in Early Years Childcare and have had previous experience of managing  Nurseries, as a team we strive and maintain excellent standards ensuring every child gets the best start in life. 


I have worked with children of all ages, from 3 months to 5 years. I also have 2 of my own children. My eldest attended the Nursery from the age of 6 months up until he started School, and my youngest is currently in the Baby Unit.  Both my boys have settled well and love all that Busy Bees has to offer. 

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