Busy Bees Thames Ditton

Mercer Close, Thames Ditton KT7 0BS
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9.1 54 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Thames Ditton, Thames Ditton
Busy Bees Thames Ditton is a purpose-built and fully refurbished, making the most of a wide range of play resources to inspire each child's learning during this crucial time of their development.

A child-centred approach is taken by all Busy Bees settings, a company that was formed in 1983 after three families became frustrated at the lack of childcare they decided parents should be able to expect.

The interests, safety and happiness of each child are at the centre of all objectives and decisions taken, with a trained team looking to preserve the standards synonymous with the Busy Bees brand.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Catherine Corry (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 89

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 Thames Ditton Reviews (54)

9.1

Busy Bees Thames Ditton has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.124) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Thames Ditton has 54 reviews.

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Review from Jo W (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, lovely staff. I feel confident and happy leaving my son there. The staff, in particular, have been brilliant!
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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second son started at Busy Bees in September 2018, into the baby room. This was where I wanted him to go after my other son had enjoyed his time here (from baby to pre-school).
The staff are always enthusiastic about the children. They are attentive enough to recognise their small developments
as well as when there are off days. Certainly, in the baby room, there are some very creative activities. In the pre-school room, they did a great job of helping my son with the alphabet, days of the week and paying attention!
The outdoor space is fantastic, with different sections for each age group and lots of trees to shade them during sunny days.
We're very happy here.
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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Busy Bees for a year now and absolutely loves it. Some days she doesn’t want to come home!


The staff are extremely caring and engaged with the children and support the children with learning and fun. There are some lovely additional touches such as tea parties, Christmas

presents for the children etc which the parents are invited to. There used to be fruit and snacks for the parents in the morning as well which was welcomed on the way to work but this seems to have stopped and would be welcomed back.


We’re very happy with our choice and feel comfortable knowing our daughter is happy here.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my children have been to this nursery and both have loved it. The staff have been brilliant in all the rooms and I have seen a lot of improvements in the pre-school room over the last few years, in terms of layout, toys and preparing the children for school.
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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has attended Busy Bees for 8 months, he really enjoys it and has learnt a great deal. All the team are friendly and caring and his key worker is excellent. He really enjoys the extra activities offered especially Teddy tennis. The outdoor space is particularly good.
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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
There are some fabulous staff at Busy Bees. Other staff could be more cheerful, even if at least at drop off or pick up.


There are some really fun events organised at the nursery too. Easter, Christmas etc are absolutely gorgeous.


It would be useful to see the manager more. Previous managers have

made a point of being more visible, I hardly see the current manager.


It's good to see the investment in redecoration and children's toys.


A lovely touch is some breakfast snacks for parents on their way to work. Thank you!

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Review from Stu (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child is always happy to go to nursery in the morning and it is a good learning environment with an approachable and friendly team.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is of such a standard that it feels like a private nursery.
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Review from Nicole D (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees in Thames Ditton since she was 8 months old. I was really worried about leaving her in the 0-2 room due to her not being able to crawl or walk yet, but the staff in the baby room have been amazing with her and have followed her routine that we have at home every
step of the way, which I was so pleased with due to her still needing to have a morning and afternoon sleep and sometimes another one after tea. Her key worker was amazing and then sadly left which I was very worried about as she doesn't like new people, but they all make such a big effort to make sure she was alright. She is now so confident with all children and very happy at nursery, she sometimes has a few tears on drop off but stops about 30 seconds of leaving her.


The range of foods they have are brilliant and they always have something different and yummy to eat. They have lovely outdoor space and always use the garden throughout the summer to the winter.

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Review from Rob H (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended the nursery since May. All of the staff are always very friendly and seem genuinely excited at the arrival of every single child. The outdoor space is excellent and is well used, even in winter months. The children always seem to do lots of activities and our daughter is constantly
coming home with paintings and other crafts. The space is nice and bright and the rooms are big with a good range of activities. We'd definitely recommend to other parents.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We transferred from a different Busy Bees due to work but my little guy runs straight into nursery every day and I was so worried about begin with. The staff tell me he has a great day every day and he certainly comes back tired in the evening!
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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as my child enters the premises and we get to hang their bag and coat up, we become enthusiastic of what the day might bring.


Especially on a cold dark morning, they can be reluctant, but that soon changes when we are greeted by the staff and the room is busy with excited children.


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re-assured that my child will be taken care of and enjoy the play and crafts and interaction, and encouragement from staff is clear. The chef's on-site fire my child's imagination and I'm amazed at what gets eaten that wouldn't at home.


Any parent hopes their child is content and happy in a nursery setting. This nursery offers that through its caring staff and managers. Keep up the good work team.

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Leaving my children at nursery is a guilt that I'm sure every parent feels. However, this feeling is eased with the staff at Busy Bees Thames Ditton. Every day each member of staff welcomes my two children with enthusiasm and smiles that lasts all the way to when I pick them up at the end of the day.


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really do feel that the staff care about each child that walks through the door and are invested in their development and well-being.


What confirms my positive feelings towards the nursery and the great work the staff do is that my children are happy. My eldest ALWAYS talks fondly about his 'teachers' and what they have taught him that day.

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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to this nursery since he was 11 months old and has moved through from the babies room, 2-3s and is now in the 3+ Dolphins room (having been over the years full time and part time). It is a safe environment with a huge outdoor area, which can be accessed direct from the room. They
are always learning new things with lots of different arts and crafts taking place. They celebrate the holidays - with the most recent being Halloween, where they had a special afternoon tea and prize for the best dressed. They seem to have a good healthy menu which changes each season and the staff are very caring and attentive, with quite a few having been there for many years. The nursery is currently being refurbished, so now doubt will be an even better space. It is quite a modern building which I understand was purpose built.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.124)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.124) out of 10 for Busy Bees Thames Ditton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 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 4.875 for Busy Bees Thames Ditton is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.875
  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 4.249 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Thames Ditton is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 89 number of registered child places is 17.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.8 = 0.449
  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 (3)

Catherine

Catherine Corry

Job Title: Centre Director

I have an NNEB Level 3 qualification in childcare with over 30 years of experience.


My speciality is school readiness and supporting parents and children with their transition to school.

I have 2 children of my own, one of whom has followed my footsteps into a career in childcare.

Linda

Linda Barnett

Job Title: Senior Nursery Nurse

I have worked in childcare for 21 years. I have an NVQ Level 3 in childcare.


I have experience in day nurseries, pre-schools primary schools and a SEN school.


I have 2 children of my own and I love to support the children with all aspects of their learning and development.

Daren

Daren Corry

Job Title: Chef

I have over 7 years of experience as a Nursery Chef, maintaining a 5-star EHO level.


I like to bake at home as well as share the cooking experience with my family.


We recently received a 5* EHO inspection at Thames Ditton.

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