Busy Bees Stowmarket

The Buntings, Cedars Park, Stowmarket IP14 5GZ
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8.7 35 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Stowmarket, Stowmarket
Busy Bees Stowmarket welcomes children between two months and five years of age to a versatile interior, fully-equipped to support key early years learning goals through both group and individual play and staffed by a trained and experienced team.

The facility has been purpose-built to suit the learning and development of pre-school children, offers parents the use of a convenient private care park and has an excellent outdoor play area that proves a real advantage to the daily activities youngsters experience and enjoy.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kim Eve-Pettit (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 112

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 Stowmarket Reviews (35)

8.7

Busy Bees Stowmarket has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.693) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Stowmarket has 35 reviews.

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Review from Lindsay V (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and facilities are fantastic. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.
My son has never refused to go in, he loves all the staff and enjoys his day so much that sometimes he doesn't want to leave.
His development has been great. He is always coming home singing or repeating something he has
learnt.
The staff are wonderful. They always give feedback and are more than ready, able and willing to help.
They encourage interaction with home and family through special events which really helps you feel involved in their development.
I am so pleased that I chose for Busy Bees Stowmarket to care for my son, he is so happy I couldn't ask for more.
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Review from Dale E (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have time to praise the operations of Busy Bees Nursery (Stowmarket).
Foremost, I am impressed with the security of the building. No one can gain entrance without recognition. I have witnessed staff leave unrecognised parents at the door whilst they seek verification from their peers.
Despite plenty
of 'messy play', a high level of hygiene is clearly maintained.
Staff will always be able to give a detailed account of your children's activities, and pictures/displays/photographs all help me engage with their activities whilst they are not in my care.
I feel confident leaving my children with such courteous, nurturing staff. All are professionally trained and are granted professional growth through a staff Academy scheme.
Most importantly, both my children have immense fun and have made their own strong friendships without guidance from me, preparing them for school and allowing them a life out of the home.
Food is nutritional and enjoyed with plenty of fresh fruit.
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Review from Roberta M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am 100% happy with the care my daughter receives. I feel that she is known and loved by the staff in her room and she looks forward to going in every morning. She adores the messy play and interaction with peers the most plus she eats every bit of the amazing food prepared on site.
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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the nursery, I think the staff are all very professional and very welcoming. I feel very confident leaving my little boy in their care and they always try fun new ideas for messy play and songs and different learning techniques.
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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my children have been through the nursery. The communication is good, the key workers are good at supporting. The children are happy and settle quickly.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter and son have started at Busy Bees they have grown in confidence. They are so happy after they have been at nursery and don't want to leave. The staff are lovely and supportive, much better standards to the last nursery the kids were at.
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Review from B D (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The care and attention given to each child is wonderful and the management staff are always ready to help with any problems.
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Review from Renee F (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has embraced going to nursery. The key workers and staff have been amazing at integrating him into nursery. They have helped me feel at ease leaving him as well. They have all helped with his development he comes home a happy boy. I feel we are lucky to have this nursery on our doorstep.
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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here. He ha been there for almost 1 year and in 2 different rooms. He has formed great bonds with both of his key people and all the women in each of the rooms he has been in have been very caring. Every staff member knows each child by name, whether they have looked after them or not
everyone does as much as they can to help issues you may have. The outside space is great and there is plenty of space for the older ones to run around and the little ones to play without being knocked into. The collection and drop off times are very flexible (within a full day). We have recommended to friends.
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Review from Sharon G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Busy Bees at Stowmarket since he was 2 and looks forward to the variety of activities he can take part in, especially as they can play outside a lot of the time! The nursery has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere and the staff are very experienced at settling in
new children and transitioning them to other rooms as they develop. As a Parent, I look forward to seeing the pictures or baking that little one has done at the end of each day and I really like that all the meals are cooked freshly on site. The Learning Journals are very detailed and a good tool for communication between the nursery and Parents so that our children can learn and develop to the best of their ability.
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Review from Jennifer G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Stowmarket is a wonderful nursery. I have two children who both attend the nursery (one in the baby room and one in the pre-school) and I am thrilled with the level of care they both receive. I have been taking my children since May 2014 and have felt throughout this time that the staff
do a wonderful job. This includes the staff in the rooms, the chef and the management team. I feel the children are extremely well looked after and have really developed during their time there. The nursery is extremely helpful and will do everything they can to assist parents in the care of the children. I am really grateful to all at Busy Bees in Stowmarket for all they do and would highly recommend this nursery. Thank you Busy Bees!
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really can't speak highly enough of this nursery. As a very fussy mum of two (3 yrs and 2 yrs), I find everyone here to be friendly, approachable, professional and knowledgeable. The nursery is large and the building is new and has excellent facilities and space. Each room has their own large garden.
Everything is thought through well, from activities to the varied lunch menus. The managers run a seamlessly organised operation, nothing is too much trouble, both managers are always at the end of the phone and respond to emails quickly. 5 star, top tier quality!
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Review from Filipa S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl is nearly 3 years old and has been going to Busy Bees since she was 7 months old. She absolutely loves going to nursery and all the staff know her. Her language and social skills have come a long way and that's a reflection of how well the staff look after her. The management team are
very friendly and always happy to help with any issues or concerns.
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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has come on leaps and bounds since moving to this nursery. The manager knows the children's names and they have played a key role in developing social language and emotion skills.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have been attending the nursery for 2+ years now and they really look forward to 'nursery days'. The staff are consistently good with communicating with parents and sharing information about children's routines and learning. Our three children all settled superbly when they first started
at the nursery, mainly due to the nurturing and genuine care shown by the staff. Our children love the excellent range of fun activities, especially the crafts and getting out into the fantastic outdoor area. The nursery goes the extra mile by offering lots of fun events, like open days for existing families at Christmas and during the summer, and often welcomes parents in for activities with the children. Our children have certainly made lots of progress, especially with their social skills, as a result of being at this nursery. We highly recommend the nursery and feel very confident that our children's safety is prioritised when they are there.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.693)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.693) out of 10 for Busy Bees Stowmarket 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 6 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 Stowmarket is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 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 3.818 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Stowmarket is based on 6 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.268
  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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Kim Eve-Pettit

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Kim and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Stowmarket.


I have worked at the nursery for 11 years, progressing my way up to my current role. I have just returned from maternity leave for my first child. I lead a highly motivated and passionate team, who are eager to truly give the children in our care the Best Start in Life.


I look forward to meeting new families and showing them around our fantastic.

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