Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch

Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BE
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9.9 62 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch, Chester
Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch offers a warm, welcoming environment where your child can learn, make new friends and thrive during their stay at nursery.

The nursery offers multiple rooms, all decorated to provide a calm and homely environment and equipped with exciting activities and fantastic learning resources to engage children and promote their development. Children also benefit from the Investigation Station where their creativity is encouraged. The team organise a range of activities in line with the EYFS curriculum so that your little one can learn whilst having fun.

There is a secure garden space where children are free to explore the outdoors and take safe risks on the obstacle course provided, whilst being supervised by the caring team.

To make parents' lives easier the nursery provides nappies and wipes at no cost. There is also an on-site chef who prepares delicious snacks, meals, and drinks for your little one, following the NHS-accredited menu and catering for all dietary needs.

With a fully qualified teacher who follows the EYFS curriculum your child will be fully supported throughout their development journey, to prepare them for the next key stage. You can trust that your child's learning and development is at the heart of everything the team do at the nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sue Stockton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 76

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 Chester Hopscotch Reviews (62)

9.9

Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch has 62 reviews.

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Review from Georgia H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! The staff have been so amazing with my boys. They have been so inclusive to my son with special needs, they have been so nurturing and have supported us as a family so thoroughly. My children absolutely love this nursery, they love coming and exploring the wide range of resources, activities
and experiences they have. They have great outdoor areas for the children to explore and provide new and exciting activities for my children every time they come to play!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Chester Hopscotch nursery.

40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best beginnings.…read more
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children who attend the nursery. They both really enjoy going to nursery. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming and both my children have excellent relationships with their key workers. We get plenty of updates throughout the day, we love to see what they have been up to.
The outside space is also excellent.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little ones the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees - 40 years of best…read more
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Review from Caroline E (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff.
All members of staff go above and beyond for my daughter; they always give good handovers when I collect her and always keep me updated.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Carly M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Busy Bees has been amazing, the staff from day one have worked closely to help my little girl settle in. The staff are great at providing very personable care to match your child's needs and personality. My little one has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. I would
definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to the nursery. She settled smoothly and her key worker is very caring. The online app gives us live updates, so we know how she spends her day in the nursery. The garden is amazing!
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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees at Chester for over a year. She adores coming to preschool. Her key worker has a fantastic relationship with her and I can’t fault any of her work with my child. She has made so much progress since starting Busy Bees. She is always excited to go, she loves all
of the different activities she is able to do and experience new things. Busy Bees really has helped my child and they have also been brilliant with myself. They always communicate when necessary and help is always on hand if I’m not sure what needs to be done.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy is very happy at Busy Bees. The staff worked hard in the baby room to help him to settle and his transition to the bumbles 1 room was made smooth and the staff have always shown compassion. The care he receives feels very individual, and he has grown and developed so much since being
there. We love the updates we receive! The girls in bumbles are a credit to the nursery - their knowledge and expertise allows us to always feel at ease and we trust them completely. They are all so kind and caring within their role.
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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just left Busy Bees after three and a half years there. She has enjoyed every minute! They have helped her to develop and learn, and she's now excited to start school. The staff at Chester have been fantastic - supportive, encouraging, caring, and fun! The facilities are great - most
of all the garden and outdoor spaces which both my children have enjoyed so much. Daily activities are varied educational and fun, and develop confidence and teamwork. The food is great - so healthy and fresh. The app is great for keeping us updated. I am so glad we chose this nursery for our family!
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Review from David E (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has being going to Busy Bees at Chester Hopscotch for over three years and she absolutely loves it. The standard of care and education is superb, the staff are absolutely fantastic and my daughter looks forward to attending every day. In fact she's disappointed when it gets to the weekend!
I would recommend this nursery to anyone in the Chester area.
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Review from Ceri T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Only had positive experience with this nursery. My son loves his nursery worker and gets a lot out of being there. I really appreciate the feedback we get verbally and via the app. Would recommend to others.
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Review from Sophia H (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on so much since starting this nursery. The staff have been wonderful with him bringing him out of his shell. His speech has come on and he socialises well due to being around other children. I would highly recommend this nursery for your child’s development.
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Review from Maria K (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined this nursery twenty months ago. She loves it. Staff are going above and beyond to help her enjoy her time. They have also helped us to face challenges at home throughout this period. The recent addition of the app is a bonus as we get updates on how she spends her day.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in July 2020 during the pandemic which I was very worried about. The staff here have been nothing but amazing with settling in my son and easing my nerves. He looks forward to going every day! The nursery are fantastic with doing a range of activities and crafts. They also have amazing
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Review from Laura O (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. Her key workers are fantastic and have really connected with her. We are kept updated throughout the day via the app and told what she has been up to with photos of activities. It's a lovely environment for children and our daughter is learning a
lot whilst having a lot of fun! We plan on sending our second daughter to this nursery later this year.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whenever our son arrives at the nursery, he can't wait for his first cuddle. We feel 100% comfortable to go to work as we know our 5 months old little boy is in good hands.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to write something special about the Qualified Early Years Educator. She is the most amazing lady I have met. She's made such a difference to both of my son's lives. She's been so supportive and always suggests great ideas to help with family life at home. My 2 boys adore her, as do I
and my husband.
She is an asset to Busy Bees.
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Review from Loucy B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a fantastic nursery. Both of my children have been going since they were 10 months old and they both absolutely love it!


The staff are lovely and so caring and they really take the time to get to know each child’s individual needs. They do this whilst still maintaining very high standards

of health and safety and professionalism. They always try to do fun and lively activities, as well as having external teachers come in to teach drama and music.


The four different rooms mean that you don’t get large age gaps between children in the same room and all resources and activities are specific to that age group. The outside space is fantastic, with a huge garden and lots of space to explore. All of the rooms are bright and encourage the children to explore for themselves. The pre-school room and outside space, in particular, could rival any Reception classroom and means my little boy is totally ready for school. He says “I love my teachers.”

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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Hopscotch nursery, both my children have attended this nursery since they were 9 months old. The staff offer a caring and friendly environment for the children, great facilities for the children particularly the outdoor space.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended for over 3 years. She started at the tender age of 1 and has continued all the way through until big school.
I chose Hopscotch because of the homely feel and the huge outdoor space. My daughter loves the big garden.
The staff have all been amazing. They are friendly and approachable
and willing to listen to anything you have to say. The nursery manager is brilliant at helping you with any queries you may have and nothing is too much trouble.
My little girl enjoys going to Hopscotch and we will be genuinely sad to say goodbye to everyone there.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Really like the garden at this nursery and was one of the main features why I chose it for my daughter. The staff are friendly and the children are always doing activities relevant to current topics.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.903)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10 for Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.982 for Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.982
  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 4.921 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Chester Hopscotch is based on 14 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.921
  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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Sue

Sue Stockton

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Sue and I have been in the childcare sector for over 20 years which proves my passion for caring for young children. I have also raised 3 beautiful children myself!
Our team is extremely passionate about our nursery and the children who attend and we are committed to providing quality childcare to the parents and children who use the setting
I look forward to welcoming new families and showing you around our outstanding nursery in Chester.

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