Busy Bees Macclesfield

Poplar Road, South Park, Macclesfield SK11 8AT
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  • Busy Bees Macclesfield, Macclesfield
Busy Bees Macclesfield provide endless opportunities for children to thrive during their time at nursery. So, whether your child enjoys exploring the outdoors, taking safe risks while supervised by staff, or enjoying a nutritious meal with their friends, there is something for every child to enjoy!

The highly experienced team are dedicated in providing the best care to help support every child in their developmental journey. To help prepare your child for the next big step in their education, Busy Bees follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The enthusiastic team plan a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework to help to enable children to learn whilst having fun.

The caring staff proactively support every child throughout each stage of their development to ensure they have the best start in life. So, for those little ones who still require more close care and attention, there is a dedicated baby room with comfortable cots, sensory play toys and comfortable chairs for much-needed cuddles.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Sigley (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 33

Total Places for Children

  • 98

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, Christmas & New Year

Busy Bees Macclesfield Reviews (180)

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Busy Bees Macclesfield has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Macclesfield has 180 reviews.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Busy Bees has been so positive. We feel our daughter thrives in the envirnment and is learning in a variety of areas all staff are friendly and approachable
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Review from A E (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Macclesfield is a fantastic place for my son to have the best possible start in life. It has taken some time for him to settle, but he is absolutely thriving. The staff have been amazing with him, they have made him feel so welcome and have encouraged his learning from day one. He loves the
activities every day and is making new friends all of the time. The staff have put our minds at ease and we could not be happier with the way things are going. Thank you so much.
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Review from Mark L (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment you walk in, the warm and nurturing atmosphere is evident. Staff are genuinely caring, attentive and deeply committed to each child's wellbeing. The facilities are outstanding, with bright, well equiped playrooms, a secure outdoor area and variety of learning materials for all age groups.
Meals are diverse and nutritious as well as freshly prepared. Most importantly, our child has thrived socially, forming strong friendships (with teachers and students) and looks forward to each day with excitement.
Busy Bees Macclesfield fosters a sense of community and belonging, making it a place where children feel safe, happy and inspired to grow.
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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really happy with the progress our daughters have made since starting at Busy Bees Macclesfield. The staff are really attentive and they always receive such a warm welcome in the mornings. Both girls enjoy attending the nursery and they have so many wonderful experiences and learning opportunities.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well organised nursery with excellent facilities. The team there are incredible and go above and beyond for the children. I'm frequently stunned by the brilliance of the activities they do and my daughter never fails to have a brilliant day there. The meals are varied and nutritious, she's well looked
after and I consider her time at Busy Bees a vital part of her development.
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Review from Chris G (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good nursery. Both our boys love going. The staff are great and provide a high level of care. Along with playing a key role in facilitating our childrens development.
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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are amazing and couldn't go for enough to ensure the kids have an amazing day. One member of staff, in particular, goes the extra mile couldn't recemend busy bees more
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Review from Dan H (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly 10/10 nursery. Our daughter loves nursery days and talks about her friends and the staff all the time. The outside space combined with indoor play is fantastic.
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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending pre-school at Busy Bees, every day is different with a wide range of activities and she comes home telling us new words and things she has learned every day. She has a great bond with the room staff especially her key worker.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been at Busy Bees for 3 years now. Our son loves being here and constantly tells us everything he's done during the day, from outdoor races to painting. The staff are always professional and friendly and make an effort to focus on individual children's needs.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been delighted with the setting since our daughter began at age 9 months. Now aged 3, we can see the positive impact of the caring, attentive staff. We would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has the most brilliant time at Busy Bees and has for years now. We are so pleased with the care and attention he receives and he thrives under the care of the staff.
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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love all the staff at Busy Bees. Our two boys have both lvoed their time at Busy Bees.
Our second child is currently in preschool and has built excellent relationships with the staff. He is getting a lot of confidence from the learning activities and structure of the days. He enjoys the breakfast
slot and the food + throughout the day
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees, and all the staff are absolutely amazing. To see our daughter, who has been with them since she was 11 months, flourish and grow in such confidence, is wonderful. We love everyone at Busy Bees, and our daughter has such a briliant time.
We are going to miss everyone when she leaves for school.
Thank
you everyone.
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Review from Chloe-Amelia S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really friendly staff, I feel that my daughter is happy & safe & that's so important to us. She has built good relationships with the staff & has really settled in well since starting 6 weeks ago.
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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are incredible, very informative about progress of child + listen to parent's view. The space + learning help with development + focus on child's confidence. We love it here + so grateful.
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Busy Bees since our son stared in October 2025. All the staff have been so friendly and show so much care and attention to him. We have also noticed a big jump in his development too. Thank you Busy Bees!
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Review from Kat T (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time in preschool. We couldn't be happier about the care and nurture he receives, especially from his key worker. Thank you for all you do for him, he will be sad to go in September.
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Review from Simon S (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We find Busy Bees to be exceptional in every regard. Our daughter loves it.
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Review from Rachel V (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experience we've had has been amazing. My child has flourished in the care of Busy Bees. Couldn't ask for a better experience. The staff are all super friendly and I can tell she is in safe hands which makes me feel much better about it.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Busy Bees Macclesfield 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 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 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 4.976 for Busy Bees Macclesfield is calculated as follows: ( (480 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 492 Ratings = 4.976
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Macclesfield is based on 41 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 41 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Rebecca

Rebecca sigley

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2023

I began working at Busy Bees in August 2023, I Have a BA Hons Degree in early childhood studies. I have been working in childcare for over 18 years and my passion is focusing on the wellbeing of my children and staff. I have a Cache Level 2 in SEND. I have certificates in both Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work. I am also the named Designated Safeguarding Lead. I’m incredibly proud of our Nursery and everything that we do, especially winning an award for being recognised as a top 20 recommended nursery in the North West 2023. It is so nice to know that the emphasis we place on ensuring Busy Bees Macclesfield provides all of our babies and children with the best start in life is noticed. I am so passionate about the Nursery and ensure all the things we do and provide for the children make every day amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Macclesfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Macclesfield accepts?

Busy Bees Macclesfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Macclesfield Open?

Busy Bees Macclesfield is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Macclesfield have capacity for?

Busy Bees Macclesfield has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Macclesfield to the centre of Macclesfield?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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