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 M H (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The last three years have been phenomenal for my son and I'm so glad we chose Scamps for him. All staff are always kind and attentive, my son has loved every minute of it and will miss it I'm sure.
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Review from Paul S (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps Day Nursery has been a fantastic experience for our daughter over the last two years. She has developed massively during her time here and most of all had tremendous fun! The staff are amazing, the planned weekly activities provide the perfect conditions of learning and enjoyment, and last but
not least the location is perfect! Ten out of Ten, and I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps is an outstanding nursery. The staff are truly exceptional and always put the childrens needs first. Our son has settled into each different room without any upset. The location is beautiful, surrounded by parkland and blessed with lots of outdoor space. The manager ensures she knows each of
the children personally and genuinely cares about them. I can not speak highly enough of Scamps and all the amazing team.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with our choice of Scamps Nursery. The staff are excellent and we feel our daughter looks forward to and is excited by her days at Scamps. Her key worker is brilliant, she is attentive, caring and has developed a great relationship with our daughter.
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Review from John G (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps have looked after our two children now, helping them develop into wonderful young people. Without fail, all the staff have been supportive, caring and loving towards our children. As our youngest prepares to start school, I can't imagine a better place for her to have prepared.
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Review from Eleanor S (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps is a wonderful place. Both of our children have attended since they were one. All of the staff have always been a massive support and have done their very best for the boys. I cannot recommend the nursery enough. The children loved it and we will be very sad to say goodbye. Thank you Scamps for
everything. It is a truly magical place.
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Review from Jamie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we are extremely happy with how our son is progressing. We also like the fact that we feel like we can communicate with any of the staff with ease. Very excited to see him continue his Scamps adventure.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thrilled with our daughters time at Scamps Day Nursery. She is very confident and secure and we know this is in part due to her time at Scamps Day Nursery. She gets a great variety of creative and physical activities and she is always happy when we drop her off and collect her.
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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We and our son loved this purpose built nursery. The 3 and a half years have flown by. When we were considering childcare, we were initially impressed by the owner's genuine desire to make sure the children have the best start as well as her attitude to risk ie not to wrap the children up in cotton
wool but to let them take calculated risks.
The staff work hard to enrich the children's days with each week having a theme eg bugs and beasts, emergency services, pirates.
It's a caring, welcoming environment as opposed to the clinical atmosphere of some we visited, with the children having photos above their coat pegs and lots of hugs if upset. The nativity plays will always remain a highlight.
Yes, it is expensive but it is worth the money - we never regretted our choice. Although our son is leaving well prepared for school, we will really miss Scamps, the staff and the friends we have made there.
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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased I chose Scamps it has been a fantastic experience for my daughter.
The staff are all fantastic and the pre-school activities are stimulating and the perfect preparation for school.
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Review from Kellie M (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was the most amazing place ever. I didn't want my angel to leave. My angel has come along so much since she has been here. My daughter has made so many friends, I can not ask for anything more than what they have done!
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Review from Dina B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Scamps enough, my son has loved coming to Scamps and his confidence has come on leaps and bounds. All the staff have been brilliant and are always on hand to help. My son has learnt so much and he is ready for school thanks to all the staff.
Thank you for everything.
We will miss
you all.
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Review from Vicky B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
(Through the tears!) It's such a sad day that we are leaving Scamps, I say we because as a family its become part of us we are so happy we chose for our daughter to come here. The standard of care and education is second to none. Thank you, Scamps, the past 3 years have been amazing.
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has spent an amazing 3 years at Scamps Day Nursery. He has loved every minute of his time there. The staff are fantastic and the quality of care is outstanding. I would recommend Scamps Day Nursery to any parent, we have never had any concerns about entrusting our son to their care.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started a few months ago in the Willows room. She has settled very well and enjoys the exciting activities that they provide. I would highly recommend Scamps to friends and family.
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Review from Amelia G (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have had an amazing time coming to Scamps. They give truly excellent care and are an excellent support for parents.
By far the best I could find.
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Review from Amanda F (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Scamps! My eldest daughter attended here and there was no hesitation wanted to bring my youngest here.
The staff are fantastic and my little one loves coming here.
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Review from Hayley G (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff members are extremely friendly. My daughter loves coming. We have found all the carers approachable and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Scamps to family and friends.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have really been impressed with our daughter's progress in all aspects including social development since starting at Scamps.
Particularly the last month of February, where her vocabulary and activity based learning experiences have been great and we have noticed her development has increased at
home.
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Review from Annabel C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, facilities and 100% satisfied with everything provided.
My child has come on leaps and bounds since starting with Scamps - fantastic for her development. The staff really make Scamps unique, their super friendly, helpful and attentive nature is fantastic!
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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.

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