Busy Bees Macclesfield

Poplar Road, South Park, Macclesfield SK11 8AT
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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 Michaela F (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Scamps a few weeks now. The staff are amazing, always happy and smiling and always make you feel welcome. They have provided fun and exciting activities that have helped with his development. If I have any worries the staff are always happy to sit and talk to me about it and make
myself and my son feel at ease. It is an amazing place and my son is happy and settled.
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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My son loves it. Couldn't recommend it enough. And a special thanks to the staff for being so attentive.
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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Scamps Day Nursery! Both my children have attended Scamps and our experiences have been so positive. They have each made lovely relationships with the staff and enjoy coming here.
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Review from Fay L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the service from Scamps. All staff are very friendly and knowledgeable/attentive to our child's needs.


Our child loves coming to Scamps and that is a great bonus to us as parents.

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Review from Tom W (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son's first month at nursery has already seen him change in terms of his confidence and ability to engage in different types of games.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Scamps have really made my child feel settled. When she first started she was struggling to adjust but now loves going to nursery. I feel really informed each day of her progress and am called if she is unwell. Overall, the staff are really friendly and I know what her next steps are in
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery - our second child is now attending.


Great management of allergies - both medication and keeping food separate without isolating child.

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Review from Ross O (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a fantastic review of our daughter's development today. Our daughter's key worker was all prepared with beautifully annotated folders of our daughter's journey so far. We couldn't be happier with her development at Scamps Day Nursery. It's clear how much she loves coming here and how much she
loves the ladies particularly her amazing key workers. We feel very safe leaving her here every week and want to thank them all for helping our daughter to flourish into the beautiful young girl she's becoming.
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not hesitate to recommend Scamps Day Nursery to anyone looking for an outstanding setting for their little ones. Since starting at Scamps our little boy has blossomed in every way. The wonderful staff ensure that individual needs are catered for and that the children are nurtured and happy.
The many varied learning opportunities are always well planned, stimulating and lots of fun! We would not want our little one to be cared for anywhere else. Scamps Day Nursery is the best!
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Review from Kaite C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't tell you how amazing Scamps Day Nursery is! We were nervous handing over our first child at 9 months but looking back we had nothing to worry about! The girls are fab and adore our little boy. They do so many activities and our son has learnt so much, he absolutely loves it here, It really
has been amazing and we can't thank you enough!
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, fantastic staff!!
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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would recommend Scamps to any mums and dads. It is a fantastic environment. The nursery girls are brilliant at bringing the best out of the children. We like the way they learn through fun. Offering a really varied range of activities.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't say anything but good things about Scamps from the moment we came to visit you instantly knew it's the perfect warm and family friendly nursery. The staff are fantastic and my little one's key worker is so kind and attentive to my child and especially when she is sometimes reluctant to leave
mummy at drop off. Well done Scamps fantastic!! My child has progressed really well.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl loves going to Scamps Day Nursery. Every day she is coming home with new words and new abilities. Her growth since starting Scamps has been amazing.


All of the staff are kind, attentive and caring. The staff are so good at tailoring their style to our little one's needs. As parents,

we couldn't ask for more.
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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy that my daughter is in this nursery. She is feeling more confident and she has more friendships here as well.
I would really recommend this nursery because of excellent care and really friendly staff. I'm also really happy with the food and drink provided in this nursery.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding in every way. I believe the nursery has given my child the best start in her early years possible.
The activities the children do are amazing, the staff know her so well and she enjoys every day here. I would definitely recommend this nursery to all and will want my baby
to come here in the future too. There is no better nursery.
Thank you for everything.
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Review from Ben B (Guardian of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great, safe and fun learning environment.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Scamps Day Nursery from the age of 9 months, with my eldest leaving this summer to start school. The staff and resources are excellent, with all staff members and owners creating a family environment and taking the time to care and develop each child as an individual.
Brilliant nursery would definitely recommend!
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps has been a fantastic part of our life for the last three years. It is a lovely friendly place and the staff have become almost like family.
I have watched my baby girl grow into a confident pre-schooler.
Scamps is a very happy place and I would highly recommend it.
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Review from S M W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery - positive, caring and encouraging staff members. Fantastic routine in place, good discipline, yet the great balance of fun, risk and boundaries for children to develop. Great communication between staff and parents. Looking to improve standards and seek parents' views beforehand.
Great food options and fantastic approach to learning and playing outdoors whatever the weather. Will be sad to leave next month - would do it all over again and highly recommend to other parents.
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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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