Busy Bees Macclesfield

Poplar Road, South Park, Macclesfield SK11 8AT
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9.9 189 Reviews
  • 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 (189)

9.9

Busy Bees Macclesfield has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Macclesfield has 189 reviews.

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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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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps are fantastic! Both my daughters love going and they are thriving. They keep you up to date with how they are progressing and what they have been up to. Can't sing their praises enough, they are brilliant.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab place, lovely staff. My child has learnt so much attending Scamps. I could not recommend a better nursery.
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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Great staff, very helpful.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased I chose Scamps to look after my children as the staff are wonderful and the care my children receive is the best I could have ever wished for. I would recommend Scamps to everyone.
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Review from Anoosheh R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have attended Scamps Day Nursery over the past four years. We are extremely happy with all the aspects of the care they both receive her. The staff are kind and nurturing - nothing is too much to ask. Scamps Day Nursery work with us parents to encourage our children to develop a positive
attitude to life and learning - A brilliant nursery that gives a great start to any child that attends.
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Review from Mark S (Grandfather of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. The facilities are brilliant. In the years I have been with my two grandchildren I have found the staff caring, inspirational and continually friendly. The information supplied to keep us engaged and informed is great from recipes to themes to general help - it all supports
the children.
My grandchildren have had a great educational experience and their social development has given them all they need when moving to school.
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Review from Sara O (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps are a very good nursery. My child thoroughly loves coming and can't wait to see the wonderful staff, they are all caring and so kind.
My child has come on leaps and bounds since coming.
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Review from Vikki S (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps is an amazing pre-school, both of our children have really enjoyed their time there.
We have both loved all the staff at Scamps, they have all been really friendly and helpful to us and our children.
Both of our children have been excited to go each morning and they have great memories of the
amazing, exciting and educational activities they have done.
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent my boy loves going here. The management and all the staff are so caring and excellent at their jobs providing such imaginative themes for learning. Great outdoor play areas. The recently received award best nursery in the North West is abosolutely well deserved. I always feel happy to leave
him because I know he'll have such a fun day!
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Review from Dipa D (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My son loves to be in the nursery every morning. Nursery staff are amazing and highly trained. The environment of the nursery is extremely safe and all the facilities are excellent. I am happy to see my son growing from a shy little boy to a confident outgoing child. Thanks to all
the nursery staff for making it happen. I highly recommend Scamps Day Nursery.
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Review from Rajen G (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started going to Scamps Nursery at the age of 2 years 3 months. The staff are extremely sincere and well trained. They provide such a warm and caring environment, I feel completely safe while my son is in the nursery. I am also very impressed with the Nursery facilities and the child development
activities. I can clearly see that my son is making positive progress, starting from personal development to communication to social interaction within the first few months in the nursery. We are delighted to see him grow and I have no hesitation to say that the staff at Scamps Nursery have made it possible.


The staff are amazing and treat each child with great care - I highly recommend Scamps Nursery to anyone in Macclesfield.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) 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 4.9 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 4.935 for Busy Bees Macclesfield is calculated as follows: ( (459 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 491 Ratings = 4.935
  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 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 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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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