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 Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and staff. Highly recommended in every aspect. My daughter has grown in confidence so much and learnt so much in the few months of attending.
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Scamps, full of lovely staff who are always very accommodating.
Our daughter always looks forward to coming here and has come on leaps and bounds since being here.
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Review from Marolyne S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a new mother, it can be very difficult to choose a daycare centre that meets all parental requirements. Scamps Day Nursey have been fantastic through the whole process. We as parents are over the moon with the level of care that our daughter gets.
We would recommend Scamps to anyone looking for
a daycare that is more like a home from home.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Baby room - my daughter came to Scamps at 10months old and has been in the baby room with 2 staff looking after her. The care you cannot fault, that have adhered to my daughters needs and I feel so secure leaving her in their care.
My daughter had dietary requirements and they have really helped in
accommodating this.
You feel like they are a second family. I wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Scamps Day Nursey is amazing. I have already recommended it to friends and will continue to do so.
Great staff, very clean and overall a great nursery.
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Review from Andrea C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery experience. My little boy attended from 8 months old. The support and care shown to my son has been outstanding. The activities and variety of experiences have been of a brilliant standard. Will send my little girl in the future.
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Review from Mark A (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery with tremendous staff who are dedicated and always act in the best interests of the children.
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Review from Nicholas S (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has really enjoyed her time at Scamps. The staff are very friendly and really good with the children. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Scamps for 4 years. Since day one, I have felt completely confident she is being looked after in a loving and caring way. All the staff are fantastic and I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of her and helping her become the confident, clever and most of all happy
little girl she is. My son is now here and loves every minute of his time here. Thanks, everyone at Scamps.
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Scamps since she was 8 months old and has enjoyed every day with the fabulous teams running each age group. All the ladies are such kind and caring people. I have never worried about leaving my daughter with them and I know she has become very attached to her key workers. Now
that she is leaving to go to primary school, we are sad to say goodbye to the team at Scamps but know they have given her the best start possible. Lovely staff and great resources with different learning topics each week. A brilliant nursery.
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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery I would absolutely recommend to anyone. Amazing staff, as a mother to entrust someone with your child is hard but all the Scamps staff have made the transition as easy as it can be. So much appreciation for all the staff.
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Review from Amanda (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to Scamps, she goes every afternoon. I don't use the nursery as an extension of "just childcare" it is a place where she is engaged in learning, in such a fun way. My daughter has developed into a confident, well rounded individual.
This is due to the care and education of
the staff team and management.
I find this nursery/pre-school to be very warm and welcoming. I got "the feeling" the first time I viewed the nursery - it was the one. I feel very privileged that my daughter goes to Scamps.
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Review from Aimee W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies in the baby room have done a fantastic job at helping my 10 month old son settle into nursery life. I have absolute confidence that he is receiving the very best childcare.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very well trained, my child has health issues and they were very understanding and accommodating. In the 6 months he's been going he's more talkative and confident.
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Review from Annabel S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is excellent! My son came to the pre-school a couple of years ago and my daughter has been here since she was 8 months old. The education is fantastic and my daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she started here.
I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a safe, loving
and structured environment for their child.
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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care my children are receiving at Scamps Nursery. I have two boys, one of which is still attending Scamps. Both my boys settled well and made special bonds with the staff. The manager goes out of her way to be as friendly and welcoming each time we arrive to drop our son off.
All the staff are very friendly and attentive towards parents and children alike.
This creates a warm and welcoming environment at the nursery. The work that goes into the planning of games, outdoor play/activities is clear to see. My children have thrived and learnt through play and structured activities over their time at nursery. I would highly recommend the nursery to my friends. Thank you and well done to all at Scamps.
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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since 7 months old. I was very concerned he was too young, but the nursery has been in step with his and our needs since day 1.
I don't worry about my son when he's at nursery, and this is the most important thing to me. I pick my child up at irregular times and always walk into
calm- I have never found him crying.


The staff are wonderful - a mixture of ages and experience - all really friendly and professional. The cost is no higher than other nurseries in the area. My son enjoys himself there.

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really pleased with Scamps Nursery which our son has attended for 8 months. The staff are very professional and have formed lovely bonds with, my son who had a difficult start. Any issues we have had have been dealt with efficiently and effectively. They adapted to food requests. I would
recommend Scamps as an excellent nursery. Thank you.
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Review from Natalie N (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first son went to Scamps and we were incredibly impressed by the quality of care, the standard of education and the personable approach. As a result my baby started at Scamps in September 2015 and it was so reassuring to know the team and for everyone to welcome out family so warmly.
We have been
extremely impressed by our experience of the baby room. My daughter settled immediately, the staff are so warm, empathetic and reassuring. We have been particularly impressed by my daughters key worker who has developed a lovely bond with her and is such a friendly face to see at the end of the working day.
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found Scamps Nursery after a bad experience with a child minder.
My son started Scamps and I instantly felt at ease. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting and he gets really excited when we arrive. I cannot speak highly enough about the entire team at Scamps, they truly are amazing.
Thank you so much for the time we have had at nursery.
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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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