Busy Bees West Byfleet

West Hall Estate, Parvis Road, West Byfleet KT14 6EY
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9.7 75 Reviews
Busy Bees West Byfleet is a local nursery within the village of West Byfleet near Woking within the beautifully landscaped surroundings of West Hall.

This local West Byfleet Nursery is in the tranquillity of the greenbelt fields of Surrey, the new state of the art day nursery offers a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.

Ofsted state that:

"The quality of teaching is consistently good."
"The effective leadership and management significantly enhances children's care, welfare and learning."
"Babies and children...know they are special through the warm and caring response they receive from their key persons."

The picturesque scenery provides the children of the nursery with the opportunities of seeing the change of seasons close to hand and experience the significant benefits that come from playing and learning in the countryside.

Staff encourage enthusiasm, good manners, independence and consideration for others. Each child receives the individual attention he or she needs to develop new skills and interests, discovering that learning is an exciting and fun experience.

The nursery is a caring and secure environment where children enjoy the friendship of others, have a happy and rewarding time reaching their full potential through praise and encouragement.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Kelly Fuller (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:15
    Tuesday 07:45-18:15
    Wednesday 07:45-18:15
    Thursday 07:45-18:15
    Friday 07:45-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Busy Bees West Byfleet has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees West Byfleet has 75 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my boys have gone to Busy Bees since they were 9 months old and we really cannot fault them at all!
Currently, I have one child in younger babies and one in pre-school but we have had experience with all 4 rooms with my eldest son and again the quality of care in each of these was excellent.
The staff are friendly, caring and accommodating with all the children's needs and my boys absolutely love them. It truly feels as though they care for my boys as if they were their own children, which puts me straight at ease as I know they are in good hands when I drop them off each morning. The Centre Director has always responded quickly to emails and has always been accommodating with any changes/questions I might have in terms of funding or extra sessions.
Our children love going to nursery, are in great hands and they learn so much and experience new activities every day - we really couldn't be happier with our choice of Busy Bees, West Byfleet and would definitely recommend it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really impressed with the childcare I have received from this nursery. My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9 months old and I love much he has learnt.
The staff are so friendly and down to earth. I know straight away if there are any concerns and they always make time to
speak to me and my partner if we have any questions.
My son loves attending this nursery and always has a massive smile on his face going in the morning.
I would recommend highly looking at having your child at this nursery. It has a home from home feeling.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at the nursery when she was just 11 months old, and now, 9 months later, we couldn't be happier with how she's settled in. Despite only attending twice a week, we've seen such a noticeable boost in her confidence and development - a true testament to the incredible team here.
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staff are hands-on, nurturing, and consistently accommodating to both our daughter's needs and any requests we've had as parents. Communication is excellent - they're always quick to respond to emails and keep us well-informed with updates, which gives us great peace of mind.
The facilities themselves are also fantastic: clean, safe, and clearly well-maintained. You can tell a lot of care goes into keeping the environment hygienic and welcoming for the children every single day.
We feel so lucky to have found such a supportive and professional nursery. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a positive space for our little one to thrive!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending busy bees for the last 10 months. We have had a great experience with the team - as a young baby he had a prolonged settling in period but everyone supported him and me so well and he now is so happy and coming on leaps and bounds. His eating has also progressed well and tries
lots of things. I am always able to book extra sessions and the team are very helpful with my changing schedule. My son loves the staff there and is always playing happily when I pick him up! Thanks all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is thriving at Busy Bees in West Byfleet. She started in February 2024 in Younger Babies, and has moved through Older Babies and now into the Toddler room. All the rooms are staffed by caring and attentive people who greet happily at the door, give regular updates throughout the day on the
app, and provide a thorough handover at the end of the day. The centre director gives us excellent guidance for accessing the funded hours, and my daughter's key-workers developed a brilliant rapport with her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our boys have attended Busy Bees and loved it. They have built strong bonds with their key workers who have been so caring and affectionate towards them.
The staff take the children outside as much as they can and carry out fun and educational activities throughout the day.
They often update
the app and is really useful to see what they've eaten and when they've slept etc.
Busy Bees has been a huge part of our boys' lives so far and they've been really happy there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Busy Bees, West Byfleet since he was 9 months old, he has just turned 3 and we still could not be happier with our choice. The staff at Busy Bees are second to none- they demonstrate care and compassion on a genuine level, you get the sense that they really know your child well and
care about their wellbeing. We have been supported through every transition (teething, napping, speech and even potty training) with staff communicating well. My son has absolutely flourished in their care, he loves going to nursery- always keen to run in and to tell us about what he has been up to. We are so grateful to the team, they do a fantastic job.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good updates throughout the day on the app which let's you know how your child is doing throughout the day. Lots of messy play which is great for the kids - no wonder my little one loves going to Busy Bees!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding the right nursery for our four-year-old daughter was crucial. From day one at Busy Bees in West Byfleet, we knew we'd found somewhere special. The nursery centre director and her team are exceptional - they create an environment where my daughter thrives daily.


The team brilliantly transforms

everyday activities into learning opportunities. My daughter's vocabulary and social skills have developed remarkably here. The facilities are bright, clean and thoughtfully designed, with an outdoor area she particularly loves exploring.


Communication is excellent, with staff always making time for proper handovers and sharing updates about my daughter's day. I head to work with complete peace of mind, knowing she's in capable hands. I couldn't recommend the fantastic team more highly to local families seeking exceptional childcare.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second daughter is now at preschool in Busy Bees having moved through the rooms like her sister did previously. The team are very caring and supportive, finding ways to help little ones settle and stimulating them with activities. My daughter is not the easiest character but the team have been helpful
in terms of dealing with this and providing strategies for us to use at home. Very happy with the management in place. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been very happy with Busy Bees West Byfleet from the start. Our daughter has gone there now for over 2 years and she loves it there. She has gained abundance of confidence and friends during her time there. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and never make us feel like we're asking stupid
questions. Would really recommend this nursery for any child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Busy Bees West Byfleet since January 2022 and have absolutely loved it. Both our boys have attended during this time and as a family we have had a fantastic experience. The staff are brilliant, warm and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and our boys have absolutely thrived!
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new parents we've been talked through the development phases and been supported throughout their progress and time there.
From younger babies through to pre-school we have been really impressed and have felt so much love and warmth towards our family and our boys.
First experience of dropping off your baby to someone else's care is always an emotional one but the team were so comforting and reassuring, we couldn't have asked for a better nursery.
The centre is always immaculately clean each day, and the food the kids eat is brilliant. The kids eat so well throughout the day. They do lots of fun games and activities throughout the week, with plenty of themed days linked to calendar events.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with Busy Bee's West Byfleet. The staff are so kind and caring, they all know my daughter, even those in different rooms. They have been so reassuring to both me and my daughter whenever my daughter is having a wobbly day and doesn't want to go in, but she always has the best day
and is so happy and excited to tell me what she has been up to at pick-up time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nearly 3 year old really enjoys going to nursery here. He gets plenty of outdoor and messy play and the staff love him. He's been going there since he was one and as he's progressed through the classes we've seen him develop socially as well as with his general learning. Since new management has
been in place we've been kept much more up-to-date with what's happening, have more opportunities for parents evenings and general communication has just really improved. Staff have been supportive and attentive in helping manage his asthma and get in touch if they have any concerns. I'll be sending my younger child in the Autumn and would recommend it to others too. My only criticism is the cost as I know it's more expensive than others in the area - would love to be able to afford more sessions!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have two children at Busy Bees, West Byfleet and rate the nursery very highly. Our youngest is in the baby room and is extremely well cared for and nurtured. The staff were all so supportive during her settling in period and they genuinely care about her and us as a family. Our eldest is in preschool
and experiences the same level of care but is encouraged to be more independent, which is great for him. He learns so much there and is being well prepared for the school environment. The facilities at the nursery are great, particularly the garden and surrounding grounds.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest son started Busy Bees in younger babies and went on to 'graduate' from preschool in August 2020. I can't rate the staff enough, the childcare and loving environment they provided for my son was brilliant, he loved going to nursery and the setting provided a fantastic foundation for his start
into school. My youngest son started in younger babies at 10 months and finished just before his 2nd birthday (we moved house). We were so upset to say goodbye to the nursery, the staff, room leaders and key workers were absolutely fantastic and provided so much structure to his day, with a detailed handover every day in the baby book. I can' rate them highly enough. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the lovely staff, quality of the nursery and facilities the setting offered.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a delightful nursery in a calming environment setting. Our 16 month-old son joined in September and after four weeks of getting used to the idea of being away from home, he has warmed greatly to the two lovely carers in the baby room. It is a joy and relief to see him go off in the mornings with
a smile. A delightful garden which he loves playing in. Covid has sadly made the usual settling in period slightly more challenging as parents are unable to enter nurseries but the staff and management have been amazing in doing all they can to help. Welcoming and reassuring, especially in the first few weeks when it can be an anxious time for parents and babies. Furthermore, the food is fabulous. Our son has some intolerances, and they have been fantastic in taking care of his dietary needs. Would recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started nursery in September and she absolutely loves it. We looked at a few nurseries before deciding on this one as it was our favourite by far. I love the setting, my little girl loves horses and there are fields on either side of you with horses in on the way down to the nursery.
The nursery itself is in a cute little building and it is nice and clean, fresh and modern inside and out, with plenty of toys and activities for the children to choose from. The staff are very nice and friendly and always playful with the children and encouraging them to try new things. I am very pleased with our experience so far and how well my daughter has taken to the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at West Byfleet has been a wonderful experience for us. When putting your child in nursery for the first time, it is a very scary experience but the room manager and her team were amazing. The room is great and my child now loves it. We never hear from the management though (head teacher).
We would get a 'cold' greeting from her. However every other staff member and care taker is lovely. I would however like to see more photos of what they get up to and more details in her diary.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son very much enjoys Busy Bees and is coming on leaps and bounds.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.665)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10 for Busy Bees West Byfleet is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.832 for Busy Bees West Byfleet is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.832

  • b) 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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees West Byfleet is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.833

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Kelly Fuller

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Kelly and I am the Centre Director here at West Byfleet.

I have worked here since 2019, I started as a Senior Practitioner and progressed to Room Manager, Senior Room Manager and now Centre Director. I have worked in nurseries for 8 years and hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare. I am passionate about giving children the best start in life and it brings me great joy watching them learn and grow.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Busy Bees nursery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees West Byfleet

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

Busy Bees West Byfleet accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees West Byfleet Open?

Busy Bees West Byfleet is open: Monday 07:45-18:15, Tuesday 07:45-18:15, Wednesday 07:45-18:15, Thursday 07:45-18:15, Friday 07:45-18:15.

How many Children does Busy Bees West Byfleet have capacity for?

Busy Bees West Byfleet has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Busy Bees West Byfleet to the centre of West Byfleet?

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

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