Busy Bees West Byfleet

West Hall Estate, Parvis Road, West Byfleet KT14 6EY
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  • Busy Bees West Byfleet, West Byfleet
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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Aiysha Majid (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

Busy Bees West Byfleet Reviews (80)

9.8

Busy Bees West Byfleet has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees West Byfleet has 80 reviews.

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Review from Richard J (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery. We have moved twice since our elder son who has just left attended, and our only criterion for where to move to was that it had to be within commuting distance of Busy Bees West Byfleet. Our elder son loved his time here from beginning to end - the staff
are caring, attentive, and gently educate the children in an impressive way. The Centre Director is excellent and always has time for parents if they have specific queries or want a quick meeting. They made a huge contribution to our son's development, and now his younger brother is enjoying the same experience. Second to none :)
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the nursery and the care our daughters receive here. From the very first day, the staff have been welcoming, nurturing, and genuinely dedicated to the children's wellbeing and development.
The team go above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and stimulating environment.
The activities are creative and varied - from arts and crafts to outdoor play - and it's clear how much thought goes into support learning through play.
Communication with parents is excellent. We always feel informed and reassured about our children's progress, daily routines, and special moments. It's wonderful to see how excited our daughters are each morning to go in, and how much they talk at home about the friends they've made and the fun things they've done.
Would definitely recommend this nursery!
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Review from Camelia U (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely Nursery ! My daughter loves this place and all the staff are great . She has been going for 1.5 years now and she loves it . I can see a great improvement in her overall development. Thank you very much for all the care you provide!
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Review from Simona C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been with Busy Bees since our boys were just 1 and 3, and it's been such a wonderful experience. One of our sons is now in preschool there absolutely loves going every day. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely dedicated to the children's wellbeing and development. As parents, we couldn't
be happier with the level of care, communication, and support we've received. It's such a relief knowing our kids are in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they are thriving. We highly recommend Busy Bees West Byfleet to any family looking for a fantastic nursery
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Busy Bees and has thrived since she has been there. She has attended since she was 11 months old and has been in every room. The staff all make a great effort to know the children and get the best out of them. My child has surprised me numerous times with her knowledge of a range
of subjects, all which she has learned at the nursery. She really embraces the themed weeks and will come home knowing the words to the stories. She has made loads of friends since she has been there and is very happy.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from Jamie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from I C (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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.


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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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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from Jemina B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.787)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10 for Busy Bees West Byfleet 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.862 for Busy Bees West Byfleet is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.862
  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 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees West Byfleet is based on 17 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 = 3.925
    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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 17 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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Aiysha

Aiysha Majid

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Aiysha, and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees West Byfleet.

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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