Busy Bees West Byfleet

West Hall Estate, Parvis Road, West Byfleet KT14 6EY
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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)

9.9

Busy Bees West Byfleet has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) 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 Rachel D (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Positive Steps since April 2015. PS was the first nursery we looked at and the only, we knew immediately this was right.
The staff are all knowledgeable, polite, professional and fun. The variety of activities is great and very educational. The level of care for the children
is amazing and the bond between my daughter and her key carer is great. If you're looking for a great all round nursery, look no further.
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Review from Dina G (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with the progress and development of my 2 daughters aged 2 years old and 4 years old. The staff are enthusiastic and I feel confident leaving my daughters at the nursery in the knowledge that the girls are being well looked after. In the pre-school, my daughter learns through structured
activities such as baking, science projects and phonics. My 2 year old in the toddler room, learns through more unstructured activities such as painting and play dough.
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Review from Jenny F (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love sending both of my children to Positive Steps. The staff are fantastic and the activities are brilliant.
The food is well balanced & my daughter eats far more there than she does at home!
I 100% recommend them.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose this nursery because of the location, the enthusiasm of the staff and the facilities. My son has been going there for 2 months and he absolutely loves it. He claps his hands when we get out of the car. The staff are attentive, friendly and caring and they all seem very well trained and enthusiastic
for the job. The nursery itself is clean and tidy and put my mind at rest (that was one of my bullet points) It is also very well secure with CCTV and keypad entry and high fenced garden area. He is also coming along wonderfully with his learning.
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Review from Kelly C (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are happy with the care provided by Positive Steps. I feel the activities available are of a high standard and the children are well looked after. There are three members of staff who have been particularly good at providing a caring environment for our child. I do feel however that the nursery could
provide more flexibility with regular days and moving dates when needed. I would like to move dates and times of nursery days on rare occasions.
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Review from Clara F (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Positive Steps have been amazing with my daughter, she is so confident and her speech has come on leaps and bounds, they are very accommodating with my daughter's gluten intolerance. Going back to work after having a baby is not easy, but Positive Steps made it easier, all staff are polite and friendly.
Nothing is impossible at Positive Steps.
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Review from E H (Aunt of Child) published on 21 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I pick my niece up 3 times a week and every time is a pleasure. The girls do such a wonderful job, always polite and full of smiles. The feedback is great and the handover sheet (which I give my sister) is fantastic, as I don't remember everything. We have just had sports day which was brilliant, so
well organised and very fun! I cannot find fault with this team. A*.
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Review from James R (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, brilliant outdoor environment, fantastic management and brilliant staff. My daughter had never been to a nursery, so we were all very worried about how well she would get on. Well there was no need, the "settle program" was excellent, from the greeting at the front door to the feedback
at the end of the day.
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Review from Harry B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally experience is good. I would like to see improvements in the following areas. 1) Less staff turnover- transport/location maybe an issue so perhaps subsidized mini bus?
2) Teeth cleaning- if possible children should ne taught to clean their teeth after their main meal . The new manager is good-
hopefully she will stay on.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended for 2 years, throughout he has had a wonderful experience building strong relationship with staff and enjoying his days. He looks forward to arriving everyday and is excited by the activities planned for him. Overall a brilliant local nursery that we trust to look after our son with
100% confidence.
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Positive Steps for the past 18 months and I can honestly not fault it. All the staff are so kind and caring and I feel so comfortable leaving my son here whilst I work. Everything from the activities to the food are outstanding, management always listen and take on board parents
views and suggestions and the staff are so positive. 5 star service, would highly recommend.
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Review from Catherine P (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So impressed with the nursery that I have already recommend it to all of my NCT friends. I was so very nervous about choosing right nursery but I have been so happy and confident that I chose the right one. The staff, facilities and care is excellent and my child loves it here!
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Review from S P (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care provided as well as the relatives and trips provided. Menus varied which I like.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with Positive Steps Nursery. They were fantastic at helping our daughter settle in (she was 9 months when she started) and they found out lots of information prior to her starting to help continue her routine, so she was as happy as possible. They do lots of varied activities and
the staff are friendly, professional and genuinely care about all the babies in their care.
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Review from Jeremy G (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started at Positive Steps for two mornings a week at the age of 19months. She has settled extremely well and is now very keen to leave the house to get to nursery on a Thursday and Friday! On the few occasions when she has been unsettled, the staff and team have been both nurturing
and supportive. We get a helpful handover review on collection which lets us know how well our daughter has fed, been changed etc. The nursery setting is also excellent- next to open fields with horses!! Thanks to all the team.
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Review from Alison E (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Positive Steps is a tremendous nursery with a friendly and professional staff. My daughter has been attending for over a year now and has developed really well in her time there. Her key carer is excellent, as is the rest of the team – always helpful and take all comments on board. Activities and facilities
are well thought out – we especially enjoy the seasonal events such as the summer and Christmas parties, which add a lovely family touch and allow parents to mix and see their children in the environment they spend most of their day in. Have already recommended this nursery to many friends who've since enrolled their own children too.
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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with how the nursery looks after our little girl. She is always so eager to come to nursery and get involved with the activities. The staff are caring and always heave a great relationship with the children. A great team and very eager to solve any issues or concerns.
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Review from C F (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have attended the nursery and pre-school for a number of years and both have developed to a high standard. The key workers are very attentive and feed back is always forthcoming.
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Review from Zelica S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending this nursery since she was two. My daughter has always been happy and the staff are exceptional. My daughter has picked up a lot of skills and is doing very well. The staff are always helpful and my daughter loves each and everyone of them.
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Review from Kathryn E (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Positive Steps, one in the preschool room and the other in older babies. My eldest has been at the nursery almost since it opened and although he initially struggled to settle, his key carers have always been kind and now he is very happy. My youngest son settled much more quickly
but I have always been impressed with the care shown by all of the staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) 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 5.0 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 5 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 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 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.

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