Busy Bees Croydon, Haling Park

I was very nervous when starting my daughter, as this will be her 3rd nursery but the settling in and staff really helped her settle. Now she’s in more-school she has improved and is ready to go to school in September. They focus on phonics and she is confident in writing her name. She has been eating well and she enjoys the food. They have supported her in toilet training and can’t say anything but the staff are lovely. They communicate and support with everything and happy for her to be here.

My little one was very unsettled in the beginning but just for a week, she was absolutely fine! I would definitely recommend it!

My daughter has been at Busy Bee's for 6 months now and has had a wonderful time. She went just before she turned 1 and cried initially when she was dropped off but the staff in the baby room were amazing at calming her down and settling her in. They give you a run down at pick up about the baby's day which is lovely to hear and also update the app with photos and activities which is wonderful to see what the babies get up to. She absolutely loves going there and really loves the staff. When we had a gap over Christmas she missed them/nursery so much she kept demanding to go. The variety of food is great and they always provide second/third helpings if the children want them. The management staff are super friendly, really efficient, helpful and very accommodating.

Thank you.

My daughter is coming up to the end of her time at Busy Bee’s, and we have had the best experience at the nursery. Every member of staff that has looked after my daughter has been fantastic. The management is organised and friendly and also responds quickly to any queries. A huge thank you to all the staff at Busy Bee’s; I always know my daughter is in good hands when she’s in your care!

Thank you, team Busy Bees!

Keep up the good work.

My son is in Haling Park Busy Bees and he loves it. The teachers are so lovely, it is very clean, the garden is so spacious. He is always making new activities and he is trying so many different foods, I'm very happy.

Thank you Busy Bees and I recommend the school to everyone.

We finally got a nursery where we are happy to send our child. The teachers are really caring and have lots of patience to deal. We salute their true passion. The way they are giving the feedback is also appreciated. I am quite happy in sending my child here.

Amazing caring nursery.. looking after the needs of my child who enjoys attending. The staff are very kind and attentive supporting the needs of the child very well. The Easter hunt was very enjoyable.

My daughter's vocabulary is super advanced and she comes home super happy every day, which is amazing.

My son has been attending Busy Bees, Haling Park for the last 18 months and has grown both in confidence and abilities. He loves his key workers and staff and enjoys the mix of different things they do daily. He now is very vocal about his day and speaks fondly of his friends. We really love this nursery and hope to bring future children one day.

The team at Haling Park is amazing and caring. We all engage with the nursery activities and we feel welcome since day one. Our son is always mentioning Busy Bees and can't wait for his next session. The environment encourages him to develop different skills and the room managers have a clear plan of what our child needs to achieve in the short and long term, which is something that was shared and discussed with us. Thanks, Busy Bees and all the team!

My daughter was with Busy Bee Croydon, Haling Park since she was 11 months old until 26 months old age. We had to leave Haling Park this year because we moved house. I couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful staff at Haling Park. They were wonderful. They kept track of her miles stones and updated us as parents. I felt at ease at Busy Bees because they have an app that gives you updates on what is happening to your little one.

Staff retention is understandably a challenge across the industry however constant changes in the key worker team seem to have a significant impact on child’s engagement and development cycle as a whole. Consistency in the team will go a long way in improving the standards as children will engage better, their development can be better planned and tracked etc.

- Learning-related activities especially in preschool are worth reviewing. I trust that there are great ideas and efforts being input at that end. If more activities in line with the national curriculum can be introduced to prepare the children for schooling would be a great step.

The team is fabulous and always on the outlook of innovative ideas and improving standards which is remarkable. Thanks Haling Park team!

The staff are amazing at the nursery! My kids love going and are always excited to attend due to the staff’s care and attention. My kids are always being taught new skills and the nursery is always on track to help develop my kids needs further. All in all, my kids are very happy in the nursery as am I!

My daughter has been attending the nursery for 3 years. She absolutely loves it! The staff are kind and caring. The staff have been brilliant throughout the pandemic and have dealt with a number of changes of management whilst ensuring the care of the children haven’t been affected. Lovely nursery and I would definitely recommend it.

My little girl has been attending this nursery since she was nine months old in the baby room and she is now in preschool and absolutely loves it! One of the reasons we chose this nursery was that after seeing eight others, when we walked in, this nursery was clean and that's not because the children don't do enough messy play, they just have a very high standard. The staff are incredible, they have been going through quite a few management changes however, everyone always steps up. Especially in Covid-19 circumstances, they have been absolutely brilliant and have made everyone feel safe. They stick to their bubbles and even the slight "outbreak" a couple of months ago didn't go very far because they are so careful and attentive. The menu is always balanced and the onsite chef is a really lovely lady! Little one has been learning so much thanks to them. This nursery is a home from home for my little one! I would highly recommend them!

My 18-month-old daughter was at this nursery for 3 months, initially for a month she had a lot of difficulties coping and I felt so bad leaving her at the nursery that I almost wanted to quit my job. The staff assured me that she will settle down and that kept me going. After a month of being there, she was so happy, used to come back singing, loved her friends and the staff. The staff are very helpful and loved the food there, I didn't have to worry and I didn't even call to check how she was on a daily basis. Her learning was really good too although I wish we knew more of their daily activities. Overall, a very good experience for my toddler.