Busy Bees Chingford

Staff are always friendly, but sometimes communication with parents is not the best. I recently missed parents evening as I was not aware of it.

I have enrolled my son when he was 1 and 1/2. Since the beginning, he seemed to enjoy the place and we noticed a big improvement in his development. He recently had his second-year review with the health visitor and apart from his speech everything else was as it should be at this stage, I believe sending him there definitely helped.

In terms of suggestions, I would like to get more feedback on his activities during the day and his progress and the kind of activities they are focusing on to help him with his development.

Also at 1.00pm, there’s normally one or two members of staff in the class, the majority of kids are asleep and I have the impression the ones that are not sleeping (like my son) are left wandering without anyone actually spending time with them. I would like this aspect to be addressed, please.

Last suggestion is for Busy Bees to be more flexible in terms of recuperating some of the missed sessions, instead of just being told it’s not possible.

I feel safe leaving my child at Busy Bees Chingford. Everyone is lovely and helpful. They all really care about the children and work really hard on their individual needs. Both my children have flourished in this environment.

I would highly recommend Busy Bees, my children have been going there for nearly two years. The staff are understanding, friendly and caring and the children really enjoy being there. The staff keep you well informed about your child’s progress.

August was the last month two of my boys attended Busy Bees before school and I have to say Busy Bees Chingford handled the return to nursery after lockdown so well and so professionally. The transition back to nursery was seamless and the boys were so happy to be back with familiar faces. We are about to send our 3rd son here too. Busy Bees are part of our family.

My son has been at Busy Bees at Chingford for about 4 months now and absolutely loves it. The staff are very friendly and he gets so excited when we pull up in the mornings. A true indication of the care and attention he must receive. They’ve also been really accommodating to extra ad-hoc days too, helpful in these uncertain times as my partner and I navigate work.
A really wonderful nursery. We couldn’t have asked for more.

We have had one or both of our children at the nursery for the past 5 years and both children have been happy and progressed well. The staff are caring, personable and take the time to ensure we and our current child attending feel comfortable with the nursery environment. Both children experimented with food more at nursery than at home! Both the office and room staff have been flexible with our requirements and have supported our children through various ‘phases’ and quirks as they have developed into their own little personalities, often going over and above to do so. Supporting us as parents as well as our children. I would also say that the nursery has had even more of a step up with a recently appointed manager who is very positive and professional. A great appointment to the team. We couldn’t be happier and look forward to our child enjoying the rest of their nursery experience at Busy Bees Chingford!

As a working parent, my child spends full 4-days in nursery, so it is critical that you choose the best. I think Busy Bee nurseries at Chingford is the best.
I am really pleased with the care they provide on personal and professional level. Its like a second home to my child.
The staff is always welcoming, interested and always listen.
Thank you!

My son left Busy Bees at Chingford in August 2020 to start reception after several happy years. The staff there were kind, patient and helped us in several areas, namely potty training and bottle weaning. The staff are great and the facilities are excellent. I’m now seeking a place for another child so that really is the highest recommendation I can give.

Both our children have attended busy bees, my daughter before and after COVID and have now transitioned really well to primary school, and my son from age one after COVID. The staff are very caring and have supported what has been a difficult post-lockdown transition. All the staff across the different rooms know all the children at the nursery by name and the children’s key workers have been very invested in the children’s comfort, development and individual needs. The purpose build centre provides an exceptional space for both indoor and outdoor play and learning.