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Contact Information
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Phone Number020 8292 5906
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Details
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Group/OwnerBusy Bees Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeLeah Smith (Centre Director)
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Number of Staff32
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When ClosedBank Holidays
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children112
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Ana B
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amOur first son has attended Busy Bees in Croydon and because we had such a good experience we came back with our second child. We are not local to the nursery but it is absolutely worth the travel because we go to work knowing that we leave our child in good and caring hands.
Cecile F
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amVery happy that our son has been going to this nursery for the past 3 years. Staff are very supportive and friendly. Our son has built up some good friendships with other kids and staff, he has been enjoying a variety of activities. He’s thriving there and has developed so much in their care.
Marie-Clair E
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves attending Busy Bees, Old School Place. She cannot wait to go in the morning and is so happy in herself leaving our house. When I pick her up in the evening, she always looks so content and tells me about all the fun she has had that day. The staff are fantastic and keep in regular communication. She has formed friendships and benefits from the consistency in staff. Attendance at Busy Bees has encouraged her development and social communication. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
Rachael W
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been at this nursery since she was 10 months old and now leaving to go to school in September.
They have been great for her confidence and education. All the staff here are exceptional, they engage really well with all the children. She loves how safe she feels and that she can talk to the staff if she has any issues. The activities are varied and keep her attention.
She is going to miss the staff and environment greatly. I’m sure we’ll be back for a visit in the future.
Justine M
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending this nursery just before he was two. He settled in very well a lot of this was due to the staff who are very caring and friendly.
He has grown in confidence and loves coming to nursery.
The staff are very knowledgeable about child development and really helped with his development and social skills.
The nursery is very bright and has interesting articles in the hall to look at. The rooms are very bright and colourful and full of exciting toys and educational activities, the children are learning through play which is great.
There are lovely outdoor areas where the children can run around.
The nursery management are always welcoming and helpful and run a lovely tight ship.
Alexandra A
August 7, 2020 at 12:00 amI chose this nursery out of another 10 I saw around my house. This nursery is actually far from my house but is the best of all and as I care a lot about my kids day to day lifestyle I will highly recommend this nursery. They are fully involved with the kids’ age group activities and going the extra mile in order to achieve kids’ development no matter if a child has a disability or a typical child. You don’t see them just standing, that’s why their name is very good comparing to what they do – Busy Bees.
Meera B
August 10, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Busy Bees since February 2018 when he was 20-months-old. He has developed and flourished so much during his time there. He enjoys going and has built good relationships with the staff and children. Everyone knows each others name which is great. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Helen D
August 27, 2020 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been with Busy Bees from 11-months to the grand old age of 4 (she starts school in a few weeks). We are so happy that we chose this nursery for her. She’s been through all the different age/stage rooms and has had a few different key workers during that time, and everyone has been kind and professional. She skips through the front doors every day happy to see what’s going to happen next, and routinely comes home with stories and artwork. They have supported her development beautifully, from her first steps, through potty training to starting to learn to trace and write letters and understand letter sounds in preparation for school. Busy Bees have adjusted so well to the challenges of the pandemic and at no point has our daughter been uncomfortable since she returned post-lockdown. The staff have done everything they can to keep things normal and fun for the children and have worked incredibly hard, with many colleagues furloughed and lots of regulations to follow.
A C
September 3, 2020 at 12:00 amBusy Bees in Croydon is a brilliant nursery. My daughter joined earlier this year (2020) aged two, and she continues to grow and develop exceptionally well. Her speech is clear, meaning I understand what she says, and she corrects me if I have said something wrong. My daughter is confident and knows what she wants to what she doesn’t want. The staff are welcoming and attentive to your needs. If I have a problem or an issue, the manager will sort out whatever is the issue or problem. I like Busy Bees because they are not too far from my home, they are diverse with the children and staff. I think it’s imperative for children to mix with children and staff who are from different races, different countries/islands, different faiths, religions and children with disabilities. It will help them to understand everyone is different.
Kuljit H
February 12, 2021 at 12:00 amI have two boys who started the nursery after lockdown one. I was familiar with the nursery, my daughter attended there 6 years ago. It was therefore nice that the nursery atmosphere and familiarity had not changed. My boys took a couple of weeks but they settled in perfectly. Since being at the nursery, they developed immensely and the boys love going to nursery, which is a personal comfort. I highly recommend this nursery.
Amelie A
February 12, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. The team is great with her and are very good at keeping us updated on her progress. She has developed a lot and loves the team who takes care of her. The management team has been very flexible in 2020 with all our last-minute changes (Covid related). The outdoor facilities are amazing.
Sheriece B
March 9, 2021 at 12:00 amSo happy that I moved my daughter to Busy Bees Croydon. I can see the instant improvement in her development – best decision I’ve made for her progress. She is so excited to go to nursery every day and with such lovely staff who clearly and genuinely care about the children, it’s easy to see why.
Emma B
March 9, 2021 at 12:00 amI have two children at the nursery. My eldest has attended for 3 years. The nursery staff have always been incredibly kind and nurturing. My husband and I are very impressed with the menu offered at the nursery and my girls always enjoy themselves there.
I was incredibly nervous putting my girls into nursery when I had to return to work however I am so pleased with the nursery choice we made. It is a fantastic nursery with wonderful staff!
Rochelle G
March 10, 2021 at 12:00 amMy experience of Busy Bees in Croydon is very positive. Those experienced parents will know that all children are different and its the experience of the child that matters. My child has been very happy at this nursery but when for some reason she wasn’t happy the manager made some adjustments for my child which resulted in her being back to loving nursery. She seems to be more outgoing at home but I suspect the thrill and excitement of watching and listening to other young children is her thing as she enjoys the activities and fun too.
Great communication and updates and covid precautions and monitoring. My child is in safe hands !!
Madeline B
April 28, 2021 at 12:00 amThe nursery is a bit slow at replying to emails, however they have been brilliant with my son. The nursery has a big outdoor area and seem to encourage the children to play outside which my son loves. The staff are very kind and caring, my son cries when I leave him but they hug him and sit with him until he calms down and starts to play. The staff give me low-downs at the end of each day about what he’s eaten, how much he’s slept and how he’s settling in. They are also very good at collecting his stuff at the end of the day and sending it home with him. I feel like they care about the babies in the nursery and there is physical affection which my son craves!
A G
May 14, 2021 at 12:00 amThe nursery is good and the staff are very friendly and caring. Communication is good and children are fed properly on time. They build a routine for children which is helpful for parents. Good parking facility, nice and neat premises. During this Covid-19 period, the staff always wear face masks and adhere to social distancing but it is disappointing that many parents don’t wear masks when they collect their children and I struggle to believe that they are all exempt. Nursery management can be more assertive on such parents. Staff are always very caring towards children, except on a couple of occasions when parents waiting outside, including myself could hear a childminder screaming at children, which wasn’t nice at all. There is a difference between being assertive and screaming at children. This needs to be addressed by the nursery management.
H S
November 7, 2022 at 12:00 amThe centre has changed drastically for the good since the new manager has taken over. The staff has always been good, four in particular. We moved into this nursery from another one and I can say that was the best thing to do. My daughter is learning and growing. They are compassionate, friendly and always with a smile even after a long day’s hard work. Words are not enough to describe the satisfaction we get as a first-time parents. We have learned to trust them with our child. Thank you all for your efforts.
S W
December 13, 2022 at 12:00 amWe have been sending our little one here for almost two years now. Lovely manager, we’re always well informed about what’s going on, room activities, special days, the menu for the week etc.
The ladies who work here are wonderful, and I enjoy our chats when I come to pick up my daughter. They are always attentive and patient, even when things are busy. My kid is not the most affectionate, but I have no doubt she adores the staff. She is happy when we come here each morning – that’s a weight off my mind as a parent.
The nursery is always clean and welcoming, and there’s plenty of parking. Our daughter loves running around outside in the garden and participating in all the different activities and theme weeks. We know what they’re learning because she comes home with a new interest in pirates or trains, or she can’t wait to show us the new songs she learned. So glad we found this place.
Sarah M
December 14, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending for a few months now and settled very quickly. Staff are attentive, friendly and know her very well. She happily goes to staff in the mornings which is a relief to know how happy she is here. Communication is amazing and it is clear to me how engaged my daughter is and how well she is developing here.
A M
January 9, 2023 at 12:00 amWe love our daughter’s nursery! Busy Bees, Croydon team is amazing, very friendly and professional! Our daughter is enjoying it so much there and she is so loved! I wouldn’t choose any other nursery for our little one. We made the best decision!