Busy Bees Maidstone Allington

The best reviews come from our 18-month-old who consistently comes out of childcare centre full of beans and is consistently excited to go in. He is given such a range of activities to do every day he is there, and a real focus is put on getting the kids outdoors which he loves. The team have consistently been so welcoming and attentive towards our son, and us, and we have seen so many developmental changes in him since he started. I would have no hesitation in recommending this childcare centre to any parent. Our son has attended Busy Bees at Allington since September 2020 and we have been very impressed ever since.

They’ve been really accommodating of her food allergies and we’ve never had to worry about leaving her – she’s consistently happily trotted off without looking back. We get an observation through the ParentZone app once every two weeks so we know that they’re focusing on her early years education and assessing her development constantly. She particularly enjoys being in the toddler room now, she’s discovering, using her brain and coming home cheerful in the evenings. Our daughter has attended Busy Bees at Maidstone Allington for nearly 18 months – its proximity to my husband’s workplace was our original reason for looking at the childcare centre but we were impressed by the lovely large playtime area outside and in the baby room (where she started), and the focus on wooden toys – not plastic.

I was recommended this childcare centre by a neighbour and from visiting on an open day where restrictions were in place given the pandemic we truly believe we have made the right decision in sending our little one here. They have come such a long way in the few months they have been attending. They are well looked after and settled. They delight in their time here and even run in and don’t bother saying ‘bye’ some days. It’s a lovely thing to see and a peace of mind knowing they are enjoying being somewhere they can spend a lot of time especially at such a young age. I would highly suggest this childcare centre. Being new to the area and being a first-time parent it was hard to know where to start with nurseries but I had seen a few Busy Bees locally so was familiar with the chain.

They are so attentive and nurturing. They consistently have time to discuss her day with us when we collect her. They have a great understanding of how to help little ones sense settled and cheerful. At Busy Bees Allington, they were incredible at helping my eleven-month-old settle in.

Our son started in the baby room at the age of 1, moved to the toddler room at 2 and is currently in the pre-school and in each room the educators have been incredible. Each room is spacious with lots of toys, both educational and enjoyable, and there are also lots of books. The educators do lots of experiments/role playtime/dancing/stories etc. with the kids. The garden is incredible and has lots of separate playtime areas. The in-house chef is exceptional and regularly sends round meal plans which are varied and nutritious, and he also recently built a big wooden car for the garden for the kids to playtime in. Throughout the day the educators provide photos, videos and information about your kid’s meals which is very reassuring. We’re very cheerful with our choice of sending our son to the Busy Bees in Allington. Thanks for all your hard work, for keeping our kids secure and for doing everything you do to aid their development. Busy Bees is a exceptional childcare centre with incredibly expert, attentive and loving team.

Not just ABC but emotionally and people skills. I too have been supported on bad days personally and felt such comfort they are taking the best care of my sons. Both my boys have attended Busy Bees at Maidstone Allington and both have been extremely cheerful and learnt so much.

Unfortunately, a place at the branch most local to us was not available at the time so she attended another Busy Bee’s in the interim. I can’t thank the team at this childcare centre enough for restoring my faith in childcare! After a bad journey, I was dubious about how my daughter would take to the new childcare centre but from day one she was so cheerful and content here. The childcare centre has a real “small” sense in terms of knowing everyone and it being a real home away from home. Her key worker and was incredible with her – they formed a real bond and made it so difficult to say goodbye! The childcare centre was cheerful to go along with our dietary requirements (veggie baby), she slept well at childcare centre and we consistently got regular updates, feedback and photos which made the separation from home easier. If it was only a bit closer I would have kept her here until her school years without a doubt! We moved our daughter to this childcare centre from another big brand in Spring of this year (she was about 1 when she joined).

But with the help of everyone here she has totally come out of her shell, making friends, talking more and more every day and making solid relationships with the team who she adores. She goes to bed saying “can’t wait for school tomorrow!”. The team have consistently taken care of her individual needs and guided her to become more confident and independent. Thank you! My daughter has been at Busy Bees Maidstone Allington coming up to a year now, she started really shy and timid (towards adults and kids) with a speech delay.

He absolutely loves the place. They create a fantastic discovering setting for the kids with various activities to keep them busy both indoors and outdoors. They have a lovely outdoor area. They cook fresh meals each day which my son enjoys. I can see how my son grows and what he learns at the childcare centre. He is polite and compassionate to others and he engages with his peers. His gross motor skills impress us each week and I attribute this entirely to the childcare centre as he spends 5 days a week there. The team are compassionate and attentive and communicate well with parents. I highly suggest this childcare centre. My son has been going to this childcare centre for almost 2 years.

He has grown and developed so rapidly in his time at Busy Bees Maidstone Allington with so much stimulation and experiences. The team and management are outstanding and I would highly suggest this childcare centre. My son loves it here.