Busy Bees at Cheam Park is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early education in a safe and stimulating environment. The day nursery offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster children's development from infancy through their preschool years, preparing them for school and future learning.
They emphasise a holistic approach, incorporating nutritious meals prepared on-site by trained chefs, aligned with NHS Startwell accredited menus, to support physical well-being. The day nursery also features an innovative 'Bee Curious' programme, reflecting their commitment to encouraging exploration and independent learning through various discovery areas.
With a strong focus on parental partnership, Busy Bees at Cheam Park aims to create a supportive community where both children and families feel valued and engaged in the early years journey. The nursery is well-equipped to assist families in navigating childcare funding options, including government schemes, striving to make quality childcare accessible and affordable.
They provide flexible attendance options to accommodate diverse family needs, ensuring a consistent and enriching experience for every child.
What it's like
The staff place children at the heart of everything they do at this inclusive and welcoming nursery. Children enter with confidence and settle at activities that interest them, forming good bonds with staff who know their individual needs and interests. The curriculum sequentially builds to prepare children for their transition to school, with a focus on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, with a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by an on-site chef according to NHS Startwell accredited menus. No packed lunches are permitted; only home-prepared hot meals are allowed if opting out of the Busy Bees One package.
Opening hours
7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 30 October 2024
What it's like to attend
The staff place children at the heart of everything they do at this inclusive and welcoming nursery. Children enter with confidence and settle at activities that interest them, forming good bonds with staff who know their individual needs and interests. The curriculum sequentially builds to prepare children for their transition to school, with a focus on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development.
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Parents speak highly about the care, support and education their children receive. They say that the nursery has a 'welcoming and nurturing feel'.
Communication is very good, and the nursery shares activities that parents can carry on with at home to support their children's learning.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well across the nursery. All children are making good levels of progress from their starting points. Staff provide good support to children with SEND, are attentive to their needs and consistent with their approaches. Leaders work alongside other professionals involved in children's care to ensure continuity and children's ongoing progress. The nursery uses additional funding well to benefit the specific needs of individual children and support them in accessing the curriculum.
Children thoroughly enjoy the opportunities they have to explore their physical development in the newly refurbished garden. They take safe risks as they climb up and sit on the caterpillar structure. Younger children show determination and keep on trying to succeed as they climb steps to the slide or climb onto the bouncers, supported and encouraged by staff.
I would just like to say how happy I am with this nursery. It is fantastic and the staff are all amazing. My little one loves her key worker Lacie, who is always so warm and fun with the kids. I am struck by how warm and loving all the staff are towards the children, even the centre director Jo is hands on with the children and I think she sets a fantastic example as a great team leader. The nursery itself is nice and clean and cheerful and they get plenty of time outdoors. It took my daughter a total of 3 sessions to be happy and settled and the staff went out of their way to ease that transition, I think that’s amazing! I have been recommending this nursery to all of my friends who have been asking.
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We whole-heartedly recommend Busy Bee’s Cheam Park. Our son has been there for almost 2 years now and the team are so wonderful, professional, detail orientated and make every single child feel so well looked after. Our son has the very best days when he goes to nursery, and they have such a varied curriculum that supports all areas of child development. When looking for a nursery, I searched long and hard, and as soon as I walked into Busy Bee’s Cheam Park, it had the most wonderful energy, professional and energetic staff, the highest standards of hygiene, great outdoor space, a detailed and updated notice board. The children get the most wonderful attention from all the staff and it’s evident that the staff all take their time to get to know each child - which as a parent, is so very important. We are delighted our son attends Busy Bee’s and are confident that all other children joining have the most amazing road ahead at this nursery.
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Excellent nursery. We booked another nursery in south Sutton with outstanding reputation for my Fiona initially before this nursery set up. As this new nursery is very close to our house, we decided to try this one. We made a great decision! The staffs really care the kids, and my Fiona loves this nursery! We are really happy with Cheam Park Busy Bees!
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My Daughter has been going here for a year now. She settled in quickly and now absolutely loves going to Busy Bee's, she has a great relashiop with her key workers and children in her group! The staff are caring, enthusiastic and professional. My 2 year old is now a lot less clingy, more confident and will positively engage with any small children she meets. A fab nursery would highly recommend!
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Our daughter has attended busy bees Cheam park since she was about 10months old and I can't recommend them enough.Jo and the entire team have been brilliant.They listen to your concerns and try to work with you. They also try to be flexible to support your needs and those of your child. Our daughter loves it there and is flourishing!
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Date: November 2018
Busy Bees At Cheam Park registered in January 2018. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It provides funded early education for children. The nursery employs 29 members of childcare staff, of whom 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above.
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