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Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
3.9(27 Google reviews) ·Alderley Day Nursery, Congleton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4TD · Cheshire East
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this early years setting

Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery in Macclesfield is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, catering for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), ensuring progress across all areas of learning.

The curriculum is designed to meet individual needs, with a strong emphasis on language and communication skills from infancy. The setting provides a welcoming environment, encouraging independence and positive behaviour through well-established routines and staff support.

While the nursery has strong partnerships with parents, sharing home-learning ideas and involving them in development through a parent committee, it is currently addressing areas related to staff deployment, hygiene practices, and ensuring consistent staff understanding of children's individual needs. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, with plans in place to enhance staff training and ensure all policies are implemented effectively to safeguard children's welfare and promote optimal learning experiences.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly, greeted by the friendly staff team members, who encourage them to engage in play. Leaders and staff plan their curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who may face barriers to their learning, such as those who speak English as an additional language. There is a strong focus on language and communication skills. This helps to prepare children to become ready for school. Children engage in an array of back-and-forth interactions with staff and enjoy opportunities to promote their independence skills from when they start at the nursery. Babies learn to feed themselves and drink from open cups, and toddlers pour their own drinks and put on their own coats. Older children self-serve meals, pour their own drinks and learn to get changed into their sports kits. This helps children to master skills they will need when they transition to school. The supervision of children is not always effective, with staff deployment issues impacting safety and vigilance, particularly during mealtimes and outdoor play.

Supportive environmentFocus on languageIndependence skillsOutdoor play opportunitiesParent partnerships

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 March 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Ensure that policies are implemented effectively to maintain staffing arrangements that always meet the needs of children and ensure their safety by 10/06/2026.
  • Ensure that all staff follow safer eating procedures during all mealtimes to ensure children are appropriately supervised by 10/04/2026.
  • Provide staff with the training and support they require to be able to fulfil their jobs roles and continuously improve the quality of care and education by 10/06/2026.
  • Manage complaints in line with the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage by 10/06/2026.

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly, greeted by the friendly staff team members, who encourage them to engage in play. Leaders and staff plan their curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who may face barriers to their learning, such as those who speak English as an additional language. There is a strong focus on language and communication skills. This helps to prepare children to become ready for school. Children engage in an array of back-and-forth interactions with staff and enjoy opportunities to promote their independence skills from when they start at the nursery. Babies learn to feed themselves and drink from open cups, and toddlers pour their own drinks and put on their own coats. Older children self-serve meals, pour their own drinks and learn to get changed into their sports kits. This helps children to master skills they will need when they transition to school. The supervision of children is not always effective, with staff deployment issues impacting safety and vigilance, particularly during mealtimes and outdoor play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children, including those with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, make progress from their starting points.
  • Children enjoy sharing stories, learn about emotions, and develop strong independence skills.
  • Children behave well, demonstrate they feel safe, and use manners well.
  • Leaders and staff promote a welcoming environment and children follow daily routines and understand expectations.
  • Leaders and staff place a strong focus on developing children's language and communication skills.
  • All children enjoy outdoor play, where their physical development is supported well by staff.
  • Parents report they feel included and value the partnership working to ensure children receive the support needed.
  • Children arrive happy and settle quickly, greeted by friendly staff who encourage play.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure that policies are implemented effectively to maintain staffing arrangements that always meet the needs of children and ensure their safety.
  • 2Ensure that all staff follow safer eating procedures during all mealtimes to ensure children are appropriately supervised.
  • 3Provide staff with the training and support they require to be able to fulfil their jobs roles and continuously improve the quality of care and education.
  • 4Manage complaints in line with the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make progress from their starting points across all areas of learning, with targeted individual plans and effective use of additional funding to support their needs.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy outdoor play, where their physical development is well supported. Babies use the swing and explore spaces, while older children ride bicycles, practise balancing, and engage in imaginative play and planting.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language make progress from their starting points across all areas of learning, with the curriculum planned to meet their needs.

Google Reviews of Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery

3.9
(27 Google reviews)
Jess Bowes
3 months ago

Amazing nursery with kind, caring and warm staff. I’ve been so happy with the care my little boy has had whilst being here. He’s learnt so much and loves his time here, all staff are very open and friendly, even staff in the older classes know my little boys name and are always engaging and interested in him. It has such a lovely family run feel to the nursery. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for care for their little bundles of joy.

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Serhat Aydogan
8 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Busy Bees Montessori. From the moment we joined, the warmth and professionalism of the teachers and management team have been outstanding. The staff are not only caring and nurturing but also highly skilled in creating a structured and stimulating environment where children truly thrive. The Montessori approach is delivered beautifully here, with a perfect balance of independence, learning, and play. The structure of the day is well thought out, and it’s clear how much effort goes into making sure each child feels supported, encouraged, and valued. Communication with parents is also excellent, with regular updates that really show how much the team cares. The management team are approachable and organised, and it gives us great peace of mind knowing our child is in such capable hands. We are so grateful to the teachers and staff for providing such a safe, structured, and inspiring environment. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a nursery that goes above and beyond in every way!

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Serhat Aydogan
10 months ago

We’ve had such a positive experience during our settling sessions at Busy Bees Alderley Nursery. The staff were incredibly welcoming and sensitive to our children's needs from day one. They took the time to build trust at our child’s pace, which really helped us feel confident leaving them in safe hands. The management team is outstanding, clear communication, very responsive, and always available to answer any questions or offer reassurance. You can tell they genuinely care about each family and run the nursery with a great balance of professionalism and warmth.

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Ben Hamman
8 months ago

Our child has been here since Jan 2025 and absolutely loves it - his excitement when we drive into the entrance says it all! The staff are superb and show real care for the children and their development. He's made amazing progress both personally and socially, which is definitely down to his experience here. I would highly recommend Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery!

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jennie bentley
a year ago

My two daughters attend this nursery, one in Prep and the other in the Toddler room. The staff are brilliant, kind, compassionate, patient and professional. What’s important to me is that they know each of my children as individuals, they know their needs, development areas and personality. Leaving your most precious people at nursery each day can be tough, the staff and setting at Alderley make this so much easier. They are looked after so well - I receive updates regularly via an app, the range of learning and activities is really impressive and outside space is unmatched by any other setting in the surrounding areas. A special thanks to Teacher Emma, Carrie, Courtney, Monica and Chef David. My children love all the engagement you provide on a daily basis. Sylvia and Lauren, thanks for all your efforts to making the nursery a wonderful place to be again.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 March 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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