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Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.4(22 parent reviews) ·239 Mottram Road, Hyde, SK14 2PE · Tameside
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde is part of a larger childcare group that prioritises providing high-quality early learning experiences. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through engaging routines and diverse menus that encourage independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits in a supportive and inclusive environment.

They actively embrace government-backed schemes to assist families with childcare costs, making funded places accessible. The nursery offers a unique 'Busy Bees One' package, which includes NHS-accredited meals prepared on-site by trained chefs, as well as essential consumables like nappies and wipes, aiming to provide convenience and consistent quality of care.

They also emphasise mealtimes as key learning moments, helping children develop confidence in exploring new tastes and using cutlery, which are important skills for school readiness. The nursery aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, offering flexibility with funded hours and additional non-funded options to suit families' diverse needs.

Our ethos

At Busy Bees, we're proud to include freshly prepared, NHS Startwell accredited meals as part of our Busy Bees One offering. By maintaining this approach, we can create a safe, inclusive, and enriching mealtime environment that supports children's well-being and development. Mealtimes are key learning moments, helping children develop confidence in exploring new tastes, handling food, and using cutlery - all essential skills for school readiness. Our diverse menus and engaging routines encourage independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits, all in a supportive, inclusive environment.

What it's like

The quality of care provided has improved. Managers have taken action since the last inspection to ensure children are safe when playing and learning. Staff are caring towards the children, offering kind and sensitive interactions that help each child feel safe and secure and quickly develop positive attachments to the adults who look after them.

NHS-accredited menusGovernment funding supportedAll-inclusive "Busy Bees One" packageFocus on school readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Food

Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, NHS Startwell accredited menus, freshly prepared by on-site chef, range of snacks and drinks. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream in Busy Bees One package.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde

Last inspected 13 November 2023 · Lois Hulley

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The quality of care provided has improved. Managers have taken action since the last inspection to ensure children are safe when playing and learning. Staff are caring towards the children, offering kind and sensitive interactions that help each child feel safe and secure and quickly develop positive attachments to the adults who look after them.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of care provided has improved and managers have taken action to ensure children are safe.
  • Staff are good role models for positive behaviour and implement strategies to foster children's development.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery.
  • Staff model language effectively, helping children to develop appropriate language skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with staff sharing regular information and providing resources to support development at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the curriculum for physical development further to help older children develop the fine motor skills they need for their ongoing and future education
  • 2develop effective feedback to enable staff to identify how they can improve children's learning further
Inspection #10303814 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are very satisfied with the service they receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Staff undertake regular checks on children's development, allowing them to identify additional needs and disabilities quickly and provide individualised care. Managers work effectively with other professionals to provide children with the support they require for them to make good progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde

4.4
(22)
Sarah Wilding
7 months ago

Brilliant interaction with Children and parents. My son is so happy going to Pre school and is learning so much whilst here. Staff are helping massively with toilet training. Meals that are provided are perfect i get notifications on the app to say when he has eaten and how much, really puts a parents mind at rest knowing he is in the right place and being cared for. Staff put your mind at rest if you have any concerns. Lead by a brilliant manager !! Manchester Hyde team are amazing !!!

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Gönül Kocabaş
6 months ago

This has been the worst nursery we have experienced. The staff seemed indifferent and sometimes quite rude to the children. They didn’t support my son at all during his settling-in period. He stayed for only 1.5 months, and during that time he often went in crying. We rarely received any updates about his day due to significant communication issues. On one occasion, he injured his mouth and was bleeding, but we were not informed until I picked him up. When I reported this to the manager, no apology was offered. Overall, it was a very distressing and negative experience for my son.

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Foxy P
5 months ago

Disgraceful and Incompetent Check out Ofsted reports before sending your child here. Ask for reviews from parents on ‘Tameside Mummies get out and Play’ - Facebook Group High turn off staff. Senior/Managerial people disappear in a puff of smoke Had nothing but trouble with these. They say the right things (sometimes) but isn’t the reality of the chaos going on behind the scenes and when caught out there is no accountability. Lots of safeguarding issues. The latest one was children having found medication that staff knew was missing and failed to locate and children consuming it. Go to a council ran nursery. They have more accountability to Laws and regulations. Private nurseries are ultimately a business. Wouldn’t trust them with a goldfish, let alone a child. Many staff lack basic common sense. Some of these 5 star Google reviews are actually from staff ETA - No need for me to email you. Do your own research Busy Bees Google Reviews from staff members on here - Laura Taylor - Chloe Hesketh - Manager - Chantelle Lee Probably more

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Vicky Leah
5 years ago

My little girl has been going here since she was 9 months old, now she's almost 4 and still absolutely loves it. How amazing does it feel for your child to skip into nursery so happy? Leaving you feeling content knowing shes happy, safe & cared for. The staff are amazing, she has had fantastic bonds with all her keyworkers and other staff in all the rooms. She comes home daily telling me all the new things she has done and the parent app is just amazing, I love finishing work to see all her photos and meal entries. I Highly recommend this nursery.

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Lea
5 years ago

My girl has been going to this nursery for 2 years. Never once have I doubted or thought to move her, took her a while to settle in but the staff really helped her to do so. Staff are brilliant she has her favourites too, manager is lovely and all staff are friendly. Done an amazing job looking after our girl and we will miss you!!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: September 2011

  • November 2023Good
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • November 2012Good
  • September 2011Good

Frequently asked about Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde

About the setting

Treetops Brookbank registered in 2003 and is located in Hyde. It is one of a chain of nurseries run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays, from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY268852
Registered person
Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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