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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Macclesfield

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

9.9

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Parent-room
Parking

At Busy Bees Macclesfield, there’s something for every child to enjoy, from exploring outdoors and taking part in supervised safe-risk activities to sharing nutritious meals with friends.

Our caring team provide a welcoming and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop at their own pace. We follow the Bee Curious curriculum, supporting children’s individual interests and helping them build the confidence and skills they need for their next steps in education.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Macclesfield
Nursery Facilities

Our Macclesfield nursery offers a wide range of exciting resources and experiences designed to encourage children’s curiosity, creativity and development. We give children plenty of opportunities to explore both indoors and outdoors, with activities adapted to their interests and developmental stages.

For our youngest children, we have a dedicated baby room designed to provide a calm and comfortable environment for their earliest learning experiences. The room includes cosy cots, sensory play resources and comfortable chairs where our team can provide plenty of reassurance and cuddles when they’re needed.

Our experienced team take the time to get to know every child, creating a nurturing environment where they can feel secure, develop relationships and grow in confidence.

We are located on the idyllic outer edge of South Park, Busy Bees Macclesfield day nursery isn conveniently accessible from the town centre. We want to make life as easy as possible for busy parents, so we have parking onsite for collection and drop off, as well as handy buggy storage for parents arriving on foot.

Want to discover more about Busy Bees Macclesfield? Book a visit today to explore our facilities, see our nursery in action and meet our friendly team.

Special things about Macclesfield

School readiness focus

School readiness focus

Supporting children to feel confident and ready for school.

Unique to

Macclesfield

Large outdoor area

Large outdoor area

Plenty of space for active play and exploration.

Unique to

Macclesfield

Passionate, long-standing educators

Passionate, long-standing educators

Experienced staff who know and nurture every child.

Unique to

Macclesfield

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Rebecca Sigley

Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am the appointed Centre Director for Busy Bees Macclesfield.

I have a Level 6 BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood studies and I have been working in the childcare sector for 17 years.  Throughout my career I have explore several elements of childcare including working with all ages, after school clubs and supporting in parent groups. 

I have previously managed Centres for several years, and I am excited to bring my knowledge and experience to Busy Bees.  I am very passionate about the well-being of my staff therefore enabling a positive environment is my priority. I am an extremely friendly individual, and my door will always be open to support and guide everyone.  I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and helping your child to experience the best start in life. 
 

Meet the amazing team

Vicky St Leger

Assistant Centre Director

Vicky St Leger

Andrew

Senior Room Manager

Andrew

Nicole

Room Manager

Nicole

Reviews

What
Macclesfield
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.9

Google

5 /5

Exemplary childcare and education for your children.

DL

29/02/2024

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Macclesfield operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Macclesfield helps support families around the demands of work and everyday life.

We look forward to working with you to create a plan that suits your family.

SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

We take pride in our safeguarding policies

Safety and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do, and your child's safety is our highest priority. Our policies and procedures are designed to ensure every child in our care is safe, supported and well looked after.

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Award-Winning Safeguarding Standards recognising our commitment to protecting children across the UK

A dedicated Safety and Safeguarding Team with decades of experience, led by an industry-recognised leadership team

ISO 45001 certification supported by robust policies and procedures to help protect every child in our care

Thorough recruitment processes including enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive referencing, before joining Busy Bees

Carefully managed drop-off and collection procedures and sign out with controlled entry

Paediatric first aid trained staff in every nursery

A safe, supportive environment and a dedicated "speak up" service, where team members can confidentially report concerns 24/7, 365 days a year, through a variety of channels, without fear of retaliation

Curriculum and education

Giving your child the best start in life

Curriculum

Our Bee Curious curriculum is at the heart of everything we do, helping your child grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

Centred around your child's interests and pace, we combine purposeful play with a carefully designed curriculum that fosters curiosity and confidence. Bee Curious guides every moment in our nursery, from caring routines to planned activities, placing the unique child and their key person at the heart of learning. From encouraging independence at mealtimes, to supporting friendships in the playground, to celebrating every milestone with enthusiasm, our curriculum sparks a love of learning from the very beginning.

Expertly

developed

Using our 40 years of industry leading childcare experience, Bee Curious is a blueprint for playful learning. It is:

Developed by industry-leading experts and using over 40 years of global expertise

Based on the latest child behavioural science research and findings

Developed through collaboration with Busy Bees educators across the world

Led by Gill Jones MBE - Busy Bees Group Chief Quality Officer

Playfully

taught

Alongside structured learning, we encourage your child to express themselves freely and explore the world around them through creative and outdoor experiences that support every area of development. We do this by:

Using role play and storytelling to strengthen communication

Exploring art, music and movement

Learning outdoors in a safe, stimulating environment

Developing physical coordination and confidence

A head start

in life

Our teams nurture your child's curiosity and confidence, preparing them not just for school, but for life. We do this by:

Early reading and writing through phonics, storytelling and mark-making activities

Strong number sense through counting, patterns and problem-solving

Hands-on, purposeful play to encourage critical thinking and curiosity.

Strengthening focus and listening skills with guided group learning sessions.

Childcare at Busy Bees

Childcare funding

Funding and fees

Understanding childcare funding and nursery fees can feel complicated. Our aim is to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible, helping you to find the right options for your family.

Use our funding fees calculator to estimate how your childcare hours could reduce your weekly nursery fees. Before using the calculator, please check which funding you might be eligible for here.

Calculate your fees Fee Sheet Funding Eligibility

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees Macclesfield

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused sensory activity

Exploring colours and textures

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk (if required) is provided.

A story with calm time or a nap

The children may have one or two naps in the day depending on their home routine and we will always offer these in line with their home life.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Outdoor guided play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Focused learning activity

A warm welcome with a morning song

Snack Time

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor learning

Exploration and connection with nature, whatever the weather.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Curious Mind

Maths, sensory experiences or problem solving.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Outdoor play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Children and staff sharing a healthy meal at nursery

Food

Our weekly menu

NHS-accredited meals, drinks and snacks available.

Prepared daily by our on-site nursery chef

Variety of fresh ingredients throughout the week

Supports healthy growth and development

NHS-accredited nursery menu; our two seasonal menus are accredited by NHS Startwell, ensuring the food we serve is balanced and offers optimal nutrition.

If your child has any dietary requirements, allergies or cultural preferences, please speak with the Centre Director. Our team will work to ensure safe, suitable alternatives are provided.

See our food & menu

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Busy Bees

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child's progress with our Busy Bees App.

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