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Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·St. Saviours Church Hall, 69 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JN · Lewisham
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool provides a nurturing environment where children from 18 months upwards are encouraged to explore their curiosity and creativity. The nursery focuses on a play-based learning approach, believing it to be the most effective method for young children's development.

Their dedicated team of educators strives to create a secure and supportive atmosphere, fostering self-expression and valuing each child's potential. Bright Bees envisions itself as a leading institution in early childhood education, promoting innovation, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community.

They aim to imbue children with kindness, respect, and collaboration, preparing them for academic achievements and life success. The nursery offers various activities, including dramatic play for imaginative role-playing and collaborative art projects to encourage teamwork.

They also accept government-funded places, including 15 and 30-hour schemes, with specific charges for meals and snacks not covered by the funding.

Our ethos

Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool is committed to a play-based learning approach, believing it to be the most effective method for young children's development. They aim to foster self-expression, critical thinking, and a sense of community, preparing children for academic achievements and life success by imbuing them with kindness, respect, and collaboration.

What it's like

Children thrive and are happy and safe in this inclusive and caring setting. They enjoy exploring the well-organised environment and choose activities independently. Children are curious and motivated to learn and make good progress.

Play-based learningNurturing environmentGovernment funded places acceptedFocus on creativity and critical thinking

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on the session booked, with flat rates applying to children aged two to five. Funded places are available under 15-hour or 30-hour schemes, which are subject to daily charges for snacks and lunch not covered by government funding.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Deposit£100.00 / session
  • Session for 2-year-olds£40.00 / session
  • Session for 2-year-olds£49.50 / session
  • Session for 2-year-olds£69.50 / session
  • Additional hours£15.00 / hour

Good to know

  • A deposit of £100.00 is required in advance.
  • Additional hours outside agreed sessions are charged per hour by advanced arrangement.
  • Government-funded places are subject to snack and lunch charges not covered by funding.
  • Late collection or early arrival is charged per 15-minute increment.
  • Funded hours are offered in set session patterns of either 15 or 30 hours per week.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

18 months+

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 14 July 2022 · Yemi Afolabi

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

Children thrive and are happy and safe in this inclusive and caring setting. They enjoy exploring the well-organised environment and choose activities independently. Children are curious and motivated to learn and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is committed to her roles and responsibilities with a very good focus on staff well-being and teamwork.
  • Partnerships with parents are good and respectful, with parents appreciating the care and education their children receive.
  • Children have nutritious meals and benefit from regular fresh air and exercise.
  • The manager liaises with external agencies to coordinate additional support for children with SEND.
  • Staff promote children's language skills effectively and support children well when they move on to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend children's understanding of their wider community further, to help them prepare for life in modern Britain
  • 2implement action plans in a timely manner to help improve the quality of the setting to an outstanding level.
Inspection #10208271 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the nursery feels like a family

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The manager uses additional funding to support children's individual learning and care needs, including one-to-one support or specific resources and equipment. The manager liaises with external agencies to coordinate additional support for children with SEND, ensuring plans are in place to help them reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise throughout the day. They enjoy playing on slides and walking on wooden stepping stones. Staff carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are safe.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 July 2022

Good

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

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