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Buckland Beehive # Buckland Beehive Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · Village Hall, Buckland Monachorum, YELVERTON, PL20 7NQ · Devon Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Buckland Beehive is a welcoming preschool in Buckland Monachorum, catering to children aged two years old up until they transition to Reception class. Operating during term-time, the preschool provides a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. The dedicated team, led by Owner/Supervisor Jane Beard, focuses on offering high-quality care within the local community. The setting encourages outdoor play, featuring a bug hotel, fairy house, and a mud kitchen for imaginative exploration, alongside new planters for growing activities. Parents are encouraged to view their children's activities through a special password-protected online gallery, fostering a sense of connection and involvement. The preschool's commitment to child development is reflected in its structured policies covering various aspects of care, education, and safety, ensuring a supportive and engaging experience for every child. Our ethos The nursery encourages outdoor play and imaginative exploration, with activities such as a bug hotel, fairy house, mud kitchen and growing activities. They also focus on offering high-quality care and fostering connection and involvement with parents through an online gallery. What it's like Children eagerly arrive at the pre-school and staff welcome them warmly. Children have developed close bonds with staff and their peers. They feel safe and secure. Children are highly confident and are keen to talk to visitors about their experiences, for instance, children talk about how they grow various fruit and vegetables in the garden. They know strawberries are safe to eat when they have turned red. Term-time only Focus on outdoor play Community-focused ## Pricing & funding - Toddler's Welcome session £2 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm, term time only Age range 2 years old until Reception class Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buckland Beehive Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10133028 Lead inspector Joanne Steward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167583)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546874) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buckland-beehive-pl20-7nq-ey546874) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buckland Beehive Last inspected 9 July 2021 · Joanne Steward 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 eagerly arrive at the pre-school and staff welcome them warmly. Children have developed close bonds with staff and their peers. They feel safe and secure. Children are highly confident and are keen to talk to visitors about their experiences, for instance, children talk about how they grow various fruit and vegetables in the garden. They know strawberries are safe to eat when they have turned red. Inspector highlights - Parents are highly complimentary about the care and education the pre-school provides. - Children have a strong understanding of the world around them. - Staff support children's language very well. - Children make good progress from their starting points. - The manager has developed effective strategies to help improve the quality of staff teaching. Areas to develop - 1 provide further opportunities for older children to practise and develop their early writing skills, to encourage literacy development in preparation for their move to school. Inspection #10133028 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167583) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > n Parents are highly complimentary about the care and education the pre-school provides. They state how the pre-school 'nurtures inquisitive minds', and talk about how children's character and confidence have grown since attending. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager has developed effective strategies to help improve the quality of staff teaching. Frequent training and the supervision process have enhanced staff knowledge. This helps to ensure they meet children's individual needs well. Outdoor space Children have good opportunities to be active. Older children enjoy digging holes in the garden and filling them with water. They drop small balls into the holes and talk about whether they will float or sink. Younger children enjoy cleaning toy cars with toothbrushes to strengthen their finger muscles. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: November 2019 - July 2021 Good - November 2019 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Buckland Beehive ### Is Buckland Beehive Ofsted registered? ### How is Buckland Beehive classified by Ofsted? ### What area is Buckland Beehive developing? ### What are the fees at Buckland Beehive? ### When is Buckland Beehive open? ## Nearby day nurseries in YELVERTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Buckland Beehive. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Edgemoor Day Nursery Yelverton · PL20 7PE ](/nursery/edgemoor-day-nursery-ltd-pl20-7pe-2665141) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.8 mi ### The Old School Children's Centre Tavistock · PL19 9ED ](/nursery/the-old-school-children-s-centre-ltd-pl19-9ed-2698728) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Bambinos Day Nursery Tavistock · PL19 8BU ](/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-pl19-8bu-ey350857) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.1 mi ### The Cabin Tavistock · PL19 0EF ](/nursery/the-cabin-pl19-0ef-2805306) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Jack & Jill's Childcare Widewell Plymouth · PL6 7EN ](/nursery/jack-jill-s-childcare-widewell-pl6-7en-ey285154) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.3 mi ### Bambinos Day Nursery Plymouth · PL6 7TH ](/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-pl6-7th-106077) [See all nurseries in YELVERTON →](/search?q=YELVERTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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