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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Busikids # Busikids Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Upper Northam Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4BG · Hampshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busikids, established in 1997, is a dedicated childcare provider located in Southampton, easily accessible from areas like Hedge End, Bursledon, and Hamble, with close proximity to the M27 (Junction 7) and A27 Kanes Hill. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to five years, fostering an environment where children feel secure, loved, and engaged in fun, varied learning opportunities. ' Busikids prides itself on an experienced and dedicated staff team, some of whom have been with the nursery since its inception. The nursery operates from 7:30 am for a Breakfast Club, then from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, closing for a week over Christmas and New Year, and on all Bank Holidays, for which no charges apply. The nursery prioritises the needs of children, offering a 10% sibling discount for the eldest child. What it's like Children confidently separate from their parents and carers in the morning and show they are excited to see their familiar adults. Children demonstrate they feel safe in the staff's care. Staff know the children they care for well and plan engaging activities that support their learning. Learning through Play curriculum Established in 1997 Experienced staff team Sibling discount ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for full-day (8am-6pm) or half-day sessions (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm). Full-day rates include snacks, a cooked lunch, afternoon milk, and tea. A minimum booking of two days per week is required to help children settle. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Sibling discount (oldest child) 10% Good to know - Minimum booking of two days per week required. - Full day sessions include morning snack, cooked lunch, afternoon milk, and tea. - No fees are charged for Bank Holidays or the one-week Christmas closure. - A 10% discount is offered for the oldest sibling when siblings attend together. - Term-time funded-only places are limited and subject to availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am (Breakfast Club); 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday Session types Full day, Half day (8 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 6 pm) Food Morning snack, cooked lunch (with starter or pudding), milk in the afternoon, tea and fruit around 4 pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busikids Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10380257 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271539)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110339) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.busikids.com) Upper Northam Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4BG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.32238/50.91212/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southampton - [Day nurseries in Southampton](/search?q=Southampton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busikids-limited-so30-4bg-110339) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busikids Last inspected 7 February 2025 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 confidently separate from their parents and carers in the morning and show they are excited to see their familiar adults. Children demonstrate they feel safe in the staff's care. Staff know the children they care for well and plan engaging activities that support their learning. Inspector highlights - Children confidently separate from parents and show they feel safe. - Staff know children well and plan engaging activities. - Children show increasing independence in self-care tasks. - Children benefit from good support for communication skills. - Staff benefit from good support from leaders and attend training to develop skills. Areas to develop - 1 embed the new curriculum more securely to help staff build on children's existing skills consistently well - 2 build on staff's skills in implementing individual plans for children with SEND more consistently to further support their progress - 3 strengthen information-sharing with parents to keep them up to date with their children's progress and help them continue their learning at home. Inspection #10380257 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271539) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they appreciate the time staff take to get to know them as well as their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff readily identify when children may need additional support for their learning. They seek advice from external professionals in a timely manner and put plans in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to close gaps in their learning. Outdoor space Young children enjoy taking part in obstacle courses outdoors, climbing and balancing confidently on tyres and blocks, learning to identify and manage their own risks. Older children construct their own obstacles, and babies enjoy ramps to climb up and down. ## Parent Reviews of Busikids 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJGZNetEeW93EpG2cvgvXwWKz8B3eCd9mxyH7C_ncPIb3jlSw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vicki Brand a year ago Wonderful nursery!! My daughter has loved it ever since she started. Everyone is so friendly, happy and enthusiastic. The grounds are fab with so much space for the kids to play. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUXzdDZkJBEAE!2m1!1s0x487471f2144548c3:0x8dfdefada32aa665) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2XuCpQlUEPOKTtk3VVBfUho2zxRvXrmgmAU6oLYFd3A7sFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Emily Weekes 2 years ago We love this setting for our son! From the baby room through to preschool, the staff are amazing and our son has had such a wonderful time learning, making friends, exploring & trying new foods. The garden is amazing! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdXZLLXJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487471f2144548c3:0x8dfdefada32aa665) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ_vCZMotZhFXbakSqDeZVwfqRqIt5rBrPTiCnV_U92_63wXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Olivia Higgins 3 years ago Fantastic nursery, brilliant staff. I couldn't fault them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSbWMyNUl3EAE!2m1!1s0x487471f2144548c3:0x8dfdefada32aa665) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWk2PgYGrOel1rdqaJYNRqolNXRAKxdf0zimBGaGm1r18vi4kCD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kayleigh Fell 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnazhEWnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487471f2144548c3:0x8dfdefada32aa665) Reviews from Google for Busikids. 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