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Busy Bee Pre-school in London

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·20 Bailey Close, Chingford, London, E4 9HG · Waltham Forest
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Pre-School, located in Chingford, E4, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 years to reception age. Established in 1968, the pre-school has a strong local reputation and maintains links with nearby primary schools.

Their dedicated team of NVQ-qualified Early Years Educators, some with degrees in Childcare and Education, provide a wide array of "learning through play" opportunities. They are also experienced in supporting children with additional and complex needs, ensuring that every child receives individual attention and learns at their own pace.

Busy Bees Pre-School is Ofsted registered, upholding high standards of nursery education and day care services, while also participating in charitable activities. The facility welcomes both fee-paying children and those eligible for various free early education entitlements, offering both part-time and full-time day care options.

Our ethos

Busy Bees Pre-School states that their approach is "learning through play", ensuring children learn at their own pace with individual attention from their qualified team.

What it's like

Children at Busy Bee Pre-school feel happy and safe, actively seeking out staff to join their play. They show respectful interactions with staff and learn about respect and acceptable behaviour. Staff are vigilant about children's safety, allowing them to explore while keeping them safe.

Learning through playOfsted registeredCharity-runExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 3.15pm

Age range

2 years to reception age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Part and full-time day care

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bee Pre-school

Last inspected 19 January 2024 · Anahita Aderianwalla

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 at Busy Bee Pre-school feel happy and safe, actively seeking out staff to join their play. They show respectful interactions with staff and learn about respect and acceptable behaviour. Staff are vigilant about children's safety, allowing them to explore while keeping them safe.

Inspector highlights

  • The pre-school offers a well-designed curriculum based on individual needs and interests.
  • Children explore textures and colours during sensory play.
  • Staff have a positive influence on children by role-modelling expectations for behaviour.
  • Daily routines support children in developing high levels of independence.
  • Children with SEND and those receiving additional funding are well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to review children's learning opportunities to enable the quieter children to fully participate.
Inspection #10312260 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Staff go above and beyond to build up relationships with all the parents.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff plan highly inclusive activities that support all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. For instance, staff support children who are less mobile to be able to access all areas of learning. The manager and staff work closely with parents and other professionals to put individual plans in place for children with SEND, which helps to meet their needs and progress their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children who do not have access to outdoor areas at home are provided with experiences of playing in the mud kitchen, jumping through tyres and planting in the garden. Children learn how plants and vegetables grow, and they gain fresh air and regular exercise.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bee Pre-school

4.7
(3)
elena conti
a year ago

After starting our non verbal 2 year old in another local nursery, she really regressed. Busy bees was recommended to us by a neighbour so we changed nurseries. The staff here have been amazing from the start. They took time to make our daughter comfortable in her environment and has an amazing time every day. She has gone from just saying 2/3 words to putting together 4 word sentences in the space of 4 months with their speech therapy plan. Can't recommend this nursery enough.

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Minhaj Nizam
2 years ago

Excellent nursery with great staff most of them have been there for years. My son loves it

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Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • January 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • November 2010Good

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