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Busy Bee Pre-school # Busy Bee Pre-school in London Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 play Ofsted registered Charity-run Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.busybeespreschoolchingford.co.uk/contact-us) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bee Pre-school Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10312260 Lead inspector Anahita Aderianwalla Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239575)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146918) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bee-pre-school-e4-9hg-146918) 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 - 1 support staff to review children's learning opportunities to enable the quieter children to fully participate. Inspection #10312260 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239575) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLX6TFpdfXKcHdCaftZgExWICtJQ4ouYGLUZeFw01y_83zfaQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VQN2FfZERfcmY3TDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761e193e7285bb:0xc0e705472bd307b1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ49JHqSOvCSGG2l-ADK5s4R2eKWzyQuM2oQMoikHxVzgT-6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Minhaj Nizam 2 years ago Excellent nursery with great staff most of them have been there for years. My son loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacnZlSjhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761e193e7285bb:0xc0e705472bd307b1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWI-ghdvFtUNbqV3mLUIxxgIDXsi0nBS4uKwznTwNLwHq3vs51V=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) luis onuzi 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvMFAyWjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761e193e7285bb:0xc0e705472bd307b1) Reviews from Google for Busy Bee Pre-school. 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