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Busy Bee Pre-School # Busy Bee Pre-School in Fleetwood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · 219 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7BS · Lancashire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Lancashire 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 Bee Pre-School in Fleetwood has been providing quality childcare for over 26 years. The pre-school caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old, operating during term time from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They pride themselves on consistently achieving high Ofsted grades, with their most recent inspection judging them as 'good,' highlighting their secure educational programme focused on developing children's personal, social, and emotional skills. The pre-school has also earned the 'Lancashire Quality Award,' demonstrating their commitment to delivering excellent care and education. They actively encourage parental involvement through termly parent evenings to discuss children's progress and next steps in learning. Testimonials from parents praise the nurturing and structured yet homely environment, the attentive staff who listen to children, and the opportunities for children to engage in tasks like being a snack monitor. The staff also support children with specific needs, such as speech development, by offering advice and making referrals when necessary. Parents are welcome to visit with their children to experience the pre-school firsthand. What it's like Staff build good relationships with children, incorporating their interests into play. They support children who speak English as an additional language and encourage good manners and kindness. Staff mostly offer meaningful learning experiences, fostering creativity and positive attitudes towards learning. Established over 26 years Ofsted "Good" rating Lancashire Quality Award ## 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.busybeefleetwood.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 09:00 - 3:00 during term time for 38 weeks per year Age range 2 - 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bee Pre-School Last inspected 6 December 2024 · Joanne Ryan 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 Staff build good relationships with children, incorporating their interests into play. They support children who speak English as an additional language and encourage good manners and kindness. Staff mostly offer meaningful learning experiences, fostering creativity and positive attitudes towards learning. Inspector highlights - Staff build good relationships with children and incorporate their interests into play. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well through strong partnership working. - Staff have established an effective curriculum to enhance children's physical skills. - Staff create an environment rich in language, extending children's vocabularies. - Staff place great importance on supporting children to become independent. Areas to develop - 1 increase opportunities to celebrate the backgrounds of children who attend to further enhance their self-identities - 2 enhance the consistency of teaching for younger children so that all children benefit from highly effective implementation of the curriculum. Inspection #10370091 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266045) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bee Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10370091 Lead inspector Joanne Ryan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266045)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472150) 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-fy7-7bs-ey472150) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They work closely with parents and other professionals to understand children's needs, providing a consistent approach that meets their care and education needs. Outdoor space Outdoors, children practise balancing and using their larger physical skills. Children are able to control their bodies. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bee Pre-School 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7D9F0AFA3q9WbYa43q-tWI6cnVRR2wta094WFyf-bs9Wk-g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kay Wilkinson 10 years ago My son came home dehydrated every time he'd been there, came home with a leaking nappy more than once and the kids weren't watched properly eiyher. I DO NOT recoment sending your child there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcF9MdGtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x416237a316a17457:0x341be935332c930f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK2TwVXiKPtyJ6EftM3lx4tkoAXdoOmBUs_HcqMlAH-hnWSHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bilyana Naydenova 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJNWVuc2pRRRAB!2m1!1s0x416237a316a17457:0x341be935332c930f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ298fKde9toSpvkK-wewdGZYE6OI3pTzbcT8-NTGhMzmfLJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katy Connelly 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRLU1HU1NnEAE!2m1!1s0x416237a316a17457:0x341be935332c930f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI9p3FksH8MYl1LiKyzIwAkZLJcBtpd28YQTsfWnLdHEVeLGQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Porter 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cmJqZkNREAE!2m1!1s0x416237a316a17457:0x341be935332c930f) Reviews from Google for Busy Bee Pre-School. 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