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Busy Bees At Chichester

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.8(13 parent reviews) ·The Cherries, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PL · West Sussex
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

30pm. This friendly and welcoming nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 10th March 2025, cares for children aged 0-4 years.

Children confidently separate from their parents, displaying a strong sense of belonging and feeling secure within the setting. The nursery implements a fun and unique curriculum focused on developing children's independence, both indoors and outdoors.

Staff carefully consider each child's next steps in learning, planning targeted experiences to bridge any learning gaps. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the diverse needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Staff collaborate closely with parents and other professionals, ensuring information is consistently shared, reviewed, and updated. They effectively assess children's needs, making referrals to other agencies when necessary.

The nursery also actively supports children who speak English as an additional language, working with parents to incorporate words from their home language to help children feel valued. Experienced leaders ensure staff are well-supported and happy, fostering a positive working environment.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this friendly and welcoming nursery. Staff help children to find their peg to place their bag and coat on before running over to their friends. Children display a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure.

Strong parent partnershipsSupports confident communicatorsGood community engagementIndividualised learningFosters independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees At Chichester

Last inspected 10 March 2025 · Clare Leake

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 separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this friendly and welcoming nursery. Staff help children to find their peg to place their bag and coat on before running over to their friends. Children display a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well designed to meet children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff make good use of outings and visits to extend children's understanding of the local community.
  • There is a strong partnership with parents.
  • Experienced leaders support staff well, and they are happy in their roles.
  • Staff support and encourage children to become confident communicators.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff deployment to ensure that children's needs are consistently met at all times.
Inspection #10380873 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum is well designed to meet children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work cohesively with parents and other professionals to ensure that information is regularly shared, reviewed and updated. Staff assess children's needs well and know when to make referrals to other agencies.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees At Chichester

4.8
(13)
DONNA VOLLGRAAFF
9 months ago

Busy Bees at Chichester are the best Nursery any parent could ask for. All the team members are friendly and very detailed and dedicated to each individual child. I am at ease knowing that I am leaving my two sons in such great care. Well done to each team member at Busy Bees Chichester for your outstanding work. 😀 Donna xx

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Rida k
a year ago

The babies room is ok. However, for older children, the environment lacks discipline and is poorly managed. It's noisy and crowded with staff members having no idea about what your child has been doing all day. High turnover of staff, resulting in new members every few weeks who have no clue about your child; one incident where a new staff member brought another child to send home with me instead of my own! The staff member did apologise but I wish I had reported that to ofsted. Sadly my child was never happy in such a chaotic environment and I had to take out.

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jo duong
a year ago

My daughter is thriving, developing and growing up so well because the nursery is helping her with every step. The joy I see on her face going and at nursery reflects on how good the nursery is. Thank you so much to all the staff.

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Leslee
a year ago

Brilliant staff. Clean and well-equipped rooms. Nutritious food. Varied activities. Good feedback at end of day and through the app. Consistent opening hours throughout the year with enough time to get back from a 9 to 5 job We are very happy here.

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J C
7 years ago

My daughter has been attending for almost a year and adores her key person and the other staff in her room. The nursery is so clean and the staff are lovely.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2019

  • March 2025Good
  • June 2019Good

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