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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. 😀\n\nDonna xx", "datePublished": "2025-08-14T11:12:09.825581656Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rida k" }, "reviewBody": "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.\nSadly my child was never happy in such a chaotic environment and I had to take out.", "datePublished": "2025-03-19T12:12:42.185764Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "jo duong" }, "reviewBody": "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.", "datePublished": "2025-01-23T11:05:49.324260Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Leslee" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant staff. Clean and well-equipped rooms. Nutritious food. Varied activities. 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Busy Bees At Chichester # Busy Bees At Chichester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 partnerships Supports confident communicators Good community engagement Individualised learning Fosters 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 - 1 strengthen staff deployment to ensure that children's needs are consistently met at all times. Inspection #10380873 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274244) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees At Chichester Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380873 Lead inspector Clare Leake Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274244)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549426) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-at-chichester-po19-6pl-ey549426) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIz0wsOgFDGs_NgmY6RrFmxqO9iJgOKRtZmcXIT2vc1pp7Lhg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRdmNuZlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x48744da4b4016ff7:0xa58680d2857f1cce) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIVSvdUTUS0jb6W0trccIqb1xeqpQfES2d9jeWrCl6P3EaCHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3a1lxaFJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48744da4b4016ff7:0xa58680d2857f1cce) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVSM-BdzbGvYJQHQnYN48BbKXWLCHzxa-G2S6ibE8K2u5-O_dI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfcXJfQlpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48744da4b4016ff7:0xa58680d2857f1cce) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIogDl2zKmgmv7ahPlNDkYH750D5kXm5Qej1f2XVmxokTkMVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2cHVMOG13RRAB!2m1!1s0x48744da4b4016ff7:0xa58680d2857f1cce) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIynfL7-dwSOk2jPHfQYCCTtnIJpFOeWXjtCDgUpRwRMesO_A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZaHNPYmh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48744da4b4016ff7:0xa58680d2857f1cce) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees At Chichester. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11927362304808525006&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2019 - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees At Chichester ### What grade did Ofsted give Busy Bees At Chichester? ### What outdoor learning spaces does Busy Bees At Chichester have? ### How does Busy Bees At Chichester support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chichester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees At Chichester. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Active8 Minds - JYS Chichester · PO19 5PA 5.0(46 reviews) ](/nursery/active8-minds-jys-po19-5pa-2828616) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Chichester · PO19 6SE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-po19-6se-ey286112) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Whizz Kids Holiday Club Chichester · PO19 1DQ ](/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-po19-1dq-2864766) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre Chichester · PO19 7AB 4.7(33 reviews) ](/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-po19-7ab-ey301600) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### First Steps Childcare Chichester · PO19 1SB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-po19-1sb-113485) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### The Little Blue Door Chichester · PO19 7DL 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-blue-door-po19-7dl-ey498553) [See all nurseries in Chichester →](/search?q=Chichester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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