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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Busy Bees at Crowborough # Busy Bees at Crowborough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Unit 2, Crowborough Trading Park, Crowborough Hill, TN6 2JL · East Sussex Number of places 110 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bees at Crowborough, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, received a Good rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 2nd September 2025. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, the day nursery provides a welcoming and inviting environment where all children are settled and confident. Staff effectively implement a well-chosen curriculum, designing engaging activities that challenge and motivate children. This is evident in creative projects for younger children, such as making a "teddy hotel," and in older children exploring mathematical concepts like speed and gradients while racing cars. The day nursery fosters a strong sense of belonging, helping children settle quickly. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and provide effective support using visual prompts to help children manage routines. They also demonstrate a good understanding of children who speak English as an additional language, fostering positive relationships and supporting their learning progress. Outdoor learning is encouraged, with children confidently and safely using a range of equipment to build physical abilities. The management and staff use additional funding strategically to support children's individual needs, purchasing resources and providing training to help children understand their feelings and emotions. Parents frequently comment on the nurturing and kind nature of the staff, who are dedicated to guiding and supporting children. What it's like All children are settled and confident and appear very happy at this welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement a well-chosen curriculum, planning engaging activities that challenge and motivate children to learn, from creative projects for younger children to exploring mathematical concepts with older ones. This approach helps children settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 years age range Open all year Effective SEND support Supports EAL children Engaging outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year around. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees at Crowborough Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10418518 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287804)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812453) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Unit 2, Crowborough Trading Park, Crowborough Hill, TN6 2JL ## Explore day nurseries near Crowborough Hill - [Day nurseries in Crowborough Hill](/search?q=Crowborough+Hill) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-at-crowborough-tn6-2jl-2812453) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Crowborough Last inspected 2 September 2025 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 All children are settled and confident and appear very happy at this welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement a well-chosen curriculum, planning engaging activities that challenge and motivate children to learn, from creative projects for younger children to exploring mathematical concepts with older ones. This approach helps children settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - The management and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children well, purchasing resources and training to help children understand their feelings and emotions. - All staff establish positive relationships with children, understanding their individual personalities and supporting their learning progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. - Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and implement helpful and effective support methods such as visual prompts. - The management closely monitors the quality of care and teaching, with staff evaluating their practice daily and engaging in regular beneficial training. - Staff teach children about other people outside of their own communities, including different languages, and have comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be more vigilant in recognising when children would benefit from adult interaction to encourage their learning and enjoyment further - 2 build on staff's confidence to consistently provide children with opportunities to extend their developing communication skills even further. Inspection #10418518 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287804) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment that staff are nurturing, kind and embed passion to guide and support children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations of all children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff support children with SEND well. They implement helpful and effective ways to support them. For example, they use visual prompts to help children understand what is expected of them and what they are expected to do next. This helps children manage changes in routines well. Outdoor space Staff provide all children with good opportunities to build on their physical abilities. This is demonstrated when children confidently and safely climb and balance on a wide range of equipment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 2 September 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287804) ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees at Crowborough ### How does Busy Bees at Crowborough support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees at Crowborough? ### How is Busy Bees at Crowborough classified by Ofsted? ### What do parents say about Busy Bees at Crowborough? ### Which funded childcare hours does Busy Bees at Crowborough accept? ### Whereabouts is Busy Bees at Crowborough? ## Nearby day nurseries in Crowborough Hill Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees at Crowborough. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Tiddlers Nursery Crowborough · TN6 2DY ](/nursery/tiddlers-nursery-tn6-2dy-ey406445) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Butterflies Nursery and Preschool Crowborough · TN6 1HA ](/nursery/butterflies-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-tn6-1ha-2683790) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.4 mi ### Rotherfield Village Pre School Rotherfield · TN6 3LX ](/nursery/rotherfield-village-pre-school-tn6-3lx-ey461031) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### The Warren Nursery & Pre-School Crowborough · TN6 1UP ](/nursery/the-warren-nursery-pre-school-tn6-1up-ey450425) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Bunny Run Childcare Eridge Green · TN3 9JA 5.0(7 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-ltd-tn3-9ja-ey219668) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Pennies Mark Cross Crowborough · TN6 3PJ ](/nursery/pennies-mark-cross-tn6-3pj-ey498253) [See all nurseries in Crowborough Hill →](/search?q=Crowborough+Hill) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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