Opening hours
8am to 6pm, all year round
Busy Bees at Epsom
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
68 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
Busy Bees at Epsom is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery, operating since 2009, that welcomes children aged 1 to 4 years old. Open all year round from 8am to 6pm, the nursery provides a warm and engaging environment where children quickly settle into well-resourced rooms and confidently explore their surroundings.
The curriculum, based on children's interests, ensures that children are happy and emotionally secure, developing negotiation and problem-solving skills through engaging activities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support from a dedicated SENCo who collaborates with parents and professionals to create swift, individualized plans.
There is also effective support for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff learning keywords and translators providing specialist support. Outdoor learning is a key part of the experience, with children encouraged to be "garden detectives," exploring the nature garden, delighting in finding worms, and learning about their habitats and safety.
Strong partnerships with parents are fostered through regular information exchange and collaboration with local health visiting teams, ensuring views are heard and children's progress is supported. The nursery celebrates diversity, teaching children about different cultures and faiths like Black History and Diwali, fostering respect and understanding in the children.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the nursery, settling quickly in well-resourced rooms and confidently exploring the environment. They are emotionally secure, chatting with friends and engaging in activities, demonstrating negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Happy, confident childrenEffective SEND supportOutdoor learningStrong parent partnershipsDiversity celebratedSkilled staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2009
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Epsom
Last inspected 6 January 2023 · Kelli Wiseman
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 enjoy their time at the nursery, settling quickly in well-resourced rooms and confidently exploring the environment. They are emotionally secure, chatting with friends and engaging in activities, demonstrating negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Inspector highlights
- Children enjoy their time at the nursery and confidently explore the environment.
- Children gain an understanding of the world around them, including safety and nature.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with effective information exchange and support.
- Children learn about diversity, celebrating different cultures and faiths.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the implementation of the curriculum to ensure activities are pitched at the correct level for all children and support their next steps in learning
- 2strengthen the opportunities for children to develop their independence and self- help skills even further.
Inspection #10270060 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have effective support. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) uses assessments to identify gaps in learning and works with parents and other professionals to ensure swift plans are in place. This ensures children are continuously making progress.
Outdoor space
Staff encourage children to be garden detectives and check the nature garden is safe and secure before bug hunts. Children express delight in finding worms in the garden and learn about where they live.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees at Epsom
4.8
(19)
T. Charlotte .Q
a year ago
Both my kids are looked after by the lovely people of Busy Bees and among all, I love the leadership strategies of Leah the Centre Directress who sets an example for all those who step into the premises. The warm welcome and the availability at all times for parents is something extraordinary I see in her management. Thanks to Busy Bees management and staff for your dedication in giving the best. Keep growing.
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Selma Rato
4 years ago
Highly Recommend! My son went to this nursery and I couldn’t recommend enough. Brilliant staff. Both Laura and Carolina extremely supportive on my son’s education and development. Carolina played a huge part, as she is bilingual so my little one felt a lot more confident there . Staff very understanding and non-judgmental , rooms always very clean :)
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Caitlin
4 years ago
Amazing nursery!!! My child loves in there. Everyone is so kind and make us feel part of the busy bees family. They are an outstanding nursery and as soon as you walk in you can tell everyone is so lovely and helpful
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Михайло Никифорук
2 years ago
Only the best impressions of the kindergarten!!!! There were certain fears before visiting the institution, because we are not local and the girls do not speak English. Fortunately, they all dissipated at the beginning. The atmosphere is very friendly. Thank you to the team for welcoming us into the busy bees family.
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Ana Marta Brito
4 years ago
My toddler was struggling at a previous nursery and in desperation we tried a new start at Busy bees Epsom. If I knew how amazing his transformation would be I would of swapped him a year before! The staff is so loving and understanding, he loves everybody there and is such a happy feeling to see him going every morning with a happy face instead of in tears as before. Thank you all for all your hard work 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 highly recommend them
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Inspection history
Date: July 2010
- January 2023Good
- May 2018Outstanding
- April 2013Outstanding
- July 2010Good
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