Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna

About this day nursery

Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna, located in Wigston, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 45am until 6pm.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 31st May 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting good quality in education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children at Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that considers their individual interests and developmental stages.

The outdoor environment offers a rich array of physical play opportunities, where children engage in activities such as climbing, squatting, and jumping on stone mushrooms, and developing hand-eye coordination by mixing pretend foods with wooden spoons. Children are encouraged to participate in daily risk assessments of the outdoor area, fostering their understanding of safety and responsibility.

Staff are attentive to children's emotional development, using visual aids and engaging stories to help them identify and express feelings. Furthermore, staff promote independence and self-care by involving children in practical tasks, such as handing out cups at mealtimes and cleaning their faces.

Communication skills are developed from a young age through the use of simple sign language alongside spoken language, which assists babies in making their needs known. Parents have expressed positive feedback, noting that their children are happy and eager to attend the nursery, and are grateful for the support provided by the staff.

What it's like

Children enjoy a variety of physical play opportunities, both structured and free, including climbing, balancing, and mixing pretend foods. They also learn to identify and manage risks by assisting staff in daily risk assessments of the outdoor environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and safety.