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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood # Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Sept 2025) · 4.8 (9 parent reviews) · Queens Road, Maidstone, ME16 0JN · Kent Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Kent 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 The nursery re-registered in 2025 and provides a curriculum based around children's interests, using themes to support their knowledge and skills. While the nursery received a "Requires Improvement" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on September 1, 2025, staff are noted for knowing their key children well and building good bonds with them. The setting has provisions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with plans in place to support their development, and parents receive regular updates. The inspection observed both indoor and outdoor learning environments, noting that staff use stories and songs to support language development and provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills and take safe risks. Children are encouraged to develop independence and express their creativity, including exploring art. What it's like The quality of teaching and children's overall experiences are variable due to inconsistencies in staff support. Staff know their key children well and children enjoy interacting with them. However, the organisation of some routines impacts how well children's individual needs are met. Supports language development Physical skill development Promotes independence Fosters creativity SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood Last inspected 1 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement What it's like to attend The quality of teaching and children's overall experiences are variable due to inconsistencies in staff support. Staff know their key children well and children enjoy interacting with them. However, the organisation of some routines impacts how well children's individual needs are met. Inspector highlights - Staff use stories and songs to support children's language development. - Babies and children have opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn to take safe risks. - Parents receive information regarding children's next steps, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff support children to develop their independence. - Children enjoy expressing their creativity and discovering the world, enhancing their cultural understanding. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the supervision, coaching and monitoring of staff, to improve the quality of interactions, and the delivery of the curriculum, to raise teaching to a consistently good level - 2 improve the organisation of less effective parts of the daily routine to reduce the time that children need to wait without receiving any meaningful engagement from staff. Inspection #10418754 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289755) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10418754 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289755)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823439) 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-maidstone-oakwood-me16-0jn-2823439) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and or/disabilities have plans in place to support their development, which is discussed and shared with parents regularly. 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 Maidstone Oakwood 4.8 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVLWT-p9_Pm2AeYppWl7Ggv7Bl_0BSACJQqQXJ_W0OX5nW7su4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Malinka Margolcia a year ago My son has been attending since he was 9 months old, and now that he's started school this year, I can't emphasize enough how well-prepared he was for this new chapter. I am incredibly grateful to the amazing staff for their dedication throughout these three years. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to give their little one the best possible start in life. Thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURINU1YNlZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47df33c08491d149:0x94e3ac1cad87ad6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKEo_rJKQSTWpcd8GTiuao7PBEcarNkXBNS-yRh3XEyGkwG7g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gina Chuter 4 years ago Staff seemed off, invoices weren't sorted out properly and we were blamed even though it weren't our fault. got to busy bees 20 minutes earlier and was told we couldn't come in and my son and his nan and me were all made to wait outside in the freezing cold until it was dead on one o clock this is not the first time this has happened we have had such rude and petty treatment from staff not every one, but one in particular, staff have got our sons food wrong constantly having to say that our son does not eat meat when they know that he is a vegeterian. Overall it is a good service but these are my gripes. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXci02TXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df33c08491d149:0x94e3ac1cad87ad6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIKFA6MOZFgoirxlpcCmXYCFcVBJk334H8V7jbU4pxu1iNLdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Billie Louise Fogarty 2 years ago I can't speak highly enough of the Allington Busy Bees. The staff are lovely, kind and caring towards my child. They always go above and beyond. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMjRYTzdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df33c08491d149:0x94e3ac1cad87ad6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJHcP6Hi68DQOKHOglDeX-phRJEbWWnu0QrK1XXMLnQl-b-ZQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Duane C a year ago Excellent place and my son loved the time he spent here. Staff are all lovely and work so hard. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3M00zMU93EAE!2m1!1s0x47df33c08491d149:0x94e3ac1cad87ad6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLp_Kvj4mfVNgWgzQHWV1eM7g6Tg39kDfPSOeojoA4M4-2zDw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samuel Hart 2 years ago Great friendly atmosphere. Always able to stop for a chat and nothing is ever to much to ask. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEcnRIbVpREAE!2m1!1s0x47df33c08491d149:0x94e3ac1cad87ad6) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=670537998531066582&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 September 2025 Requires improvement 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/50289755) ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood ### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood? ### What outdoor learning space does Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood have? ### Which funded hours does Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Maidstone Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Hemsley House Nursery School Maidstone · ME16 8JS 4.3(23 reviews) ](/nursery/hemsley-house-nursery-school-me16-8js-2685154) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Wendy House At St Michaels Maidstone · ME16 8BS ](/nursery/the-wendy-house-at-st-michaels-me16-8bs-ey539768) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Blue Sky Day Nursery And Pre School Maidstone · ME16 8QL 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-and-pre-school-me16-8ql-ey548463) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hemsley House Nursery School Maidstone · ME16 8HU ](/nursery/hemsley-house-nursery-school-me16-8hu-2685153) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Nursery at St Peter's Church Maidstone · ME16 0SL 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nursery-at-st-peter-s-church-me16-0sl-ey242745) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital Maidstone · ME16 9QQ 4.5(21 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-hospital-me16-9qq-ey299059) [See all nurseries in Maidstone →](/search?q=Maidstone) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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