--- title: "Busy Bees at Sevenoaks — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Busy Bees at Sevenoaks, a nursery in Sevenoaks — Rated Good by Ofsted, rated 4.2 by 11 parents. See opening hours, fees and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Busy Bees at Sevenoaks # Busy Bees at Sevenoaks Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.2 (11 parent reviews) · 1 St John's Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LR · Kent Number of places 92 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 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 Busy Bees at Sevenoaks is a friendly and welcoming nursery, providing childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays, sessions run from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery, which received an Ofsted rating of 'Good' at its latest inspection on 19 May 2023, focuses on fostering strong relationships between staff and children. Staff know the children well, taking into account their interests and using this information to plan enjoyable and engaging activities. The key-person system is well-established, ensuring each child has access to a broad curriculum. The nursery places importance on celebrating diversity, with staff gathering information about children's differing faiths, backgrounds, and experiences before they start. The outdoor learning environment has been extended and rearranged to enhance children's experiences. The nursery provides good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff making ongoing observations and working with parents to ensure early intervention. Partnerships with parents are strong, with effective communication through daily chats and messages, ensuring parents feel well informed about their child's care and progress. What it's like Children arrive happy at this friendly and welcoming nursery. Warm and nurturing staff ensure that they form strong relationships with children by engaging them in conversations. Staff know the children well, find out about their interests and use this information to plan enjoyable and interesting activities. Friendly and welcoming Strong relationships with staff Broad curriculum Supports diversity Good SEND provision Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees at Sevenoaks Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10280348 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220945)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477986) 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-sevenoaks-tn13-3lr-ey477986) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Sevenoaks Last inspected 19 May 2023 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 arrive happy at this friendly and welcoming nursery. Warm and nurturing staff ensure that they form strong relationships with children by engaging them in conversations. Staff know the children well, find out about their interests and use this information to plan enjoyable and interesting activities. Inspector highlights - Children behave very well and show high levels of independence. - Staff promote an interest in books and stories very well, using story sacks and taking books home to share with parents. - Staff find out about children's lives before they start at the nursery, including their differing faiths, backgrounds and experiences. - Leaders and staff work hard to support good communication with parents about all aspects of their child's care. Areas to develop - 1 review planning to ensure that older children have plenty of time to practise and embed skills, to support future learning - 2 support all staff to have the knowledge and confidence they need to provide the tailored support some children with SEND need, to ensure consistency throughout the day. Inspection #10280348 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220945) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they feel well informed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Overall, there is good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff identify when children need extra support, work with parents and make ongoing observations to provide information for other professionals, as necessary, to ensure early intervention and help close gaps in learning. Outdoor space The outdoor learning environment has been extended and rearranged to better meet children's needs. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees at Sevenoaks 4.2 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKnUjFhqZCiKvPHiXgMuxgHYmAWwp5dkhyEH9l5tnSvt2er3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kerry Walker a year ago My daughter loves her time at nursery, she’s always excited to tell me about her day and has a great bond with staff, she enjoys the food and has a second helping if there’s enough. She’s come such a long way since starting and we couldn’t be happier. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6Nks2YWRnEAE!2m1!1s0x47df4df340c0c80f:0x54dec36e78447c26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1ogpdCLVvzHIlpwoh3qA_qMdIjFvzkvdPDLXpLjqj3UW-Mg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shannon S 2 years ago I have had two children in Busy Bees Sevenoaks who have been attending since 2021 and my children absolutely love going to nursery. The babies and toddler assistants are absolutely fantastic and I couldn't fault the nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwdi11clB3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df4df340c0c80f:0x54dec36e78447c26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUQ_1Q9XmgmndL2H_aUeC9JUpMzWzETLV-vXTDa5TWTkImMYCJu=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kasia Olech 3 years ago My daughter was supposed to start going to the busy bees in September. Everything was agreed and paid. They called after 2 months that they had given someone else's daughter a place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPOXRpbUlREAE!2m1!1s0x47df4df340c0c80f:0x54dec36e78447c26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXr4b2ZZwwl86duPchxvHSI7bhg-GfncoGKDAQ5iIU4Z7R8n9-4Yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Elizabeth Peters 5 years ago Absolute best nursery. Son has gone since he was one and he’s learned and had such great care. Highly recommend Busy Bees. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLNVpEMWtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df4df340c0c80f:0x54dec36e78447c26) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXZr-_6Xxz2a9F2BxW6zywSL85mz47kpLWsf7Xol6498c9ajUo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Holly Laws 2 years ago Excellent nursery and my daughter loves the staff and her days there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtcElpWHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df4df340c0c80f:0x54dec36e78447c26) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees at Sevenoaks. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6115540223247285286&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 - May 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees at Sevenoaks ### What is Busy Bees at Sevenoaks working on improving? ### What strengths were noted at Busy Bees at Sevenoaks? ### How was Busy Bees at Sevenoaks rated by Ofsted? ### Which funded childcare hours does Busy Bees at Sevenoaks accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sevenoaks Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees at Sevenoaks. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Acorns Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 3LB ](/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-tn13-3lb) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Sevenoaks Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN14 5DN ](/nursery/sevenoaks-day-nursery-tn14-5dn-ey536594) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · TN13 1XH 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-sevenoaks-tn13-1xh-2851075) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### 7 Acorns Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 2HU ](/nursery/7-acorns-day-nursery-tn13-2hu) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Children's Workshop Sevenoaks · TN13 1FE 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-children-s-workshop-tn13-1fe-ey501765) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Oakley Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 1JY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/oakley-day-nursery-tn13-1jy-ey479285) [See all nurseries in Sevenoaks →](/search?q=Sevenoaks) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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