Opening hours
8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
108 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton, registered with Ofsted in 2013, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 5 years old. Open from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year, this all-year setting received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on August 4, 2022.
Children are warmly welcomed by kind staff, quickly settling in and forming strong relationships that contribute to a secure and positive environment for learning and social development. The nursery focuses on fostering independence; babies are supported in feeding themselves, and older children participate in making decisions about their surroundings and activities, such as designing their home corner.
The nursery offers a rich learning environment, both indoors and out. Children have access to a large outdoor space, encouraging physical development through running, climbing, and biking, promoting daily exercise and healthy living.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton expertly supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A knowledgeable staff team and an effective special educational needs coordinator work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure every child receives tailored support, enabling them to make good progress.
The curriculum is carefully tailored to individual needs, with staff demonstrating a sound understanding of child development across the seven areas of learning. Engaging activities are delivered, leading to high levels of emotional well-being and good progress in learning and development.
Parents consistently commend the caring staff and the noticeable progress their children make at the nursery, appreciating the guidance provided to support learning at home.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and confidently, settling quickly due to strong relationships with kind staff. They show high levels of respect and enjoy a positive atmosphere for learning and social development. Children are also developing independence, with babies supported in feeding themselves and older children making decisions about their environment, such as designing a Hawaiian-themed home corner.
Strong parent partnershipsFocus on independenceTailored curriculumGood SEND provisionPositive learning atmosphereLarge outdoor space
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton
Last inspected 4 August 2022 · Jasmine Nelson
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 happily and confidently, settling quickly due to strong relationships with kind staff. They show high levels of respect and enjoy a positive atmosphere for learning and social development. Children are also developing independence, with babies supported in feeding themselves and older children making decisions about their environment, such as designing a Hawaiian-themed home corner.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have a sound knowledge of children's development and tailor the curriculum to individual needs.
- Children enjoy making their own choices during play.
- Staff implement a consistent routine and have high expectations for children's behaviour.
- Staff recognise the importance of communication and language from an early age.
- Partnerships with parents are very good.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff confidence to extend children's learning during periods of self-chosen play
- 2use consistent and effective questioning techniques to give children time to think and respond, to further promote their language skills.
Inspection #10228093 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the caring and kind staff team.
They are happy with the progress their children have made since attending the setting.
parents appreciate the ideas on how to support learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by the knowledgeable staff team. The special educational needs coordinator liaises effectively with staff, parents and other external agencies to ensure children receive the support they need. Due to this support, children with SEND make progress in their development.
Outdoor space
Children have the freedom to explore their indoor and outdoor environments. They have access to a large outdoor space which gives them a variety of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children have fun as they run, climb, and ride bikes, encouraging daily exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Google Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton
4.7
(20 Google reviews)
Emilie Arthur
2 years ago
The whole team are lovely and friendly and provide a real family feel to the setting. Whether they look after my child in their room or not, they're smiley and welcoming. I love the variety of activities they do each day and experiences they provide my child with. I know when I leave him he's in safe hands here.
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Stacey Tillott
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery. Staff are very friendly, engaged and warm. It’s always a positive atmosphere with lots of variety in activities and great updates on child’s day.
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Anda Ferreira
6 years ago
Fantastic and friendly place with caring and wonderful staff members! My daughter loves going to this nursery.Thank you Dona, Rachel and Charlotte for all your care, smiles and hard work😊.
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Halima Ali
5 years ago
Rude caretaker. Huffing and puffing. When asked which way to drive out he replied with, ‘can you not read?’ Came to register my son at the nursery. Definitely won’t be sending him there.
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Leonardo Rossetti
3 years ago
Our son attends two days a week and is thriving there. He always looks forward to attending.
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Inspection history
Date: November 2013
- August 2022Good
- October 2016Good
- November 2013Good
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