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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(6 Google reviews) ·Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8PT · Hampshire
Number of places
98 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham, established in 2004, provides all-year childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open from 8am to 6pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays), the day nursery offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support children's development towards their next stage of education.

The caring and compassionate environment fosters strong friendships, with children playing cooperatively and developing good behaviour through consistent reinforcement of boundaries. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26/07/2023.

Staff are dedicated to individual learning, with children showing confidence in mathematics and developing fine motor skills through engaging 'busy hands' stations. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, with staff learning simple words in children's home languages to support those with English as an additional language.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress, with timely referrals to outside agencies and strong collaboration with parents and professionals. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with activities promoting physical development, imagination, and creativity through dancing, movement, and obstacle courses in the garden.

Parents highly praise the nursery, highlighting the strong partnerships with staff who work together to support individual needs and promote learning at home.

What it's like

Children are kind and compassionate towards each other and form strong friendships, playing cooperatively and creating a positive learning environment. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, consistently reinforcing boundaries so children understand them and behave well. Staff plan activities to promote individual learning, supporting children to make progress across the curriculum, with children demonstrating confidence in mathematics and developing fine motor skills.

Strong parent partnershipsIndividualised learningPromotes physical developmentInclusive environmentGood behaviourDeveloping independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 52 weeks, except for bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham

Last inspected 26 July 2023 · Jade Orosz

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 are kind and compassionate towards each other and form strong friendships, playing cooperatively and creating a positive learning environment. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, consistently reinforcing boundaries so children understand them and behave well. Staff plan activities to promote individual learning, supporting children to make progress across the curriculum, with children demonstrating confidence in mathematics and developing fine motor skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders create a curriculum with clear intentions for what they want children to learn and focus on key skills for the next stage of education.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff building professional relationships and working together to support individual needs.
  • Staff learn simple words in children's home languages to help children who speak English as an additional language to communicate and feel included.
  • Children are confident and independent, relishing opportunities to take responsibility for tasks and self-care.
  • Staff plan activities that promote physical development, with children enjoying dancing, moving, stretching, climbing and balancing in the garden.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff working with the youngest children to implement the intended curriculum.
Inspection #10301662 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff make timely referrals to outside agencies when required and work well with parents and other professionals to help close any gaps in children's learning and development.

Outdoor space

Staff plan activities that promote children's physical development. For instance, staff lead sessions to encourage children to dance, move and stretch in different ways. Children wear capes and pretend to be superheroes as they practise climbing and balancing on obstacle courses in the garden. They demonstrate good imaginations and enjoy developing storylines for their play.

Google Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham

5.0
(6 Google reviews)
Dee Dee
5 months ago

Fantastic nursery, they really do care for all the children and parents included. You see the pure joy on the staffs faces when your child has achieved another goal, I feel they genuinely feel proud of how far your child has come, when I have worried my child maybe hasn’t caught up with something, the staff are always encouraging and remind me little steps. There is no rush.🥰 My son loves attending every week. It’s his favourite place to go. Thank you for all your support.

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Lazarus Mkhabela
3 years ago

I find a manager friendly, professional and caring. Always willing to listen and discuss with parents if any issue arise. She is knowledgeable in her role& position.

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Akin Akinbusoye
2 years ago

A good place for the kids to play and learn. They've got competent, good and friendly staff.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • February 2014Good
  • April 2013Good
  • February 2009Good

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