Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hatch Warren, established in 2015, provides childcare on non-domestic premises. 45 am to 6 pm, 52 weeks a year, the nursery caters to children from birth to four years old.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 24/04/2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children enjoy their time at the nursery, forming strong relationships with both peers and staff, which contributes to a feeling of happiness, safety, and security.
They learn to behave well, demonstrating kindness and respect for others, and developing skills in sharing and turn-taking. The nursery offers a varied and well-designed curriculum that sparks children's curiosity and builds upon their existing knowledge.
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their speech and language development. The nursery places importance on outdoor learning, with children developing good physical skills and enjoying active play, such as older children safely navigating scooters in the playground.
Parents consistently praise the nursery staff for the quality of care and learning experiences provided.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the nursery, developing good relationships with friends and staff, making them feel happy, safe, and secure. They behave well, showing kindness and respect, and learning to share and take turns. The varied curriculum helps children build on their knowledge, with all children, including those with SEND, making good progress in speech and language development.
