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# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow

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Ofsted: Needs attention · 2.9 (11 parent reviews)  · Progress Park, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XE · Bedford 

Number of places

112 places

Age range

0–5 yrs

Last inspected

Apr 2026

Local authority

Bedford

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow, registered in 2002, provides full-day care for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm all year round, accommodating up to 112 children.

The setting prides itself on fostering a welcoming and language-rich environment where children are happy and settled, developing warm relationships with both staff and peers. Children eagerly engage in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, making choices about their play and exploring extensive outdoor resources that support their physical development.

Staff effectively collaborate with parents and external professionals to ensure every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receives tailored support and additional help as needed. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled and develop warm and caring relationships with staff and each other, which helps them feel safe and secure. They enjoy a good range of toys, resources and activities and make choices about their play. Children also gain good communication skills from a language-rich environment.

Happy & settled children Language-rich environment Strong parent partnerships Good communication skills Varied activities 

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

## Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All\_year

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

### Needs attention

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Needs attention 

Grade summary

Exceptional 

— 

Strong standard 

— 

Expected standard 

— 

Needs attention 

Urgent improvement 

— 

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

Achievement Needs attention 

Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention 

Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention 

Curriculum and teaching Needs attention 

Inclusion Needs attention 

Leadership and governance Needs attention 

Age range

0 to 5

Registers

Early Years Register

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow

Last inspected 28 April 2026 · Lorraine Sunter

Safeguarding effective 

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled and develop warm and caring relationships with staff and each other, which helps them feel safe and secure. They enjoy a good range of toys, resources and activities and make choices about their play. Children also gain good communication skills from a language-rich environment.

Inspector highlights

-   Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. 
-   Children enjoy a good range of toys, resources and activities that support their learning and development. 
-   Children gain good communication skills as they benefit from a language-rich environment. 
-   Staff provide a well-organised learning environment which provides children with a good range of experiences across all areas of learning. 
-   Staff work effectively with parents and external professionals when needed to ensure children receive any additional help they may need. 

Areas to develop

-   1 Review and improve the organisation of small-group activities to enhance children's learning and engagement. 
-   2 Enhance the learning opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills. 

Inspection #10213767 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304528)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow

Inspection date

Apr 2026

Inspection no.

10213767

Lead inspector

Lorraine Sunter

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304528)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152150)

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Progress Park, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XE 

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Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively with parents and external professionals when needed to ensure children receive any additional help they may need.

Outdoor space

Children eagerly choose to play outdoors, enjoying time in the fresh air and exploring extensive activities. They develop physical abilities through climbing and using a range of equipment.

## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow

2.9 

(11) 

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Rabi Sule

2 months ago

This is a money making venture with high staff turnover, long waiting times for drop offs when one is rushing off to work. The facilities like toilets need revamping and the outside area could do with real safety and fun in a revamp. There have been great staff members who have left and my son has not had a constant key worker for the entire 3+ years he’s been here. Go somewhere else if you can as I wish I’d not stuck around as long.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Rd1MwOW1ORFo1VW1obWJUSk5lRlJ3UVZabVNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ac83958dfb:0x5ef873cdf6255bb6)

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Mrs Wright

a year ago

Amazing team who create a nurturing and engaging environment to develop our child’s progress. The food is of a great quality and they keep us informed both face to face and using the app. It is great to have the regular meetings with her key worker but they are happy to catch up whenever needed. Would highly recommend!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2OXNtXzZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ac83958dfb:0x5ef873cdf6255bb6)

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Missie Chrissie

4 years ago

Disgusting.. Their staffing issues are appalling.. On numerous occasions they wait until you waste your time and resources too actually get too the nursery before turning your child away at the door.. You can NEVER Make plans because of this place.. The staff love too call in sick when the manager isn't on site.. Don't bother wasting your time money nor effort on this place.. I have also on numerous occasions taken my Children out of the nursery because they have failed oo meet basic childcare needs.. My son couldnt wear trousers for 2 days and struggled too walk after staff failed too recognise an injury too his leg.. My daughter has had bruises on her spine and forehead coming back from this nursery.. They never seem too hold themselves accountable for the fact they fail too pay enough care and attention too the Children.. They always make excuses and back themselves up.. Im Hearing other parents are going through the same at this nursery.. I was in the middle of a complaint about the setting when they recieved a good ofsted report.. Appalled.. Don't Bother going.too this setting..!! Protect your child and send them somewhere less money obbsessed..

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXenFMOWdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ac83958dfb:0x5ef873cdf6255bb6)

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Brown Roses

3 years ago

Used to be Outstanding about 10 years ago : ( I am finding some of the Preschool staff not unfriendly but they come across as though they just don't want to be present. We pay all this money, the least you could do is smile. I don't think managment realise how important the little things are. They are not looking after our fish, you are looking after our children. If they can't engage in a friendly or even try to make some sort of effort - respectfully, do not do the job. They are currently loosing a lot of good friendly staff to to other nurseries which concerns me a lot. 0-2 room outstanding, all brilliant - the others I am not sure about. I am not sure the staff are treated the best either which is a shame because some of them, or most are really good. Toby, the old manager begining of the year, really awesome and a great.The new staff coming in are hopefully being hired for the right reasons. Management changes maybe 3 times in the past 6 months. Hopefully this stabilises from now. I am considering changing nurseries and looking at the ones Outstanding in Bedfordshire such as Lavender Day nursery to which some staff are transferring to. Concerned Parent :( \* I do really like the Parent Zone App that allows me to see what my child has done. The staff are great at updating this. For example when they have nappy changed, eaten or had a sleep. If updated on time you can see on your phone how much of their food they have eaten and how long your child has napped for. This a good improvment, and I really enjoy this feature.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbnRfczNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ac83958dfb:0x5ef873cdf6255bb6)

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Maher Aljubaily

a year ago

Very unreliable nursery. Almost daily understaffing problems especially in cold or rainy weather.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfa3RxVmlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ac83958dfb:0x5ef873cdf6255bb6)

Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6843346962224602038&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA)

Inspection history

Date: August 2009

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report.

-   December 2021 Good 
-   November 2021 Good 
-   June 2018 Good 
-   May 2018 Good 
-   June 2017 Good 
-   August 2016 Good 
-   November 2013 Good 
-   October 2013 Good 
-   June 2013 Good 
-   April 2013 Good 
-   September 2009 Good 
-   August 2009 Good 

## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow

### How did Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow do at its last Ofsted inspection?

### How does the nursery support children with special educational needs and disabilities?

### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow?

### What is the nursery working on improving?

### Is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow suitable for under-twos?

### Which funded hours does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow accept?

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