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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Turners Crescent, St Michaels Mead, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4FZ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

30pm, all year round. The nursery received a Good overall rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 11 December 2024.

Children are warmly welcomed, with robust settling-in routines helping them to feel safe and secure, fostering an immense sense of belonging. The staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to support each child's development, evident in activities such as litter picking and visits to the local park, which build children’s understanding of the world around them.

This cohesive team creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children thrive, acting as positive role models who encourage good behaviour, democratic choices, and high levels of confidence and self-esteem. There is a strong focus on communication and language, which underpins all aspects of the curriculum, with staff effectively modelling language and encouraging children to become confident communicators.

Children also develop independence through self-care tasks and are encouraged in their love for books through a literacy-rich environment. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through close collaboration with professionals and parents, utilising strategies like a sensory room and self-regulation baskets to help children manage emotions.

The curriculum also integrates indoor and outdoor learning to enhance children's development.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing environment, with robust settling-in routines. Staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to support children's development, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere that children thrive in. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children's good behaviour, democratic choices, and high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

Nurturing environmentBroad, ambitious curriculumStrong communication focusSEND well supportedLiteracy-richIndependence skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead

Last inspected 11 December 2024

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 warmly welcomed into this nurturing environment, with robust settling-in routines. Staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to support children's development, creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere that children thrive in. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children's good behaviour, democratic choices, and high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • There is a focus on communication and language, which underpins all aspects of the curriculum across the nursery.
  • Children are encouraged to develop their independence through self-care tasks.
  • Children have a love for books throughout the nursery and staff provide a literacy-rich environment.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
  • Parent partnerships are well established and parents are actively involved in their children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the implementation of group activities for older children so that they fully benefit from the meaningful learning.
Inspection #10367580 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery, noting that staff are incredibly caring and dedicated and provide a wonderful environment for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The nursery works closely with a range of professionals and parents to ensure that the needs of children with SEND are fully met. Strategies, such as use of a sensory room and self-regulation baskets, help children to manage their emotions.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead

5.0
(8)
Taryna Surtees
9 months ago

Going back work and sending my only baby to nursery was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Like so many other parents, it was not a choice for us but something we had to do. The choice we did have was what nursery to send her to, and we couldn’t have been happier with choosing Busy Bees. Right from our first settling session, the whole team were so kind and supportive, not just to my daughter but to me as well. They made the whole process as smooth and easy as this tough situation could be, and what amazes me is how much they cater to each child’s needs and challenges. The regular updates are so reassuring and it’s so much more than just child care, our daughter is developing and we are provided with ideas to help her develop further. We’re so happy with Busy Bees and believe our daughter is truly getting the best start.

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Ben Eze
2 years ago

Our experience with Busy Bee Nursery has been exceptional. The level of parent engagement is outstanding, with regular updates and open communication channels. The commitment to supporting children's learning is evident in their tailored curriculum, fostering both cognitive and social development. What sets Busy Bee Nursery apart is the genuine interest the staff takes in each child. The caregivers go beyond their roles, creating a nurturing environment where kids feel secure and valued. The dedicated staff's passion and love for children shine through in every interaction, making Busy Bee Nursery a top choice for families seeking a warm and enriching early learning environment. Highly recommended!

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Rachel Stephen
3 years ago

My daughter is extremely happy at the centre. The staff are very attentive, they look after my daughter so well and some of them have been with her since she started at the age of 10 months. I know she will be sad to leave and head to school in September but we're very grateful for giving her such a great start in life.

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Mick Sims
2 years ago

Granddaughter has loved busy bees at St Michael's mead. She's developed really well and been stmulated and cared for. Excellent and highly recommended.

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X X
4 years ago

My child enjoys attending this nursery. She runs in and out with a smile 🎈

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • January 2025Good
  • December 2024Good
  • March 2019Good
  • February 2019Good
  • July 2018Requires improvement
  • May 2017Good
  • April 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • February 2014Good
  • June 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2011Good

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