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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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3.4(27 parent reviews) ·St. Lukes Close, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
105 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green, established in 2000, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 10, 2024.

The key persons at Busy Bees carefully plan experiences linked to children's interests and outline suitable next steps to help children progress their skills and close any developmental gaps. The nursery has recently changed the set-up of its different age groups, particularly for two-year-olds, creating smaller groups that foster a calmer atmosphere.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are sensitively supported to interact and learn the value of play with others. Older children also benefit from outdoor learning opportunities, including running and negotiating tunnels during hiding games with friends.

Parents are positive about the nursery, highlighting the caring staff who adapt arrangements to support children's individual needs.

What it's like

Children's key persons outline suitable next steps in their learning to help children progress their skills and to close any gaps in their development. They plan experiences linked to children's interests and work with the rest of the staff team to form their curriculum for each age group. The set-up of the different age groups has recently been changed, particularly for the two-year-olds, and the smaller groups help support a calm atmosphere.

Social and emotional developmentCommunication skillsCaring staffIndependence and responsibilityPhysical developmentSupportive leadership

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green

Last inspected 10 December 2024 · Rachel Howell

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's key persons outline suitable next steps in their learning to help children progress their skills and to close any gaps in their development. They plan experiences linked to children's interests and work with the rest of the staff team to form their curriculum for each age group. The set-up of the different age groups has recently been changed, particularly for the two-year-olds, and the smaller groups help support a calm atmosphere.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's social and emotional development and communication skills develop well.
  • Staff are caring and sensitively support children.
  • Children have good opportunities to develop their independence and sense of responsibility.
  • Children make progress in their physical development and confidence.
  • Leaders support the staff team closely.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff engage children more consistently during adult-led activities and routines, building their skills as much as possible
  • 2build links with other settings children attend to ensure a consistent approach to the support children receive
  • 3continue to support staff's skills, increasing teaching and practice to higher levels.
Inspection #10376716 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say staff are caring and adapt arrangements to support children's needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are sensitively supported to begin to interact and learn the value of play with others.

Outdoor space

Older children run and negotiate tunnels as they play hiding games with their friends outside.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green

3.4
(27)
Michaela
2 months ago

My toddler has been attending this nursery for a couple of months now and she loves it! The staff throughout the nursery are professional and welcoming! Jayla, Amy, Sasha and the team in toddlers are fantastic! They do so many activities and learning throughout the day. You are also kept updated with pictures, your child’s meals and how much they eat, toilet trips/nappy changes and their naps throughout the day on the app. I was really nervous about sending my daughter to nursery however, I’m so happy I came across this one and decided to send her here!

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Holly Mainstone
3 months ago

My son has been at busy bees for nearly 2 years now. The staff are so attentive and care so much, I’m always able to have a chat at pick up if I have any concerns and the staff really listen and come up with creative ideas to help with any issues especially Ally and Jayla. They update the app regularly and are really hot on potty training and safety. My son absolutely adores his old key worker Gracie and the nursery have worked hard to reunite them when they’re back in the same room. All the staff in toddlers though have been so kind caring and helpful.

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tamara bradley
2 months ago

My daughter has been at Bust Bees for over a year and a half. The staff are fantastic with her. They do loads of activities with them and she always comes home happy and asks about the staff on the weekend! Big shout out to Dana and her team in toddlers, brilliant with my little girl (even when she is being a cheeky monkey!) and always greet us with a smile!

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Jack Bowden
3 months ago

My daughter has been attending Busy Bees Emersons Green since September and is really happy there. Charley in First Steps and Dana in toddlers have particularly supported her as key people through a lot of change and transition in her life.

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Joe Hatherall
2 months ago

Had 2 children at Busy Bees Emerson's Green, the staff are fantastic (special mention to Dana in toddlers!).

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • December 2024Good
  • May 2022Good
  • November 2021Inadequate
  • November 2016Good
  • May 2014Good
  • April 2013Good
  • February 2011Good

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