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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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4.3(11 parent reviews) ·19 Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, B60 3EQ · Worcestershire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, serves children aged 1 to 4 years old. 30am until 6pm, the nursery provides a structured yet engaging environment.

The manager is an inspirational leader who has implemented a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring children deepen their knowledge and understanding. Staff at Busy Bees are dedicated to extending learning opportunities; for instance, older children explore books, learning about parts like the "spine" and "blurb" to expand vocabulary.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding support through individual, detailed plans and one-to-one assistance, making them feel secure. This inclusive approach extends to children who speak English as an additional language, with staff learning key words and phrases in their home languages.

The nursery fosters curiosity and positivity, with children discussing garden birds and where eggs come from during lunch, demonstrating a connection to outdoor learning. Children’s attitudes and behaviour are exemplary, showing high levels of enthusiasm.

They learn to assess risks, take pride in being a "safety officer," and demonstrate kindness by acknowledging friends' achievements. Established in 2000, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove maintains strong relationships with local schools and external agencies, ensuring a smooth transition for children approaching school age.

What it's like

Children's attitudes and behaviour are exemplary, showing high levels of enthusiasm and motivation. Staff skilfully teach children how to assess risks and care for their friends' safety, resulting in excellent awareness of rules and boundaries. Children are fully engrossed in activities, listen carefully to friends, and demonstrate kindness by asking staff to write positive sentences about their friends.

Inspirational leadershipAmbitious curriculumExcellent behaviourStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove

Last inspected 5 April 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children's attitudes and behaviour are exemplary, showing high levels of enthusiasm and motivation. Staff skilfully teach children how to assess risks and care for their friends' safety, resulting in excellent awareness of rules and boundaries. Children are fully engrossed in activities, listen carefully to friends, and demonstrate kindness by asking staff to write positive sentences about their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is an inspirational leader and has embedded a highly ambitious curriculum.
  • The manager places a huge focus on supporting staff's health, well-being and professional development.
  • Children are provided with ample learning opportunities, and staff are talented at recognising when activities can be extended.
  • Children have extremely high levels of curiosity and positivity, reflecting the strong staff team.
  • The manager has established extremely strong relationships with local schools and external agencies.
Inspection #10279916 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive outstanding support and encouragement. They benefit from individual, detailed and clear support plans, which outline their targets and needs. Staff follow these plans consistently and offer one-to-one support as needed, helping children feel secure.

Outdoor space

When children are having their lunch, they discuss the birds that they can see in the garden and learn where eggs come from.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove

4.3
(11)
Emily Patel
2 years ago

I registered my baby for this nursery at the beginning of December 2022 when she was only 1 week old. After chasing several times to try to complete my registration, I was finally contacted in FEBRUARY 2023 by a centre director from another nursery with confirmation of our space and a request for a payment to reserve the space. I rang at the end of June to check everything was okay and to ask about settling in sessions and I was told it was all fine, they had my daughter down to start at the beginning of September and they’d be in touch in August to arrange settling in sessions. One month later, and just ONE MONTH before I was due to go back to work, I was contacted (not even by the centre director) to tell me that the baby room had been shut since APRIL and they weren’t sure if they’d be open in September. I was told that I would receive an update about this by 14th August. No surprises here - I GOT NO UPDATE! I chased it up today (15th August), was told that I could have my retainer back but they couldn’t guarantee that I would get it back before OCTOBER. (Still couldn’t speak to the centre director). Aside from the fact that I have been let down by this nursery at the last minute causing me tremendous stress, the communication has been dreadful since day one. I wonder if the communication continues to be this dreadful when (if) your baby actually starts at this nursery, are you able to actually get hold of anyone if there are any issues? Despite the significant stress, having to change my complete working rota and plan for the entire remainder of the tax year, I think it is a total blessing in disguise that this nursery isn’t able to accommodate me as they have absolutely no transparency and don’t seem to care about the lives they turn upside down. I should have been told about the room shutting WHEN IT SHUT, not one month before my daughter was due to start. Maybe one day I’ll get my money back… who knows?

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Louise Reynolds
5 years ago

I cannot recommend Busy Bees Bromsgrove enough. As a new parent choosing a nursery was a nerve-racking experience, however I can rest easy knowing that my baby is in safe, caring and loving hands at nursery. He is fed healthy and hearty food and his development is made a top priority. The nursery really feels like part of our family and I could not wish for a better team for him to spend his days with.

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Helen Perry
7 years ago

My little boy loves it here, he’s been going nearly 8 months now and I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

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Vic Edwards
12 years ago

Lovely staff my little son loves it here

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: April 2009

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • November 2012Outstanding
  • April 2009Good

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