Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Stockport
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway, established in 1997, offers a welcoming and secure environment for children aged 0-5 years. 30am to 6pm, all year round, the nursery prides itself on its warm atmosphere where staff greet each child individually and engage in meaningful conversations with parents and carers.
Children confidently navigate the nursery's routines, happily hanging up their coats and storing belongings, showcasing their sense of belonging through proudly pointing out family photos. The nursery received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27/06/2025.
Staff are dedicated to meeting children's care needs, offering comforting cuddles to younger children and gently rocking them to sleep, mirroring home routines for consistency. Children form close attachments with staff, involving them in play and seeking support when needed.
The curriculum for physical development is ambitious, with opportunities for children to climb obstacles, balance on tyres, and develop coordination through engaging activities like kicking balls and throwing beanbags. This outdoor learning environment helps children build strength, stamina, and dexterity, preparing them for future learning.
The nursery also excels in its provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with staff quickly identifying children who may require additional support. They work closely with parents and engage with various professionals, utilising additional funding effectively to ensure all children make progress.
Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular communication and shared activity ideas for home, fostering a consistent learning approach.
What it's like
Children happily arrive at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet every child individually and take time to hold meaningful conversations with parents and carers. Children demonstrate their awareness of the nursery's routines as they confidently hang up their coats and store belongings from home. They proudly point out their family photos on the wall, demonstrating that they feel happy and secure. Staff meet children's care needs very well.
Ambitious physical curriculumStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportWelcoming and securePositive role modelsExplore activities eagerly
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1997
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway
Last inspected 27 June 2025
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 happily arrive at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet every child individually and take time to hold meaningful conversations with parents and carers. Children demonstrate their awareness of the nursery's routines as they confidently hang up their coats and store belongings from home. They proudly point out their family photos on the wall, demonstrating that they feel happy and secure. Staff meet children's care needs very well.
Inspector highlights
- The curriculum for physical development is ambitious.
- Staff quickly identify if a child may need some extra support and work closely with parents and professionals.
- Partnerships with parents are strong.
- Children enjoy their time at the setting and eagerly explore the activities on offer.
- Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their knowledge about the local community.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to fully embed strategies to develop children's communication and language skills
- 2enhance transitions between activities to ensure children are able to fully benefit from the learning on offer
- 3develop opportunities for children to learn about and celebrate their differences and understand how they are unique, to prepare them for the diverse world in modern Britain
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff quickly identify if a child may need some extra support. They work closely with parents to support both children and their families, engaging with a range of professionals and using suggested strategies to help children make progress. Additional funding is used to support children's learning effectively.
Outdoor space
Children develop their strength as they climb up over obstacles and balance on tyres in the outdoor area. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their coordination as they climb up steps and crawl through tunnels.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway
4.5
(11)
Lydia Fuller
3 years ago
I've been really happy with the care from Busy Bees for both my children, so much so that I already recommended it to one of my sisters whose child now attends and my other sister's child is starting in September. The staff are fab, personable, friendly and clearly care about the children, would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in Cheadle.
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Saamia Mian
a year ago
A fantastic nursery where the staff are like family. My daughter is thriving and very happy. Lots of fun activities and learning.
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Dawn Morris
5 years ago
My little boy is loving Busy Bees Cheadle kingsway he's so confident going in each morning because he's greated by his friendly staff members and key worker. Lots of different activities set out each day inside and outdoors, I can't recommend it enough.
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Nick blanchard
3 years ago
Fantastic Nursery with Lovely caring staff. Couldn’t be happier with it and our sons progress there.
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Tee Khan
7 months ago
Amazing staff and children are looked after well
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Inspection history
Date: November 2011
- June 2025Good
- August 2019Good
- April 2013Outstanding
- November 2011Outstanding
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