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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheam

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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4.6(29 Google reviews) ·261 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8ET · Sutton
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Sutton

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheam, registered with Ofsted in 2002, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30 am to 6 pm, closing only on public holidays.

The new management, with support from the organisation and local authority, demonstrates a strong understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement. Staff are dedicated and create a secure, content, and stable environment for the children.

They implement a diverse and challenging curriculum, providing activities that broaden experiences and enrich learning. For instance, children explore art, listen to stories to develop language and reading skills, and engage in singing nursery rhymes.

Independence is encouraged, with babies learning to pull themselves up, toddlers serving themselves at mealtimes, and pre-schoolers managing their personal needs. The nursery effectively identifies educational gaps and collaborates with parents and professionals to support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children developing physical skills through activities like making marks, riding tricycles, and balancing on a wobbly bridge, along with ample space for movement in the open air. This approach ensures children make good progress and are well-prepared for their next educational stage, including smooth transitions to school thanks to collaboration with local schools.

What it's like

The new management demonstrates a strong understanding of the nursery's strengths and areas for improvement, supported by the organisation and local authority. Staff are dedicated, creating a settled, safe, and happy environment where children receive high-quality care and learning experiences. They implement a varied and ambitious curriculum, providing activities that enrich learning and prepare children for future education.

Dedicated staffAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipGood progressOutdoor play

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, all year, except public holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheam

Last inspected 27 August 2025 · Marvet Gayle

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

The new management demonstrates a strong understanding of the nursery's strengths and areas for improvement, supported by the organisation and local authority. Staff are dedicated, creating a settled, safe, and happy environment where children receive high-quality care and learning experiences. They implement a varied and ambitious curriculum, providing activities that enrich learning and prepare children for future education.

Inspector highlights

  • Management and staff are positive and dedicated, taking pride in their roles and showing unity.
  • Management supports staff development through observation, reflection, supervision, and team meetings to enhance children's learning.
  • Staff know the children well, accurately assess their learning, and consistently implement a curriculum that meets individual needs.
  • Children make good progress in their learning and development.
  • Staff support children to be confident and independent, promoting good health and physical skills development.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of activities to help enhance younger children's focus and older children's engagement to further promote their learning
  • 2provide further support for staff to help them minimise distractions and extend older children's attention skills, to prepare them for school and beyond.
Inspection #10381546 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report they are very pleased with the progress their children have made since starting the nursery.

They highly praise staff for their warmth and approachable manner.

They are happy with the level of communication and care given to their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify gaps in children's education and work well with parents and other professionals to ensure children achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Outdoor space

Children access a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children make marks, ride tricycles, walk on a wobbly bridge which all supports their body coordination. They have lots of space to move around quickly and toddle in the open air.

Google Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheam

4.6
(29 Google reviews)
Sophie Clougher
3 months ago

Our son started at Busy Bees Cheam at the beginning of January and we have been so happy with every aspect of the nursery and care. He has settled in really nicely with the nursery and other children and the staff have helped with that. All the staff are friendly, happy, professional and give a great handover of your child's day. It has made the process feel relaxed and positive and we look forward to hearing / seeing on the app what he has been up to. They spend lots of time in the garden and each week parents get a list of activities and themes for their child's week. Thanks everyone, we are very happy!

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Louise Smith
10 months ago

I have nothing but positive things to say about this nursery, my first daughter attended over 10 years ago and some of the same staff are still there which is amazing, my second daughter now attends and is thriving!!! A very professional team of individuals that still show all the love and care that a child needs!!! Big shout out to Kate, Sophie, Stamenka, Ann, Rae and all of the staff!!!!

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Lucy Nunn (Lucylovescake)
7 months ago

My daughter has just started and I couldn’t be happier with everything. They have gone out of their way to make sure she is happy and settled and all the staff members have been brilliant from admin to the key workers dealing directly with her.

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Emily Stevens
5 years ago

My son has been at this nursery for almost two years now and I don't have a bad word to say about them! There's a real family feel there, I love how the management team are always available and know details of the children's day. It's well equipped, the menu is great and the location is handy for travel into London but, the relationship between the staff and the kids is the most important thing and I love how my son runs to his key worker for a hug most mornings.

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Amanda Hallpike
4 years ago

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. I was so worried when my daughter started there as we had a bad experience with a previous nursery. The staff made me feel reassured and within hours my daughter loved it! The staff are so friendly and accommodating. They tell you everything the children have been doing, eating etc and they are always there to listen to any concerns or questions. We love it so much that now my 4 yr old has left to start school, my youngest goes there now even though it's no where near the closest to me, but I wouldn't want her to go anywhere else. They have also handled the Covid situation really well, and kept all of the parents well informed with what's happening and any changes they had to make to keep everyone safe. Thanks

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: July 2012

  • August 2025Good
  • December 2024Requires improvement
  • December 2023Good
  • April 2018Good
  • October 2014Good
  • April 2014Inadequate
  • July 2012Outstanding

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