--- title: "Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-croydon-cr0-4gb-ey231242 description: "Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon — rated Good by Ofsted and 3.9/5 from 25 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 3.9 (25 Google reviews) · 164 Old School Place, Croydon, CR0 4GB · Croydon Number of places 112 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon provides care for children aged from one to four years. The day nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.00pm. At its inspection in May 2025, Ofsted judged the nursery to be 'Good'. The inspector found that children behave well because they are actively engaged in exploration within a safe and happy atmosphere. Staff assess children's learning to plan a curriculum that equips them with the necessary skills for their development. The nursery follows a 'bee curious' curriculum which uses storybooks to support language development and encourages independence and good manners. During outdoor activities, babies explore with water play, while pre-school children engage in imaginative adventures such as going on a bear hunt. The inspector noted that staff offer praise and cuddles, and engage babies with songs and rhymes. Parents reported to Ofsted that staff are kind and caring and that they are happy with their children's progress in areas such as self-confidence. What it's like This nursery provides a safe and happy atmosphere where staff engage with children effectively, supervising them well both indoors and outdoors. They ensure babies' developmental needs are met and provide a healthy meal plan, promptly responding to children's requests for food. The nursery implements a 'bee curious' curriculum that focuses on language development through storybooks, encouraging independence and good manners in children. Safe Atmosphere Bee Curious Curriculum Outdoor Learning Language Development Good Manners Nurturing Staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon Last inspected 7 May 2025 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn 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 Inspector highlights - Children behave well because they are actively engaged in exploration. - Children love playing and learning, showing great motivation during outdoor activities and sustained concentration. - Staff assess children's learning to guide their planning and implement a strong curriculum that equips them with necessary skills. - Staff offer praise and cuddles, enhancing children's well-being, and engage babies effectively with songs and rhymes. - Staff promote children's health through good hygiene practices and nutritious meals, following procedures for medication administration and sharing information. Areas to develop - 1 explore other ways of sharing information with parents about their children's learning, including their named key person - 2 develop a more effective system for identifying staff's training needs to enhance their performance, including teaching skills. Inspection #10402231 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281828) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that staff are kind and caring. > They are happy with their children's good progress, such as in their self-confidence. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space During outdoor activities, babies enjoy splashing in water, exploring cause and effect. Pre-school children show strong spatial awareness as they navigate the garden on imaginative adventures, such as going on a bear hunt. ## Google Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon 3.9 (25 Google reviews) Amy dean 5 years ago My daughter has been here since she was 5 and a half months. She is now 2 years old and has grown in confidence and independence. The staff are amazing with her, they care so much for her and when she was unwell they were all very concerned. My daughter is always talking about the staff within the nursery at home and she has made some friends who are the talk of my house. I can see the difference in her every day and for that i am truly grateful to all the staff who work at the nursery. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDZ0x1YjJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760740fa4487fd:0xd7cb83798ff0d3f3) Jenine Mckrieth 5 years ago I can honestly recommend this nursery which my daughter loves. The staff are friendly and professional and you can see they really enjoy what they do. Over the last few months I have noticed developments such as speech (saying more words), confidence and life skills (sharing and social interaction) which I can say the nursery has definately encouraged and supported especially during this challenging Covid-19. The daily menus and updates are so convenient so you are in the loop on what your little one is getting up to! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDNGQzLUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x48760740fa4487fd:0xd7cb83798ff0d3f3) Akash Luth 3 years ago My baby started her first day here. Brought her home and she has serious nappy rash. She is in the same nappy she left in 3 hours earlier. No one bothered in the 3 hours she was there to check her nappy. Very disappointed. If this is how new clients are treated what about existing? The only reason I gave 2 star instead of 1 is the member of staff on the phone was apologetic to my wife and said management would speak to the staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPNnItQVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x48760740fa4487fd:0xd7cb83798ff0d3f3) Helen Didymus-True 8 years ago I’m so glad we chose Busy Bees for our daughter. I was very nervous about going back to work and leaving her for the first time but all the staff are so warm, friendly and professional that she was settled and happy to be dropped off within a couple of weeks (and I’d calmed down too!). Whenever I pick her up and get a report on her day, I feel sure that staff genuinely like and are interested in Lyra, which matters a lot to us. I’ve also been really impressed with their organisation and the admin staff are as warm and helpful as everyone else. The children are often out in the lovely new garden roaming about freely, and I think it’s really good for them to spend so much time outside exploring. I’d definitely recommend Busy Bees if you’re trying to find the right spot for your child. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnZ052TWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48760740fa4487fd:0xd7cb83798ff0d3f3) Francisco Xabier Alvarino Mendez 5 years ago I am pleased to have found Bussy Bees. All the staff is extremely professional and is clear that they love working with kids. I leave my year old baby without any worries and she loves going to the nursery, her opinion is the one that matters and she gets really excited as soon as she sees the nursery sign. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5N3Uzei13RRAB!2m1!1s0x48760740fa4487fd:0xd7cb83798ff0d3f3) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15549666696555975667&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2011 - May 2025 Good - June 2021 Good - October 2018 Good - December 2016 Good - August 2013 Good - May 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon ### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon? ### How many children are on roll at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon? ### What outdoor learning space does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon have? ### Does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon take babies? ### Is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Croydon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon. - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Sherwood Pre-School South Croydon · CR2 6LN 4.7(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-cr2-6ln-ey486026 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Blossoms Day Nursery Surrey · CR0 4JE 4.2(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-cr0-4je-ey294365 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees At Haling Park South Croydon · CR2 6NF 3.9(43 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-haling-park-cr2-6nf-ey537527 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon Croydon · CR0 4FJ 4.4(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-croydon-cr0-4fj-ey538056 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Speckles Day Nursery Croydon · CR0 1DQ 4.7(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-cr0-1dq-2556610 - Ofsted: Met 0.6 mi ### Dar Ul Madinah Croydon Croydon · CR0 1DQ 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-croydon-cr0-1dq-2780180 See all nurseries in Croydon →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Croydon ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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Over the last few months I have noticed developments such as speech (saying more words), confidence and life skills (sharing and social interaction) which I can say the nursery has definately encouraged and supported especially during this challenging Covid-19. The daily menus and updates are so convenient so you are in the loop on what your little one is getting up to!", "datePublished": "2020-09-30T12:34:39.428688Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Akash Luth" }, "reviewBody": "My baby started her first day here. Brought her home and she has serious nappy rash. She is in the same nappy she left in 3 hours earlier. No one bothered in the 3 hours she was there to check her nappy. Very disappointed. If this is how new clients are treated what about existing? 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