Opening hours
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Sefton
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, with sessions from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 16th May 2023.
Children are happy and settled, eagerly participating in activities and showing exceptional behaviour. The nursery attributes this to a successful key-person system and flexible settling-in arrangements, which support children as they transition between rooms and ensure they feel secure.
Staff have high expectations for every child, motivating them to explore a range of activities. Older children engage in preparing for mealtimes and explore role-play scenarios, such as trying on school uniforms, which helps prepare them for school.
The curriculum at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby exposes children to a wide variety of cultures and celebrations, aiding their understanding of the world. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with opportunities for children to develop physical skills, including riding bicycles on a brick-constructed road and engaging in yoga sessions.
The nursery also has an 'Up room' and outdoor area with low-level climbing frames and slides, catering to children who learn through active play. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the nursery ensures good progress, with the SENCo coordinating support from outside agencies and assisting staff in timely referrals, ensuring families are well supported.
Parents have commented on how their children 'flourish' and 'progress significantly' due to the nurturing environment and activities provided by the nursery staff.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled at this caring nursery. They are eager and excited to join in the activities and show exceptional behaviour throughout the day. Staff support children well as they transition from one room to the next, and flexible settling-in arrangements help children to feel secure and happy in their new environment.
Caring environmentExceptional behaviourHigh expectationsMotivated learnersOutdoor playSEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby
Last inspected 16 May 2023
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 are happy and settled at this caring nursery. They are eager and excited to join in the activities and show exceptional behaviour throughout the day. Staff support children well as they transition from one room to the next, and flexible settling-in arrangements help children to feel secure and happy in their new environment.
Inspector highlights
- Children show exceptional behaviour throughout the day.
- Staff have high expectations for every child and children are motivated and keen to learn.
- The manager and leaders are clear in what they intend children to learn and support staff to deliver a curriculum that enables children to do things they may not have experienced.
- Partnerships with parents are very good, and parents report that children flourish and progress significantly.
- Staff promote communication and language throughout the nursery and skilfully give children time to think and respond when asking questions.
Areas to develop
- 1precisely target professional development opportunities, particularly for newer staff, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.
Inspection #10285617 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment on how children 'flourish' under the care of the nursery staff and how they have 'progresse significantly through the play and nurture provided'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) ensures that children receive support from outside agencies should it be required. She supports staff to refer in a timely manner and ensures that families feel well supported.
Outdoor space
Children spend time outside where they have plenty of opportunities to develop physical skills, including riding their bicycles on the brick constructed road. Children benefit from being able to develop their muscles in the ball pool, engage in yoga sessions and climb on low-level climbing frames and slides in the 'Up room' and outdoor area.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby
4.4
(10)
Jade chappell
5 months ago
My children both love Busy Bees Formby! The team are so friendly and genuinely care about each child and their family x
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Genevieve Daly
11 months ago
My daughter has been attending Busy Bee's since she was 10 months old and she loves it. She has lots of friends and the staff are fabulous.
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Kate O’Kane
a year ago
Lovely nursery , great staff! Always helpful ! My second child has just started and is loving it. Can’t thank the baby room enough !
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jennie seary
9 years ago
Lovely nursery x very friendly staff always keep me informed in activities an progress of my daughter x my daughter has became more confident since she has attended busy bees x would highly recommend they do an excellent job x
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Claire Widdop
a year ago
Beautiful nursery, long standing staff team
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Inspection history
Date: March 2011
- May 2023Good
- October 2017Good
- April 2013Good
- March 2011Good
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