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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.4 (10 parent reviews) · 21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 2EQ · Sefton Number of places 66 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Sefton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Exceptional behaviour High expectations Motivated learners Outdoor play SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285617 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221361)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502325) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 2EQ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.0753/53.54984/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Liverpool - [Day nurseries in Liverpool](/search?q=Liverpool) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-day-nursery-at-formby-l37-2eq-502325) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby Last inspected 16 May 2023 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 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 - 1 precisely target professional development opportunities, particularly for newer staff, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10285617 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221361) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-hseopvt9rd-sBR18fkSxd4M15RTzX-h1DxMXt-FmUST6Mw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxYVlXSnRkRmhFTW5oVlIxOVZZakZzTFVGT1RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ae6bfff9717:0x6ed24c85f4aa5472) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUuuA5tsR_Bm-SPkZFwyrZq72fs4T4ydB0leU_kmK0KrcG5p7IN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oaWMxQmZhM1JKUWt0NWNrYzRiMWxVUTJSWGMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ae6bfff9717:0x6ed24c85f4aa5472) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2hEQFyATIltFDGpWhGewk1ZQBmiHjwh5KFctu_KV2PRRriw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBMUxQaGFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b3ae6bfff9717:0x6ed24c85f4aa5472) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhnYTOSLmJjSDLBjomUUGxxytRu3tmCy9fyNnc1nk7cZ3xlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnay1TTFZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b3ae6bfff9717:0x6ed24c85f4aa5472) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKZ-uZUXnBDaFO09ziRroapDsfogoTzgiUKyUWD05X1KYkbrQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Claire Widdop a year ago Beautiful nursery, long standing staff team [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyazd1ekR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b3ae6bfff9717:0x6ed24c85f4aa5472) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby. 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