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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (13 parent reviews) · Southdown Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4SL · West Sussex Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath, established in 2015, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, the nursery creates an inviting and homely atmosphere where children thrive. Leaders understand that the setting is often a child's first experience outside the home, and they thoughtfully design the environment to feel familiar and secure, with each child having their own basket for personal items to aid settling and emotional development. Staff are exceptionally skilled at fostering independence, offering children various utensils, cups, and chairs as they grow, and incorporating physical and independence skill development into daily routines and activities. The nursery implements a broad and balanced curriculum, tailored to each child's individual interests and next steps in learning. A highly effective key-person system ensures strong bonds between children and staff, with key persons supporting children in pairs and visible photos of children with their key person reinforcing these relationships. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and professionals to create individualised strategies that help children regulate their emotions and thrive. Parents consistently praise the supportive staff and their genuine investment in each child's well-being and learning, appreciating the regular communication and ideas for home learning. The nursery also actively involves families in enhancing children's learning and enjoyment, inviting family members to share their cultures and arranging exciting visits, such as from a pilot, to broaden children's understanding of the world. Management demonstrates strong leadership, with a clear vision for the curriculum and dedicated support for staff training, ensuring children receive the best possible start. What it's like Children thrive in this inviting nursery. They access activities and routines that are precisely planned to promote a strong sense of belonging and self. Staff very successfully encourage children's independence skills through all routines and activities. Outstanding rating Individualised learning Strong key-person system Excellent SEND support Supportive parent partnerships Engaging curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399828 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50292863)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486759) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-day-nursery-at-haywards-heath-rh16-4sl-ey486759) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath Last inspected 5 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this inviting nursery. They access activities and routines that are precisely planned to promote a strong sense of belonging and self. Staff very successfully encourage children's independence skills through all routines and activities. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff plan and prepare an exciting curriculum that has a clear purpose and progression to support and engage children at every stage. - Leaders and staff have high expectations of children, which positively affects children's behaviour and attitudes. - A strong, well-considered and highly effective key-person system is in place. - Staff get to know children and their families very well, encouraging families to enhance children's enjoyment and knowledge. - Management of the nursery is a significant strength, with leaders passionate about giving children the best start in life. Inspection #10399828 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50292863) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents and carers speak glowingly about the nursery and the supportive staff." > "Parents appreciate the genuine investment that staff have in their child's learning and well-being." > "They feel supported and informed about their child's development and routines." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is very good. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to design and implement individualised strategies to help children to regulate their emotions. This helps children with SEND to thrive. Inspection history Date: June 2016 - September 2025 Outstanding - December 2019 Outstanding - June 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath ### What part of the country is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath in? ### What strengths stand out at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath? ### How does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath support children with SEND? ### How is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in West Sussex Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Wendy House Nursery Haywards Heath · RH16 4EX ](/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-rh16-4ex-2653209) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Primrose House Montessori Haywards Heath · RH16 4DJ ](/nursery/primrose-house-montessori-rh16-4dj-2877860) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St Paul's Pre-School Haywards Heath · RH16 3PQ ](/nursery/st-paul-s-pre-school-rh16-3pq-ey248608) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Treetops Day Nursery Haywards Heath · RH16 3RS 4.7(25 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-day-nursery-rh16-3rs-ey496762) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery Haywards Heath · RH16 3RS 5.0(26 reviews) ](/nursery/snowdrop-house-montessori-nursery-rh16-3rs-2876864) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Mayflower Playgroup Haywards Heath · RH16 3LE ](/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-rh16-3le-2524561) [See all nurseries in West Sussex →](/search?q=West+Sussex) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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