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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2024)
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4.2(30 parent reviews) ·King George Hospital, Barley Lane, ILFORD, IG3 8XJ · Redbridge
Number of places
124 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

45 am to 7 pm, offering all-year childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The setting, located within the grounds of King George Hospital, works closely with the hospital to accommodate parents' working patterns and supports the hospital charity, helping children learn about compassion.

The nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted on January 24, 2024, provides a friendly and welcoming environment where experienced staff foster strong relationships with children and families. They tailor learning to individual interests and needs, with a focus on developing independence and confidence to prepare children for school.

A free-flow system is fully embedded, allowing children to move freely between indoor activities and spacious outdoor gardens, promoting physical activity and extended learning, such as road safety games. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), securing timely interventions and targeted support, including a successful communication programme for children with speech delay.

They also provide rich experiences to learn about other cultures and languages. Parents are highly supported with resources, books, advice, and a clothing exchange, alongside regular updates and curriculum guides for home learning.

What it's like

The management team is experienced and provides high-quality care, creating a friendly and welcoming environment. Staff develop strong relationships with children and families, tailoring learning to their interests and needs. A free-flow system allows children to move freely between indoor and outdoor activities, and they behave exceptionally well.

Experienced managementTimely SEND interventionsStrong parent partnershipsPromotes independenceRich cultural experiencesOutdoor learning opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 6.45am to 7pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford

Last inspected 24 January 2024 · Claire Nunn

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

The management team is experienced and provides high-quality care, creating a friendly and welcoming environment. Staff develop strong relationships with children and families, tailoring learning to their interests and needs. A free-flow system allows children to move freely between indoor and outdoor activities, and they behave exceptionally well.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is experienced, extremely knowledgeable and provides the highest quality of care for all the children.
  • The manager possesses a clear vision and drive to provide the highest quality of education and care.
  • Staff go over and above to secure timely interventions and target support for individual children at the earliest opportunity, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff provide children with a rich set of experiences to learn about others. Children enjoy learning words in languages that are important to other children or staff.
  • Parents feel highly supported. They can access a range of resources, books and advice from the nursery.
Inspection #10305184 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff go over and above to secure timely interventions and target support for individual children at the earliest opportunity, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This contributes to the rapid and substantial progress that all children make over short periods of time. For example, staff successfully implement a targeted communication programme for children with speech delay.

Outdoor space

A free-flow system is fully embedded, and children freely move from room to room and engage in a range of activities inside and out. Children enjoy being outside in the spacious gardens and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. Staff take every opportunity to extend children's learning. For example, staff in the garden play a game with the children to help them learn about road safety.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford

4.2
(30)
Star Sun
4 months ago

Not a good experience,too many ongoing issues. My child attends Kiddy care nursery in Goodmays now,is so happy and thriving. Staff are so gentle,kind to the children. The nursery manager a ex primary teacher & is making such a great impact to my 3 year old.

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Ceylan Rush
4 months ago

I’m really happy with this nursery and i trust them. My daughter has built a close bond with all the staff, which gives me real peace of mind. It’s clear she feels safe and comfortable here, and that means everything to me.

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Mihai Ungureanu
2 years ago

I highly recommend Busy Bees day nursery! My three nieces attended this wonderful place and we couldn't be happier with the care they received. The staff are incredibly attentive and professional, always ensuring each child's needs are met with kindness and patience. My nieces looked forward to their time there every day, and it was clear that they were in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Thank you, Busy Bees, for providing such exceptional care!

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Jay Husbands-Alexander
2 years ago

Exceptional nursery! My daughter has flourished here. The staff are attentive, nurturing, and truly invested in each child's development. The activities are diverse and age-appropriate, ensuring my daughter is always engaged and stimulated. Couldn't be happier with the care she receives here!

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Lynn Finch
2 years ago

Ihave recently had the pleasure ( as a grandparent) of seeing my granddaughter attend your setting. When speaking to management or other staff members they have been welcoming, warm, compassionate, nothing has been too much trouble for them. My granddaughter goes into nursery happy, comes out happy, couldn't be said for a previous setting we tried. The staff engaged with her from the minute she arrived, you could see the other children playing happily, staff interacting with them, some sitting on the floor with the children, they were totally engaged. I would like to thank all at Busy Bees, Ilford for making my life so much easier, less stressful knowing I could leave my granddaughter in a safe, caring environment. Would recommend without hesitation. Thankyou again. Yours LF (A very happy grandparent)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2006

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • January 2024Outstanding
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • February 2018Outstanding
  • March 2014Good
  • February 2014Good
  • April 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • September 2009Good
  • July 2009Outstanding
  • October 2006Good

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