--- title: "Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lightwater-gu18-5xy-ey441106 description: "Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Carlton House, 63-65 MacDonald Road, Lightwater, GU18 5XY · Surrey Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Surrey ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm, for most of the year, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. This all-year setting received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 5th June 2023. The day nursery has a clear vision for children's learning and development with high expectations for all, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager, who also serves as the special educational needs coordinator, ensures that staff, parents, and other agencies work together to provide early support for children with SEND, aiming to reduce developmental gaps. The curriculum is ambitious, delivered in an inviting learning environment that has been recently refurbished and re-organised, creating spaces like a pre-school room suitable for yoga activities. Children engage in a variety of activities, from confidently sharing ideas in imaginative play to planting seeds and learning about growth and decay. Outdoor learning is encouraged, with children energetically playing outdoors, including enjoying stories in a "hobbit house" in the garden, although staff deployment for outdoor play is an area for improvement. The staff are noted for their caring and patient approach, supporting children in developing independence, forming friendships, and building crucial skills for their future learning, such as concentration and early writing skills for babies. What it's like There is a clear vision for children's learning and development, with high expectations for all children to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff plan engaging activities that extend learning, and children confidently share ideas and enjoy stories. The environment is welcoming and refurbished, motivating children to learn and develop skills for their future. Ambitious curriculum Inviting learning environment Refurbished premises Strong SEND support Outdoor play opportunities for outdoor learning Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater Last inspected 5 June 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 Inspector highlights - The skilled and knowledgeable manager creates a positive environment for children and their families. - Staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum and an inviting learning environment. - The premises have recently been refurbished and play areas reorganised. - Staff support children well to develop the skills they need for their future learning. - Staff often read to children, both indoors and outdoors, to develop their communication skills and vocabulary. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve staff deployment so that the good supervision of sleeping babies does not impact on how staff organise activities for those who are awake, such as allowing them to access outdoor play - 2 coach and support staff to improve the organisation of mealtimes so that all children are supported by someone they know and feel secure with when they become upset. Inspection #10290995 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222038) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There are high expectations for all children to make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She works closely with staff, parents and other agencies to provide early support for children with SEND to reduce any gaps in their development. Outdoor space Children play energetically outdoors. They thoroughly enjoy listening to stories and looking at books, for example, while sitting in a 'hobbit house' in the garden. Staff deployment is occasionally impacting how staff organise activities for those who are awake, including having access to outdoor play alongside their friends. Inspection history Date: September 2013 - June 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - September 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater ### What ages of children does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater look after? ### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater? ### How did Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which funded childcare places does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater accept? ### Where is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater located? ### How does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lightwater Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lightwater. - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater Lightwater · GU18 5RA 5.0(37 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-lightwater-gu18-5ra-2840082 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Echoes Day Nursery Bagshot · GU19 5QE 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-echoes-day-nursery-gu19-5qe-ey440447 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees at Bagshot Bagshot · GU19 5AE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-bagshot-gu19-5ae-2831045 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Rainbow Corner Windlesham Windlesham · GU20 6AA 5.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-windlesham-ltd-gu20-6aa-2581098 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Puffin's Pre-School and Day Nursery Windlesham · GU20 6EW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffin-s-pre-school-and-day-nursery-gu20-6ew-2601010 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Busy Bees at West End Woking · GU24 9PW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-west-end-gu24-9pw-2876145 See all nurseries in Lightwater →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Lightwater ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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