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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.6(21 parent reviews)
·Chadwick Drive, off Saxon Street, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS · Milton Keynes
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital, established in 2003, operates year-round from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6:30pm, providing childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 28th November 2023.

At Busy Bees, there is a clear intention for what children will learn, with staff focusing on fostering independence, decision-making, and emotional regulation. The curriculum meets the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, with staff using sign language to support communication and working closely with other professionals to access additional support.

Physical activity is a key focus; babies have resources to aid balance and walking, while older children enjoy testing their gross motor skills on various outdoor apparatus in the garden. Staff ensure strong key-person relationships, knowing children and their families well, which helps children settle in and transition between rooms.

The nursery maintains a clean and tidy environment, promoting good health and well-being, and supporting children through key developmental milestones like weaning and walking.

What it's like

There is a simple and clear intention for what children will learn at the nursery. Staff generally support children's learning well, focusing on independence, choices, and emotional regulation. Youngest children follow their own routines, fostering security.

Focus on independenceSupports physical activityStrong key-person relationshipsSEND provisionClear curriculumEmotional regulation

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital

Last inspected 28 November 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

There is a simple and clear intention for what children will learn at the nursery. Staff generally support children's learning well, focusing on independence, choices, and emotional regulation. Youngest children follow their own routines, fostering security.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has a simple and clear curriculum that staff understand and implement well.
  • Staff support children to become independent, make choices and regulate their emotions.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • There is a good focus on supporting children to be physically active.
  • Key-person relationships are strong and staff know children and their families well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to more consistently implement the intentions of the curriculum to even more successfully build on what children already know and can do
  • 2provide greater consistency and support for staff undertaking formal training, so that they have the assistance they need to increase their knowledge and skills effectively.
Inspection #10319702 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because the curriculum meets their needs well. Staff recognise when children do not make expected progress in their communication and language skills and teach them sign language to help them express their needs. Staff are quick to access extra support for children and work closely with other professionals.

Outdoor space

Across the nursery, there is a good focus on supporting children to be physically active. In the baby room, children have resources that help them to balance and practise walking. In the garden, older children use a range of apparatus to test out their large muscles through balancing, sliding and climbing. Children enjoy running around and expelling their excess energy.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital

4.6
(21)
Kavita Puri
5 years ago

My son joined this nursery in October, the staff are amazing, they have really looked after him. I feel comfortable and happy to return to work knowing he is looked after. The girls are amazing in particular his key worker Amy, Sarah and Claire. We are kept up to date with the activities, food, nappy changes that my son has had every couple of hours via the parent zone app which is great. He has learnt so much since starting and we are really happy with his progress. Thank you to all the staff who care for him.

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Sammie LoLa Louise
4 years ago

Management display excellent Leadership. Team within the Nursery are approachable, welfare and best interest of the children seem to be core to their values. Staff work in partnership with parents, we feel that they have built an excellent rapport with our child, and truly know her personality, this has aided our child's on-going development, and they are truly thriving. I have been able to return to work, in the knowledge that my child is safe and certainly well cared for. If and when there have been any issues or concerns raised, staff have acted promptly, communication has been good and matters are generally resolved quickly, providing us as parents with reassurance.

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Louise Morris
6 years ago

Our son, who is now 2, has been attending this nursery since he was 5 months old . Since day 1 , I felt comfortable and confident that I had chosen the right nursery for him . The staff are so friendly and nothing is to much trouble for them , you feel that you can approach them at any time. Our son developed some health issues , and although I was initially nervous that the nursery would not be able to meet his needs , I really had nothing to worry about , they have taken on board all of his needs with so much care and compassion, I never leave him in the mornings worrying, as I know that he is in safe hands . He has thrived so much , everyday is a new adventure for him at nursery and I love hearing all about his day . The new system that has been implemented ' parent zone ' is so good for us busy parents who don't always have time for a full handover when picking up our children .We can still keep up to date with what they have been up to during their exciting days at nursery . I really can not fault this nursery , Claire the manager should be so proud of what an amazing and wonderful team she has . I would highly recommend this nursery.

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joey cato
5 years ago

My baby started BusyBees January 2021 at 8 and half months. She only had a few settles due to COVID-19 but the staff made them very special for her. They took there time to get to know my daughter and that has had such a positive affect on her. We are now 3 weeks in and she jumps from our arms to be with the staff and other children she has truly built up some exceptional relationships and I feel the staff really know her every need. We have daily updates on parent zone we can see what she has been up to all throughout the day this includes photos too of some inspirational activities. Im truly grateful for all of the work that has gone into setting her in and the daily activities and care they provide.

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Lindsay King
2 years ago

Truly amazing nursery. Inclusive of my SEN child's needs and they've shown nothing but complete devotion to my boy. I could not be happier we picked this wonderful nursery. Each and every staff member has shown support, guided and nurtured and given 100% towards my boy. They're all amazing.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • June 2011Outstanding

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