Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
112 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport, established in 2002, offers a warm and welcoming "extended family" environment for children aged 0-5 years. Open Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery provides consistent care and learning opportunities.
The curriculum is designed to build on what children already know, ensuring good progress for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager uses additional funding to provide targeted support to help children succeed in their development.
Children at Busy Bees Day Nursery are described as happy and safe, developing confidence and a willingness to engage in new activities. They demonstrate good behaviour and are aware of routines.
A spacious outdoor area provides ample opportunity for fresh air and physical exercise, with children enjoying climbing frames, sand play, throwing footballs, and balancing on stilts, all contributing to their good health and engagement. Babies receive very good care in a calm and nurturing environment, with staff praising their efforts to support self-esteem.
The nursery fosters secure bonds between children and staff, helping new children settle quickly into the friendly atmosphere. Parents consistently express happiness with their children's care and learning, highlighting the welcoming nature of the staff.
What it's like
Children demonstrate they feel happy and safe at this friendly nursery. They develop good levels of confidence and a willingness to try new activities. They display good behaviour and an awareness of the routines and expectations.
Good Ofsted ratingSecure bonds with staffSpacious outdoor areaNurturing environment for babiesStrong team ethosTargeted SEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2002
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport
Last inspected 7 October 2022
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 demonstrate they feel happy and safe at this friendly nursery. They develop good levels of confidence and a willingness to try new activities. They display good behaviour and an awareness of the routines and expectations.
Inspector highlights
- The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do, helping all children make good progress.
- Children have secure bonds with staff, helping them settle quickly.
- Babies are very well cared for in a calm and nurturing environment.
- Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise in the spacious outdoor area.
- Leaders nurture a strong team ethos and foster a culture of ambition among staff.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure that younger children's care needs are met promptly
- 2enhance staff knowledge and understanding of how to help children build a wide vocabulary
- 3help staff working with pre-school children to understand how to provide children with the appropriate challenge, to further extend their learning to the highest level.
Inspection #10233095 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are very happy with their children's care and learning. They say the nursery feels like an 'extended family' due to the staff's welcoming nature.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress over time. The manager uses additional funding to provide targeted support to help children succeed.
Outdoor space
Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise in the spacious, outdoor area. This helps promote their good health and they show high levels of engagement in outdoor activities, such as using climbing frames, filling containers with sand, throwing footballs, and balancing on stilts.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport
4.9
(14)
Melanie Holl
5 years ago
Norwich Airport busy bees has been fantastic during our first year with them. Our son has attended 4 days per week from 9 months old. They genuinely care for him and it has been brilliant watching him develop during this time. Their targeted learning through play has helped him to grow in confidence and ability. We get regular updates throughout the day and regular assessments on his development. The centre is managed in a friendly and professional way and I couldn't recommend them more.
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Anita Miah
5 years ago
I can highly recommend Busy Bees Norwich Airport. The team are fantastic and the learning environment is so good. Our son started in August when he was 12 months old and he loved it right from the beginning! The staff are so positive, helpful and nurturing. The resources and spaces are fantastic, and the menus always sound amazing! He loves all the staff and can't wait to see them every morning. We were nervous about the Covid situation but the team have always reassured us and kept us informed so we feel like we have a good insight into his world each day. In a time of social distancing, I am so grateful to Busy Bees for providing much-needed normality and fun for our little boy. Not an easy task in the current world we find ourselves in. Thank you, Busy Bees!
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Lucy Holland
5 years ago
Our son attended Busy Bees and when we had our daughter we didn't think twice about sending her either. She loves it! So welcoming and friendly
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Ita Carter
3 years ago
Excellent staff, very knowledgeable, well trained & they go the extra mile. My son has been there since he was 7 months old. He loves it there & he thrives.
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Suzie Mallett
9 years ago
Great Nursery, my daughter has attended for over two years now. She and I have had great experience
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Inspection history
Date: June 2011
- October 2022Good
- December 2018Good
- December 2015Good
- June 2011Good
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