Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, offers a nurturing environment where children thrive. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round (except bank holidays), the nursery focuses on providing children with a strong start to their early education.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 30 April 2024, rated the nursery as "Good" overall. Staff are dedicated to ensuring children are happy and settled, crafting a wide array of activities that spark curiosity and a love for learning.
The curriculum is designed to be balanced and sequenced, inspired by children's interests. Children are encouraged to be independent, collaborating with peers and taking an active role in their daily routines, such as setting tables for meals.
A significant strength of the nursery is its robust support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) are highly committed, creating bespoke curriculums and challenging other professionals to secure the best support for each child.
This tenacious approach ensures consistent progress for children with SEND. Outdoor learning is also a key feature, with children developing a "can-do" attitude through activities like negotiating balance beams and clambering over tyres, fostering gross motor skills and confidence.
The nursery also provides a language-rich environment with songs, rhymes, and stories that ignite imagination and promote early literacy. Furthermore, children's individual cultures and beliefs are acknowledged and celebrated, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where children learn about diverse traditions.
What it's like
Staff are committed to giving children the best start in their early education, offering a wealth of engaging activities. They prioritise children's happiness and well-being, fostering an environment where children thrive and enjoy their time at the nursery. Children are encouraged to be independent and collaborate with peers, preparing them for future learning.
Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportLanguage-rich environmentInclusive practiceOutdoor play opportunitiesPromotes independence
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital
Last inspected 30 April 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff are committed to giving children the best start in their early education, offering a wealth of engaging activities. They prioritise children's happiness and well-being, fostering an environment where children thrive and enjoy their time at the nursery. Children are encouraged to be independent and collaborate with peers, preparing them for future learning.
Inspector highlights
- A key strength of the nursery is how well the staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff provide a language-rich environment full of songs, rhymes and stories.
- Staff provide a highly inclusive environment. Children's cultures and beliefs are acknowledged and celebrated.
- Children develop a 'can-do' attitude as they negotiate the balance beams and clamber over tyres.
- Staff ensure that parents are fully informed about their children's day.
Areas to develop
- 1help all staff to organise activities more precisely to focus on what leaders intend
- 2strengthen the curriculum, so that learning intentions are clear and consistently implemented.
Inspection #10339714 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
A key strength of the nursery is how well the staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff think carefully about what the children need to learn and how. The special educational needs coordinators (SENCos) work tirelessly to ensure that children with SEND get the right support to help them to succeed. The SENCos are tenacious and have a real passion for their role. They use a wide range of strategies and support to create a bespoke curriculum for individual children. For example, they actively challenge other professionals to ensure that children receive the right support. As a result, children with SEND make steady and continuous progress.
Outdoor space
Children develop a 'can-do' attitude as they negotiate the balance beams and clamber over tyres. Babies enjoy plenty of tummy time, which enables them to develop the muscles needed to sit and walk unaided. Children are confident to use a range of resources and wheeled toys to develop their gross motor skills.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital
3.2
(11)
clay
10 months ago
Such an unprofessional environment! The staff in there are so rude. They had a 14 year old girl doing work experience there,They didn’t give her any support.They Made her feel so out of place She only did 2 days and has cried so much Because of the way they treated her. She was not given any sort of guide Of what she was supposed to be doing She was just left on a table for hours Feeling uncomfortable and clueless. And that’s just a school girl doing her work experience. Kids are left to run wild whiles ‘Teachers’ are chatting amongst themselves Not caring about the children that are in there care! I wouldn’t be recommending this nursery to anyone
Read on Google
Emily Parry
2 years ago
Unsure why this nursery is rated so low. My daughter started in January in the preschool room and she's doing wonderfully. The staff are attentive and know her well. I can't vouch for the other rooms but management/room leads are great. (Shout outs to Kerry, Rachel, Cat & Cheryl)
Read on Google
Louisa Lawn
3 years ago
We absolutely love it here. The staff make me feel like my daughter is the only child they have. They are attentive to her needs and arrange learning play with things she is interested in. Thank you for making this whole process so easy for us all.
Read on Google
kim kirkham
5 years ago
Very welcoming, understanding of individual circumstances. My grandson Jake settled in very quickly and looked forward to going everyday. Polite and helpful staff, very happy with the service.
Read on Google
Eszter Visi
3 years ago
We pulled our child out of this setting after almost 2 years, but should have done a lot sooner.
Read on GoogleReviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Date: December 2011
- April 2024Good
- June 2018Outstanding
- March 2014Good
- December 2011Outstanding
Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital
Nearby day nurseries in Preston
Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital.
-
0.2 miOfsted: Outstanding
Kids Planet Preston
Preston · PR2 9HP
4.3(12 reviews) -
0.6 miOfsted: Good
Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School
Preston · PR2 8HL
4.8(45 reviews) -
0.6 miOfsted: Outstanding
Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood
Preston · PR2 3LA
-
0.7 miAwaiting first inspection
Tudor House Day Nursery @ Grasshoppers
Preston · PR2 9BS
-
0.9 miOfsted: Good
Smart Kids Childcare
Preston · PR2 8DY
3.6(14 reviews) -
0.9 miOfsted: Outstanding
Little Acorns Pre-School
Preston · PR2 8ER
Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.
Claim listingShare this nursery
Send to a partner, friend or family member.
This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more