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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (8 parent reviews) · Rothamsted Lodge, Hatching Green, Harpenden, AL5 2JS · Hertfordshire Number of places 70 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge, rated Good by Ofsted on 1 February 2023, provides a calm, warm, and welcoming environment for children aged 1 to 5 years. 30pm, the nursery focuses on a curriculum tailored to children's interests and needs. Practitioners adopt a gentle approach, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and to engage in appropriate risks and challenges, both indoors and outdoors. The setting places a strong emphasis on developing children's physical and emotional health, with children enjoying physically active outdoor play, including pushing prams, riding toy cars, and superhero games. The nursery also makes excellent use of local opportunities, such as visits from a local farmer to share knowledge. Parents consistently describe Busy Bees Day Nursery as a "welcoming and vibrant nursery" with energetic and enthusiastic practitioners. All children, including babies, are supported to develop their language skills through stories, songs, and engaging conversations. The effective key-person system fosters secure relationships between children, practitioners, and parents, ensuring that every child's unique character and talents are encouraged and respected. What it's like The nursery is a calm, warm and welcoming place for children to learn. Practitioners have a gentle approach, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and to take appropriate risks and challenges. Children are particularly supported to develop their physical and emotional health. Calm & welcoming Supports physical & emotional health Child-led curriculum Active outdoor play Strong parent partnerships Local opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am to 6.30pm. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge Last inspected 1 February 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 The nursery is a calm, warm and welcoming place for children to learn. Practitioners have a gentle approach, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and to take appropriate risks and challenges. Children are particularly supported to develop their physical and emotional health. Inspector highlights - The nursery adopts a curriculum based on children's interests and needs. - Practitioners make best use of local opportunities and experiences, such as a local farmer sharing his knowledge. - Relationships between staff and babies are sensitive, stimulating and responsive. - Children enjoy being physically active outdoors. - Parents comment that the setting is a "welcoming and vibrant nursery" where practitioners are energetic and enthusiastic. Areas to develop - 1 monitor the quality of the curriculum across the rooms for different age groups to ensure that it is consistent and children's learning is embedded. Inspection #10265248 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209863) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10265248 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209863)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123606) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rothamsted-lodge-al5-2js-123606) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the setting is a "welcoming and vibrant nursery" where the practitioners are energetic and enthusiastic. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are encouraged to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play and learn, both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy being physically active outdoors, pushing prams, riding toy cars, and playing superhero games. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge 5.0 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLRTukGdya4-DrmBRE4gFdnAwz5-yF7AGB00PmjEw6HN_xljV8X=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steff New 10 months ago My daughter attended for over a year, and she absolutely loved it. Thanks so much to all the staff :-) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toUlVrTk1kV1JXVTA5alYxUnFUMmRTV1VrMFoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876388b66edc2a1:0x94a7192f66fbd26b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhtFUp658Ul9oGvfBODSzAaIs5n8d87q2fVnrieIBuVC5htw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Smith 2 years ago Both my children have attended or attending busy bees rothamsted, my son loves it crys when he doesn't attend. My daughter is now 8 and loved it. The staff are fantastic and management is outstanding. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNweUlhTGNREAE!2m1!1s0x4876388b66edc2a1:0x94a7192f66fbd26b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXtHaEZUtStDeb0RMvyfFQqt01HEF-EZIMPTxTiAEk8c-7f4qc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Helen Wark 2 years ago Couldn’t be happier! The team in the baby room are so committed to my son and really seem to care about and encourage his progress! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROX2ZITnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876388b66edc2a1:0x94a7192f66fbd26b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJY7FmLhAgQcjawa1F8euA8l-PmRZNqKcIOigIKHZvoSFhw3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jane 4 years ago Excellent nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhaDZuQTBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876388b66edc2a1:0x94a7192f66fbd26b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU9EkNeqgJ-2HMVlxqq-909dIRohWYFA5YcT2c6odEyOzIszix2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Chichester-miles 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5ODhfZ2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876388b66edc2a1:0x94a7192f66fbd26b) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10711557930105950827&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2010 - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - June 2016 Good - November 2013 Good - April 2013 Good - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge ### What do parents value about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### How is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge classified by Ofsted? ### Whereabouts is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge? ### Which funded hours does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Harpenden Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Friends Together Harpenden · AL5 1PF ](/nursery/friends-together-al5-1pf-ey472887) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road Harpenden · AL5 2HZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-al5-2hz-123607) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Playschool Nursery Harpenden Harpenden · AL5 2HU ](/nursery/playschool-nursery-harpenden-al5-2hu-ey389549) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 4EL 4.5(17 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-4el-ey289502) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 2UE 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-2ue-ey312940) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School Harpenden · AL5 4HA ](/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-al5-4ha-2826207) [See all nurseries in Harpenden →](/search?q=Harpenden) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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