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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(8 parent reviews)
·10 Lulworth Road, Southport, PR8 2AT · Sefton
Number of places
111 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Sefton

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery focuses on fostering a love for learning.

Leaders have successfully created a place where children arrive happy and eager to engage in play and learning opportunities. The dedicated staff act as positive role models, offering clear explanations and fostering kindness among the children.

The nursery proudly supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they develop confidence in their abilities. The setting effectively identifies when additional help is needed and collaborates with partner agencies to implement support plans.

Outdoor learning is encouraged, with activities designed to develop both small and large muscle movements from an early age, such as babies pulling themselves up and children using tools and moulding dough. The curriculum also integrates songs, rhymes, and stories to build early literacy and communication skills, with staff engaging in meaningful discussions and encouraging the use of new words.

Mathematics is woven into everyday activities, helping children grasp early mathematical concepts through practical experiences like counting and describing objects. Furthermore, the nursery promotes healthy habits by teaching children about hand hygiene, oral health, and allergy awareness.

What it's like

Leaders have created a nurturing environment that enables children to grow and develop. Children arrive happy and eager to learn, and are soon absorbed in play and learning opportunities. Staff are positive role models and provide clear explanations to help children understand rules and stay safe.

Nurturing environmentGood SEND supportOutdoor playEarly literacyMathematical conceptsHealthy habits

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport

Last inspected 10 September 2025

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

Leaders have created a nurturing environment that enables children to grow and develop. Children arrive happy and eager to learn, and are soon absorbed in play and learning opportunities. Staff are positive role models and provide clear explanations to help children understand rules and stay safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have an accurate view of the strengths and areas for development, bringing about sustained improvement.
  • The support for children with SEND is good, with effective links with partner agencies to narrow learning gaps.
  • Songs, rhymes, and stories are integrated into daily activities, helping children develop confidence in new words and early literacy.
  • Mathematics is woven into everyday activities, developing children's awareness of early mathematical concepts.
  • Effective partnerships with parents positively impact children's learning, extending it through shared ideas.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should support staff to implement a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds on what children know and can do.
  • 2The provider should provide staff with targeted coaching, mentoring and support to enable them to fulfil their new and emerging roles.
Inspection #10420864 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), develop confidence in their own abilities. The setting identifies when children may need additional help and has effective links with partner agencies to put plans into place to support them.

Outdoor space

Staff plan ways for children to develop their small- and large-muscle movements. Babies show determination as they pull themselves up on furniture to stand. They use tools, such as tweezers, with increasing control. Children press, squeeze and mould dough, which helps to develop the muscles in their hands needed for early writing.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport

5.0
(8)
Rufus Crosby
6 years ago

Fantastic nursery great staff and really good friendly atmosphere. Our little boy loved being at Tibby Tots and was very well prepared for starting school. Thank you all very much :)

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Kelly Emmerson
3 years ago

My little boy has received the best possible start by being here. He had enjoyed his time and the staff here are amazing. Can't recommend it enough.

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Emma Watkins
a year ago

Our daughter has been here from just turning 1, she was 4 last week and the development and care she receives is second to none.

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Lisa Flan
3 years ago

An amazing Nursery in Southport with Staff who really care. It’s great knowing how well my children are being looked after.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2010

  • September 2025Good
  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • January 2010Good

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