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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 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 - 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 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 environment Good SEND support Outdoor play Early literacy Mathematical concepts Healthy 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10420864 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288534)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310498) 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-southport-pr8-2at-310498) 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 - 1 The provider should support staff to implement a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. - 2 The provider should provide staff with targeted coaching, mentoring and support to enable them to fulfil their new and emerging roles. Inspection #10420864 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288534) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVRgM_A6JcRzi4uSjFRn5SlhnyihusfbeatEA9ADX6NsQ-wMC4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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 :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNrM0pHa3FBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ecc1c4f3af9:0xb44522c7ca9cff95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVxPtBGqqy-w_KeZRSMC7w7L2B52na5k3IjftnPYmsuWrGAXbwJTw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1dlp5dUhnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b3ecc1c4f3af9:0xb44522c7ca9cff95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKVKuA54VDG2ecr3WnluAsP76tM2ysXlrbrCjnnCLOFV0dLDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaN2JXMmh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ecc1c4f3af9:0xb44522c7ca9cff95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUuSTK78xPDagX3lFfcqNo79Uz14fkx_XA2yX21Q5zZGeZPZThw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCc2ZTTGFREAE!2m1!1s0x487b3ecc1c4f3af9:0xb44522c7ca9cff95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK-Xm12B-OIuyGAd2-sk4yR9Ub4QCkiMrdJfcQuGj6F9NRnLw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elliott Smith 3 years ago Fantastic nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoMDZlbXhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3ecc1c4f3af9:0xb44522c7ca9cff95) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12989826941713186709&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2010 - September 2025 Good - March 2023 Good - August 2017 Outstanding - April 2013 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport ### What are the opening hours at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport? ### What type of nursery is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport? ### How many places does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Lucy Lockets Day Nursery Southport · PR8 6QN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/lucy-lockets-day-nursery-pr8-6qn-ey498739) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Kids Count Pre-School Southport · PR9 0TS ](/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-pr9-0ts-ey447331) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Sunflowers Southport Southport · PR8 4TB ](/nursery/sunflowers-southport-ltd-pr8-4tb-2715713) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Kids Planet Hoghton House Southport · PR9 0PQ ](/nursery/kids-planet-hoghton-house-pr9-0pq-2815408) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Waterloo Road Under 5's Southport · PR8 4RQ ](/nursery/waterloo-road-under-5-s-pr8-4rq-ey479666) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School Southport · PR8 6PA 4.6(65 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-curiosity-corner-day-nursery-pre-school-pr8-6pa-ey551363) [See all nurseries in Southport →](/search?q=Southport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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