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Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.4(12 parent reviews) ·St. Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, ST. ALBANS, AL3 5PN · Hertfordshire
Number of places
51 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital, established in 2010, is a welcoming childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am until 7pm, the nursery provides a stimulating environment where children arrive happy and excited.

The Ofsted report of March 2025 rated the nursery as 'Good' overall, highlighting the effectiveness of its curriculum in promoting personal, social and emotional development. Staff expertly encourage communication and language skills, introducing new vocabulary and fostering a love of books from an early age.

The nursery is committed to inclusivity, with all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making good progress. Leaders are proactive in seeking external support for children who need it, collaborating effectively with outside agencies.

Physical development is also a priority; older children enjoy an outdoor obstacle course to enhance their balance, while younger children are encouraged to develop core strength and fine motor skills through various activities. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the care their children receive, particularly appreciating the supportive settling-in process and feeling well-informed about their child's progress and how to support learning at home.

What it's like

Children at this nursery arrive happy and excited to be there. Staff provide a variety of activities and experiences for the children to choose from, such as peek-a-boo for babies and fine motor skill practice for toddlers. Older children develop their larger muscles balancing on an obstacle course.

Strong Communication FocusChild-led ActivitiesSEND SupportPhysical DevelopmentHappy ChildrenPositive Parent Feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, for most of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital

Last inspected 25 March 2025 · Lorraine Terris

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

Children at this nursery arrive happy and excited to be there. Staff provide a variety of activities and experiences for the children to choose from, such as peek-a-boo for babies and fine motor skill practice for toddlers. Older children develop their larger muscles balancing on an obstacle course.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has a clear focus on developing children's communication and language skills.
  • Interactions between staff and children are strong, encouraging critical thinking.
  • Staff prioritise children's physical development.
  • All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress.
  • Parents are very happy with the care their children receive at the nursery and feel well informed.

Areas to develop

  • 1support the staff team in strengthening the delivery of the planned curriculum so that they know exactly what they want all children to learn
  • 2support the staff team to have a clear understanding of the behaviour management strategies in place so that they are consistently implemented across the whole setting.
Inspection #10388687 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Leaders are persistent in getting support for children who need it. They work well with outside agencies and other professionals.

Outdoor space

Older children use an obstacle course outside, which helps them learn to balance.

Inspection history

Date: July 2011

  • March 2025Good
  • July 2019Outstanding
  • May 2016Good
  • August 2013Good
  • July 2011Good

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