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Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.3(22 parent reviews) ·Highdown Way, St Andrews Ridge, Swindon, SN25 4FD · Swindon
Number of places
106 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Swindon

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge, located in Swindon, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery embraces a unique 'Busy Bees One' approach, which focuses on holistic development through high-quality care, nutritious meals, and engaging learning experiences.

Meals are freshly prepared on-site by trained chefs, adhering to NHS Startwell accredited menus, ensuring children receive balanced nutrition. Beyond food, the 'Busy Bees One' package often includes essential consumables like nappies, wipes, and sun cream, aiming to simplify daily routines for parents.

The nursery prioritises mealtimes as crucial learning opportunities, encouraging independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits, which are vital for school readiness. They foster curiosity and independence through diverse menus and routines.

Furthermore, Busy Bees is committed to supporting families with various government funding options, including universal and working parent entitlements for different age groups, as well as Tax-Free Childcare. They offer flexible hours, including the option to stretch funded hours across the entire year to accommodate varying family needs, and assist parents in navigating the application processes for these schemes.

The nursery's emphasis on bespoke learning journeys, combined with a focus on healthy eating and comprehensive support for families, creates a well-rounded experience for every child.

What it's like

Children of all ages show they feel safe and secure in this welcoming nursery. They confidently invite staff into their play, talk to them and share their ideas. Staff have high expectations of the children, and the centre director provides a broad and balanced curriculum that helps children gain the knowledge and skills they need.

NHS Startwell accredited menusBusy Bees One packageFlexible funded hoursNutrient-rich meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, freshly prepared by on-site chef; a range of snacks and drinks. NHS Startwell accredited menus. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream in applicable centres.

Opening hours

Each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge

Last inspected 5 July 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages show they feel safe and secure in this welcoming nursery. They confidently invite staff into their play, talk to them and share their ideas. Staff have high expectations of the children, and the centre director provides a broad and balanced curriculum that helps children gain the knowledge and skills they need.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages show they feel safe and secure in this welcoming nursery.
  • Staff know the children’s interests and abilities and what they need to learn next, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are happy and confident and form good friendships.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air, supporting their physical development well.
  • Staff support children’s communication and language well, providing a narrative and repeating language to reinforce new vocabulary.

Areas to develop

  • 1help more confident children learn to take turns in conversation so that the quieter children are more involved in group discussions
  • 2train staff to utilise routines more effectively to support and extend children’s learning even further.
Inspection #10218620 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children are excited to attend nursery and play with their friends.

They appreciate the support they receive with potty training and establishing sleep routines with their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their individual needs supported extremely effectively. Staff liaise with professionals and parents to ensure consistency between home and nursery. Additional funding is used well to help close any gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They build dens and balance on beams, run around, and negotiate space when riding tricycles. This supports children’s physical development well.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge

4.3
(22)
Jade
6 months ago

So very pleased with this nursery. Our daughter has come on amazingly since going here, and the staff are great at what they do. Me and my partner are always amazed at how clean it is also.

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Kelly Panes
2 years ago

My daughter has attended this Nursery for 3 years and I have absolutely loved it! She has absolutely thrived and the staff will go above snd beyond to help you. My daughters key workers and staff in the same room are so lovely and child centred and clearly know all of the children extremely well. They were brilliant in supporting my daughter to be prepared to start school and made this transition exciting for her. I love this Nursery so much My son has been going for 8 months. I hope that this will continue until all of my kids are in school.

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Ann Merry
2 years ago

My daughter has thrived at Busy Bees. I had received positive feedback from another parent who had had a positive with her children here, prior. She said her kids missed coming to nursery and now they are in primary school! My LO has built great relationships with adults who know her well. They know how to handle her personality, what she will do well with and how to mitigate any issues. They make contextual calls in her interest and I'm reassured that they do truly care for her when I cannot be with her. I'm very grateful we found Busy Bees as it's made my return to work vastly less difficult!

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Gemma Stokes
5 years ago

Can't recommend Busy Bees at St Andrews Ridge more highly. My daughter joined the baby room at a year old and graduated from Preschool there in August 2020. It was so emotional for both me and my daughter to say goodbye to such a wonderful setting and all the amazing staff there. From the office staff and management, to the staff in the rooms and not forgetting the amazing kitchen staff. I cannot fault a single thing from our time there, they go above and beyond and care so much about the children and their families. My daughter was more than ready to start primary school in September, thanks to the amazing work done in the preschool room. My daughter was so happy and supported and made some truly amazing friends there too.

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Gina Williams
a year ago

Went for a visit and was really disappointed! Lack of resources, lots of unhappy children with dirty faces, rooms smelt like poo. Better around from the price. Also heard negative reviews regarding this nursery from local parents. Such a shame as it is so close you our house

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Inspection history

Date: December 2004

  • August 2022Good
  • July 2022Good
  • September 2016Outstanding
  • August 2016Outstanding
  • May 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • September 2009Requires improvement
  • September 2006Requires improvement
  • December 2004Good

Frequently asked about Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge

About the setting

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge registered in 2000 and operates from purpose-built premises in Swindon. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays. There are 25 members of staff working with the children. Of these, 15 hold relevant qualifications at level 3 and a further two hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
109121
Registered person
Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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