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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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4.6(18 parent reviews) ·North Herts College, London Road, Stevenage, SG1 1GG · Hertfordshire
Number of places
98 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage, a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, provides care for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, the nursery ensures children are settled and enjoy their time.

The dedicated staff build strong attachments with children and leaders work closely with parents to facilitate smooth transitions, fostering a positive attitude towards nursery from the start. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all children, with staff making effective adaptations to maximise learning and plan specific next steps.

This approach offers a wide array of engaging activities that encourage curiosity about the world. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is committed to addressing the diverse needs of all children, promptly identifying support and conducting assessments to create individual education plans.

The SENCo also collaborates with external professionals to ensure children achieve their full potential. Children enjoy outdoor play, using their imagination to create obstacle courses from garden resources and riding bicycles together, which builds confidence and teamwork.

Leaders and staff are dedicated to children's learning, regularly reviewing the curriculum and prioritising emotional well-being by offering calm spaces. Children are supported in following their interests and are provided with choices to explore various physical activities, such as carefully guided herb cutting where they learn about safety and engage in discussions about different fragrances, extending their communication and language skills.

What it's like

Children are settled and enjoy their time at nursery, warmly welcoming visitors. Staff help them feel secure and leaders work closely with parents for smooth transitions, fostering a positive attitude towards nursery.

Settled ChildrenSmooth TransitionsTailored CurriculumGood BehaviourEffective SupportOutdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage

Last inspected 24 September 2024 · Courtney McAllister

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 are settled and enjoy their time at nursery, warmly welcoming visitors. Staff help them feel secure and leaders work closely with parents for smooth transitions, fostering a positive attitude towards nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled and enjoy their time at nursery.
  • Leaders prioritise working closely with parents to support children with transitions.
  • The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that it meets the needs of all children.
  • Children behave well and are friendly towards one another.
  • Leaders and staff support children's development and liaise effectively with other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consistently support children with their emerging independence and self-help skills in everyday routines.
Inspection #10351873 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is committed to meeting the needs of all children. They ensure that support is swiftly identified to make effective assessments of children, who then have individual education plans. The SENCo works collaboratively with outside professionals to ensure that children can make the progress they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play. They explore ways to use their imagination and create obstacle courses from garden resources. Children use bicycles and follow one another, communicating directions, which builds their confidence and ability to work together as a team.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage

4.6
(18)
Bud Alexandru
6 months ago

What prompted me to give this score is the incredibly friendly nature of the staff and how comfortable they make both children and parents feel. Everyone is warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring, which creates such a positive atmosphere. I also really appreciate how easy it is to use the app provided—it's straightforward, reliable, and keeps me fully updated throughout the day. It gives real peace of mind knowing I can see what my child is doing and how they're getting on. Overall, Stevenage College Busy Bee Nursery has been a fantastic experience, and I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide so far.

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Em B
8 months ago

Amazing team - they are always thoughtful, caring and supportive. They have gone above and beyond to ensure our daughter is well looked after and we cannot thank them enough! She has grown in confidence and learning during her time there - and always wants to go back !

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Chris Sharpe
10 months ago

I did recommend them just yesterday! It has been such an amazing environment for both of our kids. It's stimulating and engaging, caring and kind. Our children have grown in confidence, social skills, physical coordination, every aspect of their development has been fuller than we could hope to have achieved just at home. And the staff are lovely, helpful, and communicative.

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Claudia Lopes
11 months ago

Great nursery! Have to say after visiting other busy bees branches, the Stevenage college was definitely the right pick for us. The staff are great and friendly, very patient with my children and extra care. Also there’s parking facilities not to mention the facilities within the nursery for the kids. Definitely would recommend this nursery to a friend :)

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Fatou Sabally
a year ago

Busy Bees provides an exceptional experience for early childhood education. From welcoming staff to well-structured activities, it truly offers the best start in life for children. The environment is nurturing, which allows kids to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. I appreciate the emphasis on both educational and social development. Based on my experience, I would rate Busy Bees a solid 10 out of 10 when recommending it to friends and family. The supportive atmosphere and engaging programs make it a standout choice. I have seen firsthand how much my child enjoys going there, and I love knowing they are in good hands. Keep up the great work, Busy Bees!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2008

  • September 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • May 2018Inadequate
  • August 2014Good
  • October 2008Good

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