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I receive regular updates throughout the day about my little one what they have to eat, nappy changes, daily activities etc it is so reassuring to have these updates!\n\nVery happy with my decision to send my little one to busy bees would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️", "datePublished": "2026-02-27T13:47:47.495436176Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Michael M" }, "reviewBody": "Such a brilliant nursery. We was worried about sending our son to nursery but the staff are absolutely brilliant. He loves it now! Cannot recommend this place enough", "datePublished": "2020-11-11T08:55:18.591787Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Fátima Leal" }, "reviewBody": "Worst nursery, they made my child starve. 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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 4.3 (4 parent reviews) · Windmill Close, Wigan, WN1 3QS · Wigan Number of places 94 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Wigan About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, catering for children aged 0-4 years. The management team holds high expectations for children and staff, providing quality childcare and enriching learning experiences. Staff build strong connections with children and families, ensuring a seamless transition and individualised settling-in procedures. Learning opportunities are thoughtfully tailored to each child's interests and developmental needs. The curriculum is ambitious, exciting, and well-sequenced, supporting progress in all areas of learning. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with leaders and staff having high expectations for what all children can achieve. Children are taught how to stay healthy through daily routines and activities, including healthy meals and snacks. Parents speak highly of the kind and supportive team and appreciate the progress children make, praising the effective communication from staff regarding their children's development. What it's like The management team has high expectations for children and staff, providing quality childcare and enriching learning experiences. Staff build strong connections with children and families, ensuring a seamless transition and individualised settling-in procedures. Learning opportunities are thoughtfully tailored to each child's interests and developmental needs. Good Ofsted rating Strong parent partnerships Individualised learning Effective SEND support Healthy living education Engaging story time ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes Last inspected 28 January 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 The management team has high expectations for children and staff, providing quality childcare and enriching learning experiences. Staff build strong connections with children and families, ensuring a seamless transition and individualised settling-in procedures. Learning opportunities are thoughtfully tailored to each child's interests and developmental needs. Inspector highlights - Children are taught how to stay healthy through daily routines and activities, including healthy meals and snacks. - The well-planned curriculum allows all children to make progress from their starting points, adapting to emerging enquiries. - Leaders provide valuable opportunities for staff professional growth through supervision sessions and collaborative evaluation. - Staff are very engaging when reading stories, fostering a love and respect for books among all children. - Children eagerly engage in new experiences, such as making bird feeders, which introduces them to ambitious new vocabulary and broadens their knowledge. Areas to develop - 1 To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should review activities that are child initiated to ensure that children remain highly engaged in play and learning. Inspection #10367906 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270301) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367906 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270301)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486979) 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-wigan-scholes-wn1-3qs-ey486979) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the kind and supportive team and express their appreciation for the progress children make. > They praise the effective communication from the staff regarding their children and their development. > Staff are very approachable and empathetic, which parents are especially grateful for. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff have high expectations for what all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes 4.3 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhFOEXpFLtPosDKaPEixyU8OSfetkmDkZ9tXymL8e1QVMLnA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) lydia Clark 2 months ago Lovely little nursery with such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, staff are brilliant and so kind. I receive regular updates throughout the day about my little one what they have to eat, nappy changes, daily activities etc it is so reassuring to have these updates! Very happy with my decision to send my little one to busy bees would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sMFVYZE1jblJGUzFCaWRXcFhWRmhzWnpoWVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b0f6f0328231f:0x50586f4b905c5557) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIylDOoTlQEVUqunbuSyI8fomhnM0u_tbDv8d5qlYndbQ-VlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Michael M 5 years ago Such a brilliant nursery. We was worried about sending our son to nursery but the staff are absolutely brilliant. He loves it now! Cannot recommend this place enough [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpemFXYmV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b0f6f0328231f:0x50586f4b905c5557) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLxiuThMtmW45a7B2z5-DIZoiGlZjt9l6olc_KJyRqEHARCJPQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fátima Leal 6 years ago Worst nursery, they made my child starve. Non professional [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMDZpcnR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b0f6f0328231f:0x50586f4b905c5557) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6EcXiDwRjNHobYp5nu0L_hAGeG_DXY7_ulCqHqnrgyH0nHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Brooks 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoLS1QRGl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b0f6f0328231f:0x50586f4b905c5557) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes. 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