Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
West Sussex
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing, operating since 2015, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-4 years, open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. Upon arrival, children happily and enthusiastically transition to their rooms, separating confidently from parents thanks to the welcoming staff and inviting atmosphere that encourages joyful participation in activities.
Babies form strong attachments with staff through cuddles and smiles, delighting in praise as they explore toys. The day nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with room leaders ensuring staff understand individual needs and plans, and maintaining close communication with other professionals to ensure continuous progress.
Parents consistently praise the excellent communication from the nursery, particularly appreciating the fantastic online tool that provides easy access to information about their child's learning and daily activities.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery happy and enthusiastically head to their different rooms, separating from parents with confidence due to welcoming staff. The inviting environment encourages joyful participation in activities. Babies build strong relationships with staff through cuddles and smiles, exploring toys and beaming with delight at praise.
Welcoming environmentStrong SEND supportExcellent communicationLove of readingOutdoor play
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing
Last inspected 16 March 2023 · Nicola Houston
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 arrive at the nursery happy and enthusiastically head to their different rooms, separating from parents with confidence due to welcoming staff. The inviting environment encourages joyful participation in activities. Babies build strong relationships with staff through cuddles and smiles, exploring toys and beaming with delight at praise.
Inspector highlights
- Children develop positive attitudes to learning and become absorbed in activities that motivate them.
- Staff support children's communication and language development consistently.
- Children have access to a range of experiences that develop their physical skills in the outside garden.
- Stories are paramount to the nursery's curriculum, and children are developing a love of reading.
- Leaders provide staff with an abundance of professional development opportunities, raising teaching standards.
Areas to develop
- 1extend children's independence skills further and promote their understanding of managing risks for themselves.
Inspection #10276635 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents explain they are very happy with the excellent communication they receive from the nursery."
"They tell the inspector of the fantastic online tool they have access to."
"Parents also describe how they can easily access information about their child's learning and daily activities."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Room leaders ensure that all staff have a full understanding of children's individual needs and any specific plans in place for them. Staff communicate closely with other professionals involved with children to ensure they continue to make good progress.
Outdoor space
In the bright and inviting outside garden, children use bicycles with confidence as they weave in and out of the trees and bushes. Staff draw children into different experiences as they take turns during ball games and discover nature through scavenger hunts. Children are absorbed and engaged in their play and learning.
Google Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing
5.0
(14 Google reviews)
Brij Patel
4 months ago
We honestly couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely care about the children. Every day we’re given such a thoughtful update on how my little ones day has been — from naps and nappies to what he’s been playing with and enjoying — which is so reassuring as a parent. They regularly go above and beyond, and it really shows in how happy and settled he is. We feel so lucky to have found this nursery and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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Louise Akehurst
a year ago
My little one really enjoyed his time at busy bees and made such great bonds with the staff and was really bought out of his shell in a fun and safe environment. Natalie couldn’t have been more helpful. He is now doing well at school but still always talks about his time at busy bees. A big thank you to all the team, Charlotte, Mia, Laura, Kelly, Zoe to name a few as they were all so kind and lovely!
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Holly Small
2 years ago
Such an amazing and lovely nursery, the staff there are so kind when feedback’s are given back to you about your child’s day to day activities. Would 100% recommend as my daughter loves going here! Such a creative and fun atmosphere!
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Adriann Whatley
2 years ago
Our daughter is currently at Busy Bees I can't recommend them highly enough! The staff have always been warm and welcoming, and supportive of our daughters needs. Our daughter always looks forward to going each day to see her friends.
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Olivia elliott
a year ago
Such a happy place, full of happy and helpful staff! Very happy children too and they’re always enjoying lovely activities. So pleased we decided to send our daughter here.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2017
- March 2023Good
- July 2017Good
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