--- title: "Busy Bees Playgroup, Gloucester — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Busy Bees Playgroup, a nursery in Gloucester — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Busy Bees Playgroup # Busy Bees Playgroup in Gloucester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · Castle Hill Primary School, Abbotswood Road, Gloucester, GL3 4NU · Gloucestershire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bees Playgroup, located in Brockworth, Gloucester, is a well-established and friendly community playgroup operating from a dedicated room and garden within Castle Hill Primary School. With over 30 years of experience, it has strong ties to the local community and the school. The playgroup is a registered charity, managed by a volunteer committee comprising parents of enrolled children. Busy Bees provides inclusive care for all children aged 2 to 4 years, embracing diverse cultures and backgrounds, including those with disabilities. The playgroup is committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure every child feels safe, welcome, and fully engaged in activities. Operating during term time, it offers flexible session lengths to accommodate various needs. The nursery actively promotes strong connections with parents and carers, encouraging their involvement in their child's learning journey and the playgroup community. What it's like Children happily enter the playgroup and choose from a broad range of experiences, which help them prepare for their next stages in learning. Children develop good language skills and an understanding of behavioural expectations and boundaries, and they gain independence. There are clear routines to help children settle and learn the pattern of the day. Community Playgroup Term-Time Only Registered Charity Inclusive Environment Ages 2-4 ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-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. [Request pricing →](https://busybeesplaygroup.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday 9-12 noon; Tuesday 9-3pm; Wednesday 9-3pm; Thursday 9-3pm; Friday 9-12 noon (pre-school) Session types Morning session (9am-12 noon), Full day (9am-3pm) Age range 2 years to 4 years of age Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Playgroup Last inspected 30 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 Children happily enter the playgroup and choose from a broad range of experiences, which help them prepare for their next stages in learning. Children develop good language skills and an understanding of behavioural expectations and boundaries, and they gain independence. There are clear routines to help children settle and learn the pattern of the day. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is well designed and provides all children with a broad range of experiences. - Children confidently explore the environment, which supports their interests and next steps in learning. - Staff provide a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn. - Children benefit from forming strong bonds with familiar adults, who know them well. - There are good partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 guide staff to consistently use the communication methods that they have identified to better support children's engagement and understanding - 2 develop further opportunities for children to respond to questions, to help them think and solve problems. Inspection #10382406 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270695) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Playgroup Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10382406 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270695)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101780) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://busybeesplaygroup.co.uk) Castle Hill Primary School, Abbotswood Road, Gloucester, GL3 4NU Opening hours Monday 9-12 noon; Tuesday 9-3pm; Wednesday 9-3pm; Thursday 9-3pm; Friday 9-12 noon (pre-school) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.15398/51.84077/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gloucester - [Day nurseries in Gloucester](/search?q=Gloucester) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-playgroup-gl3-4nu-101780) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is effective support for meeting children's individual needs, such as reviewing routines and developing the environment to enable all children to access the curriculum. The inspector observed staff interactions with children and discussed children's learning and how staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children love cuddling under a blanket in the outside area to read a favourite book. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They thoroughly enjoy the task of checking the outdoor area before use and talk about potential dangers, for example the wet slide. Inspection history Date: July 2004 - March 2025 Good - January 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - June 2019 Good - July 2016 Good - June 2016 Good - November 2015 Requires improvement - February 2011 Good - January 2011 Good - September 2007 Good - July 2004 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Playgroup ### What size of nursery is Busy Bees Playgroup? ### What areas is Busy Bees Playgroup working on? ### When was Busy Bees Playgroup established? ### When is Busy Bees Playgroup open? ### How can Busy Bees Playgroup be contacted? ### Is Busy Bees Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ## About the setting Busy Bees Playgroup registered in 1980. It operates from a room within Castle Hill Primary School in Brockworth, Gloucester. The playgroup operates each weekday during school term time. The playgroup provides free early years education. There are six staff who work directly with the children, of whom three hold an early years qualification at level 5 and one holds a qualification at level 3. URN 101780 Registered person Busy Bees Playgroup (Brockworth) Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Gloucester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Playgroup. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Bambis Childcare Gloucester · GL3 4NB 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/bambis-childcare-ltd-gl3-4nb-2806417) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School Gloucester · GL3 4EH 4.7(47 reviews) ](/nursery/ridgemount-cottage-nursery-school-gl3-4eh-ey545310) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Brockworth Pre-School Gloucester · GL3 4JL ](/nursery/brockworth-pre-school-gl3-4jl-101448) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Poppyseeds Day Nursery Gloucester · GL3 4HJ ](/nursery/poppyseeds-day-nursery-gl3-4hj-2697777) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Hucclecote Gloucester · GL3 3TX 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-hucclecote-gl3-3tx-ey553142) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery & Pre-School Gloucester · GL3 3TX 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-hucclecote-day-nursery-pre-school-gl3-3tx-ey424050) [See all nurseries in Gloucester →](/search?q=Gloucester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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