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Busy Bees St Neots

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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4.7(18 parent reviews) ·4 Marlborough Road, Colmworth Business Park, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, PE19 8YP · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
93 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Caring for children aged 0-4 years, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 12th April 2024.

Children are welcomed into an inviting learning environment by warm, friendly staff, quickly becoming engrossed in activities tailored to their interests. The curriculum at Busy Bees St Neots aims to foster holistic growth, focusing on developing confident learners.

Staff build strong bonds with children, offering comfort and support to ensure they feel safe and secure. The setting champions positive behaviour, with staff acting as role models, encouraging kindness and polite language.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff collaborating closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to help them make good progress. The nursery also effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language, ensuring full inclusion and a sense of belonging by incorporating key words from their home language and celebrating diverse cultures.

The outdoor garden area provides ample space for energetic play, allowing children to engage in risky play on a climbing frame and develop gross motor skills with tricycles. Partnerships with parents are well-established, and many speak highly of the nursery, appreciating the communication and support they receive.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by warm, friendly staff and become quickly engrossed in the inviting learning environment. The curriculum builds on children's interests and focuses on creating confident learners. Staff establish strong bonds and act as positive role models, encouraging kindness and polite language.

Warm, friendly staffGood SEND supportEffective communicationInviting learning environmentStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor play opportunities forFocus on confident learners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees St Neots

Last inspected 12 April 2024

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 welcomed by warm, friendly staff and become quickly engrossed in the inviting learning environment. The curriculum builds on children's interests and focuses on creating confident learners. Staff establish strong bonds and act as positive role models, encouraging kindness and polite language.

Inspector highlights

  • Robust settling-in procedures help children to settle well and identify clear next steps.
  • Staff support children's communication and language throughout the nursery, from babies babbling to older children learning complex words.
  • Transitions are carefully considered with innovative ideas to help children adjust as they move through the nursery and prepare for school.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported and fully included within the nursery.
  • Partnerships with parents are well established, and parents speak highly of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1enrich the resources available in the outside area for older children, to enhance their outdoor learning experiences
  • 2establish clear leadership roles in each room to improve staff communication, promote children's engagement, and facilitate smoother transitions.
Inspection #10335863 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure that they receive the focused support they need, which helps them to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

The garden area offers plenty of space for children to run and jump. Children experience risky play as they climb on a climbing frame, and build on their large muscles when using tricycles to ride along the pretend road.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees St Neots

4.7
(18)
Kelly-ann Smith
3 months ago

My children & myself love it at BusyBees Nursery. Everyone always has a smile on arrival & the staff are just lovely 😊 the safety & happiness of the children is always at forefront. The meals & snacks sound absolutely delicious & as always healthy! The app they use is brilliant for keeping track with your little one throughout the day & any other needs you may need (payments, feedback ect). The gardens have so much to do & everyday there are new & exciting activities for the children to get stuck into 😊

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Zara Swanton-Fallowell
a year ago

Our child thrives at nursery, the staff took a lot of care and time getting her settled in, and really help her explore her interests and what she wants to learn. I'd love more regular photos as it can be difficult at the end of the day to get an understanding of what she's been up to, but the updates we do get are fantastic.

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China Saywell
4 years ago

I am so so happy I chose busybees for my son's nursery. He joined back in September when he was 7 months old and I've never had a problem with them. The staff are always so happy and friendly and keep me updated with what goes on during the day. The nursery is so clean and the outdoor play area is exceptional - it's huge! The food always sounds delicious and nutritious. I cannot fault busybees at all they have been amazing and my son absolutely loves going there.

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Jade Sutherley
3 years ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. My daughter has always been so happy here and enjoys nursery. Communication is excellent 👌🏻 and the app is super important and helpful too. Very sad and have heavy hearts my daughter is leaving (due to house move)!

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M W
a year ago

The whole team were great from start (nervous mum and dad with first child) to finish (moving out the area and saying goodbye). The regular updates were so welcome as was the care and love they showed our child. Highly recommended! Thanks 👌

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • July 2017Requires improvement
  • September 2016Good
  • July 2014Good
  • March 2013Outstanding
  • June 2009Outstanding

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