Busy Bodies Nursery

About this day nursery

Busy Bodies Nursery, located in Chorley, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. 45am to 6pm, the nursery (registered in 1998) offers a nurturing environment where children arrive enthusiastically, separating from parents with ease, and confidently choosing activities.

Staff build strong relationships with children and their families, responding to individual needs and fostering a sense of safety and happiness. The nursery received a 'Good' rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on August 22, 2025.

Busy Bodies Nursery implements an ambitious curriculum with personalised learning plans, encouraging good progress from each child's starting point. This includes enriched activities such as visits to an allotment for growing fruit and vegetables, and library time for stories and singing.

The setting prioritises outdoor learning with daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activity, allowing children to develop gross motor skills through climbing, running, and using tricycles. Even babies can develop core strength in the well-planned garden and indoor spaces.

The nursery also provides effective support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), collaborating with external professionals to implement shared strategies, ensuring children with SEND make good progress. The inspector noted that the care practices are respectful, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages sharing and consideration.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery demonstrating enthusiasm and readiness to begin their day, separating easily from parents and confidently choosing activities from a range of interesting resources. Staff form strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring children are happy, feel safe, and make good choices with positive attitudes to learning, supported by a nurturing environment that encourages sharing and respect. Through an ambitious curriculum and personalised learning plans, children benefit from activities like allotment visits and library time, making good progress from their starting points in development.

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