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Busy Bunnies Day Nursery # Busy Bunnies Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AZ · Derbyshire Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bunnies Day Nursery is a welcoming, family-operated childcare provider nestled in the picturesque High Peak countryside. The nursery offers a warm and homely atmosphere where dedicated staff support children in building strong foundations for their future. Emphasising a child-centred approach, the nursery designs play and learning experiences around children's current interests, ensuring engagement and fostering independence. They also focus on communication and language development, holding a 'Communication Friendly Setting' accreditation. Busy Bunnies operates with flexibility, accommodating various childcare needs with sessions available year-round, closing only for bank holidays and a week over Christmas, from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. The nursery prioritises strong parent partnerships, maintaining open communication through daily diaries, a parent app, regular emails, newsletters, and twice-yearly parent evenings. They provide nutritious, freshly cooked meals and organise engaging activities like 'Footy Totz' for preschoolers and termly 'Stay and Play' sessions. Our ethos Busy Bunnies Day Nursery emphasises a child-centred approach, designing play and learning experiences around children's current interests to foster independence. They are committed to developing children's communication and language skills, holding a 'Communication Friendly Setting' accreditation, and value strong parent partnerships through open communication channels. What it's like Staff provide a warm and inviting environment which children are keen to explore. They build positive and supportive relationships so that children settle quickly and feel happy and secure. Children are encouraged to be independent, motivated and enthusiastic learners. Family-run Communication Friendly Setting Flexible hours Nutritious meals Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.busybunniesdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 7am-6pm. Closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bunnies Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10271252 Lead inspector Kate Scheel Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222468)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455536) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.busybunniesdaynursery.co.uk) 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AZ [© 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#/-1.98512/53.37924/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near High Peak - [Day nurseries in High Peak](/search?q=High+Peak) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bunnies-day-nursery-sk22-1az-ey455536) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bunnies Day Nursery Last inspected 6 June 2023 · Kate Scheel 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 Staff provide a warm and inviting environment which children are keen to explore. They build positive and supportive relationships so that children settle quickly and feel happy and secure. Children are encouraged to be independent, motivated and enthusiastic learners. Inspector highlights - The manager has worked hard to implement changes since the last inspection and fully involves staff in decision-making. - Staff are responsive to children's interests, which helps children to sustain their engagement in activities. - Children are encouraged to make their own choices and develop their independence skills. - Staff provide children with meaningful opportunities to broaden their awareness of the wider world through planned outings. - Staff establish effective partnerships with parents, who say staff help prepare children well for school. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement consistent strategies to help children to regulate their behaviour and emotions - 2 develop the organisation of group activities in the baby room to ensure that all children are well supported and able to gain the most from the activities provided. Inspection #10271252 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222468) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents say that staff help to prepare children well for school." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children benefit from regular opportunities to get fresh air and engage in physical play outside. This supports children's health and well-being. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bunnies Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKl2e2FGmO8pFLQJL9b8VQ9VK982L-bYHf8CR3NYGWDrcnmOQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) V Doherty 2 years ago Our son has been going to Busy Bunnies for just under 2 years. After being a little quiet and struggling with his speech at the beginning, the staff have worked really hard to bring out a chatty little boy who loves going to nursery. We are really happy with the nursery and they give regular updates through an app so give us a sneak peek into his day. I’d 100% recommend Busy Bunnies 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNabk5Ya013EAE!2m1!1s0x487bcb2dd3858e45:0x44c53f4ad457cd0f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLKa2Y7L7oyQ5Kc2B4jOPcvBmWicbCbA-rnKCM674hCbyB-lw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie Murphy 4 years ago My son attended here from being one year old until we sadly had to leave due to moving away. It was an absolutely brilliant nursery, Zoe and the team provided a real home from home for my son I could not have asked for a better start for him I would highly recommend this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxOWQ2U1NnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bcb2dd3858e45:0x44c53f4ad457cd0f) Reviews from Google for Busy Bunnies Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4955436555613752591&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: May 2013 - June 2023 Good - December 2022 Inadequate - March 2017 Good - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bunnies Day Nursery ### Which funded hours does Busy Bunnies Day Nursery accept? ### How did Busy Bunnies Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What do parents value about Busy Bunnies Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Busy Bunnies Day Nursery offer? ### How are meals handled at Busy Bunnies Day Nursery? ### Is Busy Bunnies Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Where is Busy Bunnies Day Nursery located? ### Who owns Busy Bunnies Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in High Peak Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bunnies Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Inside Out Day Nursery New Mills · SK22 4DP 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/inside-out-day-nursery-ltd-sk22-4dp-2665789) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### First Steps Nursery High Peak · SK22 3JJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk22-3jj-ey346962) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Hayfield · SK22 2JJ ](/nursery/blue-grass-purple-cow-nursery-sk22-2jj-ey477115) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### First Steps Nursery (New Mills) High Peak · SK23 7PZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk23-7pz-ey392081) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Higher Disley · SK12 2BU ](/nursery/blue-grass-purple-cow-nursery-sk12-2bu-ey314653) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Hollins Wood Childcare Stockport · SK6 5BB 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/hollins-wood-childcare-sk6-5bb-ey395123) [See all nurseries in High Peak →](/search?q=High+Peak) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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