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Busy Bunnies Nursery New England

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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3.3(7 parent reviews) ·New Inn, 627 Lincoln Road, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 3HA · Peterborough
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Peterborough

About this day nursery

Busy Bunnies Nursery New England is part of a small chain of nurseries that prioritises providing a fun and stimulating environment for children. They aim to offer the best possible learning opportunities through play, believing that play is serious learning for children.

The nursery focuses on placing families and children at the centre of everything they do. They emphasise a home-like environment, ensuring safety and security, and employing quality practitioners to support children's development.

Located at 627 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 3HA, this specific branch operates during school term times. Prospective families can book tours and complete applications online, with the option for pre-booked appointments for their recruitment days.

The nursery highlights its passionate, dedicated, and fully qualified team across its various locations in Peterborough and Nottinghamshire.

Our ethos

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Fred Rogers. We take pride in giving children the best possible learning opportunities whilst providing a fun and stimulating environment. We place families & children at the centre of all we do.

What it's like

Children and families receive a warm welcome to Busy Bunnies Nursery and are supported by staff to settle quickly. Children demonstrate good behaviours, concentrating on tasks and showing a positive attitude to learning. They engage in a variety of well-planned activities, making good progress and learning about healthy foods through play.

Play-based learningTerm-time nurseryFamily-centred approach

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance. Full fees are charged for any sessions missed due to illness, holiday, or forced closures. Late collection charges apply.

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Four weeks written notice is required to terminate the contract.
  • Full fees are required for missed sessions due to illness or holiday.
  • Fees are still charged for forced closures due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • The nursery will provide 18 days written notice of any changes to the fee structure.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri (Term Time) 8.00am - 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bunnies Nursery New England

Last inspected 8 December 2022 · Vikki Reynolds

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 and families receive a warm welcome to Busy Bunnies Nursery and are supported by staff to settle quickly. Children demonstrate good behaviours, concentrating on tasks and showing a positive attitude to learning. They engage in a variety of well-planned activities, making good progress and learning about healthy foods through play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have designed a well-sequenced curriculum that focuses on getting children ready for school and developing their independence.
  • Staff provide children with an exciting outdoor area and a range of learning opportunities to develop social and gross motor skills.
  • Staff use a wide vocabulary and read to children, employing questioning techniques to foster understanding and curiosity.
  • Children learn about different cultures, taking part in cooking activities with foods from around the world.
  • The manager supports staff through regular supervision meetings and a 'well-being box,' which positively impacts morale.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff supervision and identify ways to further improve the consistency in the quality of teaching throughout the setting
  • 2improve communication with parents so that all parents are fully informed about the future plans for their children's learning
Inspection #10235860 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff observe children closely and quickly identify areas of delay, providing support and additional help when needed. They work closely with other professionals to ensure correct support is given, and provide extra support for children while waiting for referrals. The manager ensures that all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported and receive their full entitlement of free early education.

Outdoor space

The staff provide children with an exciting outdoor area. The manager recognises the importance of outdoor play and ensures all children have access to the garden area throughout the day. Staff provide a range of learning opportunities, including playing on the swing, scooting, climbing, large-scale building, and mark making, helping children develop social and gross motor skills.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bunnies Nursery New England

3.3
(7)
Harry Love
6 months ago

Hi I was very disappointed with my recent experience at this nursery. While the staff were generally kind, my interactions with the manager grace were frustrating. Communication felt unclear, and concerns I raised didn’t seem to be taken seriously. I expected a more supportive and professional approach, especially in a childcare environment. I hope management takes feedback on board to improve the experience for future families

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Mike Sharman
3 years ago

Excellent setting and very professional staff that have brought my daughter on in leaps and bounds. Nice to find a nursery setting that’s willing to be flexible and work with me as a parent and not against. Highly recommended.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2013

  • December 2022Good
  • March 2017Good
  • August 2013Good

Frequently asked about Busy Bunnies Nursery New England

About the setting

Busy Bunnies Nursery registered in 2012 and is situated in Peterborough. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY449441
Registered person
Busy Bunnies Nursery Ltd
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

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