--- title: "Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood), Birmingham" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-handsworth-wood-b20-1hu-2698812 description: "Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) in Birmingham — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · 69 Hamstead Hall Road, Birmingham, B20 1HU · Birmingham Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Birmingham ## About this day nursery Busy Little Bees Nursery, with over two decades of experience, is dedicated to providing exceptional early years care in Birmingham and Solihull. The day nursery prides itself on a highly qualified and passionate team that exceeds statutory staff-to-child ratios, ensuring personalised attention and rich learning experiences within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The approach extends beyond basic education, offering a dynamic programme featuring specialist sessions like yoga, drama, and sports, alongside creative and STEM activities such as science and cooking. Children also engage in gardening, local outings, and seasonal celebrations, all designed to broaden their horizons and build confidence. The day nursery fosters strong parent partnerships, maintaining transparency in all aspects, including funding options and voluntary contributions for meals and enhanced activities. Operating 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Busy Little Bees offers flexible session choices and clear monthly billing to accommodate family life, with the option to stretch funded hours for consistency. Our ethos Busy Little Bees Nursery operates within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, offering a dynamic programme that extends beyond basic education. They provide specialist sessions (yoga, drama, sports), creative and STEM activities, gardening, local outings, and seasonal celebrations to broaden children's horizons and build confidence. The nursery also emphasises strong parent partnerships and personalised attention due to exceeding statutory staff-to-child ratios. What it's like Staff provide a calm, relaxing and fun environment for children, creating a happy atmosphere with mutual respect. They quickly develop strong relationships with children, and settling-in arrangements are tailored to each individual child, helping them feel safe and confident. Children arrive with enthusiasm and make good progress, developing a positive attitude towards learning. Over 20 years experience Highly qualified staff Enriched activity programme Strong parent partnerships Flexible funding options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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://www.busylittlebeesnursery.co.uk/nursery-fees-and-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am–6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (closed bank holidays and over Christmas) Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) Last inspected 18 September 2024 · Karen Laycock 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 Inspector highlights - Staff have a clear focus on developing children's independence, teaching them to select toys, put on coats, serve lunches, and manage personal care. - Staff help children develop a love of books, fostering early literacy skills and discussions about characters and objects in stories. - Leaders have a well-sequenced curriculum, understood and effectively implemented by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, with ongoing monitoring and training. - Staff monitor children's progress closely and provide targeted support, working with external agencies when needed to help children reach their full potential. - Staff effectively manage behaviour, supporting children to understand emotions, self-regulate, and develop an understanding of right and wrong, leading to kind interactions. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to build on their questioning techniques to give children time to think, solve problems and develop their language skills further - 2 help staff to identify when to step back during adult-led and child-initiated activities to enable children to develop their creativity and build on their own ideas and ways of doing things. Inspection #10365622 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259150) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are highly complimentary about the nursery. > They comment on the good progress their children make and how much their children enjoy attending the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children need additional help, staff provide targeted support. When needed, staff work alongside external agencies to implement plans to help children reach the potential they are capable of. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff ensure that babies and children have plenty of opportunities to be outdoors. They support children to use their bodies in different ways. For example, they create games that encourage children to run and jump. Children confidently ride on wheeled toys. ## Google Reviews of Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Pooja Ruperai 2 years ago My son has settled in exceptionally well here after having had a bad experience at another nursery. I am so glad that we found this nursery as my baby as he is so happy, developing well and building lovely bonds with the staff. Just to finish off, my husband and I can see the care/love that radiates from the staff towards our baby, and as a parent, you can't ask for anything else. Thank you so much Hafsa, Amy and the whole team! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1aWVPLXdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870a329576f6129:0x52fd0cb2ebbffbdb) Diane Harnett a year ago My grandaughter has finished here today. Was sad because she has been so happy here all of the staff are amazing. Would highly recommend this nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3bHAzY2hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870a329576f6129:0x52fd0cb2ebbffbdb) Reviews from Google for Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=5979949842816826331&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 18 September 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259150) ## Frequently asked about Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) ### What is the address of Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)? ### Open hours at Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)? ### Is Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) Ofsted registered? ### Which funding entitlements does Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) accept? ### How can Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) be contacted? ### What is the age range at Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Birmingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood). - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Olive Tree Day Nursery Birmingham · B20 2JU 4.8(24 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-b20-2ju-2621772 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### The Cradle Nursery Handsworth, Birmingham · B20 2JF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-b20-2jf-2784638 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tiny Tots Academy Birmingham · B20 1HD 4.7(54 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-academy-b20-1hd-ey487628 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Building Blocks Nursery Birmingham · B20 2LB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-b20-2lb-ey280115 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Smarties Academy Birmingham · B42 1NG 4.8(32 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-academy-b42-1ng-ey152795 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### 5 Star Day Nursery Birmingham · B43 5NP 3.9(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/5-star-day-nursery-b43-5np See all nurseries in Birmingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Birmingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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