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Busy Lizzy Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Fant Hall, Fant Lane, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8NN · Kent
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Busy Lizzy Nursery in Maidstone offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on developmental play and exploration. The nursery is equipped with modern facilities, including a dedicated outdoor play area and a broad selection of age-appropriate toys that encourage both learning and discovery.

Their curriculum is designed to support growth across all domains—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive—through diverse activities ranging from artistic messy play to engaging outdoor adventures, singing, and storytelling. They are committed to fostering a safe and happy space where every child can flourish and achieve their full potential.

The team consists of experienced and passionate early childhood educators who continually engage in professional development to uphold high standards of care and education. The nursery prioritises effective communication with parents and provides nutritious meals as part of their comprehensive approach to childcare.

Our ethos

Busy Lizzy Nursery is committed to fostering a safe and happy space where children can flourish. They focus on developmental play and exploration, supporting growth across all domains—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive—through diverse activities. Their approach includes artistic messy play, outdoor adventures, singing, and storytelling, all facilitated by experienced educators dedicated to high standards of care and education.

What it's like

Children are very happy, content and confident. They settle quickly, developing close relationships and bonds with staff. They confidently explore and experiment in their play, extending this from inside to outside. Children feel good about themselves. They are constantly encouraged and praised.

Play-based learningOutdoor explorationNutritious food providedExperienced educators

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Food

Nutritious Food Provided

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Lizzy Nursery

Last inspected 11 October 2021

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 very happy, content and confident. They settle quickly, developing close relationships and bonds with staff. They confidently explore and experiment in their play, extending this from inside to outside. Children feel good about themselves. They are constantly encouraged and praised.

Inspector highlights

  • The staff team work well together. They promote consistency and continuity for children and their families.
  • Children develop close relationships and friendships with their peers. They learn to take turns and appreciate other children's contributions in their play.
  • Staff support children's development of communication and language.
  • Children with additional needs receive positive support to help them close gaps in their development.
  • Staff have a clear knowledge of supporting children with gaps in their learning. They work with other professionals and children's parents to provide a consistent approach to children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1n support staff's understanding of ensuring children of differing levels of confidence have opportunities to fully participate in all learning experiences.
Inspection #10175198 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs receive positive support to help them close gaps in their development. Staff use many different ways to encourage communication and understanding through gestures, pictures, expressive language, expressions and speech. They use effective open-ended questions to help children to think for themselves and express their needs.

Outdoor space

Children confidently explore and experiment in their play, extending this from inside to outside. Staff encourage them to extend their play outdoors to gain fresh air. Children learn about keeping active and healthy through physical play.

Parent Reviews of Busy Lizzy Nursery

5.0
(1)
Gillian Wlodarski
a year ago

I have had permission to share this review which was sent via messenger to the preschool. Dear Teachers, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for all the assistance and guidance you have provided to my daughter, Mikaela. She has truly enjoyed her time at nursery, and it is all thanks to your caring and dedicated support. We will miss you all very much. Thanks agian Miss. Claire, Miss. Gill and Team🥰 With gratitude Rony Thomas & Nimya Rony Parent of Mikaela Rony

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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