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Busybugs

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·Bedford House, Havelock Place, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4PR · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
98 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Busy Bugs Nursery, situated in Stoke-on-Trent, distinguish themselves as a specialist setting providing inclusive care for all children from infancy through to school age, with a particular focus on those with additional needs. The nursery has evolved from a traditional model to one that prioritises a home-like and nurturing environment, fostering learning through exploration rather than rigid instruction.

They boast a capacity for 94 children daily, including up to 30 spaces dedicated to children with additional needs, supported by three specialised nurture rooms designed with lower ratios and individualised support. The ethos is deeply rooted in community involvement, offering various family programmes such as gardening and cooking sessions, a clothes swap shop, and a children's library, all aimed at integrating parents into their child's nursery journey and fostering a strong community spirit.

Sustainability is a core value, with children actively engaging in gardening and learning about environmental responsibility. The facility also prides itself on its dedicated team of 21 staff members, many of whom hold Level 2 to Level 5 qualifications, ensuring personalised care and development for every child.

Our ethos

Busy Bugs Nursery prioritises a home-like and nurturing environment, fostering learning through exploration rather than rigid instruction. Their ethos is rooted in community involvement and sustainability, with children actively engaging in gardening and learning about environmental responsibility. They are committed to inclusive care for all children, with a particular focus on those with additional needs, offering individualised support in specialised rooms.

What it's like

Children arrive at this inclusive setting eager to start their day. Staff warmly welcome children and their families, fostering positive relationships built on kindness and respect. The setting plans fun and engaging activities, with staff offering extra support for children who need it, creating memorable learning experiences.

SEN SpecialistCommunity FocusedSustainable NurseryAward-Winning EnvironmentHome-like Setting

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

Fresh healthy cooked meals (Food for Life)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 5pm

Age range

Birth to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

21 staff (Qualified Lv 2 to Lv 5)

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busybugs

Last inspected 27 January 2025

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 arrive at this inclusive setting eager to start their day. Staff warmly welcome children and their families, fostering positive relationships built on kindness and respect. The setting plans fun and engaging activities, with staff offering extra support for children who need it, creating memorable learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive eager to start their day at this inclusive setting.
  • Staff plan fun and engaging activities, offering extra support when needed.
  • The setting has a well-designed curriculum with enriching experiences, including trips into the local community.
  • There is a robust key-person system in place, and support for communication and language development is good.
  • Staff and leaders have worked hard to embed a high-quality provision for children with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop questioning techniques to help children to develop their critical thinking skills and guide their own learning during play
  • 2focus more precisely on monitoring staff's teaching practice to help address variations and consistently raise the standard of teaching to the highest level.
Inspection #10368093 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents of children with SEND are highly complimentary about the setting. They comment on the excellent progress their children have made and how, as parents, they feel listened to and heard.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have particularly close relationships with their key staff, displaying affection and demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Visual timetables throughout the setting help manage children's expectations, specifically benefiting children with SEND. Staff also work in partnership with other professionals and collaborate to achieve targets for children with SEND, and parents of children with SEND are highly complimentary about the progress their children have made.

Outdoor space

Daily outdoor play provides a range of opportunities for children to be physically active.

EAL / language support

Staff have effective strategies in place to support children who speak English as an additional language. All rooms across the setting have visual timetables and objects of reference to support children's understanding, and the setting also provides translation services for parents and a home lending library that includes books in children's first languages.

Parent Reviews of Busybugs

5.0
(11)
Nora Ali
4 months ago

The nursery is fantastic and the staff are truly wonderful. They always greet my child with a smile and make them feel safe and relaxed. The activities are engaging and my child is learning something new every day. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and very well-run. I’m really happy with the care and attention they provide. Would definitely recommend this nursery for your little one.

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Sehrish Adil
8 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BusyBug has been such a wonderful experience for both me and my son. I did my Level 2 college placement there, and it was a great opportunity to learn and grow. The staff are so supportive, friendly, and professional. My son also attended BusyBug and absolutely loved it — he had the best time! We always felt welcomed, and the environment is warm and caring. Highly recommend BusyBug to any parent or student looking for a great place!

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Danni Don
8 months ago

Can not give enough praise to all the staff at Busy Bugs! They truly care for your child and give their all to make sure they are happy and healthy all whilst learning! I’m regretful to have not started my little one here sooner. Thank you truly for all that you do!

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Mary Louise
6 years ago

Amazing nursery my son went was really settled and loved going daily came on really well always learning new things. the setting and the staff are outstanding!

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Katie Smith
a year ago

Lovely little nursery with several rooms depending on the age of you child clean lovely friendly staff

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Inspection history

Date: March 2019

  • January 2025Good
  • March 2019Good

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