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Despite asking I wasn’t allowed to step into the doorway to settle him and take his coat off during drop off. Whilst at nursery he had a serious deterioration in his health and behaviour as he refused food and drink and cried daily from the time we dropped him off until when we picked him up. He had to be referred to the health visitor and GP after a month of being there. His distress was clear when he started hiding under the sheets, not wanting to leave the house and shaking in the car when we pulled up to the nursery. He was no longer full of joy. We expressed our concerns to senior staff and tried to get them to understand our sons needs and show some compassion and flexibility. We were met with a refusal to do anything differently and as a result, despite paying for a full months fees, he was withdrawn for his health and well-being. I would NOT recommend Buzy Bees as it was an extremely distressing experience and terrible choice on our part. 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The staff are honestly the best I’ve come across and my daughters adore them, regularly talk about the staff at home and look forward to going to nursery and telling the staff what they’ve been up to.", "datePublished": "2025-01-21T11:55:04.038564Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buzy-bee-an-leyc-nursery-b69-2jf-2521963#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "West Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=West%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buzy-bee-an-leyc-nursery-b69-2jf-2521963" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buzy-bee-an-leyc-nursery-b69-2jf-2521963#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the age range at Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children aged 1 to 4 years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the nursery working on developing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The inspection identified staff teaching as an area for development, with a focus on giving children more time to answer and talk during discussions. 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Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery # Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · 81 New Birmingham Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 2JF · Sandwell Number of places 46 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Sandwell 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 Buzy Bee Nurseries operates on the principle of partnership with parents to support children's development while making family life less stressful. With multiple locations, they offer full and part-time sessions for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on play-based learning within a nurturing, home-like environment, fostering strong parent-nursery relationships. Buzy Bee prioritises children's comfort before they officially start, offering unlimited free settling-in sessions. During these sessions, staff build relationships with both child and parent, introduce the child's key person, and gather information about the child's preferences and routines to ensure a smooth transition. Committed to providing a safe and secure space, Buzy Bee aims to instil a love for learning and discovery, equipping children with essential skills for their future. They are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Our ethos Buzy Bee Nurseries operate on the principle of partnership with parents, fostering strong parent-nursery relationships. They are committed to providing a safe and secure space, aiming to instil a love for learning and discovery through play-based learning within a nurturing, home-like environment. What it's like Children are happy and develop strong bonds with the friendly staff at this welcoming, inclusive nursery. Children are polite, share resources and take turns. They are inquisitive, motivated learners and are gaining the skills and attitudes they need for school. Parent partnership Play-based learning Unlimited free settling-in sessions Home-like environment ## Pricing & funding 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://buzybeenursery.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 5 years Session types Full-time, Part-time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10208105 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193180)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521963) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buzy-bee-an-leyc-nursery-b69-2jf-2521963) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery Last inspected 3 August 2022 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 happy and develop strong bonds with the friendly staff at this welcoming, inclusive nursery. Children are polite, share resources and take turns. They are inquisitive, motivated learners and are gaining the skills and attitudes they need for school. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and develop strong bonds with friendly staff. - Children are polite, share resources and take turns. - Children enjoy daily outdoor play, practicing physical skills. - Babies explore musical instruments and learn to operate simple technology. - Parents are complimentary about staff and their children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen their teaching techniques, so that they give children the time they need respond to questions and discussions to fully support their developing language and thinking skills - 2 provide more guidance and support for less-experienced staff on how to extend activities to further promote children's learning. Inspection #10208105 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193180) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very complimentary about the staff and the information they receive about their children's learning. They comment on the good progress their children make during their time in the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager responds promptly to any gaps in children's learning and ensures that children with SEND receive the support they need. She works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure early intervention is put in place. Outdoor space Children enjoy daily outdoor play. They have great fun as they practise their physical skills, when they climb, balance, jump and play chasing games. There are plans in place to develop the garden further to provide even more learning opportunities. ## Parent Reviews of Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyYWJ_Hou1O1lQ19gKq8X6TcIJ0_qZNkw1p-t5eHu5Djuc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Toya N a year ago Our son did not respond well to Buzy Bees policy of being dropped off at the front doorstep like a parcel. Despite asking I wasn’t allowed to step into the doorway to settle him and take his coat off during drop off. Whilst at nursery he had a serious deterioration in his health and behaviour as he refused food and drink and cried daily from the time we dropped him off until when we picked him up. He had to be referred to the health visitor and GP after a month of being there. His distress was clear when he started hiding under the sheets, not wanting to leave the house and shaking in the car when we pulled up to the nursery. He was no longer full of joy. We expressed our concerns to senior staff and tried to get them to understand our sons needs and show some compassion and flexibility. We were met with a refusal to do anything differently and as a result, despite paying for a full months fees, he was withdrawn for his health and well-being. I would NOT recommend Buzy Bees as it was an extremely distressing experience and terrible choice on our part. I am glad that my son recovered from this ordeal and has since been able to settle well in another nursery who communicate more effectively with us and treat my son much better. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbmJ2S3JBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48709751be391c71:0xa95329bc1a80c0b6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKc_2CiwhL9nh6K8SP0iUOxzGXv_cm-7zzHwIQWF4F5UCYzXw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ruman31 a year ago I’ve used a couple of nurseries in the past and my experience here has been outstanding. The staff are honestly the best I’ve come across and my daughters adore them, regularly talk about the staff at home and look forward to going to nursery and telling the staff what they’ve been up to. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfdU5yTFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x48709751be391c71:0xa95329bc1a80c0b6) Reviews from Google for Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193180) ## Frequently asked about Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery ### What is the age range at Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### Open hours at Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery? ### How did Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How is Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oldbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Buzy Bee; An Leyc Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery Oldbury · B69 1UH 3.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-day-nursery-b69-1uh-ey452348) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tipton Toddlers Day Nursery Tipton · DY4 7TB 4.8(20 reviews) ](/nursery/tipton-toddlers-day-nursery-dy4-7tb-ey409872) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tiny Toez @ Tividale Tipton · DY4 7SD 3.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-toez-tividale-dy4-7sd-2635811) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Minee Monkeys Oldbury · B69 2AS 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/minee-monkeys-b69-2as-ey474844) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Smarty Pants Private Day Nursery Tipton · DY4 7QP 4.8(33 reviews) ](/nursery/smarty-pants-private-day-nursery-ltd-dy4-7qp-ey360664) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### United Kids Childcare Rowley Sandwell · B65 9HU ](/nursery/united-kids-childcare-rowley-b65-9hu-2503875) [See all nurseries in Oldbury →](/search?q=Oldbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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