Opening hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, closed Bank Holidays, two-week summer shut down in August and over Christmas
Buzzbee Babes Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
79 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Suffolk
About this day nursery
Buzzbee Babes Nursery, established in 2010, is an Ofsted-registered childcare provider in Ipswich, offering 69 places for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into a Baby and Toddler room for those up to three years old, and a Pre-School room catering to three- to four-year-olds.
Both environments promote "free flow" learning, including extensive access to outdoor spaces, encouraging exploration and creativity. The Pre-School boasts a large, messy conservatory designed for arts and crafts, fostering artistic expression.
The Baby and Toddler room, located upstairs, also provides a free-flow setup with a dedicated sleep area and a messy room for creative play. A dedicated on-site cook prepares fresh meals daily, with a four-week rotating menu that accommodates various dietary requirements.
Communication with parents is a priority, with daily verbal updates, communication books for younger children, and termly parent evenings to discuss development. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closing for bank holidays, a two-week summer break in August, and during the Christmas period.
Parking is available to the rear, with additional street parking nearby.
Our ethos
Buzzbee Babes Nursery promotes "free flow" learning, encouraging exploration and creativity through environments with extensive access to outdoor spaces and dedicated messy rooms for creative play. They also foster artistic expression.
What it's like
Children are supported by kind and nurturing staff to feel settled when they arrive at this warm and friendly setting. The effective key-person system supports children to part from their parents with ease because they feel safe and secure. Leaders have created a setting that promotes inclusivity and work hard to support the diverse community, with a strong ethos of connection and support for all families.
Ofsted registeredOn-site cookFree-flow learning environmentSeparate rooms for age groups
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Food
on-site cook, meals provided at additional cost, packed tea required for all-day/afternoon attendance
Age range
0 to 4 years
Staff
Not specified
Waitlist
Not specified
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Buzzbee Babes Nursery
Last inspected 16 January 2024
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 supported by kind and nurturing staff to feel settled when they arrive at this warm and friendly setting. The effective key-person system supports children to part from their parents with ease because they feel safe and secure. Leaders have created a setting that promotes inclusivity and work hard to support the diverse community, with a strong ethos of connection and support for all families.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has created a unique curriculum that supports children to experience a broad range of information and learning.
- The versatile and adaptable approach to the curriculum means that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support.
- Children are developing their communication and language skills through stories, songs, and "What's in the bag" activities.
- The environments both indoors and outside promote children's development across the seven areas of learning.
- Children are developing independence by cutting their own fruit, serving their own food, and managing personal hygiene.
Areas to develop
- 1develop self-evaluation to be more sharply focused on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level across the nursery
- 2provide staff with further opportunities to develop the quality of their interactions, particularly with the younger children.
Inspection #10311764 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report positive experiences at the setting.
They comment that their children are happy and make great progress.
Parents rate the communication and support received very highly indeed.
They comment that the staff go 'above and beyond' in supporting children and their wider families.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The versatile and adaptable approach to the curriculum means that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support that helps them to make progress that they are capable of. Effective partnership working with parents and professionals further supports children to close gaps in their learning.
Outdoor space
The environments both indoors and outside promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. Outside, children show an eagerness to access the well-resourced space, despite the wet weather. They engage positively in physical activities.
Parent Reviews of Buzzbee Babes Nursery
3.0
(2)
Gabriela Lorens
2 months ago
My sister came back with a black eye and the teachers said they have no idea how that happened!!!. Absolutely disgraceful. Week after that she came back with a bite mark on her arm that was extremely deep! .Their explanation was that there are some kids with special needs that struggle to play with others which is just not good enough!!! other kids shouldn’t be abused just because nursery staff don’t know how to deal with children! DO YOUR JOB
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Samantha C
7 years ago
Brilliant nursery, the staff are very friendly and professional. They are great for children with additional needs and work very well alongside parents
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Inspection history
Date: April 2018
- December 2023Good
- April 2018Good
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