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Buzzbee Babes Nursery # Buzzbee Babes Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · 182 Bramford Road, IPSWICH, IP1 4AL · Suffolk Number of places 79 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Suffolk 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 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 registered On-site cook Free-flow learning environment Separate rooms for age groups ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.buzzbeebabes.co.uk/fees) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buzzbee Babes Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10311764 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237493)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548509) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.buzzbeebabes.co.uk) 182 Bramford Road, IPSWICH, IP1 4AL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.13352/52.06459/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near IPSWICH - [Day nurseries in IPSWICH](/search?q=IPSWICH) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buzzbee-babes-nursery-ip1-4al-ey548509) ## Key facts 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 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 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 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 - 1 develop self-evaluation to be more sharply focused on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level across the nursery - 2 provide staff with further opportunities to develop the quality of their interactions, particularly with the younger children. Inspection #10311764 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237493) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocInNsoOVpOOX5zWpsW1H5MJo3taWThWnHjFI13YLCjtWacahw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPLWF5RUhREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9a1b68425a415:0xf4e84408626af7a2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXej1Sl2MSrbaHzKOAmfVQauEyZgoH6hDYbPgip-OWjugpThMKlnA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndjhiR213RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a1b68425a415:0xf4e84408626af7a2) Reviews from Google for Buzzbee Babes Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17647429942652893090&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2018 - December 2023 Good - April 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Buzzbee Babes Nursery ### How was Buzzbee Babes Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What outdoor space does Buzzbee Babes Nursery use? ### What kind of childcare setting is Buzzbee Babes Nursery? ### How can Buzzbee Babes Nursery be contacted? ### Which funded hours does Buzzbee Babes Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in IPSWICH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Buzzbee Babes Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Wellington Nursery Ipswich · IP1 2PB 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/wellington-nursery-ip1-2pb-ey490363) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### YMCA Childcare Providence Ipswich · IP1 2NU ](/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ip1-2nu-ey560836) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Small World Kindergarten Ipswich · IP1 3PP ](/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ip1-3pp-ey479592) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### The Nest Nursery Ipswich · IP2 0AN 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nest-nursery-ip2-0an-2815759) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### The Lodge Day Nursery Ipswich · IP1 3QW 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ip1-3qw-ey553256) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Early Years @ Highfield Daycare Ipswich · IP1 6DW ](/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ip1-6dw-ey337155) [See all nurseries in IPSWICH →](/search?q=IPSWICH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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