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Busy Bees Nursery in Wirral, Prenton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.0(8 parent reviews) ·4 Holm Lane, PRENTON, CH43 2HP · Wirral
Number of places
102 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Wirral

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Nursery in Prenton is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early education, catering to children's developmental needs through a carefully designed curriculum. The nursery emphasises the importance of nutrition, offering NHS-accredited menus with freshly prepared meals and snacks, promoting healthy eating habits and independence during mealtimes.

They also highlight the educational value of mealtimes, viewing them as opportunities for children to explore new tastes, handle food, and develop essential motor skills. The nursery supports families in navigating childcare costs by accepting various government funding schemes, including universal 15 hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 hours for working families, and free childcare for eligible 2-year-olds.

They also accept Tax-Free Childcare, providing flexibility and financial support to parents. Busy Bees aims to create a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where children can thrive, learn, and develop crucial skills for school readiness.

What it's like

Children of all ages enjoy learning at this nursery. They arrive eager to explore with their friends and greet staff happily. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, by using clipboards and checklists to ensure the outdoor area is safe for their play.

NHS-accredited menusGovernment funding acceptedFocus on nutrition

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an all-inclusive package covering meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Childcare is not billed by the hour, and funded sessions are capped at ten hours per day. Invoices are issued monthly, detailing funded and non-funded hours alongside consumable charges.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • All-inclusive package covers meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, and sun cream.
  • Funded sessions are capped at 10 hours per day.
  • Childcare is not offered or billed by the hour.
  • Extra hours are non-refundable once paid, even if unused.
  • Parents opting out of the meals package must provide home-prepared hot meals; packed lunches are not permitted.
  • Invoices are issued monthly.

Key facts

Food

Three nutritious meals and snacks per day, freshly prepared on-site. Unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream included in the Busy Bees One package.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Nursery in Wirral, Prenton

Last inspected 10 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 of all ages enjoy learning at this nursery. They arrive eager to explore with their friends and greet staff happily. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, by using clipboards and checklists to ensure the outdoor area is safe for their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages enjoy learning at this nursery and arrive eager to explore.
  • Older children show good physical skills and demonstrate their understanding of safety during play.
  • Children's imagination and sensory experiences are promoted through interesting activities.
  • Leaders and staff plan and deliver an exciting curriculum that is focused on children's assessed developmental needs.
  • Partnerships with parents are extremely strong and parental feedback is consistently positive.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen procedures for the supervision, monitoring and support of staff to ensure the quality of teaching is consistently of the highest standard
  • 2provide more opportunities during routines, such as mealtimes, to engage in high level interactions with staff and children.
Inspection #10129232 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Younger children make pretend food from herbs, mud and water in the outdoor kitchen. They become immersed in the texture of the sticky wet mud and eagerly make marks with sticks. Children learn how to keep themselves safe by proudly using clipboards and referring to checklists to ensure the outdoor area is safe for their play.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Nursery in Wirral, Prenton

4.0
(8)
Amy Knowles
6 months ago

Visited today to photograph the children. Jess and her staff were so welcoming and it is obvious from how happy the children are, that the staff are friendly, caring and nurturing. Fabulous nursery visit - thank you Busy Bees Prenton!

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Leah Ferguson
7 months ago

I absolutely love this nursery and so does my daughter. All the staff are so lovely and welcomening on every drop off and pick up. Thank you all for being so helpful with violet This was my initial review but now I think the complete opposite of this nursery. Rude members of staff from different branches push you out because your child should be in primary school. Now there trying to charge me £500 because I took my autistic daughter out early because this nursery is no longer suitable for her as they stopped changing her nappy, stopped giving her packet of crisps the only thing she would eat at nursery and she cried the whole way home holding her stomach she’s completely non talking so I didn’t understand what was wrong with her at first. Oh and not to mention the data protection breaches of other members of staff who shouldn’t even know my child as this member of staff is in a complete different age group room going home and saying to members of their family “I’ve got your coins in in my nursery” just slightly weird considering we have nothing to do with that part of that family ? But yeah okay

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rawia Hamad
a year ago

I can’t thank u enough for the incredible support you and your team have provided for my son. Your dedication and commitment to his education have made a great difference in his communication experience. We truly appreciate all that you do.

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Flozzy82
2 months ago

The nursery is struggling at the moment with staff sickness and lateness and this is directly impacting parents. Management within the setting are leaving it to the last minute to inform parents of this situation meaning their children are unable to attend at their scheduled time. I feel the late notice is to reduce the parents ability to complain.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • August 2022Good
  • May 2016Outstanding

Frequently asked about Busy Bees Nursery in Wirral, Prenton

About the setting

Daisy & Jake Day Nursery registered in 2014. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY484451
Registered person
Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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