--- title: "Honey Bees Day Nursery, Leominster | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-day-nursery-hr6-8ll-ey396535 description: "Honey Bees Day Nursery in Leominster — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Honey Bees Day Nursery in Leominster Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Honeybees Nursery, Coningsby Road, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8LL · Herefordshire Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Herefordshire ## About this day nursery OAKS Children's Group, a charitable organisation based in Leominster, Herefordshire, offers a supportive and inclusive setting for families and children. This group manages Honey Bees Day Nursery, a full-day care facility that includes dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, catering to children from birth up to six years old. The day nursery boasts bright, colourful, and distinct environments for each age group, complemented by well-equipped outdoor areas for exploration and growth. Registered with Ofsted in 2009, OAKS Children's Group is committed to providing outstanding childcare through its experienced and highly qualified staff. Beyond the nursery, OAKS also runs parent and child play sessions, including art groups, sensory play, and outdoor explorer groups, designed to foster sensory development in children and offer parents opportunities for social connection. During school holidays and half-terms, the OAKS Holiday Club provides engaging activities for children aged 4 to 13, encouraging confidence and new friendships. A key educational component is Forest School, which promotes self-confidence and emotional development by allowing children to safely interact with nature and engage in activities like tree climbing, den building, bug hunting, and campfire experiences, all supported by a qualified leader. The organisation prides itself on being an inclusive setting, equipped and trained to care for children with diverse backgrounds and most physical and mental disabilities, and also educates children about various cultures. Our ethos Honey Bees Day Nursery, managed by OAKS Children's Group, incorporates Forest School principles, promoting self-confidence and emotional development through safe nature interaction, including activities like tree climbing, den building, and campfire experiences, guided by a qualified leader. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, catering to children with diverse backgrounds and disabilities, and educating them about various cultures. What it's like Staff implement a curriculum that builds on children's prior knowledge and focuses on what they need to learn next. Activities are tailored to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. Children forge close relationships with staff and their well-being is given high priority. Charity-run Forest School Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured as hourly rates based on the child's age, divided into under two, under three, and three to four age bands. Additional specific morning, twilight, tea, and late sessions are charged separately. Meals and nappy provisions are billed as extra daily or individual costs. Good to know - Hourly rates change the term after a child’s birthday, in line with funding. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Age range 0-6 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Honey Bees Day Nursery Last inspected 20 November 2023 · Rebecca Johnson 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 Inspector highlights - The setting benefits from a strong and cohesive leadership team. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported. - Children's communication and language are given high priority. - Younger children use their fine motor skills to roll play dough or explore different textures. - Safeguarding children is of the utmost priority in this setting. Areas to develop - 1 monitor the changes that have been recently implemented to ensure that they are embedded fully into practice and quality continues to improve and develop - 2 help staff to recognise how to organise and extend activities more effectively so that children make even better progress in their learning. Inspection #10304748 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236304) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents cannot speak highly enough of the support that their children with SEND receive and the way that staff go over and above to provide their children with the very best start and meet their individual needs. > Parents spoken to are happy with the care and learning that their children receive. > They say that the communication is fabulous and that staff share information so that they know what their children are working towards and how they can continue this at home. > Parents say that they feel part of the setting and that they are respected regardless of their background. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported, and this is a real strength within the setting. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her role, working closely with staff, parents and other professionals to ensure full inclusion. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play. ## Google Reviews of Honey Bees Day Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Marlena Witkowska 9 months ago Amazing team my little one enjoy every day x Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWc2EyWkpiR2xDV1RsQlRVdzNSMlpCTlVwMWFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870473de307725f:0x6bff8c78ed1682f0) Adrian Cosma 2 years ago Best place and lovely team Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNseU5hNTB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4870473de307725f:0x6bff8c78ed1682f0) Reviews from Google for Honey Bees Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7782093132121146096&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: January 2010 - November 2023 Good - June 2023 Inadequate - November 2022 Requires improvement - December 2016 Outstanding - March 2013 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Honey Bees Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Honey Bees Day Nursery? ### What is the age range at Honey Bees Day Nursery? ### How do parents describe Honey Bees Day Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach does Honey Bees Day Nursery use? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEOMINSTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Honey Bees Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Bargates Children's Centre Leominster · HR6 8QS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bargates-children-s-centre-hr6-8qs-223498 - Ofsted report unavailable 5.2 mi ### Lucton School Nursery Leominster · HR6 9PN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lucton-school-nursery-hr6-9pn-ey289937 - Ofsted: Good 5.5 mi ### Dilwyn Playgroup Hereford · HR4 8JS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dilwyn-playgroup-hr4-8js-ey500632 - Ofsted: Good 5.6 mi ### Orleton Pre-School Ludlow · SY8 4HQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/orleton-pre-school-sy8-4hq-2565517 - Ofsted rating unavailable 6.9 mi ### Muddy Munchkins Tenbury Wells · WR15 8TG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-wr15-8tg-2768042 - Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Marden Pre-school Hereford · HR1 3EW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marden-pre-school-hr1-3ew-2645138 See all nurseries in LEOMINSTER →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LEOMINSTER ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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