--- title: "Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery, Kingston upon Thames | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-staff-day-nursery-kt2-7qb-131831 description: "Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery in Kingston upon Thames — 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 Staff Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB · Kingston upon Thames Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Kingston upon Thames ## About this day nursery Honey Bees Day Nursery, situated in the scenic area of Preesall, provides a secure, nurturing, and stimulating setting for children to grow and reach their full capabilities. The day nursery is owned and managed by Mrs. Stacey Crehan and Mrs. Amy Roberts, serving families in Preesall, Knott End, and neighbouring communities. Honey Bees offers dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, each designed to foster development. The curriculum is developed to accommodate individual learning styles and needs, and children also engage in a variety of extra activities that spark curiosity, such as forest school sessions and trips to local attractions like duck ponds, libraries, shops, markets, and the beach. These outings encourage exploration of local habitats and promote environmental responsibility. The nursery prides itself on a dedicated team of experienced staff who are committed to ensuring children feel safe, valued, and happy. The team undergoes continuous professional development to stay current with early years education best practices and regulations. Our ethos Honey Bees Day Nursery offers a secure, nurturing, and stimulating setting designed to foster development and allow children to reach their full capabilities. Their curriculum accommodates individual learning styles and provides extra-curricular activities off-site, such as Forest School, to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and promote environmental responsibility. They are committed to ensuring children feel safe, valued, and happy, with a staff team dedicated to continuous professional development in early years education. What it's like Children are confident and happy in this extremely nurturing environment. The home-from-home feel and the strong relationships children have with staff help them to thrive at nursery and feel emotionally secure. Staff carefully plan a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities for children and use thorough assessment procedures to ensure children meet milestones and achieve next steps, ensuring smooth transitions as children move through the nursery rooms and prepare for school. Emphasis on outdoor learning Experienced leadership team Community-focused activities Individualised curriculum ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges flat rates for full and half-day sessions, with an alternative hourly rate. Additional fees apply for breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon tea, while snacks are provided free of charge. Early drop-off is offered with a discount for regular bookings. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Early drop-off is cheaper when booked as a regular slot compared to a short-notice basis. - Snacks are provided free of charge. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round (closed public bank holidays and approx. two weeks over Christmas period) Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery Last inspected 27 February 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 Inspector highlights - Children are confident and happy in this extremely nurturing environment. - Staff carefully plan a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities for children. - Children keep on trying even when they find things tricky, with staff offering praise and encouragement. - Staff support children's language development well. - Leadership is a real strength of the nursery, with staff feeling well supported by the experienced manager. Areas to develop - 1 further support some staff to ensure that their planned activities are sufficiently challenging and appropriately paced. Inspection #10316884 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242111) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely happy with the level of nurture the staff offer their children and their families. > They feel their children's confidence has developed since starting nursery, which they know is due to the emotional support provided by this dedicated staff team. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and special educational needs coordinator liaise with a range of external agencies to ensure staff receive relevant training and children have access to any interventions they may need. The nursery supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The well-equipped garden area provides a space for children to climb, crawl through tunnels and balance on tyres. Children respond well to staff as they guide and support them in navigating the space in the garden, allowing them to practise running safely whilst playing a team game. Inspection history Date: November 2004 - March 2024 Good - February 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - May 2018 Good - September 2015 Good - August 2015 Good - August 2011 Outstanding - August 2011 Outstanding - December 2007 Good - November 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery ### How many places does Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery have? ### Which funded childcare options does Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery accept? ### What are the fees at Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery? ### Whereabouts is Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery? ### What does the staff team look like at Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery? ### How does Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Kingston upon Thames Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery. - Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Coombe Day Nursery Kingston · KT1 3QT 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/coombe-day-nursery-ltd-kt1-3qt-2828599 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### 197 Early Years Nursery Kingston upon Thames · KT2 6DY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/197-early-years-nursery-kt2-6dy - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Garden House Nursery Schools - Kingston Kingston upon Thames · KT1 3RB 4.0(46 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-school-kt1-3rb-ey360354 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### One Nine Seven Park Nursery Kingston upon Thames · KT2 6AU 3.9(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/one-nine-seven-park-nursery-kt2-6au-2497008 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### N Family Club Kingston Kingston upon Thames · KT2 6EU 5.0(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kingston-kt2-6eu-2733601 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool Kingston upon Thames · KT1 3DW 4.2(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-kingston-victoria-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-kt1-3dw-2585471 See all nurseries in Kingston upon Thames →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Kingston+upon+Thames ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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