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Queen Bee Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·37 Queensbury Station Parade, Edgware, HA8 5NN · Brent
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Queen Bee Nursery, situated in Edgware, London Borough of Brent, offers childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. Registered in 2016, the nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for bank holidays.

The dedicated team of 17 staff members, most of whom hold early years qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5, provide a warm and reassuring environment. Children are encouraged to explore a challenging and interesting curriculum, learning about diverse topics such as Antarctica and developing early mathematical concepts through engaging activities like number-matching games.

The nursery fosters polite and kind behaviour, with staff sensitively guiding children to understand expectations. Queen Bee Nursery places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents, actively inviting them to be part of the "nursery family" and celebrating children's achievements through events like a year-end prom.

The leadership team is highly reflective, continuously seeking to develop staff practice and support children, including those who speak English as an additional language, by proactively learning words in children's home languages to ensure a smooth settling-in process.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting, with staff providing cuddles and reassurance. They engage with a challenging curriculum that builds confidence and life skills, including exploring different parts of the world. Children are polite and kind, understanding expectations, and have access to an exciting outdoor space with climbing equipment, bikes, and cars to be physical and active.

Warm welcomeChallenging curriculumPolite childrenSupportive staffFamily focusedPhysical activity

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Queen Bee Nursery

Last inspected 28 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting, with staff providing cuddles and reassurance. They engage with a challenging curriculum that builds confidence and life skills, including exploring different parts of the world. Children are polite and kind, understanding expectations, and have access to an exciting outdoor space with climbing equipment, bikes, and cars to be physical and active.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed and receive cuddles and reassurance when upset.
  • The curriculum encourages children to explore different parts of the world, build confidence, and learn life skills, such as learning about Antarctica.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to explore early mathematical concepts through games like number-matching.
  • Children are polite and kind, behaving well and understanding expectations.
  • Children have access to an exciting outdoor space with climbing equipment, bikes, and cars for physical activity.
  • Leaders work hard to build positive relationships with parents, inviting them to be part of the "nursery family" and celebrating achievements.
  • The leadership team is highly reflective, developing staff practice to support children's learning.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language receive strong support from staff who learn words in their home languages to promote an inclusive environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1reorganise the daily routines to reduce the time children are kept waiting during snack and mealtimes.
Inspection #10308593 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all activities and make good progress from their starting points. The management team is very knowledgeable and provides good support to the staff team.

Outdoor space

Children have access to an exciting outdoor space with climbing equipment, bikes, and cars. They are encouraged to play outside in all weather and participate in activities like yoga and football, promoting physical activity.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported by staff, who act as strong models of spoken English. Leaders are proactive in learning new words in children's home languages to help them settle quickly, promoting an inclusive environment.

Inspection history

Date: March 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • March 2018Good

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