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St Peters Busy Bee's Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
·St. Peters Church, Button Lane, Maidstone, ME15 8NJ · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

St Peter's Busy Bees Pre-School, situated in Bearsted, operates as an independent committee-run establishment. The dedicated team focuses on fostering a secure and stimulating environment where children can advance their learning, engage in diverse play activities, and enjoy themselves.

The pre-school prides itself on its 'Outstanding' Ofsted report from 2023, which highlighted that children flourish, thriving in an exceptional setting. The report noted that children are eager to attend, engaging immediately with a broad spectrum of enriching experiences.

Parents consistently voice positive feedback regarding their children's development, frequently describing the setting as 'magical' and commending the staff for their exceptional support, often stating they 'go above and beyond' in assisting children both at the pre-school and at home. Many parents view the pre-school community as an extended family.

What it's like

Children flourish and thrive at this exceptional setting. They run in, beaming with smiles, to see their friends and favourite adults, and settle immediately to engage in exploring the wide range of rich experiences and opportunities that adults have purposely planned for them. Adults have high expectations for children and provide thought-provoking questions and challenges.

Committee-runOutstanding Ofsted 2023Play-based learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 9:00 - 12:45 or 9:00 - 14:30

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Peters Busy Bee's Pre-School

Last inspected 11 May 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish and thrive at this exceptional setting. They run in, beaming with smiles, to see their friends and favourite adults, and settle immediately to engage in exploring the wide range of rich experiences and opportunities that adults have purposely planned for them. Adults have high expectations for children and provide thought-provoking questions and challenges.

Inspector highlights

  • Adults plan a highly ambitious curriculum for children, providing additional opportunities like cooking and gardening club.
  • Children benefit from high-quality practice and provision, remaining deeply engrossed in creative activities and concentrating for long periods.
  • Adults provide an incredibly language-rich environment with plentiful books and stories, and exciting opportunities to engage with them are embedded throughout the setting.
  • Children with SEND are exceptionally well supported, with funding used effectively for one-to-one support and care, and adults learning sign language to help children communicate.
  • Children have incredibly strong bonds with adults and each other, demonstrating high levels of emotional well-being, self-esteem and confidence.
Inspection #10276473 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the pre-school is like a family

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exemplary. Those who did not talk when they started at the pre-school are now confident communicators. Children with SEND are exceptionally well supported, with funding used effectively to provide one-to-one support and care. Adults are well trained and seek out all opportunities to develop their own understanding and knowledge.

Outdoor space

Children delight in digging for bugs outside and checking them off their lists when they have found them. Before going outside, children complete checks to ensure that it is safe for their friends to play. Older children help younger children to use the equipment outside.

Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • May 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Good
  • July 2017Good
  • July 2014Good
  • June 2014Good
  • March 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • October 2007Requires improvement
  • January 2005Good

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