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Busy Bees at Chesterfield Barlborough

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(29 parent reviews) ·Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4XL · Derbyshire
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees at Chesterfield Barlborough is a well-established nursery dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They offer comprehensive childcare services, with a focus on promoting both well-being and development.

The nursery is equipped with carefully designed play areas and state-of-the-art resources, ensuring a rich learning experience. Mealtimes are a key feature, with NHS-accredited menus prepared fresh on-site by trained chefs, focusing on nutritional consistency and promoting independence.

The nursery also embraces outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore nature and develop physical skills. Parents are actively involved in their child's journey, with the nursery offering flexible childcare options and support in navigating various government funding schemes.

A dedicated team of educators strives to create a fun and educational atmosphere, supporting each child's unique growth and preparing them for future academic steps.

Our ethos

The nursery's approach to mealtimes emphasises nutritional consistency and learning, believing that mealtimes are key learning moments for children to develop confidence in exploring new tastes, handling food, and using cutlery.

What it's like

Children show sheer excitement and actively engage with their surroundings upon arrival. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, supported by highly trained staff who nurture their development. Children's behaviour is impeccable, and they form positive relationships with staff and peers.

NHS approved menusFlexible childcare optionsCuriosity-led learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, NHS Startwell accredited menus, freshly prepared by on-site chef, a range of snacks and drinks. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream at applicable centres.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Chesterfield Barlborough

Last inspected 12 April 2024

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 show sheer excitement and actively engage with their surroundings upon arrival. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, supported by highly trained staff who nurture their development. Children's behaviour is impeccable, and they form positive relationships with staff and peers.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is an inspirational leader who ensures that all staff have the highest aspirations for children.
  • A carefully sequenced curriculum and high-quality interactions with staff give every child the best opportunity to succeed.
  • Managers and staff provide tailored settling-in sessions around the individual needs of children, ensuring they start nursery feeling secure and confident.
  • Staff are highly skilled in helping children to manage their behaviours.
  • Staff are extremely successful in involving parents in their children's development and have excellent strategies in place to engage parents in lifelong learning.
Inspection #10333133 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery and appreciate how staff tailor care routines around the needs of each child.

Parents praise the dedication and support they receive from the nursery team to provide the highest quality care and education.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children develop an extremely positive attitude to learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are very well supported at the nursery. Staff engage extremely well with parents, schools and other professionals to ensure that every child makes substantial progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

When playing outside, children show immense excitement as they use telescopes to search for characters from a much-loved story. Staff use careful questioning techniques to fully promote active learning and enhance children's understanding of the story and characters.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees at Chesterfield Barlborough

5.0
(29)
Emma Witten
10 months ago

What an amazing nursery full of amazing people! We were quite nervous to send our second daughter to a nursery as our eldest had a bad experience in a different setting, but oh my goodness Busy Bees Barlborough has more than restored our faith! This is a brilliant setting with absolutely amazing staff. They all go above and beyond and have provided outstanding care for our little one. She has gone from being a shy little wallflower who cried when we dropped her off to running in happily, chatting none stop about the staff and her little friends! We are so grateful to all of the staff who work tirelessly to meet all of the children’s varying needs (and I know how hard this is as I work as an Infant School teacher). Special shout out to all staff in Bumbles room and Buzz 1 - you are all amazing! We will miss you all, thank you for your endless positivity and being such a friendly face to see each day. We feel so sad that yesterday was Ava’s last day but we know she will thrive at school and a lot of that is down to the care, support and guidance you have given her. Thank you again Busy Bees Barlborough - you really are awesome!!!

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Oleg Zotea
9 months ago

Fantastic nursery with a caring team! My child always comes home happy and full of stories about their day. Highly recommend to all parents!

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Kim Smith
5 years ago

My daughter who is 1 year old has been going since August has thrived since attending the nursery. Her social skills have improved significantly and she is making so much more noise now which we love. The care and attention she receives is fabulous and they were very quick to react when she was unwell. It's an extremely good value for money nursery with professional friendly staff! I wouldn't want my little girl to go anywhere else! Fabulous nursery!

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Natalia Nowokunski
5 years ago

My son love to go to this nursery. Lovely manager and staff. Our boy developed a lot since started to go to this nursery. Asking if he can start his breakfast in the morning and showing some great new vocabulary. Definitely good choice and you will put your child in good hands. Manager Stacey is one of the most polite easy going person in the world. Every conversation is taken seriously and cooperation between parents and nursery is very good. Highly recommend

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charlotte tanner
5 years ago

My Daughter absolutely loves busy bee's! The staff are amazing Evan in this difficult time. They are so welcoming and friendly. All the children I see when dropping and picking up my daughter are all smiles and are excited. I feel super relaxed when dropping off because I know they will look after my daughter and she will have an amazing time. Because of the difficulty and not being able to go into the nursery or my child's room to see her enjoining herself they send home photos and lots of write up to tell you what happens during the day! I couldn't recommend this nursery enough! Amazing friendly super clean extremely safe ..

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • April 2024Outstanding
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • August 2014Good
  • May 2011Good

Frequently asked about Busy Bees at Chesterfield Barlborough

About the setting

Treetops Barlborough registered in 2004 and is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The nursery employs 30 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications. The nursery opens from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays.

URN
EY283464
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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