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All Year
Busy Bees Childcare Nursery at Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Busy Bees Childcare Nursery at Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor is a childcare provider that offers comprehensive nursery care, focusing on nurturing environments and high-quality early learning experiences. The nursery ensures that children receive well-balanced, NHS Startwell accredited meals prepared on-site by trained chefs, promoting healthy eating habits and independence at mealtimes.
The setting emphasises an enriching curriculum that supports children's overall well-being and development. Busy Bees also provides flexible childcare options, including the ability to 'stretch' funded hours across the full year to accommodate various family needs.
They are dedicated to assisting parents in navigating childcare funding, offering guidance on government schemes such as the universal 15 hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 hours for working families, and provisions for eligible 2-year-olds, as well as Tax-Free Childcare. The approach taken at Busy Bees ensures that children are not only cared for but also educated in a stimulating and supportive setting, preparing them for future academic steps.
What it's like
Children are extremely happy and thrive at this welcoming setting. They are encouraged and supported to be independent at every opportunity. Skilled staff create an exceptional learning environment in which children are highly motivated and remain engaged in activities for long periods.
NHS Startwell accredited menusFlexible funded hoursNutritious on-site meals
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
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Childcare Nursery at Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor
Last inspected 27 September 2022
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 are extremely happy and thrive at this welcoming setting. They are encouraged and supported to be independent at every opportunity. Skilled staff create an exceptional learning environment in which children are highly motivated and remain engaged in activities for long periods.
Inspector highlights
- Children are extremely happy and thrive.
- Skilled staff create an exceptional learning environment.
- All children make excellent progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.
- The nursery is establishing strong links with the local community.
- There is an extremely high priority placed on staff's well-being.
Inspection #10229465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They praise the settling-in period and are delighted with the bonds their children have made with the staff.
Parents are particularly pleased with the updates they receive on their children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work effectively with external agencies to ensure that the needs of all children are met, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy counting the stairs as they come in from outside.
Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Childcare Nursery at Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor
5.0
(9)
Alastair Baker
2 months ago
Both my babies have started here and I recommend it as an excellent nursery, very clean and very friendly and very caring.
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Andrea Szalai
3 years ago
My 2 year old son just started in here and I can honestly say I’m so happy for him. Staff are wonderful, they are so caring and you can tell they love what they are doing. Food is amazing too. Every time I’m going away knowing my boy is in the best of hands at BusyBees and that’s all I need. I love and enjoy the Parents Zone app where they are keeping me updated, sending photos and notes. Thank you so much for everything you are doing.
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Nellie Breen
3 years ago
Staff are all so lovely, friendly and caring. They are attentive, and great with updating the ParentZone app. The nursery is clean and so zen (really a lovely atmosphere for the kids). What really impressed me too was the invoicing. It was clear and transparent. I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you Busy Bees team ❤️
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J Lou
6 years ago
Really lovely nursery, my daughter loved coming here and really gained confidence. I had to move her to a different nursery as I moved house... Which was a shame because I really liked the staff and the atmosphere.
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Chloe Bull
3 years ago
Amazing nursery, brilliant communication and I can't thank the staff enough for how much they've helped my little girl progress! Thankyou!
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Inspection history
Date: November 2012
- September 2022Outstanding
- November 2016Outstanding
- November 2012Good
Frequently asked about Busy Bees Childcare Nursery at Leeds Pudsey Littlemoor
About the setting
Treetops Pudsey was registered in 2002. It is one of a chain of nurseries owned by Busy Bees Day Nurseries Limited. The setting employs 16 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY223106
- Registered person
- Treetops Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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