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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford

Bedford, MK41 7NUEarly yearsAges 0–5Full day care
Ofsted early years
Good
7 Nov 2022
Registered places
100
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Full day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register

About Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford is a full day care setting in Bedford, East of England, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 100 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (7 Nov 2022).

Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

Setting TypeFull day care
Age Range0 to 5 years
Registered Places100
Provider StatusActive
Ofsted RegistersEarly Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Registered Since30 September 2002
Ofsted URNEY236804
AddressManton Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7NU
Local AuthorityBedford

Ofsted early years record

URN EY236804

Status

Active

Registered

30 Sept 2002

Latest visit

7 Nov 2022

Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessGood

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.

Distance and walking access

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford

Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode MK41 7NU

Your browser location is used only on this page to calculate the direct distance. Classpot does not send or save it. Nursery coordinates are postcode-centre estimates from the ONS Postcode Directory.

Funded childcare and statutory ratios

England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.

Government-funded hours

15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old

570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.

Up to 30 hours for eligible working families

1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.

15 hours for some 2-year-olds

A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.

A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.

EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios

Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision

These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.

GOV.UK funded hoursCurrent EYFS frameworkRules checked 13 Aug 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.