Ofsted record

Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool

Northfleet, Gravesend · URN 2755805

According to Ofsted's inspection on 23 March 2026, Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool in Northfleet, Gravesend was graded on 6 areas of its report card: curriculum and teaching — Expected Standard; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Expected Standard; welfare and wellbeing — Expected Standard; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Expected Standard. Source: Little Bees Nursery Intelligence, from Ofsted's published record.

  1. Inspected 23 March 2026

    5 months ago

    Report card — six areas graded separately.

    Curriculum and teaching Expected Standard
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Behaviour and routines Expected Standard
    Welfare and wellbeing Expected Standard
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Leadership and governance Expected Standard

    What each grade means

    Each area is judged separately. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result.

    Curriculum and teaching Expected Standard
    The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Behaviour and routines Expected Standard
    The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.
    Welfare and wellbeing Expected Standard
    The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Leadership and governance Expected Standard
    The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

On the register

Ofsted URN
2755805
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care
Ages
2 to 4
Registered places
34
Registered since
5 October 2023
Local authority
Kent

Northfleet, Gravesend · DA11 9PT. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool last inspected by Ofsted? +

Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool in Northfleet, Gravesend was last inspected on 23 March 2026. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

What did Ofsted say about Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool? +

Ofsted graded 6 areas: curriculum and teaching — Expected Standard; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Expected Standard; welfare and wellbeing — Expected Standard; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Expected Standard. Each area is judged separately, so a setting can be stronger in one than another.

Is "expected standard" a good grade? +

Yes. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result. Strong standard and exceptional sit above it; needs attention and urgent improvement sit below.

What ages does Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool take? +

Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool is registered for children aged 2 to 4.

How many children can Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool take? +

Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool is registered for up to 34 children at any one time. That is a registration limit, not the number currently attending.

How long has Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool been registered? +

Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool has been registered with Ofsted since 5 October 2023. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2755805.

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