# Bee Curious Childcare

Bee Curious Childcare is a full-day nursery at Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton, CW12 4RQ, in Astbury, Cheshire East. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-curious-childcare-2771677  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton, CW12 4RQ
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 07432 219777
- Ofsted URN: 2771677

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771677

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2771677). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771677)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771677)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771677)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton, CW12 4RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.151166,-2.232024

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Astbury Mere Country Park, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Daven Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Black Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Congleton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Life Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-life-nursery-group-305210) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Cherubs and Imps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-and-imps-day-nursery-ey451470) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-2516417) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Congleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-congleton-ey559319) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [ABC at the Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-at-the-mill-2892272) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Corner House Nursery Astbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corner-house-nursery-astbury-ey501263) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bee Curious Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bee Curious Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bee Curious Childcare take?

Bee Curious Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bee Curious Childcare?

Congleton is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bee Curious Childcare?

You can call 07432 219777.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771677)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bee+Curious+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJD1W88mJFekgRV1ROhmlNAMc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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