# Bright Bees Nursery

Bright Bees Nursery is a full-day nursery at 394 Gipsy Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 7DA, in Humberstone, Leicester. It is registered for 135 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 101 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Bees Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-nursery-ey407679  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 394 Gipsy Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 7DA
- Registered places: 135
- Phone: 0116 276 7492
- Website: http://www.brightbees.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bright Bees Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-bees-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY407679

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 January 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/EY407679

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY407679). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407679)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407679)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407679)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/35967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 394 Gipsy Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 7DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.652442,-1.096437

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Towers Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 101 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wyvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merrydale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Merrydale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rushey Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Falcons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Light Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-light-academy-2734830) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hine Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hine-park-day-nursery-ltd-2649052) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-pre-school-ey477692) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Den Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-nursery-ltd-ey489742) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-kidz-nursery-uppingham-road-2698418) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Humberstone Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humberstone-park-day-nursery-ltd-ey495169) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Bees Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Bees Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Bees Nursery take?

Bright Bees Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Bees Nursery?

Bright Bees Nursery is run by Bright Bees Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Bees Nursery?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Bees Nursery?

You can call 0116 276 7492 and visit www.brightbees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407679)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Bees&query_place_id=ChIJ2ZBxVXhhd0gRZRJ0x1XRG5U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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