# Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd

Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Field View, Bearpark, DURHAM, DH7 7AA, in Bearpark, Durham. It is registered for 172 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-durham-ltd-ey548339  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Field View, Bearpark, DURHAM, DH7 7AA
- Registered places: 172
- Phone: 0191 373 5500
- Website: https://busybearsdurham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548339

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548339

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548339). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548339)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548339)
- Registered places: 172 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548339)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Field View, Bearpark, DURHAM, DH7 7AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.782323,-1.630353

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Durham there are about 4.6 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearpark Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New Brancepeth Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Langley Moor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Langley Moor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Witton Gilbert Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witton-gilbert-nursery-2551563) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Brandon Happytimes Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brandon-happytimes-daycare-ey334279) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd Good at its inspection on 25 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd take?

Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 172 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd?

You can call 0191 373 5500 and visit busybearsdurham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548339)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bears+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ7UoGpRl-fkgRxllNWHLTSiQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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