# Busy Bears Nursery Ltd

Busy Bears Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 40 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA, in King's Heath, Birmingham. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-nursery-ltd-2526909  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0121 444 7297
- Website: https://qce-nurseries.co.uk/busy-bears-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 2526909

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2526909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526909)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526909)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/600686)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 40 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.431678,-1.896349

- Station: Pineapple Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kings Heath, 0.5 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kings Heath park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Highbury Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wheelers Lane Technology College Recreational Arena, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Birmingham there are about 3.8 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 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Colmore Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kings Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moor Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Uffculme School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jumping Jacks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-day-nursery-2826917) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kings Heath Grange Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-heath-grange-day-nursery-ey229615) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Orchids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchids-childcare-ey551670) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Moseley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-moseley-2669053) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Stirchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-stirchley-2642007) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Memories](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-memories-ey408101) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Busy Bears Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Busy Bears Nursery Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bears Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Busy Bears Nursery Ltd was inspected on 20 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Busy Bears Nursery Ltd take?

Busy Bears Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bears Nursery Ltd?

Pineapple Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bears Nursery Ltd?

You can call 0121 444 7297 and visit qce-nurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526909)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=QCE+-+Busy+Bears+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF1uo-h28cEgRAYcGPbAp2OE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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