# Busy Bee Day Nursery

Busy Bee Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 268 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PN, in Knowle, Bristol. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-day-nursery-ey555996  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 268 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PN
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0117 977 5357
- Website: https://knowle.goldenvalleyhousedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555996

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, 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/EY555996

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY555996). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555996)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555996)
- 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/EY555996)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1149316)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 268 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.436031,-2.568111

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Redcatch Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Arnos Court Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: School Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Perrett Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Salcombe Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Redcatch Park Play Ground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bristol there are about 3.9 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve House School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Knowle Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Town Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Court House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/court-house-day-nursery-ey370589) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sydenham Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sydenham-road-under-fives-107078) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-fives-pre-school-107076) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey450322) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey471520) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hamilton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamilton-pre-school-106967) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bee Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bee Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bee Day Nursery take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bee Day Nursery?

Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bee Day Nursery?

You can call 0117 977 5357 and visit knowle.goldenvalleyhousedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555996)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bee+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJix9awfKOcUgRfAA4zfjZiS0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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