# Busy Bee Preschool

Busy Bee Preschool is a sessional pre-school at First Denmead Scout Group, Kidmore Lane, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6JU, in Denmead, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-preschool-2738545  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: First Denmead Scout Group, Kidmore Lane, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6JU
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07379 569188
- Website: https://springwoodpreschoolsandnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/springwood-preschool-and-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2738545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 December 2023, 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/16/2738545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2738545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738545)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Denmead Scout Group, Kidmore Lane, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.906269,-1.064322

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Denmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rachel Madocks School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Denmead Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/denmead-pre-school-2567281) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ddc Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ddc-nursery-and-preschool-ey499009) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2842542) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Creators Pre School (Denmead)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-creators-pre-school-denmead-2783562) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nursery-ey471265) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Hart Plain Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-church-pre-school-110111) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bee Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bee Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bee Preschool take?

Busy Bee Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bee Preschool?

Busy Bee Preschool is run by Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Busy Bee Preschool?

You can call 07379 569188 and visit springwoodpreschoolsandnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738545)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bee+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJXRpbZsxDdEgRdLVMHr0I3Pg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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