# Busy Bees At Chichester

Busy Bees At Chichester is a full-day nursery at The Cherries, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PL, in Summersdale, West Sussex. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-chichester-ey549426  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Cherries, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PL
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01243 531573
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chichester
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549426

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2025, 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/EY549426

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY549426). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549426)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549426)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549426)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Cherries, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851069,-0.776347

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Havenstoke Park., under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oaklands Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cloisters Lawn, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordwater School, Chichester |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anthony's School |  | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Parklands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ltd-2579846) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Active8 Minds - JYS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active8-minds-jys-2828616) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey286112) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-2864766) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-nursery-school-ey409959) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-ey301600) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees At Chichester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees At Chichester Good at its inspection on 10 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees At Chichester take?

Busy Bees At Chichester is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees At Chichester?

Busy Bees At Chichester is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees At Chichester?

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees At Chichester?

You can call 01243 531573 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549426)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Chichester&query_place_id=ChIJ928BtKRNdEgRzhx_hdKAhqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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