# Busy Bees at Ely

Busy Bees at Ely is a full-day nursery at 54 Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BL, in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 78 children. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BL
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01353 661172
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/ely
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2841206

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2841206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2841206)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2841206)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2841206)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1475504)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.403351,0.258225

- Station: Ely, 0.9 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Ely Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| King's Ely |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Clarence House Barns Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Maltings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maltings-day-nursery-ey389853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-ely-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491997) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Busy Bees at Ely take?

Busy Bees at Ely is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees at Ely?

Busy Bees at Ely is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees at Ely?

Ely is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees at Ely?

You can call 01353 661172 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2841206)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Ely&query_place_id=ChIJFbb_xqcT2EcRJHkLMmA2vdg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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