# Busy Bees At Haling Park

Busy Bees At Haling Park is a full-day nursery at 66 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NF, in South Croydon, Croydon. It is registered for 66 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 46 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-haling-park-ey537527  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 66 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 66
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8688 0270
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537527

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 12 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 7 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY537527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537527)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537527)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537527)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 28 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1553331)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 66 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.358721,-0.106051

- Station: South Croydon, 0.6 miles
- Station: Waddon, 0.8 miles
- Station: Purley Oaks, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Haling Grove, 0.3 miles
- Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Kidspace Adventures, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/starting-nursery)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey478271) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Immanuel Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/immanuel-childcare-ltd-ey335555) | Good | £65 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sherwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-ey486026) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Play Place Busy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-busy-bees-ey387825) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fennies St Augustines](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-st-augustines-ey376200) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Speckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Busy Bees At Haling Park offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Busy Bees At Haling Park offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Busy Bees At Haling Park's opening hours?

Busy Bees At Haling Park opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bees At Haling Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees At Haling Park Requires improvement at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees At Haling Park take?

Busy Bees At Haling Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Busy Bees At Haling Park?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees At Haling Park.

### Does Busy Bees At Haling Park accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Busy Bees At Haling Park accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Busy Bees At Haling Park?

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

### Does Busy Bees At Haling Park have outdoor space?

Busy Bees At Haling Park lists: Own garden.

### Does Busy Bees At Haling Park support children with SEND?

Busy Bees At Haling Park lists: SEND support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees At Haling Park?

South Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees At Haling Park?

You can call 020 8688 0270 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537527)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/croydon-halingpark)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Croydon%2C+Haling+Park&query_place_id=ChIJnfukbEUHdkgRDRvBuGt-Ti0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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