# Busy Bees at Leicester City

Busy Bees at Leicester City is a full-day nursery at 146 Upper New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7QA, in Southfields, Leicester. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-city-ey259769  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 146 Upper New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7QA
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0116 233 0423
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/leicester-city
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY259769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 March 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/EY259769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2003 (Reference EY259769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259769)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259769)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/97240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 146 Upper New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.626765,-1.120175

- Station: Leicester, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Prebend Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Museum Square Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Nelson Mandela Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Mary’s Triangle, 0.4 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 Leicester there are about 4.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Medway Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Uplands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanhope Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanhope-day-nursery-ltd-ey284247) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rahma Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rahma-childcare-ey393154) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Companions Leicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-companions-leicester-ey498117) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Love 2 Learn Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-2-learn-nursery-limited-2687207) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Shama Women's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shama-womens-centre-ey456314) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Little Hearts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hearts-ey549456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees at Leicester City's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees at Leicester City Good at its inspection on 30 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees at Leicester City take?

Busy Bees at Leicester City is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees at Leicester City?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees at Leicester City?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees at Leicester City?

You can call 0116 233 0423 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY259769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Leicester+City&query_place_id=ChIJtRKldTthd0gR_e_iEtSALS4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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