# Busy Bees at Sandy

Busy Bees at Sandy is a full-day nursery at 7 Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1TH, in Girtford, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-sandy-219271  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1TH
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01767 683602
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/sandy
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 219271

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 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/16/219271

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1998 (Reference 219271). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219271)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219271)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219271)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/555910)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Medusa Way, Sandy, SG19 1TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.137819,-0.292457

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Robert Peel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Laburnum Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (March 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Sandy Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-day-nursery-ey459718) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524061) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Harper's Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-ltd-ey349379) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ickwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickwell-pre-school-219263) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Potton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potton-pre-school-ey396150) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Potton Woodentops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potton-woodentops-ey478548) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees at Sandy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees at Sandy Good at its inspection on 7 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees at Sandy is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees at Sandy?

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

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

Sandy is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01767 683602 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219271)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Sandy&query_place_id=ChIJr4H2hy3Jd0gRIDhI-OokfYM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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