# Busy Bees Belper

Busy Bees Belper is a full-day nursery at 1 Gibfield Lane, Belper, DE56 1WA, in Cowhill, Derbyshire. It is registered for 147 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-belper-ey418090  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Gibfield Lane, Belper, DE56 1WA
- Registered places: 147
- Phone: 01773 882423
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/gibfieldlane
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY418090

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, 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/EY418090

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY418090). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418090)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418090)
- Registered places: 147 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418090)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Gibfield Lane, Belper, DE56 1WA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.018470,-1.482214

- Station: Belper, 0.4 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belper Parks, 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Long Row Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pottery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Milford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holbrook School for Autism |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-nursery-ey475849) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milford-preschool-2882352) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Treetops Alton Manor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-alton-manor-ey227321) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brooksite Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooksite-under-5s-206732) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Openwoodgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/openwoodgate-pre-school-206834) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Holbrook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbrook-pre-school-2831257) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Belper's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Belper Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Belper take?

Busy Bees Belper is registered with Ofsted for up to 147 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Belper?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Belper?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Belper?

You can call 01773 882423 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418090)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Belper+Gibfield+Lane&query_place_id=ChIJkxPbfD_zeUgR8YgX2q5maao)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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