# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford is a full-day nursery at Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NU, in Queen's Park, Bedford. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 22 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NU
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01234 216768
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/bedford
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY236804

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2022, 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/EY236804

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY236804). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236804)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236804)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236804)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/95752)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.149011,-0.478766

- Station: Bedford, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Bedford there are about 3.6 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-219187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-two-ey381322) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Polam School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [All Nations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-nations-pre-school-ey472061) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Good at its inspection on 7 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford?

You can call 01234 216768 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236804)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Nursery+in+Bedford&query_place_id=ChIJk8ocZyq3d0gRGaG3DqeXVAE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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