# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds is a full-day nursery at MacMillan Way, off Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2GJ, in Southgate, Suffolk. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: MacMillan Way, off Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2GJ
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 01284 700414
- Website: https://www.kidsplaychildcare.co.uk/nurseries/bury-st-edmunds-day-nursery-and-preschool/
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY407654

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/EY407654

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY407654). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407654)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407654)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407654)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: MacMillan Way, off Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2GJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.229254,0.707095

- Park: Hardwick Heath, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk School |  | 3–19 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| South Lee School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ickworth Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southgate pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Westgate Whirlybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westgate-whirlybirds-251714) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [South Lee Day Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lee-day-nursery-baby-room-2623216) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Colourbox@Redwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-redwoods-2695407) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Guildhall Feoffment Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildhall-feoffment-preschool-and-nursery-ey546273) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-care-ey497003) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds?

Bury St Edmunds is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds?

You can call 01284 700414 and visit www.kidsplaychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407654)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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