# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham is a full-day nursery at Brunel, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4AF, in Brompton, Medway. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chatham-ey289894  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brunel, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4AF
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01634 890250
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chatham
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY289894

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY289894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289894)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289894)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289894)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386779)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brunel, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.396721,0.532689

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lower Lines Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Prince Arthur Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Pasley Road North, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Medway there are about 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Rivermead School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Wainscott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Saxon Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dockside-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562840) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2812969) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Poppins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-pre-school-103725) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham Brompton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-brompton-ey408017) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-w-nursery-ltd-king-william-nursery-ey469819) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happi Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happi-feet-nursery-2863678) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Gillingham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01634 890250 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289894)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Chatham&query_place_id=ChIJWwpnv6TN2EcRzkUqSpFKjBg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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