# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill is a full-day nursery at Stile Hill Way, Leeds, LS15 9JB, in Colton Common, Leeds. It is registered for 151 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colton-mill-ey265715  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stile Hill Way, Leeds, LS15 9JB
- Registered places: 151
- Phone: 0113 264 8617
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/leeds
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY265715

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 February 2024, 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/EY265715

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY265715). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265715)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265715)
- Registered places: 151 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265715)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stile Hill Way, Leeds, LS15 9JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.793233,-1.433673

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mead Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Temple Newsam Estate, 0.2 miles
- Park: Green Park, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Austhorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitkirk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Templenewsam Halton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Manston St James Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Cross Gates Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Manston Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Austhorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-austhorpe-2752520) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Thorpe Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thorpe-park-2752555) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Templegate Tiny Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/templegate-tiny-tots-pre-school-ey422610) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rascals Day Nursery (Station Rd)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-station-rd-319382) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Halton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-halton-2752747) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Chapel Street Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-street-pre-school-2821220) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill Outstanding at its inspection on 12 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill is registered with Ofsted for up to 151 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill?

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

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

Cross Gates is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill?

You can call 0113 264 8617 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265715)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Colton+Mill&query_place_id=ChIJ0XKhP0hDeUgRuql9S9MrNeY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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