# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton is a full-day nursery at Hollybrook Way, Littleover, Heatherton Village, Derby, DE23 3TZ, in Littleover, Derby. It is registered for 109 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-heatherton-206111  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollybrook Way, Littleover, Heatherton Village, Derby, DE23 3TZ
- Registered places: 109
- Phone: 01332 518888
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/derbyheatherton
- Run by: [Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-day-nurseries-trading-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206111

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, 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/16/206111

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1999 (Reference 206111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206111)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206111)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206111)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/504505)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollybrook Way, Littleover, Heatherton Village, Derby, DE23 3TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.892662,-1.531514

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Griffe Field Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Highfields Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Derby High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| High Grange School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heatherton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heatherton-pre-school-ey406182) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2823129) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-littleover-2578910) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-mickleover-2826517) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Scholars Littleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-littleover-509197) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-uttoxeter-road-ey100960) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton?

You can call 01332 518888 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206111)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Derby+Heatherton&query_place_id=ChIJc1xSwBb3eUgRF-3ifUKh0yQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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