# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood is a full-day nursery at 29 Smalley Drive, Oakwood, DERBY, DE21 2SF, in Oakwood, Derby. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 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-oakwood-206110  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 Smalley Drive, Oakwood, DERBY, DE21 2SF
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01332 544321
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/derbyoakwood
- Run by: [Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-day-nurseries-trading-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206110

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 April 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/16/206110

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1999 (Reference 206110). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206110)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206110)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206110)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/558252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Smalley Drive, Oakwood, DERBY, DE21 2SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.947742,-1.420033

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakwood Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cavendish Close Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Morley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-oakwood-258424) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehouse-day-nursery-oakwood-ey469540) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey423778) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Maggie's @ Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-oakwood-2818134) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/breadsall-pre-school-playgroup-509208) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [First Friends PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pdn-206106) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood Good at its inspection on 11 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 01332 544321 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206110)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Derby+Oakwood+Smalley+Drive&query_place_id=ChIJ74C0mvbxeUgR_NTvQePPYJQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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