# Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling

Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling is a full-day nursery at Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6DY, in Mill Street, Kent. It is registered for 74 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 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-east-malling-127301  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6DY
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01732 871300
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/eastmalling
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 127301

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 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/16/127301

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1997 (Reference 127301). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127301)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127301)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127301)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.290376,0.434948

- Station: East Malling, 0.4 miles
- Station: West Malling, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clare House Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| More Park Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery East Malling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-east-malling-2892106) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-quackers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545707) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-2503861) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Thomas More Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-pre-school-127631) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling Good at its inspection on 3 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling?

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

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

East Malling is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling?

You can call 01732 871300 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127301)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Clare+Park&query_place_id=ChIJNZCvlEU030cRU5ju6s1jxGw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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