# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby is a full-day nursery at 21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 2EQ, in Formby, Sefton. It is registered for 66 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 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-formby-502325  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 2EQ
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01704 834834
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/formby
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 502325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/502325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2000 (Reference 502325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502325)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502325)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502325)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/77606)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21 Elson Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 2EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.549839,-3.075296

- Station: Formby, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Duke Street Park, 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 Sefton 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Jerome's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Redgate Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Range High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Habla Bilingual Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habla-bilingual-day-nursery-2647144) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saint-jeromes-pre-school-playgroup-ey418056) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-ey370496) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [footprints@kingsmeadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-kingsmeadow-ey562283) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natterjacks-day-nursery-at-st-johns-ey551498) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ainsdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ainsdale-2670382) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Formby is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01704 834834 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502325)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Formby&query_place_id=ChIJF5f_v-Y6e0gRclSq9IVM0m4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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