# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead is a full-day nursery at 197 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3QG, in Hempstead, Medway. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 197 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3QG
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01634 261156
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hempstead
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY408447

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, 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/EY408447

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY408447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408447)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408447)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408447)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386784)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 197 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.349306,0.570731

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wigmore Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Capstone Farm Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedgehogs Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempstead-pavilion-playgroup-ey543640) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Prima Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-ey230735) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 01634 261156 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408447)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Hempstead&query_place_id=ChIJC0hGVazS2EcRF-P83jJv_E0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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