# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park is a full-day nursery at Meridian Leisure Park, Meridian Way, Braunstone, Leicester, LE19 1JZ, in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire. It is registered for 130 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leicester-meridian-park-ey289581  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meridian Leisure Park, Meridian Way, Braunstone, Leicester, LE19 1JZ
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 0116 289 3083
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/meridian
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY289581

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, 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/EY289581

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY289581). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289581)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289581)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289581)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1201913)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meridian Leisure Park, Meridian Way, Braunstone, Leicester, LE19 1JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.613796,-1.187341

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mossdale Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shakespeare Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Franklin Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Peters Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Mossdale Meadows Play Area, 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Caldecote Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Folville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Fossebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ellesmere College |  | 4–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St George's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-2710193) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-preschool-2530255) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kidaroo childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidaroo-childcare-226457) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shells Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shells-daycare-ltd-2866707) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Trinity Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-methodist-playgroup-226920) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-preschool-oak-centre-ey501733) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park?

You can call 0116 289 3083 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289581)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Leicester+Meridian&query_place_id=ChIJhd1iOwBed0gRc4Acgvr86NY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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