# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital is a full-day nursery at Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, in Cherry Orchard, Kent. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 23 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-hospital-ey299059  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01622 226515
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/maidstone-nhs
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY299059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 April 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/EY299059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY299059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299059)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/720539)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.273661,0.484004

- Station: Barming, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bower Grove School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barming Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cece's Rainbow Kids Hermitage Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbow-kids-hermitage-park-2688099) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Lizzy Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzy-nursery-ltd-ey557385) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-maidstone-oakwood-2823439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-steiner-kindergarten-ey313859) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Poplar Pre-School (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplar-pre-school-cio-ey495735) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hemsley House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hemsley-house-nursery-school-2685154) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital Good at its inspection on 11 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital?

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

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

Barming is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital?

You can call 01622 226515 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY299059)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Maidstone+Hospital&query_place_id=ChIJOyUo5O4z30cRhGnRTADuUoM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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