# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough is a full-day nursery at Torch Way, off Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HL, in Little Bowden, Leicestershire. It is registered for 118 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-market-harborough-ey486944  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Torch Way, off Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HL
- Registered places: 118
- Phone: 01858 431355
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/market-harborough
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486944

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 14 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 12 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486944

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY486944). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486944)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486944)
- Registered places: 118 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486944)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1409571)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Torch Way, off Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.465460,-0.915207

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Market Harborough Leisure Centre Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Little Bowden Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Slide, 0.3 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Little Bowden School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Market Harborough Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Meadowdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Welland Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-progress-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2685399) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Caterpillar Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillar-day-nursery-ltd-ey411010) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Market Harborough Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/market-harborough-montessori-nursery-ey339004) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mini Adventures Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-2570210) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-223235) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Castle Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-lane-day-nursery-ey372240) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 118 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough?

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

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

Market Harborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough?

You can call 01858 431355 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486944)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Market+Harborough&query_place_id=ChIJRzmAHxNxd0gRaf1PnzSKss4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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