# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Meopham

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Meopham is a full-day nursery at Meopham School, Wrotham Road, Meopham, GRAVESEND, DA13 0AH, in Meopham, Kent. It is registered for 104 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-meopham-127300  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meopham School, Wrotham Road, Meopham, GRAVESEND, DA13 0AH
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01474 813076
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/meopham
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 127300

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 17 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 11 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 13 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127300

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 127300). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127300)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 17 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127300)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127300)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meopham School, Wrotham Road, Meopham, GRAVESEND, DA13 0AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.368901,0.359744

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meopham Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Helen Allison School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Culverstone Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Meopham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Culverstone Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/culverstone-green-nursery-127134) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Cobham Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobham-community-pre-school-127119) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Young Risers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-risers-pre-school-2842511) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [New Ash Green Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-ash-green-preschool-ltd-ey451034) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kiddiecare Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-kindergarten-ey382505) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Leaves Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaves-pre-school-127211) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Meopham was inspected on 17 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Meopham is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Meopham is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01474 813076 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127300)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Meopham&query_place_id=ChIJMeVztmm12EcRjtJhImlyMmE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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