# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham is a full-day nursery at Solomon Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8EB, in Rainham, Medway. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rainham-103719  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Solomon Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8EB
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 01634 362221
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/rainham
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 103719

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 September 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/16/103719

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1997 (Reference 103719). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103719)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103719)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103719)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Solomon Road, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.364699,0.613990

- Station: Rainham (Kent), 0.2 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cherry Tree Orchard, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Cherry Tree Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Scallywags (Medway) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-ey459674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-thames-view-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey373803) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Parkwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-poppets-playgroup-103831) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham Good at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01634 362221 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103719)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Rainham&query_place_id=ChIJYUc5sSHT2EcRV7oMvqm5iew)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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