# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury is a full-day nursery at Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG, in Springfield, Shropshire. It is registered for 119 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-shrewsbury-ey486999  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG
- Registered places: 119
- Phone: 01743 368998
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/shrewsbury
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486999

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486999

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486999). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486999)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486999)
- Registered places: 119 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486999)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.692016,-2.715506

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Prestfelde School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Crowmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Belvidere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Belvidere School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingfisher Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-nursery-224124) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Opportunity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-pre-school-259068) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Column Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-column-nursery-2630874) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Crowmoor Day Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowmoor-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2541143) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-preschool-224115) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Twyford Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-tots-nursery-224215) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 119 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 01743 368998 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486999)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Shrewsbury&query_place_id=ChIJaaZlxAqeekgREC5nj4JUxfQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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