# Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital is a full-day nursery at St. Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, ST. ALBANS, AL3 5PN, in Townsend, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-albans-hospital-ey422557  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, ST. ALBANS, AL3 5PN
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01727 897602
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/st-albansnhs
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY422557

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 2025, 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/EY422557

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2010 (Reference EY422557). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422557)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422557)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422557)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715702)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, ST. ALBANS, AL3 5PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.760443,-0.343547

- Station: St Albans City, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Woods, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Old Brickie, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Everlasting Lane Play Area, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 12 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Green Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Heathlands School |  | 3–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Bernard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-albans-bernard-street-123546) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Home from Home Day Nursery Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-day-nursery-academy-ltd-2690482) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Muriel Green Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muriel-green-nursery-school-ey225164) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Aboyne Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-aboyne-lodge-2832477) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wainscot House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wainscot-house-day-nursery-123574) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Toddlers-In Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-in-nursery-school-ltd-ey461011) | Outstanding |  | 09:15–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital's opening hours?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital Good at its inspection on 25 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hospital?

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

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

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01727 897602 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422557)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+St+Albans+City+Hospital&query_place_id=ChIJR97jsSg_dkgR0m6c3VSAvFM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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