# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village is a full-day nursery at Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW, in Ryhope, Sunderland. It is registered for 117 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-ryhope-village-ey302467  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW
- Registered places: 117
- Phone: 0191 523 9919
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/sunderland-ryhope
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY302467

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 2024, 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/EY302467

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY302467). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302467)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302467)
- Registered places: 117 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302467)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652613)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.866338,-1.368736

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Beechbrooke Play Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Willow Grange Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hollycarrside Play Park, 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 Sunderland there are about 5.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ryhope Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [B2B Plus Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/b2b-plus-project-2508492) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mill Hill Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-hill-childcare-ey560998) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Helpinghands Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-2709412) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Harbour View Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harbour-view-kindergarten-2808232) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Banana Moon Sunderland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-sunderland-2790752) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Cedars Nursery Sunderland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cedars-nursery-sunderland-318589) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village Good at its inspection on 16 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village is registered with Ofsted for up to 117 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village?

You can call 0191 523 9919 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302467)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Sunderland+Ryhope+Village&query_place_id=ChIJI7EzTLVmfkgRhJmtwcAzp6o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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