# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton is a full-day nursery at BAE Systems, Rake Lane, Warton, PR4 1AS, in Warton, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-warton-309505  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: BAE Systems, Rake Lane, Warton, PR4 1AS
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 309505

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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/16/309505

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1993 (Reference 309505). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309505)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309505)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309505)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/132686)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: BAE Systems, Rake Lane, Warton, PR4 1AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.748073,-2.898546

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Freckleton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Strike Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chuckles Childcare Warton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-childcare-warton-2692479) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Silverdawn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdawn-day-nursery-ey104411) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-bear-pre-school-and-nursery-ey537084) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wrea Green Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrea-green-pre-school-nursery-ey446305) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ribby Hall Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribby-hall-nursery-and-preschool-309747) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-2824381) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton Good at its inspection on 25 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Warton is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309505)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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