# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City is a full-day nursery at Kestral Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TN, in Haldens, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-welwyn-garden-city-ey308307  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kestral Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01707 393380
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/welwyn
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY308307

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 November 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/EY308307

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY308307). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308307)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308307)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308307)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Kestral Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.810573,-0.193907

- Station: Welwyn Garden City, 0.8 miles
- Station: Welwyn North, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haldens Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Black Fan Valley, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Waterside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Templewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Panshanger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Peartree Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Annabel's Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-montessori-school-ey540314) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Carter's Sunflowers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carters-sunflowers-2809650) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rowan Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowan-tree-day-nursery-496768) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2715474) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attimore-barn-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2694845) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Welwyn GC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-welwyn-gc-ey466391) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City's opening hours?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City Outstanding at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City?

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City?

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City?

You can call 01707 393380 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308307)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Welwyn+Garden+City&query_place_id=ChIJVR7jkdU6dkgRP9Exnflouzc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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