# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing is a full-day nursery at 84 Poulters Lane, Worthing, BN14 7SZ, in Salvington, West Sussex. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-worthing-ey486801  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 84 Poulters Lane, Worthing, BN14 7SZ
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01903 260016
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/worthing
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486801

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, 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/EY486801

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486801). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486801)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486801)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486801)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/575437)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 84 Poulters Lane, Worthing, BN14 7SZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.830727,-0.390262

- Station: West Worthing, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broadwater Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Church House Grounds, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 West Sussex 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Palatine Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lindens Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-pre-school-group-113578) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Laugh And Learn Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-tarring-ey553408) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-tarring-ey494177) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps - Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-worthing-2685404) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Little Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-minds-2751556) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Caterpillar Corner Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillar-corner-preschool-2884411) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

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

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

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing?

West Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01903 260016 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486801)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Nursery+at+Worthing&query_place_id=ChIJh-x-mLiidUgR36Vn-669_lE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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