# Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd

Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Baptist Free Church, 4 Sherwood Avenue, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9QL, in Marshalswick, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-marshalswick-ltd-ey343615  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Baptist Free Church, 4 Sherwood Avenue, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9QL
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 07977 708464
- Website: https://www.busybeesmarshalswick.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY343615

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343615

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY343615). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343615)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343615)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343615)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Baptist Free Church, 4 Sherwood Avenue, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.765434,-0.307112

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Skyswood Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wheatfields Junior Mixed School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bernards Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mount Carmel Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-carmel-kindergarten-ey500558) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-day-nursery-2664083) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Fleetville Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleetville-community-playgroup-ey316171) | Good |  | 08:45–15:10 | 0.9 miles |
| [St Albans Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-albans-steiner-kindergarten-123589) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans-ey459397) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery St Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-st-albans-2546898) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd's opening hours?

Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd was inspected on 13 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd take?

Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd?

You can call 07977 708464 and visit www.busybeesmarshalswick.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343615)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+%28Marshalswick%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ__-PErU-dkgRzM9H_hPgyas)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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