# Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school

Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at The Beehive, Clifford, Hereford, HR3 5HA, in Golden Valley North, Herefordshire. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-pre-school-ey270241  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Beehive, Clifford, Hereford, HR3 5HA
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01497 831000
- Website: https://busybeesclifford.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY270241

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2024, 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/EY270241

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY270241). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270241)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270241)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270241)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/487983)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Beehive, Clifford, Hereford, HR3 5HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.095793,-3.061357

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-sin00006531) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:00 | 3.2 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-pre-school-2549120) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzie's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-ey392303) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Clyro Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyro-pre-school-sin00015468qqvm) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:30 | 3.9 miles |
| [Staunton-on-Wye Preschool and Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staunton-on-wye-preschool-and-kids-club-ey413519) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Little Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-day-nursery-ey382247) | Good |  |  | 7.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school take?

Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school?

You can call 01497 831000 and visit busybeesclifford.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270241)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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