# Busy Bees Pre-School

Busy Bees Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Portway Infant School, Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2HE, in Allestree, Derby. It is registered for 72 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-2813625  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Portway Infant School, Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2HE
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 07882 145051
- Website: https://www.busybeespreschoolallestree.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2813625

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2813625). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813625)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813625)
- 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/16/2813625)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portway Infant School, Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.955604,-1.492389

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allestree Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Allestree Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Allestree Rec'n Gr'd (War Memorial), 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Pen, 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Old Vicarage School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bridge Street School |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Edmunds Preschool Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-edmunds-preschool-community-interest-company-ey535976) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Quarndon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quarndon-pre-school-206841) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Carlton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-day-nursery-206091) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Woodlands PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-206836) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Early Years Academy Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Busy Bees Pre-School take?

Busy Bees Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Pre-School?

You can call 07882 145051 and visit www.busybeespreschoolallestree.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813625)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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