# Busy Bees Pre-School

Busy Bees Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Annes Community Centre, Warrys Close, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3QR, in Buttsash, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Annes Community Centre, Warrys Close, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3QR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 023 8084 2393
- Ofsted URN: EY281439

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 22 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 22 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 12 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2004 (Reference EY281439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281439)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 22 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281439)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281439)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1781792)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Annes Community Centre, Warrys Close, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.850167,-1.401690

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Hampshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2856728) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-ey543492) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-ey297420) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Pre-School Requires improvement at its inspection on 22 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

You can call 023 8084 2393.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281439)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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