# Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup

Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1HW, in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-playgroup-221727  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1HW
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01353 968606
- Website: http://www.busybeeslittleport.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221727

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 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/16/221727

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 221727). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221727)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221727)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221727)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.449135,0.294340

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Littleport Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Highfield Littleport Academy |  | 2–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Vista Academy Littleport | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Preschool, Littleport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-littleport-2672622) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Littleport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-littleport-2863006) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Fingers Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-fingers-pre-school-2718538) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Clarence House Barns Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup?

Littleport is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup?

You can call 01353 968606 and visit www.busybeeslittleport.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221727)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJz-XsKsW2EcRdgBNy7S-cfc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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