# Busy Bees Preschool

Busy Bees Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Busy Bees Early Years & Nature Centre, Community Building, Spring Lane,Leasingham, Sleaford, NG34 8JZ, in Leasingham, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2618502  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Busy Bees Early Years & Nature Centre, Community Building, Spring Lane,Leasingham, Sleaford, NG34 8JZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07701 045281
- Ofsted URN: 2618502

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2023, 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/16/2618502

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2618502). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618502)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618502)
- 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/16/2618502)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295633)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Busy Bees Early Years & Nature Centre, Community Building, Spring Lane,Leasingham, Sleaford, NG34 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.024140,-0.430939

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Carre's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St George's Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [SDN (Sleaford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-2699117) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Eslaforde Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ey395481) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey551370) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey217413) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-2604011) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Preschool take?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Preschool?

You can call 07701 045281.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618502)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Early+Years+%26+Nature+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJaQfD7C8-eEgRvFCxteSBvIs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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