# Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering

Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering is a full-day nursery at 122 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9AG, in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-queen-of-hearts-kettering-220035  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 122 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9AG
- Registered places: 81
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 220035

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, 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/16/220035

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1990 (Reference 220035). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220035)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220035)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220035)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 122 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.409675,-0.728631

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grafton Street Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rockingham Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: North Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Rockingham Road Park Playground, 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brambleside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Minds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-minds-nursery-2606364) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kettering Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Windermere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windermere-day-nursery-260738) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering take?

Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering?

Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220035)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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