# Busy Bunnies Day Nursery

Busy Bunnies Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AZ, in Thornsett, Derbyshire. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-day-nursery-ey455536  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AZ
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01663 747350
- Website: http://www.busybunniesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455536

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/EY455536

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY455536). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455536)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455536)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455536)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1258699)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Thornsett, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.379237,-1.985123

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| New Mills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| New Mills Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hayfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| New Mills School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Inside Out Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inside-out-day-nursery-ltd-2665789) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-ey346962) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-grass-purple-cow-nursery-ey477115) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-ey392081) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Wizards Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wizards-pre-school-ey545331) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Disley Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/disley-under-fives-2523065) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bunnies Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bunnies Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bunnies Day Nursery take?

Busy Bunnies Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bunnies Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bunnies Day Nursery?

You can call 01663 747350 and visit www.busybunniesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455536)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bunnies+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJRY6F0y3Le0gRD81X1Eo_xUQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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