# Honey Bees Nursery

Honey Bees Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Hitcham Village Hall, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NE, in Hitcham, Suffolk. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-nursery-251521  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hitcham Village Hall, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01449 740764
- Ofsted URN: 251521

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1995 (Reference 251521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251521)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251521)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251521)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 April 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1394968)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hitcham Village Hall, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.129327,0.902350

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bildeston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wattisham-airfield-childcare-centre-251707) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Great Finborough & Buxhall Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-finborough-and-buxhall-under-5s-251497) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Little Crickets Finborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-finborough-2849129) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Rattlesden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rattlesden-preschool-2732382) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Lavenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenham-pre-school-2564790) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-2633585) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Honey Bees Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Honey Bees Nursery was inspected on 10 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Honey Bees Nursery take?

Honey Bees Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Honey Bees Nursery?

You can call 01449 740764.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251521)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Honey+Bees+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU7M5su6u2UcRctMCPGbPjOE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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