Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lancaster

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnManagers strive for excellence in all areas of this vibrant and well-organised nursery. The learning environment is purposeful, inspiring and enticing for all ages.

This helps to ensure outstanding outcomes for all children. Self-evaluation is accurate and includes the voices of children, parents and staff. nStaff are very confident in their roles and have an excellent understanding of the curriculum.

They feel supported in their professional development. Staff access 'talent exchanges' and visit other settings to further enhance their already excellent professional knowledge. For instance, a member of staff recently visited the Netherlands t...o observe nursery practice.

nThe extremely high-quality interactions between children, staff and parents ensure that children's emotional well-being is very well supported. As a result, settling-in and transition arrangements are highly effective.nChildren's behaviour is exemplary.

They are well mannered and demonstrate care and respect for others as they access resources.nThe nursery caters for children's individual dietary needs particularly well. The snacks and meals it provides for children are nutritious and wholesome.

Staff gather feedback from children to inform future menu options. nManagers implement a range of highly successful strategies to engage parents in both their children's learning and the development of the nursery. For instance, managers have established a 'Parents Partnership Group', who they meet with regularly to discuss how the nursery could further improve.

nParents speak very highly of the nursery and are extremely happy with the progress their children make. They explain that they feel that their opinions and suggestions are valued and acted upon. One parent spoken to at the inspection said, 'Our whole journey at this nursery has been so nice as staff genuinely care about the children.'