Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Bradley Stoke

Bristol, BS32 9DF
Good
mid-range
AI Summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Bradley Stoke (BS32 9DF) is a Good-rated full-day nursery where children are supported to learn through varied activities and develop strong independence skills.

💡Independence is a clear theme here—if you value children learning practical self-care and mealtime routines alongside early learning, this setting is likely to align well.
Good confidence(78%)
💰Monthly Cost
£1,581–£1,581
4% above local avg
📅Availability
Possible
~9 month wait
👨‍👩‍👧Parents Say
Positive
From inspection
Inspection
Good
Jun 2023

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost+4% vs avg
📅 AvailabilityPossible
✅ RatingGood

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery
£1,581£1,581
per month (full-time)
Bristol average
£1,395£1,641
per month
💡 Pricing rates
£270.00 / week£80.50 / day£73.00 / dayfee: £100

Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible
AI estimated
A Good-rated nursery in a large suburban catchment typically has steady demand, with baby places usually the tightest and some movement in older rooms through the year.
⏳ Typical wait: 9 months
Demand by age groupAI estimated

Based on UK staffing ratios, nursery size, and local demand patterns

Baby
0-2 yrs
High demand
1:3 ratio
Toddler
2-3 yrs
Moderate
1:4 ratio
Pre-school
3-4 yrs
Available
1:8 ratio

Under-2 places are usually most constrained due to staffing ratios, demand eases slightly for toddlers as children move up rooms, and pre-school places tend to be easier to secure.

AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Children enjoy a wide range of activities across the curriculum
  • Staff support children’s next steps in learning
  • Strong focus on building independence (mealtimes, self-care routines)
  • Positive, settled atmosphere for children
Often suits
  • Working parents needing full-day childcare
  • Children who benefit from a broad, play-based curriculum
  • Families wanting routines that build independence skills
May be less suited for
  • Families seeking a very small, home-from-home setting

📆 Last inspected 20 June 2023

Our interpretation

The nursery is judged Good, with children described as happy and engaged in a broad range of experiences that build on their interests and learning needs. Practical life skills are a clear strength, with routines that help children become confident and independent. For parents, this points to a setting that supports both early learning and day-to-day self-care skills in a structured way.

📚 Quality of Education
Good
😊 Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
🌱 Personal Development
Good
👔 Leadership
Good
📄 View full Ofsted report
AI-generatedfrom public information

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Bradley Stoke in BS32 9DF is a full-day early years setting with a Good Ofsted rating following its most recent inspection in June 2023. Children are reported to enjoy a wide range of experiences across the curriculum, with staff building learning around children’s interests and next steps. Independence is actively encouraged through everyday routines such as mealtimes and self-care.

Ferndene
Bristol, BS32 9DF
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ℹ️About this data

📆 Last updated 27 Feb 2026

Good confidence(78%)

Data from Ofsted, parent experiences.

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