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Date Printed: 04/04/2026

Provider Name:Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood
Provider Type:Day Nursery
Name:Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood
Address:Day Nursery,
29 Smalley Drive,
Derby,DE21 2SF
Telephone:01332 544321
Web Site:https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/
Email:oakwood@busybees.com
Daily Session Times:
  • Monday: 07:30 - 18:00 Funded Places
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:00 Funded Places
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:00 Funded Places
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 18:00 Funded Places
  • Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Funded Places
Costs:
  • £72.50 per day
  • £238.50 per week
  • £44.00 per session
Provider Delivery Channels:
  • Childcare Provider Is Registered For The Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
Last Updated:24/02/2026 00:00:00
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Available To All - A Universal Service
Care for children aged:3 months to 5 years
Registered for 2yr Old Funding:Yes
Registered for 3/4yr Old Funding:Yes
Last Inspection Details:11/04/2023
Inspection (Early Years Register)
Good
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxcare_providers/full/(urn)/206110
Ofsted Reference:206110
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • Polish
Availability:Open All Year
Vacancy Notes:Please contact the provider for current vacancy details, as it can vary from day to day.
Service Description:The right setting can make a big difference to a child, that''''s why Busy Bees Day Nursery in Oakwood is purposely designed with children in mind.

Our play areas are bright, welcoming and fun with areas for messy play, active play, sleeping and quiet times. Toys and equipment are chosen specifically for each age and stage of development so there''''s always plenty to keep young minds stimulated. We have a highly qualified and established staff team.

Providing the highest possible standard of childcare is our priority and we are proud to offer every child the best start in life. Each child is treated as an individual and we strive to ensure that each child''''s social, physical and emotional needs are met.

At Busy Bees we make mealtimes happy social occasions, where skills can be developed and new foods tasted. We are dedicated to providing your children with fresh, well-balanced meals every day; that not only taste great, but also provide lots of nourishment.

Open Monday to Friday, 07:30am to 6:00pm with sessions running from 07:30am to 1:00pm and 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Discounts available for siblings based on both children doing two and half days.

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Bank Holidays.

We offer a holiday club for children aged 5-11 years. Please contact the nursery for more information and a full breakdown of costs.
Answered Questions:
  • 01. Childcare Provider Offers Funded Morning Sessions: Yes
    • 8am to 1 pm.
  • 02. Childcare Provider Offers Afternoon Funded Sessions: Yes
    • 1pm to 6pm.
  • 03. Childcare Provider Offers All Day Funded Sessions: Yes
    • 8am to 6 pm.
  • 04. Funded Sessions Can Be Stretched Over How Many Weeks Of The Year?: Yes
    • 50 weeks per year.
  • 05. No Funded Session Is Conditional On Taking Extra Fee-Paying Hours: Yes
  • 06. Additional Purchased Hours For 9-Month-Old To 2-Year-Old Cost: No
    • Don't offer by the hour
  • 07. Additional Purchased Hours For 2-Year-Old Cost: No
    • Don't offer by the hour
  • 08. Additional Purchased Hours For 3- And 4-Year-Old Cost: No
    • Don't offer by the hour
  • 09. Childcare Provider Has A Charges Policy: Yes
  • 10. Breakfast Costs: No
  • 11. Lunch Costs: No
  • 12. Tea Costs: No
  • 13. Snacks Cost: No
  • 14. All Day Meal Package Costs: Yes
    • £7 per day.
  • 15. Half Day Meal Package Costs: Yes
    • Morning session £4.55 and afternoon session £2.45.
  • 16. If Parents Do Not Want To Pay For Meals Provider Is Happy For You To Bring Packed Meals: No
    • Food and Consumables Policy
  • 17. The Provider Has A Healthy Eating Policy That Is Shared With Parents Who Bring Packed Meals: No
    • Food and Consumables Policy
  • 18. Provider Charges Nappies: No
  • 19. Provider Charges For Wipes: No
  • 20. Provider Charges For Suncream: No
  • 21. Any Additional Consumable Charges: No
  • 22. Provider Charges For Additional Voluntary Services (such As Trips, Forest School, Dance): No
  • 23. If Parents Do Not Want To Pay For Consumables, The Provider Is Happy For Parents To Bring Items: Yes
    • Consumables Policy
Publication Url:https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/fee-calculator/derbyoakwood
Special Needs Area of Experience:Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder
Autistic Spectrum
Can Administer Medication
Challenging Behaviours
Complex Health Needs
Continence Issue
Downs Syndrome
Language/communication Needs
Learning Difficulties
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Physical Disability
Speech And Language Difficulties
Facilities:
  • Car Parking
  • Outdoor Area