A NURSERY full of cheerful children said it is 'chuffed' after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Oxford was showered with praised by an inspector, who awarded it the highest possible rating of 'outstanding' across the board.

The Littlemore childcare provider, which looks after 125 youngsters aged up to four years old, learnt the news earlier this month following a visit at the end of July.

Ofsted inspector Sarah Holley wrote in her report: "All children show extremely high levels of emotional well-being. They are extremely happy, cheerful and full of energy and fun.

"Staff are always looking for ways to make children feel even more welcome.

"Children develop a real enthusiasm for learning.

"Babies learn to babble, move and explore. Toddlers learn to share, take turns and talk through their ideas.

"Older children develop an extremely strong set of skills in all areas, including mathematics and literacy.

"All children learn about the world about them and value what makes them and others special and unique."

The nursery in Armstrong Road has 29 staff members, as well as manager Erika Veglio.

Mrs Veglio said: "We are incredibly chuffed [about the report] and absolutely over the moon. I've really worked hard with the team – we do deserve it.

"It's a challenging job and no day is the same, but it's one we all love.

"You have to have a passion for children in this industry, and I can 100 per cent hand on heart say all my girls have that. We are one big happy family; we are all sisters."

It is the nursery's first Ofsted since it opened in June 2015.

Mrs Veglio said: "It's apparently incredibly hard nowadays to get outstanding, especially when you first open. You have to prove yourself.

"I've been here since day one and made sure they [the team] know what the standards are and how to achieve them.

"It's nice to see that they recognise that hard work."

Staff were also praised for providing 'an inspiring and imaginative learning environment' and being 'superb role models for children'.

The inspector's report added: "Staff are always looking for ways to make children feel even more welcome.

"For example, they recognise that they could provide even more opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to hear and use their home language to further build their sense of belonging.

"All children build very warm bonds with the staff who look after them."

Ofsted, which inspects services that care for children and young people, has four levels of rating: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate.