"Busy bees nursery is a perfect place for my child to go to, she is well looked after and the stuff are amazing. They show so much care love…"
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Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree children are able to learn and develop many skills in a safe, secure and hygienic environment, fully equipped to pursue recognised pre-school goals and adhering to ... Read more
"We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees nursery. Every single member of staff is absolutely amazing - caring, patient, and genuinely…"
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Busy Bees Harlow is a purpose-built, single-storey nursery, designed with endless learning opportunities for children. The children can access the spacious and well-equipped garden areas where they ... Read more
"My daughter currently attends Busy Bees in Stanway and we couldn't be happier with the care she receives. This is the second time our…"
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Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has been purpose-built to achieve quality childcare standards, inviting parents with children from six weeks old until the transition into junior school. Well-resourced ... Read more
"We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in my child's happiness…"
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Busy Bees Chafford Hundred, in Grays, operates a key person system to safeguard the individual learning and development of each child, within a secure and friendly facility.
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"Busy Bees is the best environment for my children to be cared and loved away from home. I am very pleased with the kind and dedicated…"
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Busy Bees Chelmsford is situated in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the town, central park and the duck pond.
Set on one level, each room in the nursery offers access to the ... Read more
"My little one has been here a year now and absolutely loves going in every day. The staff are so friendly and attentive and build up great…"
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With multiple rooms, each tailored to suit different age groups and development stages, Busy Bees Braintree offers a fantastic space with a range of age-appropriate activities to suit every child’s ... Read more
"Lovely nursery! Staff are very attentive and caring, and it's a very clean and calm environment. They have got to know our child very well…"
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Busy Bees Stansted Mountfitchet is a new purpose-built, 80-place nursery offering exceptional care and education for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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"Our daughter loves going to nursery, she is so well looked after by her key worker and the rest of the staff. There is always a great…"
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Busy Bees Springfield is a member of one of the UK’s largest childcare providers, with over 30 years’ experience. It offers children from three months to five years of age a stimulating learning ... Read more
"Busy Bees has excellent staff. The management of the team there is just fantastic. I would always recommend anyone with young children to…"
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Busy Bees Colchester offers Outstanding care as graded by Ofsted in February 2020. The spacious base rooms offer the children stimulating and inspiring environments where staff are passionate about ... Read more
"We started the nursery in September 2023, really happy with how things turned out for our little one, who started at 3 and a half years…"
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Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Station Side has been open for 18 years.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (March 2017), the nursery has their families at the heart at everything they do and work together to give ... Read more
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Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Reviews in Essex (435)
8.9
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd has a Group Review Score of 8.9 (8.886) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd must have a Review Score.
from Lynsey H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier that our Son attends the Great Notley Busy Bees nursery! The staff are always so friendly, professional and knowledgeable, which gives us real peace of mind. Our son absolutely loves going to nursery and always comes home happy - the workers in his room always provide a good update
and the handover feels personal. Most importantly, we know he is safe, well cared for, and in a nurturing environment. We would highly recommend this nursery!
from Kane S (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Busy bees nursery is a perfect place for my child to go to, she is well looked after and the stuff are amazing. They show so much care love and support to my child and I know she is growning into a strong independent and kind individual with their support and teaching.
from Marianne B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery! Staff are very attentive and caring, and it's a very clean and calm environment. They have got to know our child very well and she seems very happy at Busy Bees.
The staff are also brilliant at keeping the app updated, we get daily updates on our child's activity which is lovely, especially
for a working parent it really eases the guilt! The app system is a great platform, paying invoices is extremely easy.
from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends Busy Bees in Stanway and we couldn't be happier with the care she receives. This is the second time our family has used Busy Bees, as our son attended 3 years ago. Our experience has been just as positive this time. The staff are always incredibly friendly, welcoming and
attentive. We have see a wonderful boost in our daughters development and confidence since she started. She comes home happy, chatty and excited to show what she has been doing. We feel confident leaving her in their care, knowing she is safe and valued. We would recommend Busy Bees Stanway to any parent!
from Darcy C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both my children have/are attending and love going to nursery. The staff are great, very approachable and respectful. The only downside is the buildings aircon, which isn't working. When the summer hits, it is a hard place to work and be for staff and children. Fix it, please!
from N H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has loved being at this setting, he comes home so happy and he has really thrived here. The staff are all lovely, they are kind, caring and really make the effort with engaging activities for the children. My son has severe milk & egg allergies and he has EpiPens on site. The management of this,
along with the safe food options has been fantastic. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
from Samantha E (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend this nursery more. Our girls are both incredibly happy here, and always excited to attend. This is down to all of the ladies going above and beyond in the care, support and environment they create for the children. They are always fantastic with communication to us, and have always
gone out of their way to help and support with any needs our daughters might have. They genuinely do care, and it comes across in every aspects of the children's experience.
from Steven P (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
What can i say other than I would not want to send my children anywhere else, the staff are amazing the facilities are amazing, genuine care shown to all of the children, my boys have all been very happy here, highly recommended.
from Ella B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have had a fantastic experience with this nursery and truly can't fault it. The staff are always welcoming, caring and attentive, creating a warm and reassuring environment for my child, and management are consistently helpful and approachable.
The range of activities is excellent, including dance
sessions, which my child particularly enjoys, alongside singing time and development-focused play. Meals are good quality, and staff manage my child's fussy eating with patience and encouragement.
I have previously worked in a nursery setting myself and still work with children, so I feel I have a strong understanding of what is important when choosing childcare. This gives me great confidence in the care provided.
My child has always loved attending, and I have always felt completely comfortable leaving the most precious thing in the world to me in their care. Thank you for all you do for us - we truly appreciate it.
from Paige J (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a real family feel. The staff are extremely friendly and seem to take a true interest in the children that attend, and their family.
The children do great activities, eat well and generally seem very happy!
I would highly recommend the nursery.
from L B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 9 months old and has thrieved, developing her confidence. She is now a confident 3 year old who is ready for her next step of school in September, which is thanks to all the staff who have worked with her.
Would definitely recommend Busy Bees Great
from B P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We honestly couldn't ask for a better nursery for our girls. The team have been amazing with both of them from day one. The activities are always so engaging and thoughtfully planned, handovers are thorough and reassuring, and the girls always eat their food which says it all!
Most importantly, they
are genuinely happy when attending, and that means everything to us. The team feel like part of our family and truly are our village. We trust them completely and genuinely love every single person there. Thank you for everything you do - we're so grateful!
from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Busy Bees nursery. Every single member of staff is absolutely amazing - caring, patient, and genuinely dedicated to the children. The love and attention they give each day really shows, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing our son is in such safe and nurturing hands.
The
staff go above and beyond in everything they do, from supporting the children's development to creating a warm, welcoming environment where they truly thrive. We are so grateful for the incredible job they do and can't thank them enough. I would highly recommend Busy Bees to any parent looking for an outstanding nursery.
from R S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff are so lovely and welcoming, always giving us detailed updates on our daughter and her progress. The nursery is clean, calming and feels safe and homely. Our little one settled so quickly, eating and napping so well and enjoying the activities that they put on, she's always happy to go to
nursery and has grown in confidence since starting.
from Sevim T (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My two year old daughter started Busy Bees in September 2025. We went to view few nurseries in Harlow but I must say, they were the most professional and welcoming team. Initially it took a good couple of months for my daughter to settle in maybe because she is there part time but she absolutely loves
her key worker. When role playing at home she is always mentioning her! The nursery has definitely helped with her communication, confidence and peer interaction, I was able to notice the difference within her first month. We love how friendly everyone is, especially during our pick ups, all of the staff seem to recognise you and know who you are there to pick even if you haven't had any interaction with them, this requires effort, care and passion. So thank you to everyone at Busy Bees Harlow Greenway.
from Lindsay E (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in my child's happiness and development.. Communication with parents is excellent-we're always kept up to date and feel completely reassured knowing our child is in such caring hands.
Our child has grown so much in confidence since starting here. We're incredibly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
from Nataliia P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in October 2025. English is not her first language, and her vocabulary was very limited - just basic needs like "toilet," "drink/eat," "I need help," and a few other words.
The settling-in period took up to two months, while I expected it to take three or more. The educators
do everything - and even more - to make children feel comfortable. They share advice on how to support the child and what can be improved.
Now she goes to nursery calmly, says she had a good day, and during playtime at home, when we're cooking on her toy kitchen, she "invites" the nursery teachers to our table, naming them one by one. I think this is a very good way to understand how children feel about their educators.
Her English vocabulary amazes me every day, and I can clearly see how much progress she has made.
I like that children do a lot of drawing, modelling, and creative activities like cutting and gluing.
I'm truly happy that my child attends this nursery.
from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Busy Bees in Stansted in January 2026 and I'm amazed by how well she has settled!
The staff are amazing and so reassuring.
I get regular updates throughout the day on how she's eaten, slept ect. And regular pictures of what she's been up to throughout the day!
She is always
busy getting stuck in to different activities and has learnt so much already in the short amount of time she's been there.
I get a warm welcome every drop off/ pick up and the staff are always available to answer any questions or worries I have.
Would highly recommend this nursery!
from Kayleigh D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is an exceptional nursery and the staff are so welcoming and friendly, they are the most amazing helpful people you will ever meet and have helped and supported me with one of my girls, I couldn't have asked for anymore as I was not sure what way to turn next but I have been guided and assisted
all the way, everyone is so supportive.
My girls are so happy her and they love going to nursery they are both thriving since attending Busy Bees and nothing is ever too much trouble. I couldn't ask for anymore my children are very well looked after and the setting is always very clean and tidy.
I highly recommend this nursery.
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