Loading...

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway

342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8LT
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Logo
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway logo
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway, Colchester
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway, Colchester
Busy Bees Colchester Stanway, Colchester

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 facilities are enhanced by the benefits of a large outdoor play area, while parents enjoy a private car park for convenient drop-offs and collections.

Throughout the nursery, each age group benefits from dedicated spaces, both indoors and outside, making it possible for each...  

Funding & Fees

Contact Busy Bees Colchester Stanway to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Gina Kettle (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 139

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway Reviews (54)

9.4

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.382) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has 54 reviews.

Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Busy Bees Colchester Stanway
Loading...
Showing 54 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Florentina R (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so warm, caring, and welcoming, and they truly make the kids feel loved and safe every single day. It gives us so much comfort knowing our daughter is happy and excited to go to nursery.
The team always goes above and beyond, and you can really see how much they care about each child's development. We also really appreciate the great communication and all the lovely updates and activities they share with us every day.

Thank you all for your kindness, patience, and hard work - you are all truly appreciated! We couldn't ask for a better nursery for our daughter.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Darcy C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Ella B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Paige J (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
Amazing! Great staff!

Mila loves it here.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kayleigh D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We are so pleased with our decision to send our child to Busy Bees Stanway. It is clear that our child is learning and developing at Busy Bees and that they are well looked after. The menu options are fantastic and all members of staff are so lovely and attentive. As parents we always have positive interactions with staff during pick up and drop off, all staff are so approachable and friendly not just in my child's classroom (new and old) but also in the office and beyond. At Busy Bees our child engages in a range of experiences and activities in their day - we love the use of the app to read any updates or see photos of our child and generally check-in on them with ease. Busy Bees also celebrate a range of diverse holidays throughout the year giving our child the chance to learn about other cultures and religions whilst also celebrating holidays and events that are traditional to our family.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Since attending nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds with his learning, development and confidence. It's amazing to see how much he has developed since being at the nursery.
The staff have genuine care and love for my child that I feel confident leaving him in their care knowing they will give him the same care that I do.
The range of activities is excellent and they cater towards all children's interests. It's wonderful hearing what they have been up to that day at nursery and I know that my son's favourite activities are covered regularly.
The food is wonderful with the variety that is offered and I know that my son is eating a nutritious meal every day. I often get told he wants more which the are always happy to offer to him.
The updates and contact is excellent to know what my son is up to and what things may be coming up.

I highly rate the nursery and really appreciate all the staff there who made returning to work and leaving my child in their care a positive experience

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I could not rate Busy Bees Stanway highly enough. we moved here after a very negative experience elsewhere and I am gutted my daughter did not attend from the start of her nursery schooling, she is thriving in their setting. The staff are exceptional especially the management team. They have supported me personally along with my daughter through a tough transition. I am a single mum and I feel like we are a team. We discussed what me and my daughter were struggling with, they gave me confidence in my parenting and we put in actions to support her development with fantastic outcomes. what I love about this busy bees is the staff, they are so professional but personable, the setting is clean, the food is so varied and the activities and learning are also varied and my daughter has enjoyed every moment. She is playing with purpose, she has room to be herself and she is growing.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We moved our son here from another nursery and wish we had started here when we first needed a nursery. The facilities are fantastic and the staff team so welcoming and brilliant with him. Opening hours are great for flexibility too.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
The staff are what makes this nursery so special, they are so warming and supportive and my son loves being there.
We are always greeted with a smile and everyone knows his name which makes such a difference.

I cannot fault the nursery in anyway. Overall a very happy, friendly, safe place and I always feel comfortable leaving my little boy in their hands.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Mary K (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

The staff have welcomed us to the nursery and settled our child in so well. The care and activities they provide is amazing. We love it here.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
Amazing nursery. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. Nursery always clean and inviting. My son lives it there, always smiling and happy to go. Lovely gardens and great variety on menus.

Updates and photos on the app daily. I feel reassured and happy leaving my son in the mornings.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Caprice B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My child has been at this nursery since she was 9 months old and she has now just turned 2. We have had really good experiences in each room she has moved into and she really enjoys coming in each morning. The staff have always been so welcoming and lovely the minute we walk through the door and always make time for my child which has been lovely.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from L C (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My grandson is so happy here. The staff really care about the well-being of the children and go above and beyond to ensure that their needs are always met. They prepare them for school to enable the child to transition with no fears.
The food given to them is varied and healthy.
I cannot express enough how wonderful the nursery is run with the children’s needs always paramount.

I feel my grandson is safe here. I love the app so we can see what he has eaten and the wonderful pictures they take when he is doing activities.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Colchester Stanway

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Tony B (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Stanway Busy Bees was the best choice we made as a family, my son started five months ago and has settled in amazingly. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and reassure you from the start. My son loves coming to nursery every day and has developed so well since starting. Management are ever so helpful, it is always looking so clean and inviting. They have a good range of meals including all dietary requirements. We couldn’t thank everyone at Stanway enough for all they have done for our little boy.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Courteney P (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My little girl started Busy Bees two months ago. We’ve been welcomed by the manager and deputy of the setting and nothing is too much. They have supported and helped the starting/settling in process brilliantly. The girls in the room have welcomed and helped settle her in fabulously. Each day to hear of all the fun she has had definitely reassured a nervous mummy on her daughter starting nursery for the first time. Would recommend the service and high standards of the nursery to anyone looking to have their child start.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Danni F (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Can't praise this nursery enough. Absolutely excellent in all areas I would highly recommend. Management and staff are so efficient, well trained and helpful. The children are all very happy and well cared for.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Busy Bees Stanway is a fantastic establishment. My child was born during lockdown so has not has much social interaction with other children. I booked a show around which we attended and any doubts I had about sending my child to the nursery was instantly squashed. The nursery is clean, tidy and even for a short period of time I was there you could see how much the staff cared about the children.
Since my child started at the nursery he has flourished and his confidence level has exceeded. He runs off in the morning happily. His key worker is amazing and constantly updates us on his progress through regular observations and pictures. Each room has its own outdoor play space too.
Management are amazing and answer any questions I have instantly. All staff are very knowledgable, caring and you can see the love they have for their jobs.

I have no doubt in my mind that I have done the right thing by choosing Busy Bees Stanway as a nursery for my little one.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (0) & Events (0)

News

There are no news items for Busy Bees Colchester Stanway.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Busy Bees Colchester Stanway.

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (1)

Gina Kettle Job Title: Centre Director
Gina Kettle

Hello, I am Gina Kettle the Centre Director of Busy Bees in Colchester Stanway.

I qualified with an NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing in 1996, since then I have continually worked in day nurseries with all ages of children from 0-8 years. I obtained my Foundation Degree in Early Years in 2014. I am passionate about working with children and enjoy creating positive and safe environments where the children and staff can flourish. I hope that you enjoy browsing our nursery website and that you find the information that you need. You can find out more about myself and my fantastic staff team here. I would love to show you around our beautiful nursery and introduce you to our team - you can book a visit here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Colchester Stanway

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Colchester Stanway accepts?

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Colchester Stanway Open?

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Colchester Stanway have capacity for?

Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has capacity for a total of 139 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Colchester Stanway to the centre of Colchester?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Busy Bees Colchester Stanway to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Busy Bees Colchester Stanway has an Enhanced Service - more info.