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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 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...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
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
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
The children do great activities, eat well and generally seem very happy!
I would highly recommend the nursery.
Mila loves it here.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updates and photos on the app daily. I feel reassured and happy leaving my son in the mornings.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Meet the Team (1)
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.
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