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 providing exceptional care and learning.
The nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years. The Foundation Class is designed to support the children in their final year of nursery, before they head off to Primary School. The children take part...
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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
- Kate Whitnell (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 27
Total Places for Children
- 84
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Busy Bees Colchester Reviews (43)
Busy Bees Colchester has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.199) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Colchester has 43 reviews.
My husband and I are very happy with our son's nursery. He is 22 months old and has been going to Busy Bees since he was 9 months old. He attends on a full-time basis and it's like a home from home for him. He is so happy there and the girls that work in his room are lovely. He is always coming home with artwork or cake that he has made and he's always smiling and giggling when I pick him up. The girls seem very invested in his development and happiness. 10/10!
When my train was delayed the girls were so helpful and it was not made to be an issue. One lady was particularly helpful, she looked after the girls and was so polite when family members arrived. Thank you so much to everyone at Busy Bees, Colchester Phoenix Square! It's a joy the girls coming here.
The staff at Colchester BBs are always so welcoming and helpful. My son loves going and doesn't always want to go home!
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Busy Bees ColchesterDate: Wednesday 01 Jan 2020
- Recipient: Busy Bees ColchesterDate: Friday 22 Mar 2019
- Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Meet the Team (1)
My name is Kate Whitnell and I am the Manager here at Busy Bees Colchester. I work full time and I have been with the nursery for 16 years.
I am married to Matthew and we have two wonderful boys, Lewis and Owen who attended the nursery for 2 years and 15 months. They have now both left school and I truly feel that Busy Bees gave them the best start in their early years of education.
I started as a part-time qualified nursery nurse in 2008 where I worked in the Pre School. I soon progressed into the management team firstly as a Room Leader, then to Third in Charge before becoming the Assistant Manager in 2011. I was delighted to become a joint manager in 2014 to fulfil my lifelong dream. I then became a full-time manager in May 2018.
Having been here for such a long time, Colchester Nursery is my second home and close to my heart, I love seeing the dedication my staff have to children and parents in the nursery and seeing children thrive in our stimulating environment.
I am passionate about providing the best care for our children and creating new and exciting learning experiences for them. I am very proud of the nursery team and they share my values and vision for the nursery.
I was so proud to be voted Manager of the Year in March 2019 at the Busy Bees Awards.
In February 2020 we were graded Outstanding by Ofsted after a full day inspection. It was an amazing day and I was so proud that we received the recognition of how we provide outstanding care to our children every day.
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