Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree

Notley Green, Great Notley Garden Village, Braintree CM77 7US
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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 the standards of regular inspections.

Staff are well qualified to fulfil the requirements of a healthy and positive service, trained in effective first aid and medication administration where required and implementing a thorough recruitment programme for the peace of mind of all parents who place their trust in the service.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Rees (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree Reviews (68)

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Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree has 68 reviews.

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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nursery is extremely efficiently run, the staff are professional, friendly and attentive. The food and facilities are perfect for the children.
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Review from Donna M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Great Notley is in our view an outstanding nursery. Finding a nursery for our daughter was the most daunting and important decision we have taken! I feel that we have made the best possible choice for our daughter.


She absolutely loves her nursery days and the caring staff that work

there, her activities are fun and engaging and her social skills are so advanced - her table manners are exceptional for her age! I believe that my daughter is safe and well cared for; emotionally, socially and in her own personal development.
I wholeheartedly recommended Busy Bees at Great Notley.
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Review from Dave H (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little guy has been going to Busy Bees at Great Notley since he was 6 months and still goes to the before and after School club.


I cannot speak highly enough about the nursery itself, the management and the staff. They have always been welcoming, kind, thoughtful, thoroughly professional and the

kids love it there! Staff retention is good which speaks volumes and the manager has been keeping things in order since the first time we viewed. Having that consistency and quality of leadership has been a massive benefit to the team.


My son has always had everything he needs, he feels safe and secure and is highly valued. A great environment to be part of.


15 out of 10!

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Review from Eadaoin R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in Busy Bees, 3 mornings a week, just before his 2nd birthday. We had just moved back from living overseas and were not near family or friends, so this was an extremely important social outlet for him.
From the first week, we knew we had picked the right place. The staff were
all so warm and welcoming. He loved it there and ran in every morning. At pick up, they always had time to sit and chat about his day and really seemed as excited as I was to see all the little changes. His behaviour and social skills have improved so much. The menu was very varied and he ate food that he would never eat for me at home. The safety seemed great. The front office were so good on communication and very helpful.
I'm so grateful that his first experience of school was so positive.
Sadly we have now moved away from the area. Had we stayed in the area when I returned to full-time employment, I would have been fully confident that he was in good hands.
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Review from Michael F (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids really enjoy attending Busy Bees and will tell me about their day en route home. The different activities they have access to is fantastic and being working parents me and my wife feel less guilty when we know they have fully enjoyed themselves each day. The staff are really friendly and helpful
and are always willing to talk about my children if I need to ask anything. Both me and my wife are included in communication which I think is great as I like to be included.
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Review from Karen W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using bBusy Bees Great Notley for 6 years and find the team to be professional, friendly and they genuinely care about each of my children.
The structure of the team in each room is clear and each of my children have settled in well. The resources the nursery have are of very good standard
and the variety of activities is plentiful.
Whenever I have had a question, the management team have been very understanding and taken the time to listen and give good support and advice.
All my children have been very happy at Busy Bees and I feel confident that they are in a great environment whilst I am at work.
The team are always enthusiastic about my children and their achievements and for all these reasons I recommend this nursery.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Busy Bees, and I highly recommend it. The activities and learning environments are brilliant, and both my children have a great time when they are there. The staff are always friendly and approachable.
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Review from Kate N (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff! My son struggled first few months being away from me but with loads of help from the staff settling him in. They supplied us with photos of the staff so he could talk about them and now he loves going in and doesn't want to leave! He even asks to go back once I've picked him up!
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do lots activities like making spring rolls and making things! I love the reports on the app so I can see what he has eaten plus photos of him doing activities! So happy with my choice!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.992)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10 for Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.992 for Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree is calculated as follows: ( (250 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.992
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Hannah

Hannah Rees

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2009

My Name is Hannah Rees, the Centre Director here at Braintree Great Notley.


I hold an Honours Degree in Childcare. I have been working at this Centre since June 2009, and I still love my job as much as I did all those years ago. Seeing the children every day and the joy that the nursery brings to their faces is invaluable. I lead a well-qualified and experienced team of staff who, like myself, have a real passion for childcare. Leading my team to offer the very best care and education fills me with so much pride. Watching the children through their journey from here to Primary School is extremely rewarding.


My little girl attended from 1 year old; it, without doubt, has given her the 'Best start in life'. She is extremely sociable and keen to learn.

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