Busy Bees Braintree

Galleys Corner, Braintree Road, Cressing, Braintree CM77 8GA
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8.8 27 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Braintree, Braintree
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 needs and interests. Whether your child enjoys messy play, exploring safe risks outdoors, or quiet reading, there is something for everyone at this lively nursery.

The devoted team have carefully selected a wide range of educational resources in line with the Early Years Education Stage (EYFS) curriculum. This will enable your child to discover and absorb each learning resource so that they can explore and develop throughout their nursery journey.

To ensure your child has the best time at the nursery, the excellent team are there to ensure that your child is supported, safe and well looked after whilst in their care. Busy Bees wholeheartedly wish to support every family in as many ways as possible so that every parent has peace of mind that their child is in a safe and supportive setting.

Want to learn more and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Braintree? Book a visit today, they look forward to welcoming you!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Webb (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 Braintree Reviews (27)

8.8

Busy Bees Braintree has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.750) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Braintree has 27 reviews.

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Review from Lorraine G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 relationships with the children. I always feel well informed about my child's day and general learning progress.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum I was apprehensive starting the nursery journey but the team at busy bees have been nothing but reassuring guiding me from application to enrolling my daughter and throughout her time she has had there to date.
They are all so Friendly, professional, caring to both me and my child.
The communication be it in person, by the telephone or via the app is very informative and they always take the time with any questions or queries you have.
I have no concerns handing my daughter over as I know she is entering a safe environment and enjoys her time there.
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault Busy Bees. All the staff here are so friendly and they go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy in the setting.
Choosing Busy Bees was by far the best decision we made for our daughter. When starting she was so unsure and shy about going but now she asks to go and is
excited to be there, even asking to go on days she doesn't go!
The confidence that she now has following just over a year at Busy Bees is incredible and we cannot thank the lovely staff there enough. We always get a run down at pick up of how the day has been and always leave happy that she has had a great day.
The app is great to see what she has eaten that day and also how much, how little she ate. Even down to when suncream was applied in hotter months. We also get pictures of things they have been up to which is lovely to see.
Thank you to everyone there for all that they do!
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Busy Bees. She now tells me that I need to put photos of her weekend on to show the staff. She has made some great bonds with the staff as well. She come home telling me about whats she has been doing and playing with.
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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery and place to work.
My son loves nursery and being independent when he's there. Nothing I ask is too much and they are going above and beyond to help him with his speech and ent appointments always make me feel at ease. Nursery management goes out there way to help you with any needs,
appointments or support they were my rock when I lost my brother.
Staff are all very good also and genuinely care for all the children. We love Busy Bees.
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Review from Stephanie J (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest child has just finished at Busy Bees, and we are very sad that his journey is over there. We have had two children go through the nursery now, from babies to preschool, and I would highly recommend this setting to everyone. All of the staff are amazing and caring. The children have a great
time everyday playing and learning new things. They are always safe and well looked after.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little ones the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Busy Bees
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Review from Leann C (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been amazing since day one. My son started towards the end of lockdown, and dropping your child off at the door of a place you haven't been able to visit was tough, but they made it as easy and reassuring transition. Ever since he has flourished, socially, developmentally and academically.
He loves going and walks in every day with a big smile, knowing he is going to be in a caring, safe and fun environment. They have been an amazing support with his speech delay and milk allergy.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Braintree nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as…read more
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Review from Paige K (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Busy Bees just before she turned one, and her progress since joining has been amazing. She goes full-time and has built up such lovely bonds with her keyworker and the other staff in the baby room. I receive updates all day long through the app, and the staff are always uploading
photos so we can see what our daughter is up to. The nursery overall has exceeded my expectation in all aspects. They have been so accommodating, and their communication is excellent. I am so pleased we chose Busy Bees to send our daughter to!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Braintree nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate…read more
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Review from Adriana S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent setting, where both my children attended. Very caring and friendly staff, always with a smile on their faces, happy to be there. My children have had the best care here, they were well looked after and supported through different activities with their skills and learning. Communication is
great through the app with live updates.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one's the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best…read more
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Review from O O (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience and no complaints at all, my child always happy to come in and I have noticed a great positive change in her development. I will highly recommend Busy Bees. Daily and periodic milestones are always detailed and shows progress.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Braintree nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re…read more
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Review from R K (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Each time we collect our child, she is smiling and excited to tell us about her day. We are always given a review of her activities, her behaviour and her interactions, which is very reassuring and gives us a vital insight into her life away from the home.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best…read more
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Review from Alexandra F (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery when she was 3 years old. She was very shy and all the time she had never done anything without me, but now she is a different person. She is more friendly to play with children, she even start talking more and everything was happening because of the amazing teachers...I
am really happy my daughter goes to Busy Bees...the best decision ever.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Braintree nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as…read more
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, staff and management are very lovely, caring and always smiling. Not easy looking after toddlers, but you are all really good. A clean environment, a safe haven for my little one. All I can say is thank you so much.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Braintree
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best…read more
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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter arrived at the nursery at three months when I returned to work. The team in the baby room made it so easy to leave her each day, knowing she was safe and cared for, even on days when she was being a real minx. They have supported, cared, and nurtured her we never had to worry. I couldn’t
be more grateful for the support and attention they have given not just to our daughter, but to us as a family. The fact that she had struggled a little with the move onto the next room is a real testament to how she felt the team was an extension of her family. I would highly recommend the nursery, they have been amazing. Thank you for all you do!
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Review from Bryony C (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had been a part of the Busy Bees in Braintree family since he was one. The staff are incredible and so supportive. They helped my boy overcome many obstacles including behavioural problems, without them I couldn’t have done it! My son is still asking about his key worker to this day and misses
the nursery. My son always had an amazing time at nursery and they always had so many different activities on for the children. The nursery never failed to make myself a card for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day or even my birthday! They are all so caring, if there was ever an issue this was address immediately and resolved. The standard and quality of food was incredible, so much variety to accommodate for everyone. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Vicky S (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Busy Bees Galleys Corner are amazing! They always go above and beyond to ensure they are providing the best care to each individual child. My son started just over a year ago due to us moving to the area and he has progressed so much with his development. He is always happy to go to
nursery and always comes home with lots of stories about his day.
My son started in a preschool room and I can honestly say all the ladies in the room have been nothing but professional especially, three ladies in particular.
He has made some amazing friends both children and staff and I will be sad when he goes to school in September.
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is a great nursery, we have experienced a few other settings and Busy Bees is by far the best in Braintree.


The staff really care about the children and form amazing relationships with them. It’s not just a job to them, which makes a huge difference in the quality of care the children receive.


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setting itself is very spacious and plenty to keep little minds busy.


My daughter has developed at an incredible rate because of the Busy Bees team and I can’t thank them enough for the effort they have put in.

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Review from Claudia B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The mostly great team and nursery with great professionals and great facilities. Highly recommended nursery.
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Review from Liam T (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees since she was 18 months, she will now be starting school in September. In this time, they have been amazing, she has come on leaps and bounds with their help and I can't thank them enough for their hard work and effort. The staff are all friendly, there is always freshly
made tasty food available (all made on-site by their chefs), clean and spacious setting with plenty of things for the kids to do. No matter what your child is into, there is always plenty of activities for them to do. The staff are all fantastic, they clearly care about the children and take pride in their work. Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Review from Alisa G (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say a big thank you to all the Busy Bees team for all their hard work and everything they have done for my daughter. I definitely would like to recommend this nursery to all the parents.
Thank you and we wish you all the best.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.750)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.750) out of 10 for Busy Bees 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 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 5.000 for Busy Bees Braintree is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 5
  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 3.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Braintree is based on 5 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    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. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.25
  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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Lisa

Lisa Webb

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2001

My name is Lisa Webb and I am the Nursery Manager.


I have worked at the Nursery since 2001. I started as a Nursery Nurse in the Baby room and since then have had a variety of different roles within the Nursery. Including SENCO, the Training mentor and Childcare Representative. I became the Assistant Manager in April 2010 and really enjoyed this role as it meant that I got to work with all the different age groups within the Nursery. Also gaining greater knowledge of the management side of the Nursery as well. I then went on to become the Nursery manager in April 2016. I have a BETEC National Diploma in Childcare and an NVQ Level 3 in Management.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Braintree

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Braintree Open?

Busy Bees Braintree is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Braintree have capacity for?

Busy Bees Braintree has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Braintree to the centre of Braintree?

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

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