Busy Bees Chafford Hundred

Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16 6RW
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9.0 31 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Chafford Hundred, Grays
Busy Bees Chafford Hundred, in Grays, operates a key person system to safeguard the individual learning and development of each child, within a secure and friendly facility.

Free-flow is supported by a qualified team, with the benefit of pleasant indoor and outdoor learning areas that have been purpose-designed to help children pack up new skills and practice their creativity.

There are experienced staff for all age groups and a nutritious food programme in place to support healthy physical development.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Lindsay (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Reviews (31)

9.0

Busy Bees Chafford Hundred has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.030) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Chafford Hundred has 31 reviews.

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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really loves the nursery, she has come along amazingly since starting in September! All the staff there are helpful, happy and friendly. They helped me so much to help get my daughter into a better routine. I can not thank them enough!! I love how they keep the app up to date throughout
the day so that i know how she is getting on and what she has eaten. The photos are the best!
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have such a good experience with Busy Bees Drake road they always keep us in the loop with everything and they make sure that our children are taken care off the right way!
They do everything in their power to help our children grow and I love that
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Review from Julija R (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with our nursery, superb staff. The only thing needs improving is rooms need an upgrade (paint, new shelves, carpets etc).
I also suggested on rainy days using online PE videos, excellent way to keep kids moving.
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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great engagement with children, loads of different activities especially prior to Christmas which keeps children entertained and happy, also wanting to go to nursery which is a bless for parents. Staff and management are very helpful and communication is really good specially when it comes to our children.
Staff brings out best in our children and this is what we love about this nursery.
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Review from Mpho A (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only started this month, however we have been truly impressed by more or less everything Busy Bees has offered so far. The staff and management have been truly welcoming and we can see our daughter is enjoying herself and seems really comfortable with everyone in the nursery.
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Review from P O (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves it at the nursery, and as a parent, that makes me so happy and reassured. I've noticed such a positive change in her and she's becoming more independent, confident, and is starting to do things she hadn't been doing before. It's such a joy to watch her grow and thrive in such
a caring environment.
A big thank you to the amazing nursery staff and management team for creating such a nurturing and supportive space. Your hard work truly shows, and I am so grateful for all you do.
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and lovely staff... my son is settled and very happy and safe here. Girls go above and beyond for my son.
Food is freshly prepared and each day I get to see what my son has eaten from the menu board.
Good communication through parents evenings and evening picks ups
Great key person
approach
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend the nursery enough. My little boy attends and the staff always go above and beyond. He has learnt so much since starting in 2023, he has made so many friends and can't wait to tell me about his day when I collect him!
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff all my children have loved attending this nursery over the last 18 years. Staff are friendly and caring which puts me at ease. The menus are varied and my daughter loves them. The bond my child has with the staff in nursery room is lovely to see.
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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, daughter is now very happy - it hasn't been easy for her or us but the nursery staff and management have assisted us at every stage with great care.
I've marked a few as good instead of excellent for the following reasons; outdoor facilities, are ace compared to anything I've seen in the
area and my daughter loves them but I would love it if there was actually some nature - trees, grass, mud, stones - real outdoors. Cleanliness, a couple of times the toddler loos/upstairs really smelled of pee - I completely understand why this might be but I do think as adults we don't like to do our business in dirty loos so why should our kids? Value for money, the day rate is expensive (in line with the rising cost of everything) but I was shocked to learn staff aren't entitled to sick pay so I am concerned that my money for services is not actually being spent on our kids and the superb staff delivering the care but business profit for top management?
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Chafford HundredHello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Chafford Hundred Nursery and have passed your additional feedback on to the team. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t fault the nursery staff there at all. They have been brilliant with my daughter and she has really come out of her shell. The staff are really friendly
The app is great to have as well so I can check to see what she has done and eaten.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Chafford HundredHello, 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 beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff make it easy to leave my son there every day. The app keeps us up to date with what is going on, and they are always happy to talk to us at the end of the day to tell us about any issues or achievements.
Reply from Evleen Price, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Chafford HundredHello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re so glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. The staff is very competent and the premises are top-notch. My son absolutely loves going there!
Highly recommended.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Nursery and the staff are lovely. Both my daughters enjoy going to nursery and have learnt and developed a lot whilst being there.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled into nursery very well and the staff are a big part of this. She has a very good bond with her key person and the other staff and this makes me feel so much better when I leave her. My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery and I can tell this through the photos the staff put
on parent zone, having this app to see throughout the day is amazing as I know what to feed her when I get her home and what she has been up to. I would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Joanne W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would just like to start this review with a massive thank you to all the team at Busy Bees nursery. My son has recently finished his time at nursery and what an amazing time he has had. He went in as a shy one year old and left as a confident, out going and clever little boy. The staff are friendly,
helpful and experienced with the children and have an amazing relationship with them. I’m so sad that my little boy has had his final days but thanks to Busy Bees he is ready for his next chapter.
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Review from Randani S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care Busy Bees at Chafford Hundred has provided for my son. The staff have been very good and caring and my sons enjoy the time spent at the nursery.
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Review from Vicki (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is always happy to go to nursery (twice a week) and this is a great sign to how much he enjoys his time there. The staff are always extremely friendly and approachable. They keep me up to date with my son's progression throughout the day and regularly update his development and where he meets/exceeds
particular areas in alignment to EYFS.
The nursery itself is clean and until recently was segregated with the baby room and suitable toys then toddlers etc. In the last week, all displays and colourful walls have been taken down and staying bare and neutral. This is disappointing to hear. I enjoy seeing colourful walls to motivate and stimulate children. The rooms are now all together which is encouraging to engage with all ages but also worrying as he may not develop as well if he has access to more baby/younger toys.
The food is of an extremely high standard and well balanced. It’s great that the nursery leave the menu for all to see and gives me great dinner ideas!
Reply from Chloe Wilkes at Busy Bees Chafford HundredThe concept behind this is that too many bright colours can be too overstimulating and does not create a calm environment. We are looking at having more natural resources in the nursery with more photos of the children engaging in activities and play.
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Review from Natasha (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Busy Bees Drake Road since she was 11 months. I have experienced personalized provision for the exact needs of my child, with staff listening and considering the information I have shared with them to tailor the provision.
My little girl is very happy at Bees and looks forward
to attending. Since she has started she has grown in confidence, developed language, matured socially and excellent physically. It is very reassuring to have her in their care throughout the week.
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Review from Tarin E (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the nursery in October whilst I was on maternity leave and was very unsettled in the beginning. The staff were extremely understanding towards me and my daughter and have helped her to settle in really well. The nursery team are fab and my youngest daughter starts in January.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.030)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.030) out of 10 for Busy Bees Chafford Hundred is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 9 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 4.889 for Busy Bees Chafford Hundred is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.889
  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 4.141 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Chafford Hundred is based on 9 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 = 3.7
    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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.441
  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)

Laura

Laura Lindsay

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2002

Hello, my name is Laura and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Drake Road. I have worked at the nursery for 22 years and have been the manager for 19 of those years.  


I have 4 children, my eldest is 17 and my youngest has just turned 1. All 4 of my children have attended the nursery and have thoroughly enjoyed their time here. It has been amazing watching them develop relationships with key staff and watching them grow in confidence and I truly believe my older children were school-ready because of their time at Busy Bees. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Chafford Hundred

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Open?

Busy Bees Chafford Hundred is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Chafford Hundred have capacity for?

Busy Bees Chafford Hundred has capacity for a total of 102 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Chafford Hundred to the centre of Grays?

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

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