Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford

216 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6BN
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8.2 49 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford, Chelmsford
Busy Bees Springfield is a member of one of the UK’s largest childcare providers, with over 30 years’ experience. It offers children from three months to five years of age a stimulating learning environment, where they are cared for by a dedicated team of early years professionals.

Innovative resources aid in promoting children’s learning and development, with state of the art age-appropriate play equipment contributing to their positive experiences at the nursery. Outdoor play and learning is encouraged, with secure private gardens and a Busy Bees Goes Wild learning enhancement which The Wildlife Trusts has developed exclusively for the nursery group.

Children’s happiness and wellbeing are the nursery’s priority. Nutritious meals are freshly cooked by the onsite chef, which children can eat in a dedicated dining area. The nursery also offers separate areas for rest, play and creative play.

Parents are easily able to follow their child’s progress at Busy Bees through the nursery’s online journal system.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Breeze (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford Reviews (49)

8.2

Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.223) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford has 49 reviews.

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my husband and I are delighted with the friendly staff here at Busy Bees. The place is always spotless, I get all the information I need on his daily attendance and overall development. I find the team are fully committed to his growth, happiness and safety. I get in well with them all and I find
this great, as we trust them fully with the care of our child. It’s a lovely open, light environment with great facilities. Good location for Springfield and commuters, as central to town, the garden isn’t huge but perfectly sufficient.
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Review from Gemma P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Even when we just went for a visit to the nursery, I knew it was the right place for our daughter. Everyone was so friendly.
Since she's been at nursery she has grown so much, and she is always happy to go to the staff.
I couldn't speak more highly of Busy Bees, every member of staff I have met is
professional, friendly, approachable and really care about the children.
I'm so lucky that we found such an amazing nursery. Thank you.
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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and staff, my children love it there. The facilities are excellent and they always do exciting new activities.
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Review from Heather L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees is a wonderful nursery, it has so many fun and natural activities for the children, the staff are so friendly, the menu always sounds so delicious and healthy. It's a pleasure to send our children there.
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Review from Matthew P (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming here and gets so much enjoyment and learning from it. The staff are so much fun and brilliant with her, she always runs to get into the building every morning and has a smile on her face.
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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have been with Busy Bees in Springfield since it opened in September 2016 - we loved the environment and people there and it has been fundamental to the shaping of our children.
The facilities and staff are second to none, and we have always felt that our children have been looked
after there, but more than that, that they have been truly loved.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been very happy at the nursery for almost two years, she speaks fondly about the staff and it is clear that her learning and development is a key part of her time there. She is a confident and engaged child which we feel is encouraged and nurtured at the nursery.
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The recent ‘outstanding’ OFSTED grading is not only well deserved but truly reflects the work that this nursery does. Every aspect of care, from the layout of the rooms to the interaction with the individual children is carefully considered, and the manager and her team strive for excellence in everything
they do. This is more than just childcare, you get a real ‘family feel’ from this nursery that I’ve not seen anywhere else!
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had consistently positive dealings with Busy Bees since our son started attending the nursery towards the end of 2017. It is a lovely setting in terms of the facilities but most importantly the staff are caring and well-informed.
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Review from Jane (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Busy Bees do a fantastic job of ensuring my little girl is looked after and cared for, as well as stimulating her enjoyment of learning and having fun. She has been attending the nursery for just under a year and I have seen huge advances in her confidence, independence and character. She
is always excited about going to Busy Bees and I know I can leave her in kind and capable hands whilst I (sadly!) have to work full time!
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Review from Jodie (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, great environment, my boys love coming here and their social skills have come on leaps and bounds.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery from a young age and absolutely loves it. There are a wide range of activities and toys, the staff are extremely friendly and the food looks yummy too. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this nursery!
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery I have ever been to and my boys have come on leaps and bounds since being there. I am very thankful for the staff that were very calm and helpful when my little boy needed that extra medical help. They were willing to be trained to help with this and I couldn't be any happier.
I would recommend this nursery 100%. The staff are amazing and I was sad to see them go when my oldest left for big school. Thank you so much for all your hard work, you're always amazing in hard times and always there for us when needed.
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has so much fun here and loves Toddler but has since moved up to pre-school which she loves even more.
She is learning so much and the staff are amazing and so well trained.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone and feel my daughter has learnt and is learning so much.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys have been coming to the nursery for the last year and they absolutely love it. The activities and facilities on offer are brilliant, the staff are excellent and they all know my boys inside out! They always come home from a busy day at nursery with lots of artwork, stories to tell and
eager to go back the next day. We will be very sad to be leaving Busy Bees at Springfield when they go to school this September. I highly recommend this nursery and if we have another. I would not hesitate in sending them here.
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Review from Karli (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Springfield Chelmsford is a fantastic nursery. The staff are warm, kind and caring. The facilities are beautiful and my daughter is extremely happy there. I would thoroughly recommend it to all.
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Review from Vicky M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely impressed with the quality of childcare offered at this nursery. Everyone is so welcoming, information is shared well & we get daily updates on how she has been. Her speech, counting, social interactions and learnt behaviours have all developed much faster than friends who don't
attend nursery and this is due to the wonderful staff, their care, attention and individual development of every child. When we leave for nursery in the morning, our daughter is excited by what lies ahead and the parent zone app is excellent as it shows what she has been up to and enables us to not feel we are missing out! The girls in the Baby room are amazing&we will be sad when our daughter moves up but know that given the high standards set by them, that the toddler room will provide new challenges and stretch our daughter even more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery and all it does, as teachers we have been really impressed by all we have seen and witnessed at Busy Bees at Springfield Chelmsford.
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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees, Springfield Rd, has always offered both my daughters the full support, understanding and appreciation that they have both needed and when required. Both my girls have had tough times emotionally at various stages of their development - my eldest entering the toddler room from babies, and
my youngest when joining the nursery in the babies’ room. Their individual needs were assessed and both received the time and attention necessary to make sure they felt comfortable.
I am proud to tell family and friends about the nursery that our girls go (went) to and feel comfortable knowing that they are receiving (received) the all-round care to support them in becoming confident, happy and bright little ladies.
Reply from Adele Crozier, Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford
Thank you very much for your kind words Emily. We are very proud of what the girls have achieved since coming to the nursery.
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Review from Alyssa (Aunt of Child) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful nursery. Staff are lovely and are super friendly. They ensure the care of my nephew is 100% and always keep up to date with his activities. The environment is a spectacular learning space and would 100% recommend.
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Review from Phil T (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 5 months old and I cannot fault the care she receives. The staff are friendly, welcoming and they know my daughter inside out! The nursery has great facilities and toys and she always comes home tired from a busy day there. Would not hesitate
to recommend.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.223)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.223) out of 10 for Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 Springfield Chelmsford is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 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 3.223 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.098
  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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Adele

Adele Crozier

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2016

My name is Adele Crozier and I am the nursery manager here at Springfield.


I first started working for Busy Bees in 2002 after achieving my level 3 qualification in Early Years. In this time I have worked with all ages from 0-8 years gaining experience with a wide range of ages. Having worked for Busy Bees for many years the most rewarding part of my job is to watch how the children thrive in the nurseries stimulating environment.


I am a mum to 3 beautiful children aged 14, 9 and 6. My youngest has left Springfield Busy Bees to start school but he loved the variety of activities he was offered every day. As a parent I loved to witness the bonds he formed with his Pre School friends and to hear about all their adventures.


I look forward to welcoming you and your family to our nursery very soon.

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