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17 September 2025
Busy Bees Notley have gone above and beyond with the care and support of our son and we will be really sad and a little lost without them when he leaves to go to school. He has some very specific needs which the team have adapted, upskilled, perservered and supported us with. As well as being really warm and friendly individuals they are professional and will always help with any challenge. Our son has really enjoyed his time at nursery.
11 September 2025
Our 3rd child to go through Great Notley Busy Bees, each has greatly gained through their experience at nursery, the play and learn approach has readied them each for the school journey, with just a year away for our 3rd, I truly believe she is on course to continue her learning journey with ease.
28 July 2025
All of the staff are kind, caring, friendly, and polite. From the moment we first visited, we felt welcomed and reassured that our child would be in safe hands. The team clearly takes the time to get to know each child individually, creating a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and feel secure. One of the aspects we really appreciate is the consistent communication. We receive regular updates throughout the day via the nursery app, including photos, meal information, activities, and nap times. It's so comforting to see what our child is up to and to know he's happy and engaged. The nursery is clean with lots of age appropriate activities. The staff put a lot of effort into planning fun and educational activities for the children. We've seen our son grow in confidence, independence, and social skill since starting here. I would recommend to friends, family, and anyone looking for a safe, happy, and caring environment for their child.
28 July 2025
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Great Notley Busy Bees. From Day One, and consistently since, the support they've provided - both to us as parents and to our child - has been truly outstanding. Their care for her wellness, happiness and development gives us so much peace of mind. I wholeheartedly trust the team. The communication is excellent, whether it's updates via the app or a friendly phone call during the day. The staff are incredibly polite, calm and supportive, creating such a nurturing environment. Knowing my child is eating nutritious balanced meals while enjoying her day makes such a difference too. Another huge plus is the flexibility they offer with adhoc days which is incredibly helpful for us as a family. We feel so lucky to have found this day nursery. Thank you team.
29 May 2025
Absolutely outstanding service at busy bees great notley. I have full confidence in all the staff that work here, I never feel worried about sending my daughter to nursery and I always know she's having a great time! The photo updates are so lovely and reassuring. The app is always updated quickly and I'm fully aware of all meals/nappy changes/sleeps that my daughter has. Her key person is amazing, my little girl loves her to bits. We had a recent bout of illness and went to hospital over a weeks time frame, both the nursery in general and her key person phoned me personally to see how she was getting on, that speaks volumes in the level of care I know she is receiving. It's also very impressive how quickly all the girls learn the child's name and the parents names, a real personal touch, from day one they've made us both feel at ease on those tricky drop offs! Thank you to all the girls at busy bees!
24 February 2025
Busy Bees Great Notley is a brilliant place to have your child learn and develop in their early years. The fact that my daughter tells me each day how much fun she has at the nursery and learns new things is adamant about how it is operated from the managers to the nursery nurses. These achievements have resulted from the centre receiving Outstanding's from their OFSTED inspections. The staff at the nursery are amazing and always look out for my daughter's best interests by having her involved and interacting with all activities and in the process making new friends within the class. Also, the meals my daughter gets are second to none to which I receive feedback from the staff that she eats and enjoys. Overall I would highly recommend to any parent that are looking to choose an early learning centre for their child's development to strongly consider Busy Bees Great Notley.
19 February 2025
Busy Bees Great Notley is amazing! We've been lucky that both our children have had the opportunity to go there. Our youngest is due to start in the foundation class and the handover between the rooms has been brilliant. Demonstrating they know our child so well. Plus considering how changes can affect children and they adapt things accordingly to support that transition. All staff have a great knowledge of the early years curriculum and create great engaging play and learning opportunities. All staff are so caring and we can't thank them enough for all they do. I would highly recommend the setting and all it offers.
18 February 2025
Cannot speak highly enough of the nursery. We were apprehensive, as we'd never left our daughter with anyone else before. But they were so reassuring and their provision and care is absolutely outstanding! The staff are so lovely and you can see how much they care. Highly, highly recommended!
18 February 2025
The only nursery I looked at for my daughter, I knew from the outset she would be in safe hands. She will leave for school this year having attended since being 10 months old. An amazing nursery, with genuine caring and friendly staff and management. Lots of opportunities to develop skills and learn about various topics. My daughter loves the outside space and the children are encouraged to play together and look after one another. Communication is good and parents evenings are informative. There's a parent partnership group so parents can get involved and shape and help the nursery. I couldn't think of a better place. Well done to this outstanding nursery!
18 February 2025
We have been absolutely blown away by the staff at Great Notley Busy Bees. From the cheery greets in the morning when dropping our daughter off, to the detailed and personalised handovers at the end of the day, the entire team goes out of their way to make you and your child feel supported throughout their journey. I was personally so apprehensive about my daughter starting nursery at 6 months, but any anxious feelings were almost instantly banished after her first session. Her development has been phenomenal since joining and we fear now she absolutely loves being at nursery more than at home! A huge thank you to everyone in the team for your amazing welcome and continued support, we're just so happy we found you!
07 June 2022
My daughter has been at Busy Bees Great Notley since she was 9-months-old, she is now in her last few months before going to school. We have always been happy with Busy Bees and never had any problems. They have always communicated well and I’ve felt my daughter is in safe hands. She has learnt so many skills from being at nursery and it’s definitely started her off well in life and prepared her for a school setting.
03 June 2022
Inclusive, supportive and nurturing day nursery. Each and every member of staff clearly cares about each child and makes a conscious effort to ensure they provide the best care possible to meet the needs of each individual child and communicate effectively with parents. My child has been at the nursery since she was 7 months old and is now 3 years and 5months old. She has transitioned through each room with ease and has always been happy and cared for, to the highest possible standard.
28 April 2022
Our daughter has been attending here since September 2021 and we couldn't be happier with the entire team. Every interaction is fantastic. More importantly our daughter loves to go which speaks volumes for itself and what a lovely bunch they all are. Would highly recommend!
28 April 2022
I have been very happy with the nursery so far. The staff are all so attentive and friendly. They all seem to know my daughter's name and needs and she really enjoys attending. The app is a great way of enabling me to see what happens each day she attends. I can see what activities are set up for the day, what she has and hasn’t eaten, her sleep patterns and also receive regular photos of her enjoying herself. It is very reassuring to be at work and know that she is so well looked after in my absence.
28 April 2022
My little girl always comes home happy and raving about what a lovely day she has had. She has made some wonderful friends and learns new things every day, it’s amazing to know your child is in good hands when they aren’t with you. Thank you Busy Bees Great Notley.
28 April 2022
My daughter previously attended Busy Bees from the age of 3 and most recently my son started attending busy bees when he was 13 months old (now due to start school in September). I cannot say enough good things about this nursery! At every stage, my son has had all the help he has needed and the care he is shown is wonderful. My son has some delayed development and I cannot begin to describe the amount of support we have had from the nursery. I genuinely don't think my son would be where he is now development-wise without their help. Their focus on his development has been really well structured and monitored carefully. The head SENCo lead at the Nursery is fantastic and has even helped with all of the paperwork that goes with applying for an EHCP! She has also offered invaluable advice on extra help we can get outside of Nursery. My son is so happy there, he goes off every morning without a fuss. All of the staff are fantastic and I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
16 April 2021
My son has attended since March 2020, he's progressed so much! He absolutely loves nursery and his teachers. He's such a confident boy. He was potty trained throughout and is a very fussy eater and all the staff encouraged him at mine and his pace, no pressure. He's just moved to foundation class and is adjusting so well to the new routine with the help of his teachers. Such a fabulous nursery!
16 April 2021
My little boy is truly happy here and I feel so happy leaving him in the morning knowing how much the staff care and will one hundred percent put every effort into making sure he is happy and looked after! He has learnt so much since starting at Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintree. The staff in the baby room go above and beyond everyday!
05 April 2021
Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintee is just fantastic. The staff are kind and always smiling. They have been super through the last year, managing an extremely challenging time but keeping things as ‘normal’ as possible for the children.
05 April 2021
Wonderful, friendly staff who give plenty of updates on the app. Great activities for the kids and outdoor space. The food is varied and plentiful, our daughter is thriving at Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintree and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Great Notley, Braintree
17 September 2025
Busy Bees Notley have gone above and beyond with the care and support of our son and we will be really sad and a little lost without them when he leaves to go to school. He has some very specific needs which the team have adapted, upskilled, perservered and supported us with. As well as being really warm and friendly individuals they are professional and will always help with any challenge. Our son has really enjoyed his time at nursery.
11 September 2025
Our 3rd child to go through Great Notley Busy Bees, each has greatly gained through their experience at nursery, the play and learn approach has readied them each for the school journey, with just a year away for our 3rd, I truly believe she is on course to continue her learning journey with ease.
28 July 2025
All of the staff are kind, caring, friendly, and polite. From the moment we first visited, we felt welcomed and reassured that our child would be in safe hands. The team clearly takes the time to get to know each child individually, creating a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and feel secure. One of the aspects we really appreciate is the consistent communication. We receive regular updates throughout the day via the nursery app, including photos, meal information, activities, and nap times. It's so comforting to see what our child is up to and to know he's happy and engaged. The nursery is clean with lots of age appropriate activities. The staff put a lot of effort into planning fun and educational activities for the children. We've seen our son grow in confidence, independence, and social skill since starting here. I would recommend to friends, family, and anyone looking for a safe, happy, and caring environment for their child.
28 July 2025
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Great Notley Busy Bees. From Day One, and consistently since, the support they've provided - both to us as parents and to our child - has been truly outstanding. Their care for her wellness, happiness and development gives us so much peace of mind. I wholeheartedly trust the team. The communication is excellent, whether it's updates via the app or a friendly phone call during the day. The staff are incredibly polite, calm and supportive, creating such a nurturing environment. Knowing my child is eating nutritious balanced meals while enjoying her day makes such a difference too. Another huge plus is the flexibility they offer with adhoc days which is incredibly helpful for us as a family. We feel so lucky to have found this day nursery. Thank you team.
29 May 2025
Absolutely outstanding service at busy bees great notley. I have full confidence in all the staff that work here, I never feel worried about sending my daughter to nursery and I always know she's having a great time! The photo updates are so lovely and reassuring. The app is always updated quickly and I'm fully aware of all meals/nappy changes/sleeps that my daughter has. Her key person is amazing, my little girl loves her to bits. We had a recent bout of illness and went to hospital over a weeks time frame, both the nursery in general and her key person phoned me personally to see how she was getting on, that speaks volumes in the level of care I know she is receiving. It's also very impressive how quickly all the girls learn the child's name and the parents names, a real personal touch, from day one they've made us both feel at ease on those tricky drop offs! Thank you to all the girls at busy bees!
24 February 2025
Busy Bees Great Notley is a brilliant place to have your child learn and develop in their early years. The fact that my daughter tells me each day how much fun she has at the nursery and learns new things is adamant about how it is operated from the managers to the nursery nurses. These achievements have resulted from the centre receiving Outstanding's from their OFSTED inspections. The staff at the nursery are amazing and always look out for my daughter's best interests by having her involved and interacting with all activities and in the process making new friends within the class. Also, the meals my daughter gets are second to none to which I receive feedback from the staff that she eats and enjoys. Overall I would highly recommend to any parent that are looking to choose an early learning centre for their child's development to strongly consider Busy Bees Great Notley.
19 February 2025
Busy Bees Great Notley is amazing! We've been lucky that both our children have had the opportunity to go there. Our youngest is due to start in the foundation class and the handover between the rooms has been brilliant. Demonstrating they know our child so well. Plus considering how changes can affect children and they adapt things accordingly to support that transition. All staff have a great knowledge of the early years curriculum and create great engaging play and learning opportunities. All staff are so caring and we can't thank them enough for all they do. I would highly recommend the setting and all it offers.
18 February 2025
Cannot speak highly enough of the nursery. We were apprehensive, as we'd never left our daughter with anyone else before. But they were so reassuring and their provision and care is absolutely outstanding! The staff are so lovely and you can see how much they care. Highly, highly recommended!
18 February 2025
The only nursery I looked at for my daughter, I knew from the outset she would be in safe hands. She will leave for school this year having attended since being 10 months old. An amazing nursery, with genuine caring and friendly staff and management. Lots of opportunities to develop skills and learn about various topics. My daughter loves the outside space and the children are encouraged to play together and look after one another. Communication is good and parents evenings are informative. There's a parent partnership group so parents can get involved and shape and help the nursery. I couldn't think of a better place. Well done to this outstanding nursery!
18 February 2025
We have been absolutely blown away by the staff at Great Notley Busy Bees. From the cheery greets in the morning when dropping our daughter off, to the detailed and personalised handovers at the end of the day, the entire team goes out of their way to make you and your child feel supported throughout their journey. I was personally so apprehensive about my daughter starting nursery at 6 months, but any anxious feelings were almost instantly banished after her first session. Her development has been phenomenal since joining and we fear now she absolutely loves being at nursery more than at home! A huge thank you to everyone in the team for your amazing welcome and continued support, we're just so happy we found you!
07 June 2022
My daughter has been at Busy Bees Great Notley since she was 9-months-old, she is now in her last few months before going to school. We have always been happy with Busy Bees and never had any problems. They have always communicated well and I’ve felt my daughter is in safe hands. She has learnt so many skills from being at nursery and it’s definitely started her off well in life and prepared her for a school setting.
03 June 2022
Inclusive, supportive and nurturing day nursery. Each and every member of staff clearly cares about each child and makes a conscious effort to ensure they provide the best care possible to meet the needs of each individual child and communicate effectively with parents. My child has been at the nursery since she was 7 months old and is now 3 years and 5months old. She has transitioned through each room with ease and has always been happy and cared for, to the highest possible standard.
28 April 2022
Our daughter has been attending here since September 2021 and we couldn't be happier with the entire team. Every interaction is fantastic. More importantly our daughter loves to go which speaks volumes for itself and what a lovely bunch they all are. Would highly recommend!
28 April 2022
I have been very happy with the nursery so far. The staff are all so attentive and friendly. They all seem to know my daughter's name and needs and she really enjoys attending. The app is a great way of enabling me to see what happens each day she attends. I can see what activities are set up for the day, what she has and hasn’t eaten, her sleep patterns and also receive regular photos of her enjoying herself. It is very reassuring to be at work and know that she is so well looked after in my absence.
28 April 2022
My little girl always comes home happy and raving about what a lovely day she has had. She has made some wonderful friends and learns new things every day, it’s amazing to know your child is in good hands when they aren’t with you. Thank you Busy Bees Great Notley.
28 April 2022
My daughter previously attended Busy Bees from the age of 3 and most recently my son started attending busy bees when he was 13 months old (now due to start school in September). I cannot say enough good things about this nursery! At every stage, my son has had all the help he has needed and the care he is shown is wonderful. My son has some delayed development and I cannot begin to describe the amount of support we have had from the nursery. I genuinely don't think my son would be where he is now development-wise without their help. Their focus on his development has been really well structured and monitored carefully. The head SENCo lead at the Nursery is fantastic and has even helped with all of the paperwork that goes with applying for an EHCP! She has also offered invaluable advice on extra help we can get outside of Nursery. My son is so happy there, he goes off every morning without a fuss. All of the staff are fantastic and I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
16 April 2021
My son has attended since March 2020, he's progressed so much! He absolutely loves nursery and his teachers. He's such a confident boy. He was potty trained throughout and is a very fussy eater and all the staff encouraged him at mine and his pace, no pressure. He's just moved to foundation class and is adjusting so well to the new routine with the help of his teachers. Such a fabulous nursery!
16 April 2021
My little boy is truly happy here and I feel so happy leaving him in the morning knowing how much the staff care and will one hundred percent put every effort into making sure he is happy and looked after! He has learnt so much since starting at Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintree. The staff in the baby room go above and beyond everyday!
05 April 2021
Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintee is just fantastic. The staff are kind and always smiling. They have been super through the last year, managing an extremely challenging time but keeping things as ‘normal’ as possible for the children.
05 April 2021
Wonderful, friendly staff who give plenty of updates on the app. Great activities for the kids and outdoor space. The food is varied and plentiful, our daughter is thriving at Busy Bees at Great Notley, Braintree and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.