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Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6RW
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11 February 2026
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in my child's happiness and development.. Communication with parents is excellent-we're always kept up to date and feel completely reassured knowing our child is in such caring hands.
Our child has grown so much in confidence since starting here. We're incredibly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
23 January 2026
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!
23 January 2026
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
23 January 2026
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.
23 January 2026
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.
23 January 2026
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.
14 August 2025
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.
23 May 2025
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
23 May 2025
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!
23 May 2025
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.
09 August 2023
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?
08 August 2023
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.
07 August 2023
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.
01 April 2020
Great nursery. The staff is very competent and the premises are top-notch. My son absolutely loves going there!
Highly recommended.
06 March 2020
Nursery and the staff are lovely. Both my daughters enjoy going to nursery and have learnt and developed a lot whilst being there.
06 March 2020
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.
24 July 2018
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.
10 May 2018
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.
27 April 2018
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!
26 April 2018
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.
Latest Reviews for Busy Bees Chafford Hundred
11 February 2026
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in my child's happiness and development.. Communication with parents is excellent-we're always kept up to date and feel completely reassured knowing our child is in such caring hands.
Our child has grown so much in confidence since starting here. We're incredibly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
23 January 2026
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!
23 January 2026
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
23 January 2026
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.
23 January 2026
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.
23 January 2026
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.
14 August 2025
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.
23 May 2025
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
23 May 2025
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!
23 May 2025
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.
09 August 2023
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?
08 August 2023
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.
07 August 2023
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.
01 April 2020
Great nursery. The staff is very competent and the premises are top-notch. My son absolutely loves going there!
Highly recommended.
06 March 2020
Nursery and the staff are lovely. Both my daughters enjoy going to nursery and have learnt and developed a lot whilst being there.
06 March 2020
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.
24 July 2018
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.
10 May 2018
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.
27 April 2018
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!
26 April 2018
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.