Food
All food prepared on-site by experienced cook, following strict healthy eating and safety guidelines.
Burstead Bears Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
Burstead Bears Day Nursery, located in Billericay, offers exceptional childcare and educational experiences for children from infancy up to five years old. Recognised as a top 20 nursery in the East of England and holding a prestigious Gold Award for Good Food & Healthy Eating, as well as a 5-Star Award for Hygiene, the nursery is committed to providing a nurturing environment.
Their dedicated and highly skilled team of childcare practitioners deliver premium day care within state-of-the-art facilities. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into four distinct rooms tailored to different age groups: Honey Bears for babies, Sun Bears and Moon Bears for toddlers, and Teddy Bears for pre-school children.
They also have a strong focus on healthy eating practices, with all meals prepared on-site by an experienced cook, and strict guidelines for food preparation, especially for younger children, to ensure safety and proper nutrition. The nursery operates 52 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and during the Christmas to New Year period.
What it's like
Children are well cared for in a welcoming and homely nursery environment, developing warm relationships with staff. Babies show interest and curiosity, feeling safe and snuggling into staff for comfort. Older children enjoy number games and toddlers explore play dough, engaging in discussions about shapes and colours.
Award-winning nurseryGold award for healthy eating5-star hygiene ratingOpen 52 weeks a year
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm
Age range
Birth to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Burstead Bears Day Nursery
Last inspected 6 August 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are well cared for in a welcoming and homely nursery environment, developing warm relationships with staff. Babies show interest and curiosity, feeling safe and snuggling into staff for comfort. Older children enjoy number games and toddlers explore play dough, engaging in discussions about shapes and colours.
Inspector highlights
- The managers and staff team have worked hard since the last inspection to improve the quality of the nursery, resulting in a calm and rich learning environment.
- Managers and staff have high expectations for all children, closely monitoring progress and tailoring the curriculum to their interests.
- Managers lead their team well in reflective practice and ongoing improvement, with staff benefiting from training opportunities.
- Children's speech and language development is supported from the start through a wide variety of books and animated storytelling.
- Children are developing their early writing skills using an abundance of sensory materials and mark-making activities.
Areas to develop
- 1review the planning and teaching of group activities to ensure that they consistently support the learning needs of all children as well as possible
- 2use every opportunity to help children hear and use their home language during play and activities, to further support their development of speech.
Inspection #10130620 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children develop strong physical skills as they learn to navigate different obstacles in the garden. Staff are always nearby to help when children need their support.
Parent Reviews of Burstead Bears Day Nursery
5.0
(14)
Rebecca Dack
a year ago
I am so happy I chose Burstead Bears for my daughter - I have felt so comfortable and reassured that she is being well-looked after since the moment she started! All the staff are friendly, experienced and attentive to each child. They always choose fun, creative activities with the children and ensure they are learning at the same time. You can tell the nursery is well established and runs smoothly, with all staff being great at what they do. I’m so grateful for everything they do for the little ones and would highly recommend!
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Chelsee' Buffin
a year ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am so happy with Burstead Bears nursery for Mia. All the staff and facilities are amazing, providing a warm and nurturing environment. Mia loves it there and always comes home happy and content. I feel very comfortable and confident leaving Mia in their care, knowing she is in excellent hands. Highly recommended!
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Michelle Robinson
a year ago
My niece and nephew both attend this nursery, they both have mild learning disabilities and are looked after with such professionalism and knowledge for their needs. The staff are all welcoming, caring and compassionate and the manager is always there for support and advice. 5 stars for a 5 star nursery! I would highly recommend to anyone looking.
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Laura Coughlan
a year ago
Absolutely amazing nursery! Holly is becoming such a confident little girly and is truly so happy going to nursery. She loves the girls and her friends there. I just feel so comfortable dropping her off on her nursery days
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Bella Belliss
a year ago
Amazing nursery for my little girl. She has so much fun here everytime she goes. The staff are great with her, such an beautiful space for kids.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021
Date: December 2010
- August 2021Good
- October 2019Requires improvement
- October 2015Outstanding
- December 2010Outstanding
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