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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!", "datePublished": "2024-06-03T12:59:29.762420Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Chelsee' Buffin" }, "reviewBody": "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n\nI 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. 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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", "datePublished": "2024-06-03T11:50:44.340845Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Bella Belliss" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing nursery for my little girl. She has so much fun here everytime she goes. 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Burstead Bears Day Nursery # Burstead Bears Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 5.0 (14 parent reviews) · Guildprime Business Centre, Southend Road, BILLERICAY, CM11 2PZ · Essex Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nursery Gold award for healthy eating 5-star hygiene rating Open 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. [Request pricing →](https://bursteadbears.co.uk/safe-feeding) ## Key facts Food All food prepared on-site by experienced cook, following strict healthy eating and safety guidelines. 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 Safeguarding effective 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 - 1 review the planning and teaching of group activities to ensure that they consistently support the learning needs of all children as well as possible - 2 use 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169327) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Burstead Bears Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10130620 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169327)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332024) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=burstead-bears-day-nursery-limited-cm11-2pz-ey332024) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKoc3ykWRp-x0dyT21WzpAj96geKBR6jZl9O8XxWz3TcTrBQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aGIzWnN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c130ebdcbe0b:0x91a52a69a3cf8b66) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWoiYFiF2bUVrysX5jiDgt5XiDJGJ-cuB5F3WZDKobuZu_0sCY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dWNUVTdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c130ebdcbe0b:0x91a52a69a3cf8b66) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUfFxf-EFIqhEKTlojeGG3ZcJ2a5L778ZhpSNhs50HNuTPhkI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6MWFYQkN3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d8c130ebdcbe0b:0x91a52a69a3cf8b66) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUF6hVkBFVXsROskCjXqq7tn_4ItiSAtziticNF5tfYyFy_FDgI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dWVEWHhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c130ebdcbe0b:0x91a52a69a3cf8b66) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJler27Zum6Qr8NW_MQJ4hHLBZ6crghE7fYFC-VbImqiyqTeA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6bXJTd29RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8c130ebdcbe0b:0x91a52a69a3cf8b66) Reviews from Google for Burstead Bears Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10494841139865029478&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: December 2010 - August 2021 Good - October 2019 Requires improvement - October 2015 Outstanding - December 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Burstead Bears Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited? ### What are the main strengths of Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited? ### Is Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited a day nursery or preschool? ### Is Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited suitable for under-twos? ### How big is Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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