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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway # Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 4.9 (12 parent reviews) · 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8LT · Essex Number of places 103 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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 30pm, all year round, providing childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Rated \\'Good\\' by Ofsted in November 2022, the nursery prides itself on a clear vision where staff follow children's interests to support and extend their learning through well-planned and challenging activities. Children's independence is fostered across all age groups, from self-feeding and nose wiping to dressing themselves, promoting resilience and respect for their environment. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development, particularly their speech and language. Children are encouraged to become \\‘garden detectives\\’, learning to assess risks and stay safe in the outdoor environment. The curriculum, discussed during a learning walk with the manager and inspector, encompasses both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Children form strong bonds with staff, who nurture communication and language development through stories and sounds, and help older children learn about emotions. Parents have reported that their children settle well and appreciate the regular feedback on their child's development. The nursery also uses \\‘family books\\’ to share photos, facilitating discussions about different family dynamics and cultural differences, and allowing children to listen to various languages, with parents able to record phrases in their home language to help their children settle and understand routines. What it's like The manager and staff have a clear vision for the nursery, following children's interests to support and extend their learning and experiences through well-planned and appropriately challenging activities. Children's independence skills are promoted across all ages, from self-feeding and nose wiping to dressing themselves, fostering resilience and respect for their environment. Children are settled and form strong bonds with staff, who nurture their communication and language development through stories and sounds, and help older children learn about emotions. Strong bonds with staff Promotes independence Focus on communication Outdoor learning opportunities Supports cultural understanding Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10234936 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201262)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308705) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-co3-8lt-ey308705) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway Last inspected 2 November 2022 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 The manager and staff have a clear vision for the nursery, following children's interests to support and extend their learning and experiences through well-planned and appropriately challenging activities. Children's independence skills are promoted across all ages, from self-feeding and nose wiping to dressing themselves, fostering resilience and respect for their environment. Children are settled and form strong bonds with staff, who nurture their communication and language development through stories and sounds, and help older children learn about emotions. Inspector highlights - Children learn how to keep themselves safe, discussing topics like road safety and home risks, and assessing risks in the garden as 'garden detectives'. - Children learn how to stay healthy, including oral hygiene and the importance of clean teeth. - Children have family books to share photos, learn about different family dynamics and cultural differences, and listen to various languages. - Parents can record phrases in their home language for children to listen to, which helps children feel settled and understand routines. - Staff feel well supported by management, particularly with well-being, and are involved in planning their own training. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to engage with all children consistently, particularly those who are less confident, to extend all children's learning and development. Inspection #10234936 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201262) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "they receive good feedback from staff in relation to how their child is developing." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents report that children's development is well supported, in particular their speech and language. Outdoor space Children are offered the opportunity to be 'garden detectives' where they learn to assess their own risks in the garden and how to stay safe. During the inspection, the manager and inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the curriculum and what children learn, both inside and outside. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway 4.9 (12) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdvBME29e35qjYnlgqaz-pw1f8F0SCcjKco7Q0-qTYDLvupWKRRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexandra Chimhini 4 months ago We are happy with the support our child receives at this nursery. The staff have been fantastic in helping her build confidence and encouraging her to express herself. We’ve noticed a real improvement in her self-belief, communication, and willingness to share her thoughts and feelings. The team are patient, nurturing, and genuinely take the time to understand her individual needs. It’s reassuring to see how supported and valued she feels each day, and we’re very grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on her development. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kcU0waEtiVFY2ZG1oTGFWRmtRMGh2WTI1VlFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d902fd70ce334f:0xfd479d08f91ce1bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVNOISTqaBkiAbV5wP1s90OKiN-aODpDj6KEBnWxf7p9rvt_77VYQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hayley Wells 2 years ago Amazing staff, so caring and loving towards the children. It’s been almost 6 years between both of my children and over that time I’ve got to know most of the ladies really well. They have helped me grow and nurture my children and I’ll always be grateful. It’s hard to leave your children but I always knew that they were in a safe and loving environment. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. Tonight at graduation for my son, the look he gave his key workers and the hugs they gave in return you could see pure love and that’s all you want. Thank you everyone at Stanway BuyBees for everything you have done. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbWNhSGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d902fd70ce334f:0xfd479d08f91ce1bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUS5eAcKNodO6twT8rhwCA-F5BKicqWmEUhpdyGArUZ34yzxfW1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda Price 4 years ago Cannot praise this nursery enough! All three of.my children have grown up here (3 months to school age with one still attending full time) and been taught the early life skills and developed a high level of confidence in all areas of their lives. The staff are amazing and honestly i cannot praise them all enough! The attention to detail and the very person centered approach to each child's development is second to none. No one will be disappointed if they chose this nursery for their children! I will praise them forever as they really have provided my three kids with the best start in life! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhdU9uaEV3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d902fd70ce334f:0xfd479d08f91ce1bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLV0ahjMN0y2gIinPp_aMQEJqOrkhZcPJvfrWS7rDLbs48gow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Connor harris 3 years ago My daughter loves to come along to nursery, she has a lovely bond with the girls they are always so helpful and happy, lovely set out of toys and always clean [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtd1ptbWdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d902fd70ce334f:0xfd479d08f91ce1bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKM2EQTx1mM2Apoun76HmksLuXAOLarrk3LnpJFXnFJreYgCQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Annette Mullins 4 years ago We were always informed of things going on at the nursery, my son loves it there and has thrived, looking forward to him making to transition into school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyN29uaHZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d902fd70ce334f:0xfd479d08f91ce1bf) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway. 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