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Busy Bees Kindergarten # Busy Bees Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Highfields Cp School, Colchester Road, MANNINGTREE, CO11 2BN · Essex Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busy Bees Kindergarten, located in Manningtree, is an independent childcare setting that first opened its doors in a purpose-built facility in 2010. " The kindergarten prides itself on fostering a "home from home" environment, where a child-led approach encourages exploration and creativity through stimulating activities and loose parts play. Their philosophy is rooted in a holistic educational approach, integrating various well-known theories and pedagogies to cultivate a truly curious learning space. The dedicated team of early years educators is committed to continuous development, aiming to provide the best possible experience for every child, nurturing their emotional and intellectual growth. Our ethos Our ethos is a home from home setting that is child-led. We have created a homely and inviting environment that allows all children as well as our Tribe to explore and learn. As a setting we offer open ended play, created with loose parts and treasures. Our holistic ethos uses a mixture of well known theorists and pedagogy that has created a truly curious setting. What it's like Children benefit from an extremely well-resourced and inviting environment. They settle swiftly because staff know them well and provide nurturing and encouragement. Children become deeply involved in their self-directed learning and form strong attachments to staff, demonstrating that they feel exceptionally safe and secure. Child-led learning Holistic approach Purpose-built facility After-school club ## 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://www.busybeeskindergartenmanningtree.com) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Friday: 7.30am - 5.30pm 40 weeks a year (from September 2026) Age range 3 months old and upwards Term time / All Year Mixed Session types 7.30 - 5.30 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees Kindergarten Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10074308 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191733)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397961) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-kindergarten-co11-2bn-ey397961) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Kindergarten Last inspected 14 July 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 Children benefit from an extremely well-resourced and inviting environment. They settle swiftly because staff know them well and provide nurturing and encouragement. Children become deeply involved in their self-directed learning and form strong attachments to staff, demonstrating that they feel exceptionally safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from an extremely well-resourced and inviting environment. - Staff model excellent manners, kindness and consideration to others and teach children to follow simple rules. - Leaders and managers have researched and implemented an imaginative curriculum designed to spark children's curiosity, engagement, and drive to explore and learn. - Baby-room staff provide a safe and uncluttered environment, arranged specifically to support babies who are learning to crawl and cruise. - Staff ensure that they speak clearly and listen carefully to children and encourage them to think about problems they set themselves. Areas to develop - 1 implement consistent strategies that make the most of opportunities to further develop children's self-care skills so they are fully independent. Inspection #10074308 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191733) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share how impressed they are with the kindergarten. They are confident that their children are happy and settled. > Parents appreciate the wide range of strategies used to engage and involve them in their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support that meet their needs. Consequently, all children make sustained progress in their learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: January 2010 - July 2022 Good - March 2016 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Kindergarten ### What outdoor space does Busy Bees Kindergarten have? ### Is Busy Bees Kindergarten a day nursery or preschool? ### What age children does Busy Bees Kindergarten take? ### When is Busy Bees Kindergarten open? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANNINGTREE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Bees Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Pumpkins Nursery Manningtree · CO11 2FR ](/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-co11-2fr-2669232) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Brooklands Young Explorers Manningtree · CO11 1RX ](/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-co11-1rx-ey368548) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Manningtree · CO11 1PZ ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-co11-1pz-ey449792) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.6 mi ### The Bloom Childcare Group Manningtree · CO11 2UZ ](/nursery/the-bloom-childcare-group-co11-2uz-2841449) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Lavender Hall Kindergarten Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-co7-6qt-251765) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### East Bergholt Young Explorers Colchester · CO7 6QT ](/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-co7-6qt-ey494296) [See all nurseries in MANNINGTREE →](/search?q=MANNINGTREE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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