About our Nursery

Our objective is to provide quality care for every child in a safe, secure and fun environment, meeting every child's individual needs. Our childcare approach, which includes building a close and trusting partnership with our parents, is vitally important to us.

The nursery is situated on Severalls Business Park and has close access to the A12, A14 and A120

Facilities....

At Busy Bees in Colchester you will find a purpose built, single storey nursery with fantastic facilities. Our facilities include:

• Large fully equipped Base Rooms designed specifically
  for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
  
• Secure Access system for your peace of mind.
  
• Each room has their own Base Room Manager who plans and
  co-ordinates the children’s activities throughout the day.
  
• Individual outdoor play areas with special garden areas for
  the children to grow their own plants and vegetables.
  

 

Reasons to consider Colchester...

 

Dedicated Staff

We have qualified, dedicated and experienced staff and management operating with a key worker system that helps to build personal relationships with children and parents.

The best care and education

At Busy Bees we apply Birth to Three and Foundation Stage to ensure the best possible development for children of all ages as well as various other initiatives such as Birth to Five portfolios which provide a lasting record of children's time at Busy Bees.

Delicious Food

Our fully equipped kitchen on site with trained cook provides specially prepared delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for all ages.

 

Opening Times

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm

Annual Holidays

The nursery is open 52 weeks per year, but is closed on national bank holidays.

Activities Noticeboard

At Colchester we offer swimming lessons. These are with a fully trained swimming instructor who teaches groups of no more than 8 children at a time.

Parental Involvement....

We fully inform parents about every aspect of the nursery and the general operation and constraints. Our staff build positive and strong relationships with parents and ensure that each parent and child's needs are catered for.

There are a number of ways parents can get involved in the nursery

• Parents evening
  
• Support nursery activities

 

OFSTED

Our Day nursery facilities are registered with the Department of Education and Employment DfES) to accept grants for Early Years education for children aged three and four and activities are geared to meet the requirements of Ofsted incorporating the Early Learning Goals.

Activities also take into consideration all aspects of the National Curriculum Key Stage One.

Children are given every opportunity to make their own choices with encouragement and help from staff and parents.

You can check the latest Ofsted reports here

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk