Published: 07/01/2026
There’s a new buzz in Stansted Mountfitchet as brand-new nursery, Busy Bees Stansted Mountfitchet, officially opens its doors to families - and at the heart of it all is a devoted early years professional and mum of two whose passion for early years care runs deep.
For Centre Director, Louise Christie, this isn’t just a profession. It’s the next chapter in a 29-year journey, shaped by community, meaningful relationships with families, and a commitment to giving every child the best start in life.
Louise began her career at Busy Bees Harlow as an apprentice in 1996. Over nearly three decades, she worked her way up to Room Manager and then Centre Director, while her own two children began their journey within the same nursery.
Now, she’s bringing her decades of dedication and expertise to Busy Bees Stansted Mountfitchet, leading a brand-new team who bring over 70 years of collective early years’ experience.
Louise Christie, Centre Director at Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet, said: “This milestone is a huge achievement for me, both professionally and personally. It’s a privilege to provide local families with a home-from-home environment they can trust and where they know their child is safe and supported to flourish.
“My own children had the most wonderful start at Busy Bees Harlow, and my ambition is to make sure that every child in our care gets the same chance to thrive. Over the past few months, our new team has come together, we’ve bonded, learned from one another, and built a strong foundation of warmth and care. I am deeply committed to supporting their growth, so that, together, we can nurture each child’s unique potential.
“The local community has already been so welcoming, and they have loved seeing our new nursery come to life. We can’t wait to welcome families to our wonderful nursery and show them just how special it is!”
Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet provides exceptional early years education for up to 80 children aged three months to five years. The nursery on Lower Street is conveniently located close to Stansted Airport and is just a short walk from transport links into Central London.
The nursery provides a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment and has been designed to spark curiosity, support independence, and prepare children for school and beyond. Inside the nursery, families will find bright, spacious learning environments with plenty of room for children to discover through learning, including creative play areas and large outdoor spaces.
Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet provides NHS-accredited menus, with nutritious meals freshly prepared every day on-site by the nursery’s chef. Children who attend the nursery will also benefit from Busy Bees’ innovative curriculum Bee Curious, designed to feed children’s natural curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Designed by leading early years educators and using the latest insight into cognitive science research from across the globe, Bee Curious has been designed to give every child the best start in life.
To find out more about Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet and book a visit, please call 0330 333 8133 or click here.