40 Years of Busy Bees

WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in
Chelmsford

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

10 Reviews

Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 01245 290371

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Our Busy Bees nursery in Chelmsford, on Springfield Road offers the perfect environment for your child to learn, develop and thrive during their stay at nursery, with the wide range of fantastic facilities on offer.  

There are endless opportunities for your little one to reach their full potential at our nursery in Chelmsford, with the additional extracurricular activities available included in the fees you pay. With something for every child to enjoy, we provide sports and yoga sessions for toddlers and preschoolers, along with sing and sign sessions for children of all ages! 

Within our Foundation Class, we are lucky enough to have a Spanish speaking staff member who provides Spanish lessons, giving children the opportunity to learn a new skill and use it on a daily basis. 

Our dedicated team are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and will support your child throughout each stage of their development. To help track your child’s development, they will be appointed with a key person who will provide you with regular updates via the ‘ParentZone’ app.  

Want to learn more about our day nursery in Chelmsford and join in on all the excitement? Book a visit today, we look forward to welcoming you!  

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees Springfield

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees Springfield offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them.​ Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.

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Busy Bees

Busy Bees Springfield

216 Springfield Road

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6BN

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Natalie Breeze - Centre Director

Natalie Breeze

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees Springfield

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Chelmsford. Click on each facility to find out more.

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Car Parking
We offer ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.

Buggy store
A safe place to store your pram while visiting the nursery.

CCTV
Our nursery is fitted with CCTV for the safety and security of our team and the children in our care.

Secure Access
Our entrance ways are fitted with an intercom system and all access points are safe and secure.

Nappies and Wipes inclusive
Fees are all-inclusive to include nappies and wipes.

Formula Milk provided
Fees are inclusive to include formula milk if required.

Meals and Snacks Provided
All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and NHS accredited.

Outdoor Facilities
Our outdoor environment offers space to explore and take safe risks with the support of our team, aiding child development.

Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room is a relaxing space providing a unique sensory experience with activities and equipment to explore, engaging and stimulating children’s senses.

Parent Room
Our parent room is a dedicated safe space for us to get to know your family and you to speak in confidence with our nursery team about your child's nursery life.

Smart Board
Our Interactive Smart Board is used daily to bring learning to life and provides children with a hands-on approach with technology.

Funded Childcare
We offer government funded places for children aged 3 to 4 years, please speak to the Centre Director for more information.

Teacher
We have a fully qualified Teacher in our pre-school room who delivers exciting learning opportunities, whilst ensuring statutory and legal welfare requirements are met for every child.

Foundation Class
The foundation class nurtures each child's natural curiosity within a structured framework providing pre-school children with an early introduction to school life.

ParentZone
We keep families informed through ParentZone, an online learning journal platform, which can be accessed via a smartphone app.

UP
Exclusive to Busy Bees, UP is a learning and development app used by educators in our nursery and parents at home. Search ‘UP by Busy Bees’ on the app store to find out more.

Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.

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Food at Busy Bees Springfield

We understand the importance of making sure children get the right nourishment to support good growth and development. At our Chelmsford nursery, children receive all meals, drinks, and snacks as part of the fees you pay.   

The menus work on a week-by-week basis and are varied and changed seasonally. Does your child have any specific dietary requirements or allergies? Get in touch with the Centre Director - who will be happy to discuss other safe alternatives for your child.   

Get a taste of what your child could expect to eat while at our nursery in Chelmsford: 

Breakfast 

Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge.   

Morning Snack 

Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, with a drink of milk or water.  

Lunch 

Cream cheese pinwheel followed by beef/turkey or lentils in gravy with new potatoes and broccoli, with a drink of water.   

Afternoon Snack 

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks with a drink of milk or water.   

Early Evening Snack  

Chef’s daily special, with a drink of water. 

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. 

Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare. 

Covering the cost of childcare isn’t always easy, so we’re pleased to offer Government funding to eligible three and four-year-olds. Designed to give working families up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week (1,140 hours per year), it could help you save on lots of happy, adventure-filled sessions at Busy Bees, all year round. 

To find out more take a look at our ‘Funding Options’ page and whatever your childcare needs, come and talk to us. 

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Preparing for School

In order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Busy Bees Nursery in Chelmsford are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.

Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.

Busy Bees Nursery Chelmsford Location

You will find our nursery in Chelmsford, located on Springfield Road just a 5-minute drive from the city centre. Rest assured, with our large onsite car park, drop-offs and collections will be as safe and seamless as possible.  

With excellent transport links for those arriving via public transport, there is a train station just a 20-minute walk from the nursery, along with a bus stop a short walk away on Brookhurst Close serving routes C8 and 73.  

Arriving on foot? We have a buggy store onsite, where you can securely leave buggies and pushchairs during your child's stay at nursery.  

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Book a Tour

Our friendly, expert team of staff are always happy to welcome you and your child for a tour of the facilities on offer at our nursery in Chelmsford. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Chelmsford for yourself.

Reviews

Jayne C.

07/03/2024

"Fantastic, couldn't be better"


Vitaliia N.

07/02/2024

"High-quality, quick response. I am satisfied."


Kaia T.

19/01/2024

"Our daughter is happy and developing so well at the nursery. All the staff are really friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere going in to the nursery. Thank you for taking such good care of her! "


Kate H.

27/09/2023

"We have a great relationship with the staff and our child really enjoys her time at nursery. We really appreciate the team and all their hard work. Kate Harley "


Suzan N.

17/09/2023

"Friendly staff, good communication with me and my child"