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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01375 480600
New parent? Call 0330 333 8133
Existing parent? Call 01375 480600
From 07:30 to 18:30 Mon - Fri
Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! It fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.
Busy Bees Howard Road, is in the heart of Chafford Hundred. Located within walking distance to both Chafford Hundred Station and Lakeside shopping centre.
We have a very large car park where parents are welcome to leave their car for the day if they desire.
We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Chafford Hundred Station Side offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them. Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.
Our nursery is a single story building with 5 base rooms all having direct access to one of our lovely three gardens.
Our Bombo 1 room, is for your youngest babies. This is a cosy room which provides a home from home environment enabling our youngest children to feel safe and secure as they start their nursery journey with us.
Bombo 2 is a room specially designed for our older babies. The room encourages the children to develop and learn through play opportunities.
Bumbo 1 and 2 are both inviting, exciting spaces for our 2-3 aged children. The room provides lots of opportunities for independence, as well as offering a warm, and homely feel.
Finally we have the Buzz room, which is designed as an amazing learning space. Our older children enjoy the large space and the access they have to their own large Buzz garden allowing free flow throughout the room and the outdoors.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Grays. Click on each facility to find out more.
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 are 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 2 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.
Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.
Read moreTake a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.
If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.
See food menuWe believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.
Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.
Download fee sheetIn 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 Grays 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.
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 Grays. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Grays for yourself.
"It’s a wonderful Nursary. My daughter absolutely loves it."
"Great service with caring staff. "
"Happy children, great management and I’m very lucky to have a key worker who is really invested in my child. "
"We appreciate how flexible they've been during this past year"
"Very happy with the care my daughter receives at this Nursery. There are always lots of activities going on for the children, and communication between parents and the child's day is excellent! I love seeing pictures of my daughter during the day, and the observation reports they put together really are lovely to read!"