Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford

216 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6BN
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8.4 49 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford, Chelmsford
Busy Bees Springfield is a member of one of the UK’s largest childcare providers, with over 30 years’ experience. It offers children from three months to five years of age a stimulating learning environment, where they are cared for by a dedicated team of early years professionals.

Innovative resources aid in promoting children’s learning and development, with state of the art age-appropriate play equipment contributing to their positive experiences at the nursery. Outdoor play and learning is encouraged, with secure private gardens and a Busy Bees Goes Wild learning enhancement which The Wildlife Trusts has developed exclusively for the nursery group.

Children’s happiness and wellbeing are the nursery’s priority. Nutritious meals are freshly cooked by the onsite chef, which children can eat in a dedicated dining area. The nursery also offers separate areas for rest, play and creative play.

Parents are easily able to follow their child’s progress at Busy Bees through the nursery’s online journal system.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Breeze (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 102
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford Reviews (49)

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8.4

Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.397) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford has 49 reviews.

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Review from Sharon L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees in Springfield have offered our little girl the best start at nursery. She has settled in well and we are very confident in the care the staff offer.

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Review from Kennady M (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery that goes above and beyond to care and support my daughter. The staff are exceptional and are always so friendly and welcoming. Out of all the nurseries, I'm so glad I picked Busy Bees at Springfield Chelmsford.

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Review from Madeline H (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really love the nursery, my daughter looks forward to going every week and I'm so glad we chose Busy Bees at Springfield.


Because it's fairly new, everything there is lovely and new and it just has a lovely feel about it. The staff are amazing and I feel comfortable leaving my 2-year-old there for

the morning.
The rooms are lovely and clean, the garden is great and the food is also really a hit with my fussy daughter. Since being there, she has come on leaps and bounds with her speech and knowledge. She suddenly knows all the colours and loads of animals, she takes me by surprise with some of the things she knows.

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Review from Bhavesh P (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have settled well as Busy Bees at Springfield and I would thoroughly recommend it as a nursery. The staff, facilities and services are at the top of their game.
I am comfortable knowing that my daughters will be well looked after and cared for during their time there.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees at Springfield Chelmsford have offered an amazing start to our son before he starts school. Already he has taken a keen interest in reading and writing which the preschool team have nourished. The staff welcome us every morning with fun activities that grab the children's attention and big
smiles. We couldn't be happier than with the choice we made.

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Review from Claire K (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking for a nursery in Chelmsford, we would highly recommend a visit to Busy Bees Springfield.


We were apprehensive about moving our 2-year-old from another nursery but as soon as we saw Busy Bees Springfield we knew it was perfect for him. He started the day it opened and has not looked

back.


All of the staff are friendly, approachable and their skills in helping our little boy to grow and continue to impress us. They adapt to the needs of each child, offer comfort and plan fun activities both indoors and outside in their amazing garden, for all of the children to enjoy.


Busy Bees Springfield is a truly fantastic nursery with a dedicated team in a beautiful homely setting.


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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery when it opened in September and he had enjoyed every session. The staff are very professional but approachable and amazing with the children. The manager and assistant manager are very helpful and supportive of the parents, children and staff.
The range of activities both
in the amazing garden and inside the rooms is very impressive. The food is of a very high standard and is all cooked on site. I would recommend it to friends in a heartbeat, and amazingly happy nursery!

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault this nursery. My two-year-old son started here when it opened in September and we have not looked back since. He is so happy at Busy Bees Springfield and cannot wait to go each day.


We were apprehensive about moving him to a new nursery but we needn't have worried as he is the happiest

he has been in any childcare setting.


The staff, the facilities, the garden area are all absolutely fantastic.


If you are looking for a nursery in Chelmsford please go and look at this nursery as you will be impressed.


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Review from Verity T (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son transferred here at the end of September and we couldn't be happier. He is 3 years and 9 months and attends the pre-school room which he loves. We are impressed with the variety of activities he undertakes; he comes home eager to share with us what he's been up to and excited to display his
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The staff are instilling a natural love of learning and we are noticing a rapid development of skills such as letter/phonic and number recognition and awareness. Our baby girl (4 months) attends the weekly baby group and we are confident that she will be as happy and well cared for as her brother.
The nursery is beautiful. The rooms are well designed with a range of exciting, quality toys inviting children to play and learn. But more importantly, the staff are friendly and professional. The manager has gained our respect and our trust through the way in which she has supported us as parents. Our son is up and dressed on nursery days with eager enthusiasm; knowing he is happy is priceless.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.397)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.397) out of 10 for Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.397 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Springfield Chelmsford is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.147

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Adele

Adele Crozier

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2016

My name is Adele Crozier and I am the nursery manager here at Springfield.


I first started working for Busy Bees in 2002 after achieving my level 3 qualification in Early Years. In this time I have worked with all ages from 0-8 years gaining experience with a wide range of ages. Having worked for Busy Bees for many years the most rewarding part of my job is to watch how the children thrive in the nurseries stimulating environment.


I am a mum to 3 beautiful children aged 14, 9 and 6. My youngest has left Springfield Busy Bees to start school but he loved the variety of activities he was offered every day. As a parent I loved to witness the bonds he formed with his Pre School friends and to hear about all their adventures.


I look forward to welcoming you and your family to our nursery very soon.


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