# Busy Bees Childcare Centre

Busy Bees Childcare Centre is a sessional pre-school at Ministry of Defence, Administration Office, Carver Barracks, Wimbish, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 2YA, in Elder Street, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-childcare-centre-650130  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ministry of Defence, Administration Office, Carver Barracks, Wimbish, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 2YA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01799 523542
- Website: https://www.busy-beeschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 650130

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 650130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650130)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ministry of Defence, Administration Office, Carver Barracks, Wimbish, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 2YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.987577,0.284206

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wimbish Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Debden Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debden-barns-day-nursery-2892608) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Meadows Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-montessori-ey407996) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Bell Day Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-pre-school-2524094) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-ey430811) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Saffron Walden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-650123) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-ey372721) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Childcare Centre take?

Busy Bees Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Childcare Centre?

You can call 01799 523542 and visit www.busy-beeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650130)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJuWsT_oaJ2EcRDWvUSawvVxQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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