# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side is a full-day nursery at Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YJ, in South Stifford, Thurrock. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chafford-hundred-station-side-403955 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YJ - Registered places: 92 - Phone: 01375 480600 - Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/grays - Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 403955 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, 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/16/403955 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2001 (Reference 403955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403955) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403955) - Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403955) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6YJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490756,0.290602 - Station: Chafford Hundred, 0.4 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Davy Down Riverside Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Chafford Hundred Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Warren Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Mayflower | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Tudor Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | West Thurrock Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Belmont Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chafford-tots-to-teens-childcare-services-ltd-ey479728) | Report card Dec 2025 | | | 0.3 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chafford-hundred-204367) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Chafford Hundred Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chafford-hundred-preschool-playgroup-204346) | Good | | 09:15–16:15 | 1.0 miles | | [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-ey296858) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles | | [Little Treasures Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-pre-school-ey554271) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 1.1 miles | | [2 Little Birds Parker Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2-little-birds-parker-road-2684887) | Good | | 07:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side take? Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time. ### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side? Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side? Chafford Hundred is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred Station Side? You can call 01375 480600 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403955) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Chafford+Hundred+Station+Side&query_place_id=ChIJ9x_aWja32EcRaatMiBXrORQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.