# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway is a full-day nursery at 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8LT, in Copford, Essex. It is registered for 103 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8LT
- Registered places: 103
- Phone: 01206 212233
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/colchester-stanway
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY308705

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 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/EY308705

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY308705). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308705)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308705)
- Registered places: 103 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308705)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.884801,0.815736

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jamsin Park, 0.2 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 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doucecroft School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lakelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stanway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lexden Springs School |  | 3–19 | Inadequate (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holmwood House School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-402180) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stanway-2504015) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stanway Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanway-pre-school-2784037) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Grove Preschool Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-preschool-stanway-2735046) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tadpoles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-pre-school-402107) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway is registered with Ofsted for up to 103 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway?

Marks Tey is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway?

You can call 01206 212233 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308705)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Colchester+Stanway&query_place_id=ChIJTzPOcP0C2UcRv-Ec-QidR_0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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