# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow is a full-day nursery at Harlow Business Park, Green Way, Harlow, CM19 5QE, in Eastend, Essex. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harlow-ey307317  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harlow Business Park, Green Way, Harlow, CM19 5QE
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01279 441277
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/harlow
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY307317

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 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/EY307317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY307317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307317)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307317)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307317)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harlow Business Park, Green Way, Harlow, CM19 5QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.767655,0.059710

- Roydon (rail): 1.1 miles
- Harlow Town (rail): 1.8 miles

## 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roydon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Pemberley Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Water Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roydon Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-pre-school-c-i-c-ey423758) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kidz OK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-ok-ltd-ey420490) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Buzzee Beez Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzee-beez-pre-school-ltd-ey405399) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-ey494495) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery (Harlow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-harlow-ltd-ey498119) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-ey420513) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow?

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

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

Roydon is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow?

You can call 01279 441277 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307317)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Harlow&query_place_id=ChIJM0_MBNSb2EcRxWF8RyBb_BA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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