# Honeybear House Day Nursery

Honeybear House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD, in Chipping Hill, Essex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-house-day-nursery-ey276157  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01376 521510
- Website: http://www.honeybearhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY276157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, 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/EY276157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY276157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276157)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276157)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276157)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300309)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.818325,0.636424

- Station: Witham (Essex), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Rickstones Play Park, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Southview School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chatten Free School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Silver End Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkeys Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-preschool-2809711) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rivenstars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rivenstars-early-education-2542082) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Spring - Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Holly Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Honeybear House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Honeybear House Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Honeybear House Day Nursery take?

Honeybear House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Honeybear House Day Nursery?

Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Honeybear House Day Nursery?

You can call 01376 521510 and visit www.honeybearhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276157)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Honeybear+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC3yXAPLk2EcRqlifK26zA_o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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