NURSERY IN BATTERSEA

Welcome to Busy Bees

8.7

Giving your child the best start in life with Bee Curious, the UK's only independently evaluated early years curriculum.

We combine purposeful play with a uniquely designed curriculum that nurtures curiosity and confidence. Our highly trained educators take your child's care very seriously, upholding the highest safeguarding standards to help your child thrive in a safe, nurturing environment from their very first days and grow ready for their next big step.

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Busy Bees
Battersea
Nursery Facilities

Busy Bees Battersea is a bright, welcoming nursery in a modern building filled with natural light, where your child can even spot the River Thames from their rooms.

Located beside Battersea Power Station, the nursery offers age-tailored rooms, spacious outdoor gardens, enriching activities such as ballet and football, and a warm, homely environment where families feel part of a supportive community.

Busy Bees Battersea is overseen by centre director Sofia Alves De Freitas, who pours years of experience as a nursery manager into creating a warm, captivating environment that your little one will love.

Standout Features

Spacious outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Extra activities

From weekly ballet and football lessons to monthly drumming.

River Thames views

A lovely view of the river from the rooms.

A warm welcome

from our Director

Director

Sofia Alves De Freitas

Hello, my name is Sofia and I'm the Centre Director at Busy Bees Battersea.

I have worked in the childcare industry for more than 13 years and hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare. After starting my career in hospitality, I realised my true passion was working with children and supporting their development. I am passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives and helping give them the best possible start. As Centre Director, I enjoy supporting my team and creating a safe, nurturing and happy environment where every child feels valued, excited to come to nursery each day, and has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Meet the amazing team

Assistant Centre Director

Alejandra Perea

Room Manager

Elizabeth Soto

Chef

Martha Gomez

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30

6:30

Offering half or full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

We look forward to working with you to create a plan that suits your family.

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SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

We take pride in our safeguarding policies

Safety and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do, and your child's safety is our highest priority. Our policies and procedures are in place to ensure your child is always safe and cared for:

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Award-Winning Safeguarding Standards
in recognition of our commitment to safeguarding children across the UK

Qualified Safeguarding Experts
with decades of experience, led by an industry-recognised leadership team

ISO 45001 Certified
with robust policies and procedures to protect every child in our care

Rigorous recruitment processes
ensuring all staff are fully qualified

Secure sign in
and sign out with controlled entry

Paediatric first aid
trained staff in every room

Curriculum and education

Giving your child the best start in life

Our Bee Curious curriculum is at the heart of everything we do, helping your child grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

Centred around your child's interests and pace, we combine purposeful play with a carefully designed curriculum that fosters curiosity and confidence. Bee Curious guides every moment in our nursery, from caring routines to planned activities, placing the unique child and their key person at the heart of learning. From encouraging independence at mealtimes, to supporting friendships in the playground, to celebrating every milestone with enthusiasm, our curriculum sparks a love of learning from the very beginning.

Using our 40 years of industry leading childcare experience, Bee Curious is a blueprint for playful learning. It is:

Developed by industry-leading experts and using over 40 years of global expertise

Based on the latest child behavioural science research and findings

Developed through collaboration with Busy Bees educators across the world

Led by Gill Jones MBE - Busy Bees Group Chief Quality Officer

Alongside structured learning, we encourage your child to express themselves freely and explore the world around them through creative and outdoor experiences that support every area of development. We do this by:

Using role play and storytelling to strengthen communication

Exploring art, music and movement

Learning outdoors in a safe, stimulating environment

Developing physical coordination and confidence

Our teams nurture your child's curiosity and confidence, preparing them not just for school, but for life. We do this by:

Early reading and writing through phonics, storytelling and mark-making activities

Strong number sense through counting, patterns and problem-solving

Hands-on, purposeful play to encourage critical thinking and curiosity.

Strengthening focus and listening skills with guided group learning sessions.

Understanding childcare funding and nursery fees can feel complicated. Our aim is to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible, helping you to find the right options for your family.

Use our funding fees calculator to estimate how your childcare hours could reduce your weekly nursery fees. Before using the calculator, please check which funding you might be eligible for here.

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Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Morning circle time

A warm welcome with a morning song

Focused activity

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Creative expression

Art, music, movement.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk is provided. We formula feed on your schedule.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

A Nutritious Lunch

Our full NHS-accredited menu is available below

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Curious Mind

Maths, sensory experiences or problem solving.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Outdoor play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

Children arrive from 7:30am and are warmly greeted by our team.

Children can enjoy fresh fruit with a selection of cereals or porridge.

Every morning, children are introduced to activities that engage their interest.

Morning circle time

A warm welcome with a morning song

Focused activity

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Creative expression

Art, music, movement.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk is provided. We formula feed on your schedule.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

A nutritious lunch. Our full NHS-accredited menu is available here.

A Nutritious Lunch

Our full NHS-accredited menu is available below

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Engaging your child with activities based around our Book of the Moment.

Curious Mind

Maths, sensory experiences or problem solving.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Outdoor play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

Extra Services

At Busy Bees Battersea, your children can benefit from weekly ballet lessons and monthly African drumming sessions, all included within your fee.

Children and staff sharing a healthy meal at nursery

Food

Our weekly menu

NHS-accredited meals, drinks and snacks available.

Prepared daily by our on-site nursery chef

Variety of fresh ingredients throughout the week

Supports healthy growth and development

NHS-accredited nursery menu; our two seasonal menus are accredited by NHS Startwell, ensuring the food we serve is balanced and offers optimal nutrition.

If your child has any dietary requirements, allergies or cultural preferences, please speak with the Centre Director. Our team will work to ensure safe, suitable alternatives are provided.

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Track Progress

Our mobile App

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child’s progress with our Busy Bees App.

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Ofsted

Day Nurseries

8.7

This is a great nursery. My son started here when he was 12 months old and within a few short weeks of attending he really loved the place. The staff are wonderful, particularly the women who work in the tots room. The food provided is good, the app is great for keeping us up to date, and I love the art he brings home. The management provide regular updates and are easily contactable anytime I need them. My son has now left as we have moved house but I would highly recommend this nursery.

My son started here before he was one so we were very conscious of picking a place that focused on caring and support for babies. After settling in, he loves it. I’ve always found the staff to be extremely supportive, and took extra care in making him feel settled. Any concerns or changes in routine are addressed quickly and well communicated. Would highly recommend

My daughter has attended this nursery since she was a baby in the baby room and is now in preschool. She really loves her time there. The facilities are fantastic, very clean and spacious. The rooms are fully air-conditioned making it a nice environment in the summer. Staff are very friendly and I feel that they really care for the well-being and development of my daughter. The activities that the children do are very varied and fun and really stimulate development. The nursery manager is excellent and very responsive. I couldn't have hoped for a better nursery.

Battersea

7:30 - 6:30 Mon-Fri

NURSERY IN BATTERSEA

NURSERY IN BATTERSEA

Welcome to Busy Bees