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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Battersea

Ofsted

8.1

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Extra-curricular-activities
Parking

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.

Our nursery in Battersea, South London, is just a short walk from Battersea Park tube station and is surrounded by the beautiful Battersea Park gardens. 

Located just off Nine Elms Lane, Busy Bees at Battersea offers on-site parking making pickups and drop-offs a breeze. Arriving on foot? No problem. We’ve got ultra-handy buggy storage, where you can stow any bulky prams or pushchairs until pick up. 

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Busy Bees
Battersea
Nursery Facilities

Looking for supportive, nurturing childcare in Battersea? We’ve got you. Busy Bees Battersea is a spacious, nursery bursting with exciting things to do, all under the eye of friendly, expert staff. 

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.

Special things about Battersea

Spacious outdoor garden

Spacious outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Unique to

Battersea

Extra activities

Extra activities

From weekly ballet and football lessons to monthly drumming.

Unique to

Battersea

River Thames views

River Thames views

A lovely view of the river from the rooms. 

Unique to

Battersea

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre 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

Alejandra Perea

Assistant Centre Director

Alejandra Perea

Elizabeth Soto

Room Manager

Elizabeth Soto

Martha Gomez

Chef

Martha Gomez

Reviews

What
Battersea
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

8.1

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.

CB

15/01/2026

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

LK

16/10/2024

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:30
PM

Busy Bees Battersea operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Battersea helps support families around the demands of work and everyday life.

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

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 designed to ensure every child in our care is safe, supported and well looked after.

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Award-Winning Safeguarding Standards recognising our commitment to protecting children across the UK

A dedicated Safety and Safeguarding Team with decades of experience, led by an industry-recognised leadership team

ISO 45001 certification supported by robust policies and procedures to help protect every child in our care

Thorough recruitment processes including enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive referencing, before joining Busy Bees

Carefully managed drop-off and collection procedures and sign out with controlled entry

Paediatric first aid trained staff in every nursery

A safe, supportive environment and a dedicated "speak up" service, where team members can confidentially report concerns 24/7, 365 days a year, through a variety of channels, without fear of retaliation

Curriculum and education

Giving your child the best start in life

Curriculum

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.

Expertly

developed

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

Playfully

taught

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

A head start

in life

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.

Childcare at Busy Bees

Childcare funding

Funding and fees

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.

Calculate your fees Fee Sheet Funding Eligibility

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees Battersea

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

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

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

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

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

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

Focused sensory activity

Exploring colours and textures

Outdoor exploration

With educators to guide the play.

Snack time

A nutritious snack and/or formula milk (if required) is provided.

A story with calm time or a nap

The children may have one or two naps in the day depending on their home routine and we will always offer these in line with their home life.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

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

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

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

Outdoor guided play

In purposefully themed play spaces.

Tea time

A light evening meal.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:30pm

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

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 7:30am

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

Bee with a bowl of snacks

Breakfast

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

Bee reading a book

Morning time

9am — 12pm

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

Focused learning activity

A warm welcome with a morning song

Snack Time

Age-appropriate sensory or learning activity.

Outdoor learning

Exploration and connection with nature, whatever the weather.

Story time and reflection

A calming period before lunch.

Bee holding an apple

Meal time

12pm — 2pm

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

Rest and Relaxation

Quiet play or nap time.

Bee gardening with a watering can

Afternoon
Activities

2pm — 5pm

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.

Two bees flying together

Wrap up
and home time

until 6:30pm

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

Extra services

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.

See our food & menu

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Busy Bees

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

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