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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Charlton

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

9.1

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

Busy Bees Charlton is ideally located on Charlton Road, SE7, in the heart of Charlton and within easy reach of Greenwich, Blackheath, Woolwich and Kidbrooke.

With close links to local bus routes and Charlton railway station, we’re super-convenient for families commuting across South East London. We’ve even got on-site parking for safe and swift drop-offs and pick-ups. 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Charlton
Nursery Facilities

Our bright, spacious building retains many of its period features, creating a warm home-from-home vibe that’ll help your little one settle in and find their feet at nursery. 

Each of our rooms is packed with engaging activities and age-appropriate toys, from fully stocked arts-and-crafts tables to brain-teasing puzzles, and your little one will be encouraged to explore and discover what sparks their imagination. 

And with our generous all-ages outdoor spaces, your little one will have plenty of opportunities to get a daily dose of outdoor activity and explore the natural world.

Additionally, we offer PE sessions to promote physical development, bespoke home learning activities to extend learning beyond the nursery, and trips to local places to broaden your child’s horizons.

Our team are warm, friendly and passionate about the care and development of all children at Busy Bees Charlton, and your little one will be assigned a keyperson who’ll monitor their progress and offer a little nudge whenever they need it.

We also host regular Parents Partnership events to foster a strong community and collaborative environment. 

We’d love to show you around and discuss how we can support your child's early years development. Book a visit today and experience the Busy Bees Charlton difference!

Special things about Charlton

Large outdoor spaces

Large outdoor spaces

For your child to explore the garden.

Unique to

Charlton

Extra activities

Extra activities

From weekly spanish class to bi-monthly drumming sessions.

Unique to

Charlton

Trips to the local community

Trips to the local community

An enriching way to spend the day.

Unique to

Charlton

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Funmi Abimbola

Hello, my name is Funmi and I’m the Centre Director at Busy Bees Charlton.

I have been working at Busy bees since 2018 and have 25 years experience in Early Years.

My favourite thing about working at Busy Bees is I am able to give the children within my nursery the best start in life with the great learning opportunities that are on offer throughout the nursery environment. 

Meet the amazing team

Cydney Stapleton

Assistant Centre Director

Cydney Stapleton

Zehra Sammali

Early Years Educator

Zehra Sammali

Jaymie Nelson

Senior Room Manager

Jaymie Nelson

Reviews

What
Charlton
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.1

Google

5 /5

I work with busy Bees for 2 years now.i really enjoyed working with children. Our nursery is a busy place but we work very well as a team. Our priority is safety for children

JF

09/03/2026

Lovely place for kids

AD

31/12/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:30
PM

Busy Bees Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton

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.

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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