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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Cricklewood

8.1

Day Nurseries Score
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Looking for a high-quality nursery in Cricklewood, North London?

At Busy Bees at Cricklewood, we provide expert-led childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers in a modern, purpose-designed setting. Our welcoming nursery offers a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and grow.

Bee curious curriculum Centre Fly Through
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Busy Bees
Cricklewood
Nursery Facilities

Conveniently located on Oaklands Road, near Cricklewood Broadway and the A5, our 110-place, two-storey nursery provides a welcoming home-from-home for children of all ages. Our dedicated team of experienced childcare professionals are passionate about providing high-quality care that supports every child’s individual development.

At Busy Bees at Cricklewood, we create structured yet flexible days that balance learning with free play. Activities are planned around our Bee Curious curriculum, encouraging children to explore their interests, build confidence, develop essential life skills and prepare for their next steps.

Our experienced team take the time to get to know every child, creating a nurturing environment where little ones can feel happy, settled and confident. Whether you’re commuting, working locally or living nearby, our convenient Cricklewood location offers dependable, high-quality childcare designed around modern family life.

Want to see our Cricklewood nursery for yourself? Book a visit to explore our nursery, meet our friendly team and find out more about the care we provide.

Special things about Cricklewood

Outdoor garden

Outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Unique to

Cricklewood

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

Thoughtfully tailored rooms

For each of our nursery's age groups.

Unique to

Cricklewood

A warm welcome

from our Director
Shante Jones - Centre Director

Director

Shante Jones

Hello, my name is Shante Jones and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Cricklewood.

Here at our centre, we provide a caring and welcoming environment where children can feel secure and enjoy a home-from-home experience. Our dedicated team supports children to learn, play and explore at their own pace, with plenty of opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills and follow their interests.

We also provide nutritious, balanced meals through our NHS-accredited menus, helping children enjoy healthy and varied food as part of their day at nursery.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child and sharing in the exciting first steps of their learning journey.

Meet the amazing team

Dora Stoupi

Assistant Centre Director

Dora Stoupi

Stuart White

Chef

Stuart White

Reviews

What
Cricklewood
parents say

Day Nurseries

8.1

Iqra is absolutely amazing! She has been wonderful, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She is so kind, caring, and attentive, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares about the children. I have complete trust in her with my niece, which means so much to me. It’s such a comfort knowing my niece is in such good hands. Iqra is a real credit to the nursery, and I’m so grateful for everything she does. Thank you for being so lovely and for making such a positive difference! ❤️

S

26/10/2026

We love this nursery. They really helped to settle our little one into nursery and he is very happy here. The staff are nurturing and knowledgeable, professional and kind and provide lots of updates during his sessions at nursery.

GE

13/02/2026

Beautiful nursery , lovely manager!

B

28/11/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Cricklewood operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Cricklewood 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 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 Cricklewood

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

Two bees greeting

Arrival and welcome

from 8:00am

Children arrive from 8:00am 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 6:00pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:00pm.

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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