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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
London, ExCel

Ofsted
Google
4 /5

8.2

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Parent-room
Parking

Conveniently located opposite ExCeL London on Western Gateway, we’re ideally placed for families living and working across the Royal Docks and East London. 

We're just a short walk from Royal Victoria and Custom House stations, with excellent connections via the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and the Elizabeth line. 

With on-site parking available, our convenient location makes drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze, whether you're commuting to Canary Wharf, the City or beyond.

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
London, ExCel
Nursery Facilities

Located in front of the ExCel exhibition centre, Busy Bees nursery in London ExCeL is a modern single-storey space, packed with exciting things for your little one to see and do. 

With five spacious rooms covering different age ranges, our childcare setting in Excel London offers a wide variety of engaging games and activities, and your little one will be encouraged to explore and discover what lights up their imagination. 

Each room has access to its own well-equipped secure garden where children can choose to freely flow inside and out throughout the day. 

We take pride in being a large and diverse family with many different cultures and religions. Our incredible team strive to provide the best possible care and build strong relationships with children and families. 

We understand the difficulty of trying to juggle everything. That’s why we do as much as possible to make your life a little easier, including serving tasty and nutritious meals prepared by our chef on-site.

Get in touch today to book a visit, view our facilities, and meet the friendly team! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Busy Bees family! 

Special things about London, ExCel

Three outdoor spaces

Three outdoor spaces

Offering your child plenty of space to explore.

Unique to

London, ExCel

Dedicated Sensory Room

Dedicated Sensory Room

Which can be used and enjoyed by all children.

Unique to

London, ExCel

Excellent transport links

Excellent transport links

Including underground, trains and a bus route.

Unique to

London, ExCel

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Jordan Jackson

Hello, my name is Jordan and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Nursery at docklands.

I joined Busy Bees in 2016 as an apprentice and have since advanced through various roles to become the Centre Director. I hold Level 3 qualification in childcare, as well as current First Aid certification.

I am dedicated to providing top-quality early childhood education and creating a warm, supportive space where every child can grow, learn, and succeed. Having sent my own two children to Busy Bees docklands Centre, I truly know how our families feel. I care deeply about giving every child a great start.

Reviews

What
London, ExCel
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

8.2

Google

4 /5

My niece and nephew both go here and we’ve always been really happy with it. The staff are lovely and genuinely go out of their way to help whenever they can. The kids are always so happy there, which says it all really. Also really handy having good parking right outside. Would definitely recommend!

JS

23/09/2026

Lovely nursery my child thrived here!

FY

23/09/2026

Fantastic nursery with excellent staff. Grandkids have excelled here. Would highly reccommend.

MJ

14/09/2026

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees London, ExCel 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 London, ExCel 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 London, ExCel

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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