WELCOME TO MONTESSORI

Nursery in Shadwell

Rated Good by Ofsted

5 Reviews

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 02074882376
Busy Bees

READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS?

Book your visit today Use our fee calculator

New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 02074882376

Opening Times:

From 07:30 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Montessori By Busy Bees Green Gables is the oldest Montessori nursery having been established in October 1989.  We currently cater for 72 children aged three months to five years, 51 weeks of the year 7.30am – 6pm. We are located in Shadwell in the heart of East London, and we are a 2 minutes walk from Shadwell Station which has links directly into the City and Central London within 10 minutes. 

We provide high-quality childcare, and always strive to be outstanding, our nursery was graded as Good by Ofsted in November 2021.

Our specially designed nursery comprises a large baby room, one toddler room, one two-threes room, and a preschool room aiding to promote growth, development, and preparation for school.

Pebble flexible childcare at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell offers the flexibility of booking additional sessions for when you need them.​ Find out more about our nursery session booking app, Pebble.

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Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

St George in the East Crypt West

14 Cannon Street Road

London

E1 0BH

Shadwell Rail Station - London Overground

Rezwana Islam - Centre Director

Rezwana Islam

Centre Director

Meet the team Ofsted Report
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Nursery Facilities at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Here's a snapshot of just some of the wonderful facilities we offer at our Day Nursery in Shadwell. Click on each facility to find out more.

Pebble

Buggy Store

Nappies and wipes

UP

Parent Zone

Parking

Secure Access

Meals and snacks

Funded Childcare

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Car Parking
We offer ample parking on-site for your safety and convenience.

Buggy store
A safe place to store your pram while visiting the nursery.

CCTV
Our nursery is fitted with CCTV for the safety and security of our team and the children in our care.

Secure Access
Our entrance ways are fitted with an intercom system and all access points are safe and secure.

Nappies and Wipes inclusive
Fees are all-inclusive to include nappies and wipes.

Formula Milk provided
Fees are inclusive to include formula milk if required.

Meals and Snacks Provided
All meals, drinks and snacks are prepared on-site by our chef and are NHS accredited.

Outdoor Facilities
Our outdoor environment offers space to explore and take safe risks with the support of our team, aiding child development.

Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room is a relaxing space providing a unique sensory experience with activities and equipment to explore, engaging and stimulating children’s senses.

Parent Room
Our parent room is a dedicated safe space for us to get to know your family and you to speak in confidence with our nursery team about your child's nursery life.

Smart Board
Our Interactive Smart Board is used daily to bring learning to life and provides children with a hands-on approach with technology.

Funded Childcare
We offer government funded places for children aged 2 to 4 years, please speak to the Centre Director for more information.

Teacher
We have a fully qualified Teacher in our pre-school room who delivers exciting learning opportunities, whilst ensuring statutory and legal welfare requirements are met for every child.

Foundation Class
The foundation class nurtures each child's natural curiosity within a structured framework providing pre-school children with an early introduction to school life.

ParentZone
We keep families informed through ParentZone, an online learning journal platform, which can be accessed via a smartphone app.

UP
Exclusive to Busy Bees, UP is a learning and development app used by educators in our nursery and parents at home. Search ‘UP by Busy Bees’ on the app store to find out more.

Book Extra Sessions Online
We offer online booking for extra ad-hoc sessions at this nursery with Pebble.

Busy Bees App
Get daily updates on your child's day, from meals and naps to magical moments, all in a secure personalised news feed. Share in the joy with photos, videos, and two-way messaging that keeps you connected, wherever you are.

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Food at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Fees include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our nursery chef.

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5* Food Hygiene

Food Menu

Take a peek at our NHS accredited menus below.

If you'd like to speak to someone about your child's diet, talk to your centre director.

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Our Fees

We believe in an open and transparent approach to nursery fees. Click the button below for weekly, daily, and session rates for our exceptional childcare.

Did you know Busy Bees also offers government-funded childcare? If eligible, you could be entitled to up to 570 or 1140 hours of funded childcare, depending on your eligibility and your child's age, each year for your child. Find out more on our 'Funding Options' page. Or alternatively, speak to your Centre Director to learn more.

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Preparing for School

In order to best prepare the children for the next big chapter of their lives, Busy Bees do all that they can to support and celebrate the transition. All of the planned activities and experiences which take place within our Montessori Nursery in Shadwell are designed to provide a foundation of skills that will help them grow in becoming confident and capable learners.

Learn more about how we support the journey from nursery to school by taking a look at our "My Journey to School Tracker". To read more and learn about the other ways our expert team supports the transition to school level, take a look at our Starting School page.

Book a Tour

Our friendly, expert team of staff are always happy to welcome you and your child for a tour of the facilities on offer at our nursery in Shadwell. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Montessori Nursery Shadwell for yourself.

Reviews

Yulia V.

18/01/2025

"Children are really cared for and the personal keeps them busy with an array of educational activities. Everyone knows the children’s name and parents get to receive daily feedback on what their child has done during the day."

Katherine H.

25/04/2023

"Fantastic nursery with caring staff and lots of updates for parents. Highly recommend!"

Amanda M.

12/10/2022

"Very good nursery that help a lot our children to grow on their own. They are so happy to go to the nursery!! It’s amazing."

Tracey K.

25/02/2021

"Our daughter loves going there, we’re really happy with it. The only reason I haven’t given five stars is because often when we receive written correspondence via email or the app, there are spelling and grammar errors."

Jamile B.

04/12/2020

"Great manager and we love the garden"