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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Woolwich

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

9.5

Day Nurseries Score
Buggy-storage
Outdoor-facilities
Parking

You’ll find our nursery in Woolwich on Antelope Road, south of the river. We’re easily accessible by Southern Eastern Trains, with Woolwich Dockyard being the closest stop to our nursery.

To allow for easy and safe drop-off and pick-up, we have an on-site car park, as well as a handy buggy store where you can stash bulky strollers or pushchairs until the end of your child’s session. 

For the safety of all children, staff, and visitors, we have CCTV around the building, as well as secure access. 

Bee curious curriculum
Book visit Bee Curious Curriculum

Busy Bees
Woolwich
Nursery Facilities

Looking for childcare in the Woolwich area? We’ve got you. Busy Bees Woolwich is a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children of all preschool ages, including babies. 

Our mission is to help your little one develop their confidence and grow into a curious, independent learner, supporting their transition to full-time education. 

Each of our rooms is bursting with exciting things to do, from fully stocked arts and crafts tables to dedicated role-play areas, and your little one will be encouraged to explore and discover. 

So, whether they’re a budding artist, a natural performer, or a building whizz, your child will find something to spark their imagination and set them off on a unique learning adventure. 

Our nursery rooms are each tailored to different age groups and development stages, so your little one’s day will look a bit different depending on how old they are. If they’re three or four, they may spend their time in a classroom-style setup, helping ease the transition to full-time education. 

Interested in learning more about what our Woolwich nursery has to offer? Get in touch today to book a visit. Our team will be happy to chat about anything that’s on your mind. 

Special things about Woolwich

Spacious outdoor garden

Spacious outdoor garden

A space to explore, available to all ages.

Unique to

Woolwich

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere.

Unique to

Woolwich

Conviniently located

Conviniently located

Close to main transport links and the River Thames

Unique to

Woolwich

A warm welcome

from our Director
- Centre Director

Director

Kirsty Dunlop

Hi, my name is Kirsty Dunlop and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Greenwich.

I have worked at Busy Bees for the past 14 years starting my Journey as a Qualified Early years educator in our Baby Unit working my way through the nursery I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education and a Level 3 in Leadership and Management. As well as being the Centre Director, i am the Fire Warden and the representative for Health and Safety. As the Centre Director I ensure all children have a fun and stimulating environment to enjoy and i support the team at Greenwich to provide the best quality childcare.

I look forward to welcoming new famlies at our wonderful nursery in Woolwich.

Meet the amazing team

Rebecca Brooks

Senior Room Manager

Rebecca Brooks

Rubina Gul

Early Years Educator

Rubina Gul

StevieLee Haston

Early Years Educator

StevieLee Haston

Reviews

What
Woolwich
parents say

Ofsted

Ofsted Good

Day Nurseries

9.5

Google

5 /5

Visited here today to try and secure a place for our toddler. Unfortunately, there’s no space for us yet. But the staff were amazing! Particularly the assistant nursery manager who showed us around. They were kind, friendly and completely understanding that we as first time parents are worried about leaving our girl for the first time in 18months. Rooms were equipped, fun, safe and educational. Staff were really on the ball. Even with our daughter who isn’t even one of there’s yet. She went off playing right away and felt super comfortable! I really hope someone leaves soon so our baby can start sooner with them! Thank you so much guys! Can’t wait for our girl to join you soon.

RN

18/07/2025

They doing very well. Lovely staffs. My daughter now loves going to nursery.

RJ

09/07/2025

The kindest, warmest and most loving team of people looking after my son. Highly recommend!!

EB

25/04/2025

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

7:30
AM
to
6:00
PM

Busy Bees Woolwich operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 6:00 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Woolwich 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 Woolwich

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 6:00pm

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

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 6:00pm

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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