Food at Busy Bees at Ilford

Here at our nursery in East London, the fees you pay include all meals, drinks, and snacks, which are freshly prepared on site each day by our talented nursery chef. At Busy Bees Ilford, we understand the importance of providing your child with nutritionally balanced meals, and the impact it can have on their overall health and well-being. If your child has any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please get in touch with the Centre Director who would be happy to discuss some tasty alternatives with our kitchen team. 

At our Ilford nursery, we try and make mealtimes a fun and enjoyable experience, as we know that sometimes it can be tricky to get children to eat the right things. Below is an example of what you could expect your child to eat while at our day nursery in Ilford: 

Breakfast  

Fresh fruit with a selection of cereal or porridge. 

Morning Snack  

Fresh fruit with wholemeal toast or baked goods, served with a cup of milk or water. 

Lunch  

Moroccan chickpea and vegetable tagine, served with couscous and a cup of water. Followed with banana and low sugar custard for dessert.   

Afternoon Snack  

Fresh fruit or vegetable sticks served with a cup of milk or water. 

Early Evening Snack 

Hummus with vegetable sticks to start, followed by a cheese and apple scone served with grated beetroot and a cup of water. 

Want to learn more about the ways we encourage eating well at Busy Bees at Ilford nursery? Click the link below for more information, and to access the full NHS accredited menu. 

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 Busy Bees Nursery in Ilford 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.

Busy Bees Nursery Ilford Location

Providing high quality childcare in Ilford, you will find our nursery conveniently located at King George Hospital in East London, making it an ideal choice for families seeking childcare in the area. 

Located just off the A12, we are in the perfect location for those commuting with the M25 at Junction 28, just a 17-minute drive the the nursery. Rest assured if you are arriving by car, we have an onsite parking facility to enable safe and efficient drop-offs and collections.  

Arriving via public transport? There is a bus stop a short walk away at King George’s Hospital which serves routes 396, 173, 362 and EL3. Additionally, Goodmayes train station is just a 20-minute walk away, providing connections to the Elizabeth Line. 

No matter what your preferred method of transportation, Busy Bees at Ilford is easily accessible. We understand the importance of convenience for families, and we strive to make your journey to our nursery as seamless as possible. 

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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 Ilford. Book a visit today to arrange a personal tour to see Busy Bees Nursery Ilford for yourself.