WELCOME TO BUSY BEES

Nursery in London, Harlesden

Rated Good by Ofsted

5 Reviews

Busy Bees

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New parent? Call 0330 333 8133

Existing parent? Call 020 8961 3485

Opening Times:

From 08:00 to 18:00 Mon - Fri

Feed their curiosity, with Bee Curious

Say hello to Bee Curious, our exciting new curriculum! It fosters a love of learning, giving your child a head start in life.

Our Busy Bees nursery in Harlesden offers the perfect environment for children to unleash their full potential with the extensive range of fantastic facilities on offer throughout the nursery. 

Each of the modern rooms are filled with age-appropriate activities and resources, so that children can flourish and thrive with those of a similar age. Along with the fantastic nursery rooms, we have a large outdoor area, to enable your child to discover their independence whilst taking safe risks under adult supervision.  

There are endless opportunities for your child to learn, grow and thrive during their stay at nursery. With something for every child to enjoy, your little one can take part in extracurricular activities, which include dancing, singing and musical classes, along with French lessons coming soon!  

The fun doesn’t stop there! With Roundwood Park just a stone’s throw away, our adventurous team often enjoy taking the children for a short stroll to get some fresh air and discover the local area.    

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet our wonderful team at our North West London nursery? Book a visit today, we cannot wait to welcome you to our Busy Bees Family! 

Pebble flexible childcare at Busy Bees at Harlesden

We understand that parents and carers lead busy lives, and we want to do everything possible to help. That’s why Busy Bees at Harlesden 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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Busy Bees

Busy Bees at Harlesden

59a Longstone Avenue

London

NW10 3UN

Willesden Junction - Bakerloo London Overground

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Jo Maxwell

Centre Director

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Nursery Facilities at Busy Bees at Harlesden

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

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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.

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Food at Busy Bees at Harlesden

We want to make sure your child is getting the absolute best from the time they spend with us at Busy Bees Harlesden. So, our nursery chefs create delicious and nutritious meals and snacks to keep little tummies full! All of which are included within the fees you pay.  

Does your child suffer from allergies or have any specific dietary requirements? Speak with the Centre Director who will be happy to discuss other safe and tasty alternatives.   

Get a taste of what your child might enjoy while spending the day with us:   

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 

Fish cake or homemade sweet potato burgers with new potatoes, peas, and homemade tomato ketchup. Followed with banana and yoghurt for dessert, served with a cup of water.  

Afternoon Snack 

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

Early Evening Snack 

Homemade Spaghetti on toasted muffin, served with a cup of water. 

To learn more about our delicious NHS-accredited menu or read about how we encourage good eating habits at our North West London nursery, visit our ‘Eating Well’ page by following the link below. 

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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 Busy Bees Nursery in London 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 London Location

Providing excellent childcare in Harlesden, you will find our warm and welcoming nursery just a stone's throw away from Roundwood Park on Longstone Ave.  

If you are arriving via Public Transport, there is a bus stop a short walk away at Roundwood Park (Stop HH) served by routes 206 and 226.  

With our nursery just a 15-minute walk away from Willesden Junction following the Bakerloo and Overground line, we are in the ideal location for commuting parents.  

Arriving on foot? Our North West London nursery has a convenient buggy store on-site where you can leave buggies and pushchairs securely all day.  

Find the exact location of Busy Bees at Harlesden by using our What3Words:

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

Reviews

Shereen B.

08/07/2024

"Amazing! My kids love it here, staff are great attentive to my son’s needs, helps with an energetic 2 year old girl. Get updates throughout the day via the app which is very handy!!"


Louise N.

08/05/2024

"We love it here, my son attends and really enjoys it. We plan on sending our daughter when she’s a little older. The staff are lovely and the children are well cared for. We are very happy sending our kids here!"


Mikela G.

04/10/2023

"Good nursery, good staff"


Ghizlane A.

21/01/2022

"very good "