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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
Wanstead Green

9.6

Day Nurseries Score

Looking for a high-quality nursery in Wanstead Green, London?

Located on The Green in Wanstead, London, Busy Bees at Wanstead Green is a well-established early years setting that has been at the heart of the local community since 2005. Formerly Little Bear’s Wanstead Green, the nursery provides high-quality childcare for children aged three months to five years and is known for offering a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment. Now part of the Busy Bees family, the nursery begins an exciting new chapter while continuing to build on its strong local reputation.

Busy Bees
Wanstead Green
Nursery Facilities

Busy Bees at Wanstead Green is thoughtfully designed around six age-appropriate rooms, including dedicated spaces such as a sensory room where children can explore, discover and play in ways that support their individual development. The setting also features a large secure garden split into areas for younger and older children, providing daily opportunities for outdoor play, physical activity and creative exploration. In addition, the nursery benefits from a mini-Forest School space with natural resources that extend children’s learning outdoors, encouraging them to connect with nature in a safe and engaging environment. 

At the heart of Busy Bees at Wanstead Green is a warm and dedicated team who are committed to supporting every child’s early learning journey. Many of the staff members have long-standing relationships with families in the community and work in close partnership with parents to ensure that each child feels confident, happy and ready to explore. Families appreciate the personalised care, daily communication and the strong sense of belonging that defines life at the nursery. 
Busy Bees

Situated right on The Green in the heart of Wanstead village, we're perfectly placed for families living across this popular east London neighbourhood and the surrounding areas of Redbridge and Waltham Forest. 

Wanstead tube station is just a short walk away, with Central line services running every few minutes into Stratford, Liverpool Street and beyond. 

Multiple bus routes also serve the area to make pick up and drop off times easy.

We would love to welcome you to visit Busy Bees at Wanstead Green, meet our friendly team and explore the inspiring spaces where children play, learn and grow. Book a visit today to see the difference Busy Bees can make in your child’s early years experiences.

Special things about Wanstead Green

Convenient Location

Convenient Location

Close to local transport links

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere. 

Large outdoor spaces

Large outdoor spaces

For your child to explore the garden.

A warm welcome

from our Director
 - Centre Director

Director

Kiran Naqvi

Hi my name is Kiran Naqvi and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees at Wanstead Green.

We aim to provide all children with the very best start in life, through our expert-led curriculum we ensure children become confidence and enthusiastic learners. 

I look forward to welcoming you to our centre at Wanstead Green!

Meet the amazing team

Jenny George

Assistant Centre Director

Jenny George

Reviews

What
Wanstead Green
parents say

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:30
PM

Busy Bees Wanstead Green operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 6:30 offering full-day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees Wanstead Green 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

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 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.

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees Wanstead Green

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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 6:30pm

Our last available pick up is at 6:30pm.

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.

Track Progress

Our mobile App

Throughout the day, keep up to date with your child's progress with our Busy Bees App.

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