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Welcome to Busy Bees

Welcome to Busy Bees

Your nursery in
West Ealing

Ofsted
Google
5 /5

8.5

Day Nurseries Score

Busy Bees at West Ealing is conveniently located on Green Man Passage, just off West Ealing High Street and within easy reach of Ealing, Hanwell, Northfields, Drayton Green and Southall.

Situated close to West Ealing railway station and major transport links, our nursery is ideal for families commuting across West London.

Tucked away from the main roads in a safe and welcoming setting, we offer high-quality childcare with excellent access for local families living and working in the Ealing area.

Busy Bees
West Ealing
Nursery Facilities

Looking for expert-led childcare in West Ealing? We’ve got you. 

Busy Bees at West Ealing is made up of two units, each with their own outdoor space, and packed with everything your little one needs to stay engaged and excited each day. 

Our friendly team are dedicated to helping your little one find what lights up their imagination and develop into a curious and confident learner, supporting the transition to full-time school. 

Whether they’re curled up in a cosy reading corner or developing their motor skills on an outdoor obstacle course, your child will always find something fun to do.

They’ll even enjoy freshly prepared daily meals, cooked on-site by our experienced chef, making sure they get a healthy, balanced diet. 

Most of our families live in the local neighbourhood and walk to the nursery, but those driving can use the nearby Waitrose car park on Alexandria Road before 9 am and after 4:30 pm. 

Not sure if Busy Bees West Ealing is the best option for your family? View all of our Nurseries in Ealing to explore all Busy Bees locations in your area.

Special things about West Ealing

Spacious outdoor area

Spacious outdoor area

A large garden for amazing outdoor learning.

Long-standing staff team

Long-standing staff team

Creating a home-from-home atmosphere.

Excellent transport links

Excellent transport links

Including underground, trains and a bus route

A warm welcome

from our Director
 - Centre Director

Director

Harvy Sahota

Hi, I'm Harvy and I'm the Centre Director here at Busy Bees West Ealing.

I've managed this site since August 2018 and have been in the in the Early Years sector for over seven years now. I've held a role within the senior leadership team for over six years and aim to continue acquiring new skills to support my professional development. My leadership style is to lead by example thus it's important for me to support and progress my team to enable every child to have the best start in life. I have studied childcare and graduated with a BA in Teaching and Learning as well as extensive training in Safeguarding, SEND and Leadership and Management. 

I look forward to you showing you around our wonderful childcare setting in West Ealing. 

Meet the amazing team

Sylwia Kaniewska

Assistant Centre Director

Sylwia Kaniewska

Linda Balogh

Chef

Linda Balogh

Reviews

What
West Ealing
parents say

My son has flourished at Busy Bees West Ealing and the staff genuinely care about his happiness and development.

My little boy Elia couldn’t be happier at busy bees baby nursery. He is well looked after and every time we go get him He is always smiling ( he is also the smiley type) and doing something and looking happy and busy - whether is flicking through a Book, pretending to cook, feeding or bathing a doll or playing with playdooh with his friends - he always has a lovely time. And that’s what parents who leave their kid in nursery or school need: to know that their kid is looked after, fed well and having a lovely time. So no complaints from us. It’s our second kid being happy and very smiley at busy bees! Thank you !!!

Opening times

Monday
to Friday

8:00
AM
to
6:00
PM

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

Open 52 weeks a year, Busy Bees West Ealing 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.

Learn more

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 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.

explore a day at busy bees

A day in the life at Busy Bees West Ealing

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 6:00pm

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

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 6:00pm

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.

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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