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Busy Bee Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.9(15 parent reviews) ·19 Lytton Grove, Putney, London, SW15 2EZ · Wandsworth
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Nursery School, established in 1982, is a well-regarded early years setting that caters to children from two years old until they transition to primary school. With a commitment to fostering a happy and supportive environment, the nursery prepares children for their next educational steps while prioritising their well-being.

The curriculum is structured around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), encompassing key developmental areas such as personal, social and emotional development, literacy, physical development, mathematics, communication and language, expressive arts and design, and understanding the world. Beyond the core curriculum, Busy Bees offers a forest school programme, enabling children to explore and learn in nature.

They also run a Kids Club for older children up to 11 years, providing a diverse range of engaging activities. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff and a positive OFSTED rating of "Good", ensuring a high standard of care and education.

The school encourages prospective parents to visit and offers tours to showcase its facilities and approach.

Our ethos

Busy Bees Nursery School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and incorporates a Forest School programme, aiming to foster children’s development in a happy and supportive environment. They focus on key developmental areas and learning through nature to prepare children for primary school.

What it's like

Children are happy, keen learners in this organised and stimulating nursery. Staff value each child and have high expectations of them. Children have warm relationships with staff, who take time to get to know each child well.

Forest SchoolEstablished 1982Kids Club for older childrenOFSTED Good Provider

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 6:45AM – 6:00PM

Age range

2 years to 11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full Day

Established

1987

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bee Nursery School

Last inspected 5 July 2023 · Jenny Beckles

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, keen learners in this organised and stimulating nursery. Staff value each child and have high expectations of them. Children have warm relationships with staff, who take time to get to know each child well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop good creative skills.
  • Children learn to do things for themselves.
  • Staff teach children good communication, language and literacy skills.
  • Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children act in safe ways.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop children's understanding of the importance of eating well, to support their physical health.
Inspection #10295261 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children develop good physical skills. They climb across frames, play ball games and take part in organised races in preparation for sports day. For instance, they eagerly hunt and find snails and worms in the garden. Children steer wheeled toys into numbered parking bays in the garden.

EAL / language support

Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language. They learn and display common words in children's home language. Staff use lots of visual resources, such as timetables, to help children to understand the nursery routine and help them to settle well.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bee Nursery School

4.9
(15)
Milena Stanic
3 months ago

5 star review is too low for the Busy Bee Lytton Grove! This nursery is absolutely next level! My daughter is so happy going there, she has thrived significantly. Staff are so lovely, warm, carrying to every child, communicating well with parents and giving advices = pure experts in education. Low staff turnover rate says everything! Thank you to all staff for make us so happy and providing such a solid education to my daughter.

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Renata Greiciunaite
7 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Busy Bee at Lytton Grove! From day one, the staff have been incredibly warm, patient, and caring — they truly go above and beyond to make every child feel safe and loved. Our children settled in so quickly thanks to their thoughtful support and nurturing environment. What makes this nursery so special is that it feels like so much more than just a childcare setting — it has genuinely become like a family to us. The relationships we’ve built with the team and other families have continued well beyond the nursery, which speaks volumes about the sense of community they create.

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Clare Hudson
7 months ago

My son attended Busy Bee Nursery from ages two to four and was very happy there. The staff are warm and engaging, and genuinely care. My son developed some lovely friendship during his time there and we hold a lot of fond memories from this time.

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Naomi Tapp
7 months ago

We can’t rate Busy Bee highly enough! Run by a team of highly educated qualified teachers, staff turn over is so low and the staff really get to know and nurture every child with such great care. My two boys flourished at Busy Bee, they left with a solid early years foundation, well ready for school, but having a had a wonderful time, with incredible space for games, play, and just enjoy being children. Your tots are in safe hands with Maria, Sally, Danka and team.

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Lisa Helling
5 years ago

Busy Bee Nursery School is a really lovely nursery school. My daughter settled in right away and loved going to school. The teachers are fantastic, enthusiastic and supportive. The school environment is nurturing and stimulating. They provide a great foundation which has helped my daughter so much during her reception year. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2008

  • July 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • November 2011Good
  • February 2008Outstanding

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