Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream included in the Busy Bees One package.
Busy Bees at Hammersmith, situated in London W6 0JD, is part of a larger nursery group that focuses on creating a supportive and enriching environment for children. The nursery emphasises an approach that fosters curiosity and independence, particularly during mealtimes, which are viewed as key learning moments.
They provide NHS Startwell accredited menus, with meals prepared fresh on-site by trained chefs, forming part of their 'Busy Bees One' package. This package also includes unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream at applicable centres, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience while easing the burden on parents.
The nursery prioritises nutritional consistency, fine motor skill development through cutlery use, and food safety by ensuring hot meals are properly reheated. They offer various government-funded childcare options, working with parents to accommodate both year-round and part-time care needs, and strive to make funding processes as straightforward as possible.
Our ethos
We believe mealtimes are key learning moments, helping children develop confidence in exploring new tastes, handling food, and using cutlery - all essential skills for school readiness. Our diverse menus and engaging routines encourage independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits, all in a supportive, inclusive environment.
What it's like
The nursery staff work closely with families to ensure there are clear settling-in procedures in place for children. They take account of children's cultural backgrounds and use their starting points in learning to plan a curriculum tailored to each child. The 'all about me' boards created in partnership with children's parents, and the comfort and cuddles offered by staff, allow children to feel valued and safe and secure in this nursery environment.
Funding accepted
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Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream included in the Busy Bees One package.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 22 January 2025
What it's like to attend
The nursery staff work closely with families to ensure there are clear settling-in procedures in place for children. They take account of children's cultural backgrounds and use their starting points in learning to plan a curriculum tailored to each child. The 'all about me' boards created in partnership with children's parents, and the comfort and cuddles offered by staff, allow children to feel valued and safe and secure in this nursery environment.
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Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
The leadership team uses external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Children enjoy the opportunities on offer to develop their large-muscle skills. The carefully organised roof garden allows them plenty of space to navigate, and children enjoy running, playing chasing games, and balancing and jumping off wooden balance beams.
Awful nursery. I was showed round the nursery but not the baby room and when I saw it it was a dark room with no windows. There didn’t seem to be any activities or evidence of outside play. The photos that were taken my 18month old looked miserable. She lost her spark and from a happy spritely girl before, a month at this nursery would wander round our living room like a zombie. She stopped eating and lost a lot of weight. Constant change of staff and once I was a few minutes late to find my daughter outside by the gate distressed in blazing sunshine and heat. Appalled by this nursery and when I tried to speak to the area manger she refused to speak to me directly. I have since heard similar experiences from other parents who have moved from this nursery. I do not think she receive adequate care here and the fact the area manager did not speak to me shows that any possible misconduct is swept under the carpet. My daughter sprung back to life in the first week or two of being in another environment.
Read on GoogleMy daughter has been attending Busy Bees since she was 5 months old, she is now 1 - I have nothing but brilliant things to say about this nursery. It’s been a fantastic and important part of her development - the staff are caring and knowledgable, the children here are happy, the facilities and activities provided are great. Communication between staff and parents is outstanding, continual consideration of each child’s individual development and facilitating it is great, the relationships and understanding the staff build with children is exceptional and the setting is managed very well. We frequently recommend this nursery and will continue to do so. A huge thank you to the Busy Bees Hammersmith team for creating such a special place - and from a personal perspective a massive thanks to Dulce, Kylie and Molly in the baby room for making our experience so exceptional, they are a credit to the Busy Bees team.
Read on GooglePerfect! Exceeds any expectations! Incredible and friendly staff at all levels, who go the extra mile to create a warm, nurturing and independent learning environment. I have two children who currently attend this nursery and I can not praise them highly enough. The team feel like an extension of the family and take a personal interest in the development of each child. Amazing facilities which allow for constructive play and for educational and personal growth. The set up of the rooms, thoughtful activities and toys as well as the roof garden and trips to the local area all add to this. Great feedback via the app and daily verbal updates mean you can mirror the focus’s at home to further encourage your child’s journey and interests. For older children this could range from number and words to emotions and for younger children this can include the start of their potty training and even walking down the stairs as well as lots of play and cuddles when needed. I would also like to add that the food is fantastic, healthy and balanced, receiving high praise even from my slightly picky 3 year old. We have made all made friends for life and I feel so luckily that my children have started their journey with the strong basis provided at this establishment.
Read on GoogleHaving been in the nursery for just over a year, we absolutely love the nursery. We are so happy with amount of learning my daughter has achieved in such short term. The staff are all very friendly with a fantastic management team behind them all. I would recommend this nursery to anybody who is looking for a day care for their child.
Read on GoogleI have my daughter going to this nursery from the age of 1 and she is now 3. She will definitely graduate from there for Reception School!!! We are very happy with her progress and she is also very happy. Every day she is going and leaving school with big smile!!! They are doing so many activities there, learning so many things and having fun. She has also become so independent and I am sure she will be very confident and well prepared for the Reception school when time comes. I definitely reccomend thia nursery, not only for the focus and respect they show to children, but also for how clean, tidy and well maintained the nursery is at all times! There is also a lovely terrace on the roof when kids are also having fun throuhout the day! The location is also great, 1min away from Ravenscourt park station and the park itself, where kids are taken to get fresh air and learn new things!!! I definitely recommend!!
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Date: December 2009
Mace Montessori Nursery registered in 2006. It is located in Ravenscourt Park, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year and is closed on public bank holidays. There are 12 members of staff, including the manager, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare and follows the Montessori philosophy, combined with learning through play.
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