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Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.3(20 Google reviews)
·Unit 21-22 Block F, Factory Quarter Larden Road, North Chiswick, W3 7HJ · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this early years setting

Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick, a well-established childcare setting registered in 2013, operates from Unit 21-22 Block F, Factory Quarter Larden Road, North Chiswick, London W3 7HJ. Under the management of Busy Bees nurseries since 2018, this full-day care nursery achieved an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13th February 2025.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8 am until 6 pm, for 51 weeks a year, catering to children from birth to four years old. With a capacity of 110 children and 55 currently on roll, the setting benefits from a dedicated team of 9 permanent staff members, all holding appropriate early years qualifications.

The inspection highlighted the nursery's strong focus on fostering independence in children through well-organised resources and a variety of engaging activities. Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of children's learning needs and provide effective support, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and other professionals to create individual education plans.

The setting also places importance on developing children's communication skills and promoting kindness and sharing, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.

What it's like

Children confidently explore the well-organised resources on offer and make choices in their play. Staff have lovely relationships with the children and confidently describe where each child is with their learning and what they need to do next. Staff plan a wide range of activities that encourage children to be independent while also supporting and extending their learning. Staff role model good behaviour and provide a range of activities and opportunities for children to develop their understanding of sharing and turn-taking.

Fosters independenceStrong staff understandingSupport individualityGood communication skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick

Last inspected 13 February 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children confidently explore the well-organised resources on offer and make choices in their play. Staff have lovely relationships with the children and confidently describe where each child is with their learning and what they need to do next. Staff plan a wide range of activities that encourage children to be independent while also supporting and extending their learning. Staff role model good behaviour and provide a range of activities and opportunities for children to develop their understanding of sharing and turn-taking.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Children confidently explore the well-organised resources on offer and make choices in their play.
  • Staff place a strong focus on children developing good independence skills. They provide a range of opportunities to support this.
  • Staff have lovely relationships with the children and confidently describe where each child is with their learning and what they need to do next.
  • Staff plan a wide range of activities that encourage children to be independent while also supporting and extending their learning.
  • Staff role model good behaviour. They provide a range of activities and opportunities for children to develop their understanding of sharing and turn taking and encourage children to show care for others.
  • The management team and staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff offer lots of praise and encourage and support children in managing their feelings. Children listen well and know what is expected of them.

Areas to develop

  • 1Continue to develop and embed the curriculum, ensuring all staff have a good understanding of how to use it to further support children's development.
  • 2Provide parents with more ideas to support their children's learning at home.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team and staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They work closely with parents and other professionals and create individual education plans which are used well to help all children make good progress from their starting points.

Google Reviews of Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick

4.3
(20 Google reviews)
Αngeliki Niarchou
10 months ago

Montessori Busy Bees North Chiswick was a truly wonderful experience for our family from start to finish. From the very first day, we felt that our child was in a warm, friendly, and caring environment – it genuinely felt like family. The daily variety of activities and learning topics encouraged children to think, explore, and grow in multiple ways, all through joyful and natural experiences. Each child was treated with respect, and there was genuine interest in their development and well-being. We were especially impressed by the excellent organisation. Communication via email was consistent, clear, and thoughtfully structured, always keeping us informed about the daily flow and the inspiring activities being carried out. A special place in our hearts belongs to the graduation party. It was a true celebration, filled with joy, emotion, dancing, and singing. It was evident that the teachers had poured love, care, and creativity into making it an unforgettable day. We all enjoyed it to the fullest – both children and parents! Montessori Busy Bees North Chiswick is a place that leaves a beautiful mark on the hearts of children and their families. We are deeply grateful!

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Ian Gentry
9 months ago

Evie has been with North Chiswick Busy Bees since she was 1 and has loved all her teachers and been well supported in her development. We look forward to her final year at the nursery before she starts school

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Nada Issa
2 years ago

The best nursery and the best staff! We couldn’t have asked for a better team to take care of our precious ones 🥰 my oldest was assessed with ASD and his teacher’s especially his key worker Miss Zenia and Michaela and Shannon; and all the rest have gone above and beyond to help my child and work on his social and learning difficulties. For us the Montessori program was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better educational setting for our boys

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M Q
5 years ago

Good Nursery, it seems the previous management built up a bit of a bad reputation hence the low rating. HOWEVER let me tell you this nursery is kept to a high standard. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to give you good feedback on how your child is developing. They also have an interactive app that updates you throughout the day with your child's changing and feeding habits. Our child is having a great time so far!

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5ugar 5ugar
3 years ago

First I felt that the school was very safe with the friendly staff. Special thanks to supportive and understanding Miss Zenia and Miss Shannon who worked with me and the child on separation anxiety. I like that it’s an educational based facility with the small ratio of children and exposes your child to different aspects of learning through sensory and play. Teaching independence as well. The classrooms are clean and maintained during the day. Although I wish there was an indoor shoes policy in place. Playground is spacious and secured which is really nice. They even set up a splash pool for children attending during last summer's heatwave. Age groups are separated most day accross 2 floors in beautifully set up rooms (We miss Miss Kelly who worked on that with her team). All my questions or requests are always kindly answered. Good communication face to face and through using an app. Opened 51 weeks a year 8am - 6pm, accepts funded hours, often buy one get one free sessions. Food is provided, nutritious and delicious thanks to their new Chef. Highly recommended! Can not give 5 stars due to higher than I would expect staff rotation since we've joined. Saying that looks like under new director we are seeing less of that. Welcome on board Sagry!

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Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • February 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • June 2019Inadequate
  • December 2013Good

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