--- title: "Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-battersea-nursery-and-pre-school-academy-sw11-8dx-ey550531 description: "Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School in London — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School Ofsted: Expected standard · Unit A3, 5 Riverlight Quay, London, SW8 5BP · Wandsworth Number of places 96 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Wandsworth ## About this early years setting Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School Academy, registered with Ofsted in 2017, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment where children settle in quickly, making choices from a variety of activities. The dedicated staff team prioritises a positive attitude to learning, encouraging independence and providing opportunities for children to express their ideas. The curriculum, based on the EYFS framework, is well-understood and implemented by staff who effectively monitor children's development and adapt their teaching to support individual needs. Children also benefit from a wide range of opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and in the well-resourced gardens. For children who speak English as an additional language, staff employ strategies such as collecting words from parents and using visual aids to support communication. While the nursery currently does not have children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, leadership and staff possess the knowledge and skills to provide support, including collaboration with external professionals. Overall, Busy Bees Battersea strives to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points and are well-prepared for their next stages of learning. What it's like Leaders and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children arrive confidently each morning ready to start their day. Children are pleased to see staff members and their peers, share their news, and quickly settle down, making choices from a wide range of activities available. Children have a positive attitude to learning, want to try new things and share their ideas, and feel valued by staff who listen to them. They have a wide range of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the well-resourced gardens. Warm environment Positive learning attitude Strong physical skills Effective curriculum Individualised support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, NHS Startwell accredited menus, freshly prepared by on-site chef, range of snacks and drinks, unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream included in the 'Busy Bees One' package. Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:30 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2017 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 16 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children develop well from their starting points and are well prepared to move on to their different stages of their learning. - Children confidently communicate with staff and their peers and develop positive relationships. - Children develop strong physical skills through tummy time, dance and sports sessions. - Leaders and staff have an understanding of the curriculum and ensure that it is embedded across the nursery. - Leaders and staff have effective systems in place to reduce any barriers that children may face in relation to their learning and wellbeing. - Children are encouraged to be independent and are given opportunities to do things for themselves. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to support staff to become more confident in their teaching skills, and to develop a strong understanding of how they assist children's learning even further. - 2 Leaders should review transition times during the day to ensure that all children remain engaged and interested and do not become distracted from learning. - 3 Leaders should support staff to continue to develop relationships with parents, including sharing ideas of how they can support children's learning at home. Inspection #10320626 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297286) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff confidently describe what they want children to learn and how they will support them, including adapting their teaching to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although the setting currently does not have any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities attending, leaders and staff have the knowledge and skills needed to support children with additional needs, including working closely with other professionals. Outdoor space Children are eager to be in the outdoor area and access a range of equipment and experiences that promote their physical health and wellbeing. Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the well-resourced gardens. EAL / language support For children who speak English as an additional language, staff collect words from parents, use visual aids, and learn home languages to support children's communication skills. Inspection history Date: October 2019 - January 2026 Expected standard - January 2024 Good - October 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School ### What is Busy Bees Battersea's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Busy Bees Battersea? ### Does Busy Bees Battersea accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Busy Bees Battersea? ### Does Busy Bees Battersea provide support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? ### What is included in the 'Busy Bees One' package? ### Does Busy Bees Battersea encourage healthy eating? ### Does Busy Bees Battersea have outdoor play areas? ### How can I contact Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School? ## About the setting Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School registered with Ofsted on 01/08/2017. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Unit A3, 5 Riverlight Quay, London, SW11 8DX. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30. The registered person is Busy Bees Nurseries Limited. 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