Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

St Georges in the East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road, London E1 0BH
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  • Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell, London
Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables is the oldest Montessori school having been established in October 1989. It currently caters for eighty children aged three months to six years, 51 weeks of the year, 7:30am – 6pm.

The specifically designed nursery comprises a large baby room, one toddler room, one transition room and a pre-school room. Children also have the added advantage of a large 9000 sq ft garden.

Offering a Montessori programme, Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables teaches Spanish, Song & Move which further enhances the children’s curriculum.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rezwana Islam (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees start from £47.50

  • We also offer fully funded sessions for 2 years, 3 years and 4 years as well as a stretched option

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell Reviews (49)

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Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.416) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell has 49 reviews.

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Review from P B (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team at the Green Gables nursery has been great from start to finish. They're friendly, helpful and take great care of our daughter, who absolutely loves going there! They share a daily debrief of what she got up to during the day along with a few photos which is really nice.
Reply from Rezwana Islam, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! Were glad you're giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries
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Review from Sheik L K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience at Shadwell Green gables nursery has been great, from the starting point in registering my child and settling him in. He settled in well with the staff team members being friendly and meeting my childs needs. They have supported my childs development and always communicate with me. The
staff members are professional and very knowledgeable in what they do. The classroom has different variety of activities everyday and is clean and tidy.
The management are approachable and they explain everything very well and support me with anything I need.
The beautiful outdoor space is amazing and a very big space for the children to play with lots of activities and when I pick up my child, I know his had a great day.
The nursery provides very healthy and mix variety menu giving the children a nutritioned meal throughout the day.
Overall the nursery is amazing and very flexiable to my childs need and has given my child the best start to life.
Reply from Rezwana Islam, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! Were glad youre giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries
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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started nursery at Busy Bees GG shadwell in February and we have been very happy so far. She adapted quickly to the environment and she is really happy when we drop her off and she sees her carers. The baby room is clean and well organised. The food menu seems healthy and balanced (and
she eats it all which is a good sign). They also keep you updated regularly on their improvement and daily activity. So far we are very happy with our choice. Would recommend
Reply from Rezwana Islam, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! Were glad youre giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Busy Bees Shadwell and our 16 month old toddler absolutely loves it. The nursery staff and management were amazing during the tough settling in period for our daughter, they were so supportive, very caring, kind, helpful and experienced in knowing what would help, and communicating.
They manage to get our breastfeeding co sleeping baby to nap independently. Our toddler loves going there, they do loads of fun and educational activities, and we love the app with the daily photos and updates. The food is yummy and caters for veggie babies, there is a lovely outside play area with lots of space, the staff is experienced and they get to interact with staff from other rooms and bring together children of other ages sometimes. We have really appreciated flexibility for accommodating to our baby's needs - eg. On naps, elimination communication, drop offs, etc. They do special activities for certain dates which is fun (eg dressing as their favourite book character).
Reply from Rezwana Islam, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! Were glad youre giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to thank Montessori by Busy Bees Shadwell for looking after my child so well. He always come out happy and with lots of tales to tell - they had fun in the garden and playground.
Staff are very supportive during challenging drop offs which I highly appreciate as a full time working mum.
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just loves it there with the great food and doing tons of activities.
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Review from Yulia V (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby is incredibly happy at this nursery. All the staff members know her by name and she has a big smile each time she comes in and sees familiar adults. The children spend lots of time outdoors and the environment is very safe for them to explore their surroundings autonomously. I like the fact
that different age groups sometimes mix, which allows our little ones to observe older kids. The staff are all very attentive to the children's needs and I feel there is great back-and-forth communication with the parents. What I particularly enjoy is the nursery's app through which I know what our daughter has eaten, and how much she slept and at the end of the day we get a written report of what she has done during the day with some photos, which always brings a big smile on my face, as I get a glimpse of her day without having been there!
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one started in the baby room and is now really enjoying the toddler room. She loves her key worker, rushing in every morning to give her a cuddle. She's always happy to go to nursery and talks about all her friends at home. The activities are varied, with lots of themed days. The garden is
amazing. We can see from the app that she eats and sleeps well at nursery. She comes home remarkably clean given all the messy play. We feel she is very well cared for and feels safe at nursery. Pick up and drop off are flexible which is very helpful. It makes our lives a lot easier knowing how happy she is to be at nursery.
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Review from Natalie E (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery! My daughter has attended since April 2022 and she’s always loved her time there. The staff are friendly and we get daily photos and updates about her day via the app. There are regular updates about her learning and development posted there too with details of her progress for
different milestones.
The nursery has a great garden in which the kids spend most of their days (a massive bonus for central London). They celebrate a diverse range of religious and non-religious events throughout the year learning about different cultures and topics. My daughter particularly enjoys the regular Spanish classes on Thursdays. She has made lots of great friends here and I highly recommend it to others.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend this nursery, my child has been attending since October 2023. This nursery offers longer session times than other nurseries we were looking at for the funded 2-year-old places. And supply nappies/breakfast/lunch/snacks which other nurseries do not provide. The app that is available
is very useful as the staff update me on my child throughout his time with them. I feel my child has grown in confidence due to attending this nursery and the activities offered to him are very varied and well thought out.
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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys have been attending Green Gables Shadwell since January 2023, when they were only six months old. The baby room staff have been very welcoming and have attended to both boys' needs. My twins come home happy and are always learning something new. We get daily photos of what they have been
up to at nursery, and I can see that the nursery food must be tasty as they always eat all! We are so lucky to have this nursery right on our doorstep, especially with such a large garden (which is difficult to find in central London). We look forward to the new things they will learn as they are moving to the toddler room in September.
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables has been fantastic for our little one, she took a little while to adjust but the staff were fantastic and she now goes in and shouts 'bye mummy!' as she runs into the class. We always get prompt response when we have a question. It is always clean and they have been
great with potty training. They also have a big garden where the kids spend a lot of time outside which is great.
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Review from Pauline K (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to the nursery, she learns a lot and we like how dynamic the team is, always organising things for the kids and parents.
We also enjoy the flexibility of the staff, which really suits our needs.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so grateful for this nursery for our 1 and 2-year-old. The staff are amazing, providing regular updates and a caring environment that encourages growth and development. Our kids love the private outside garden and variety of activities that stimulate their curiosity and imagination. It's heartwarming
to see how much our children have thrived since joining the nursery (they were 5 months). They've become more confident, sociable, and eager to learn new things. We're thrilled to see how much they've progressed in terms of their language skills, motor skills, and cognitive development. The exceptional care provided by the staff gives us complete peace of mind, knowing that our children are in safe hands. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for their children.
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Thank you so much for reviewing us and we are super happy that we are providing both your little one's the best start in life. We will always strive to provide all children with outstanding quality.…read more
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Review from Anastasia B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attends Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables nursery and seems very happy there. He started in a baby room when he was nearly one year old, and a few months ago he transitioned to a toddler room. Staff is really good in both rooms, very caring and attentive. There is always lots of activities,
which our son loves. When the weather allows, the outside garden is a great place for kids to play and get some fresh air. We can see that our son had got a lot of progress in speech development and grew his confidence tremendously. Reports through the day in the app is very useful, as well as oral reports during pick up time, really helps to get connected and informed. The only concern is that during winter time, it’s not enough light around the nursery, in the late afternoon. Otherwise very good experience for children and parents.
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Thank you for reviewing us, we are happy that we are providing your little one with the best start in life and will endeavour to maintain this experience for you. Thank you for reaching out about the…read more
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery and wonderful staff! My daughter loves it there and the staff really are wonderful - very attentive and caring. They always have time to give feedback at pick up and there are regular updates on the app so we can see how her day is going. My daughter absolutely loves it there and
we are so glad that we chose this nursery! Thank you everyone!
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Thank you so much for reviewing us and we are so glad that we are providing your little one with the best start in life. We are so glad that you choose us and will endeavour to maintain the positive…read more
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Review from L J (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with very friendly and accommodating team, kids really have an amazing time getting involved in all sorts of interactive fun activities from singing, messy play, role play and learning social interaction. Our son has made great progress in getting a sense of confidence around the group
of kids and made some friends too.
Huge garden is a top benefit as the kids can roam free in a safe environment whilst the supportive team oversees them.
The chef does a fabulous job introducing new variations of food in an attractive way so that kids get to eat food they won’t have at home.
Especially happy with the rapport and relationship building with the child's key persons and all teachers as through the classes, exceptional feedback loop and trust from management. Well done, can highly recommend.
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Thank you for submitting a review, and we are so glad that we are providing your little one with the best start in life. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced and…read more
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. The development of my son is incredible and they are so friendly and importantly for us flexible in hours. Really happy with everything that the nursery offer and would recommend to anyone looking for a new nursery
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
Thank you so much for reviewing and we are so glad we are giving your little one the best start in life.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Green Gables for about 7 months until we moved away and I only have great things to say about them.
She received excellent care throughout her time there, from settling into the baby room to moving to a toddler room. We saw her key person taking care of her from afar and it was
a genuinely sweet interaction.
The management team is responsive and transparent. Their activities were diverse and entertaining for the kids. The parent app was constantly updated and we'd always get a nice summary of the day and a pic or two.


No hesitation in recommending them!

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Review from Alison D (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Green Gables. He started to attend when he was 2 after the lockdowns and a change of nursery. He has been receiving excellent care ever since. He loves the staff taking care of him. The management is very responsive via emails and the communication for events or updates is excellent.
I cannot thank the staff enough for taking such good care of our son who is now more independent and confident. I am really impressed at what he learnt to do there at such a young age. We also love the garden and the parent's app which allows you to see what he has eaten, the activities and photos! I highly recommend.
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Review from Anil G (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Green Gables Nursery for 4 months now and we are very happy with the nursery, the staff, his progress and their handling of Covid based restrictions.


In particular, the manager and his key worker(s) have gone above and beyond to help him adjust to not being with his Mum

and Dad. They made such an effort to help him settle and we are really grateful. Every morning when I drop him he is so happy to be there he runs down the stairs into the keyworkers arms!


Both my partner and I have the app and they are very good at updating us with info on what he has eaten, how his day is going and pics of him having fun.


They have one of the best outdoor spaces of a nursery in the area and we regularly see pictures of our son having fun.


I would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell
We are so pleased your son has settled and enjoys coming, having a special bond with his key person is so important to set the foundations of feeling safe and secure.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.416)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.416) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.953 for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.953
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.463 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.563
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Rezwana

Rezwana Islam

Job Title: Centre Director

I have been working in childcare for over 12 years, working my way up from being an apprentice to now managing nurseries. I am a qualified Level 3 in childcare and hold a Business and Management qualification Level 5. 


Working with children is a passion and I thrive on supporting them develop through learning and play. I have twin boys who are currently attending Montessori by Busy Bees and I am confident it is the best environment for them to grow and develop new skills. 


I thoroughly enjoy supporting and mentoring staff to provide children with exceptional childcare on a daily basis, and I believe parent partnerships is key to working with children. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

What is the Age Range of Children that Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell accepts?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell Open?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell have capacity for?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell to the centre of London?

3.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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