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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 Shadwell, London
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.

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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

Contact Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (57)

9.7

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.671) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell has 57 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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. We really do appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Anastasia B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 lights we have addressed this issue and we have added more lights directly outside.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 experience you have had. We really appreciate your feedback.

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Review from L J (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 we really appreciate your feedback.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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The nursery has been a very supportive place for my son, who is trilingual, and so found it challenging at the beginning. His English has come along greatly and he enjoys the nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful, my emails get responded to very quickly and any queries are resolved as quickly. The management is very responsible and kept us up to date during the lockdown, their hygiene standards are high and the manager works extra hard to ensure all issues are attended to promptly. The large garden facility has been resurfaced recently, it is a good large space. Overall, I have felt that my son is comfortable and safe at the nursery and I would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

We are so happy that your child loves attending and that we have helped set the foundations for him to support him have the best start in life.

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Review from Tracey K (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 8 months old. She loves going here and we are really happy with the attention and competence of the staff. We also love the huge garden and the fact that the children spend a lot of time outdoors.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

We are so happy your daughter loves attending and has so much fun, and so happy that we are able to support her with the start of her journey in life.

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Review from Yasmin A (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My two children currently attending this nursery, the nursery has a great rapport with parents. The management and staff go above and beyond to make the children happy, and children have lots of confidence and independence. The management team is always finding ways to strive to make the nursery even better, and they communicate with parents regularly. The nursery has a very large outdoor area that the children have so much fun in. I am always kept up to date on a daily basis via the nursery app. I would recommend this nursery to all my family and friends if you want your children to be happy this is the nursery to send them to.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you so much for the review we are so happy that we are providing both your children with such an amazing experience and good start in life.

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Review from Melina U (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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From our first visit to the nursery, I didn't doubt that it was the right one! First of all, the rooms are quite spacious and so is the outdoor play area. Second, the team provides all the necessary support to parents, communication with them is very fast and efficient. On the part of the teachers, you can see that they love their work because of the way they take care of your child and especially because of the joy that my daughter feels when she sees them. They have an app that keeps me informed about the progress and the day to day of my daughter. I definitely recommend it!

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you for your review we are so happy that your daughter loves coming to the nursery, we enjoy very much providing her the best start in life.

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Review from Maryam Q (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended this nursery for 9 months since she was 18 months old. It has been a great source of comfort and stimulation for her. We love the staff and management who have always been incredibly attentive of our needs and supportive of both our daughter and us. They keep us very well informed of all changes and updates by daily notifications on the app and by email.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you for the review, it's so lovely to hear that your daughter has such a great time with us. We are so happy to be able to provide her with the best start in life.

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Review from Thomas S (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter started at the nursery when she was 6 months old and has been there 4 months now and has been thriving and loving it. Despite covid restrictions the nursery staff have been accomodating and helpful at every point, giving frequent photos and updates through the app, at the nursery door and been swift to respond to any questions on email. The play and learn areas are great and constantly updated and the large outdoor area is amazing for sunny days. They've been very helpful with transitioning our little one to solids and always treat her as an individual. Nursery manager is efficient, friendly and always helpful.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you so much for your review, and we are so happy that your daughter has settled well and enjoys her time at nursery. We value your feedback.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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It’s a great nursery with really helpful and friendly staff. They have a massive garden and my twin boys love attending. There is a daily update online so you can see what they have been up to and comment as well as regular email updates so you are in the loop at all times. All the staff are very friendly and professional and assisted me with potty training and happy to cater to our needs in general. The meals are healthy and nutritious and it’s great for the children to sit and eat together. My boys went in shy and timid screaming and now are very happy to go in and enjoy their very interactive day. Highly recommended.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you so much for the review and we are so happy that your boys have the best time with us. We value your feedback.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending this nursery for the last 4 months. He has settled well and he enjoys his time there. The staff are really kind and professional. I know that he is in good hands and he is learning new things every day. It's such a pleasure to pick him up and see him smile. I absolutely love the parent app, with updates throughout the day and a short report at the end of the day.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

We are so happy that your son is enjoying his time with us, and your enjoying receiving all the pictures and updates of all the activities we are providing.

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Review from Nidia I (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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This is a great nursery. Our daughter has been going since she was 7 months (she is now 15) and she loves it. She has learnt so much, she is making great progress every day, learning to be more and more independent. The staff is great, really caring, and accommodating. They are doing many activities, always varying them and encouraging the children to explore new things. They also have a lovely big garden and children go out quite a bit. They have a great app where you can see the child's daily schedule (what and when they eat, nappy changes, naps, daily pictures and snapshot description of the day and my personal favourite every month you get an observation on the child's progress and ideas on how to further encourage development). We are very happy with our choice and would strongly recommend this nursery to any parents looking in the area.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thank you for the review we are so happy that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that you can see the progress she is making. It's great to able to provide her with lifelong skills and give her the best journey to start this with.

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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending the nursery since October. Like any child, it took him a while to settle but the staff were really amazing and helpful during his transition. My son's Key Worker and the Manger have gone above and beyond to help my son with his development. We are awaiting an assessment for mild autism and when I informed the nursery they took immediate action to implement structures and activities to help him such as a visual and Now and Next Board, and also have done a speech therapy referral as he is not talking he will be 3 next month. I can not express how thankful I am for all their help and would 1000% recommend Green Gables Nursery. My son loves attending and runs in without looking back. Upon joining my son was nervous around other children and now he is happy to be alongside them and has made friends. His social skills have come along really well, based on my experience I have decided to keep him there for preschool. My son's happiness means the world to me and that he is!

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Thanks for the review we are so happy to be able to support your child and so happy to provide him with the best start in life and glad that your child enjoys coming.

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Review from Lisa F (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attends this nursery and has done since she was 6 months. The management and staff team are friendly, supportive, and professional. My daughter has always enjoyed going and is learning to be so independent she is now 3 years old. They have an app which you can view daily with a highlight of the child's day with a photo, and also this gives learning feedback as well with things to do with your child at home. The management team are very supportive and send out regular emails of update.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

We are so happy that your child has the best times with us it's a pleasure to have you as part of our nursery family.

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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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This is a friendly nursery, led well by the director and her deputy in her absence.
My daughter has been here for almost two years and I have no concerns. I trust the team at the nursery and my daughter enjoys going to nursery every day.

I would definitely recommend it to other parents looking for a safe, affectionate, enjoyable environment for their little one.

Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell

Many thanks for the review and great to see that your daughter enjoys nursery so much. We want to provide all children the Best Start in Life.

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Rezwana Islam Job Title: Centre Director
Rezwana Islam

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.

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