Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy

Dolphin House, Riverside West, Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, London SW18 1DE
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  • Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy, London
Busy Bees at Wandsworth is a purpose-built facility with excellent pick-up and drop-off points, situated on the Thames Path and offering an ideal location for busy local parents to manage their childcare needs.

Children enjoy an environment tailored to support learning and adventure, as well as freedom and choice, while professionals safeguard individual development and are trained in health and security.

Every playroom is flexible which allows staff to focus on key areas of the EYFS and age-specific play.
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Quality childcare now from only £290 per week.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jennifer Suaza (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 118

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They have 20 minutes free parking in the Riverside car park.

Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy Reviews (112)

8.6

Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.556) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy has 112 reviews.

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Review from Vlasia A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellently run nursery, where all staff go above and beyond to make it a comfortable, nurturing and fun place to be for our babies! The take away dinner offered daily is much appreciated too! The manager is excellent at handling all matters quickly and efficiently. Can't recommend enough!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be more happy with the standard of care. Since our daughter started she has come leaps and bounds, both socially and developmentally and I truly owe it to Busy Bees. The teachers and staff feel like family and she jumps out of her pram every day to go to her classroom. They are nurturing
and kind which is so reassuring when making a big decision on where to send your child to nursery.
We have constant updates throughout the day through the app of what activities she is doing, naps, nappies, what she ate and photos. So I always feel in the loop on what she is doing.
Another bonus is that they are open all year except bank holidays so there is no issue of finding additional childcare for term times. And, the take home meal so there is never a scramble for what to make for dinner after a busy day at work.
We feel so lucky to have her here!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Sachin P (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. The building is modern and the rooms are spacious. The outdoor play areas are generous in size too. The staff are lovely and show great enthusiasm at handovers. The management team are brilliant - everything is well run. The app updates of what my child gets up to are terrific.
There are lots of structured activities for toddlers. The food is varied and nutritious too - the same chef has been here for many years I believe, and our child eats much better at nursery than at home.
There are other good nurseries in the area, and we've experienced a few over the years with our two kids, but this is the best one in the area in my opinion. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Busy Bees Wandsworth to anyone!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Wandsworth.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from E A (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the quality of service we’re receiving from Busy Bees, Wandsworth. The staff are very professional and my daughter loves them. The facilities are also very good: big rooms with high ceilings and nice outside area.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Nat A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Busy Bees, Wandsworth! My son started in the baby room around 7 months ago and we have been very pleased with his progress! He also genuinely seems to be happy to get to the nursery and has bonded a lot with his key worker. Very caring environment and happy babies. Would definitely
recommend!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Wandsworth nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Marije D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, welcoming staff. Manager is very involved with the families and the team is always cheerful. They organise so many activities for the kids. The app is great with lots of pictures and updates on naps, food and diapers. It's often possible to book additional sessions on an ad hoc basis. The kids
under two years old get to take home dinner, which is a great help for working parents. There is a big outdoor space where the groups mix, which is great for siblings.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Marcos P (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I value the nursery overall by the satisfaction of its most important customer: the children. I've sent my 3 children to Busy Bees Wandsworth and they have always had very happy experiences, and have been very stimulated to learn, explore and experiment. We have seen them develop many new capacities
based on this experience and also integrating very well into school afterwards. The level of care and attention that I've seen from the teachers at all levels always makes me feel my kids are in great hands, and the staff truly love what they do, and this is evident in their work and dedication, consistently over the years (I've seen this over 6 years now).
And also, the food they get is amazing! All prepared in the nursery kitchen, with menus that make me feel jealous.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one's the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from Cristina R (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is always very happy when he goes to Busy Bees. The staff are always very friendly. The activities the team makes are amazing and I am always told how my child develops. The app has lovely photos and they hold parent meetings all the time to keep me informed about my child's development.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is the best. They care for and nurture each child as an individual in the most wonderful way. The staff are mature, educated and inspiring individuals- not just the nursery teachers but the support and admin staff too. There is a close knit community feeling and they involve the parents.
It is a very transparent environment which is what every parent could ask for.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children attend this nursery. The staff helped our family so much making parenthood easier with their care, patience and hard work from all the staff constantly thinking of great new activities for children's development.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one's the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees
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Review from Simon J (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in December, I must say it has been tough. But my daughter has really come out of her shell. The staff member in baby room has really helped getting her off my wife’s hands. Knowing she is in a safe environment I am happy with the whole process and her settling in general.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School AcademyHello, 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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.
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Review from John J (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is extremely happy at this nursery, we receive information about her day on an app and get feedback when collecting. The manager is very friendly and all the team are always very cheerful. The outdoor area is very big. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jenna S (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter has attended preschool at Busy Bees for the past 6 months and I am so happy with the continuity of care given by the staff! Every Morning my granddaughter is greeted by a smiling face and is happy to come to nursery! My Granddaughter is fed fresh healthy meals made on-site! Which I
find fantastic! Would definitely recommend this nursery!
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Review from Monique Y (Sister of Child) published on 29 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been attending this nursery for a couple of years I have found that the staff are really caring and understanding in both the baby room and toddlers room. They have a variety of food which is freshly cooked on the same day and the take-home meals are really helpful in the evenings.
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Review from Wendy D (Aunt of Child) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During Covid, my niece attended this nursery, at a time when everyone was worried and nervous about children in childcare. This nursery communication was amazing they put us at ease with constant updates of changes within the nursery, they were understanding about the fees when my sisters' wages changed.
They were really supportive with reassuring us about the safety of my niece especially as my sister was also pregnant at the time. Even though certain things in the room were removed, they still managed to simulate my niece in different ways which isn't easy!
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Review from Rachel G (Aunt of Child) published on 11 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Listening to the feedback that was given about my niece was very positive. I appreciated that the nursery worker mentioned what was going so well and the learning points to focus on, with tips on how to do it.
Thumbs up!!! Very helpful
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Review from Marita J (Aunt of Child) published on 6 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece has developed great communication skills and confidence through the attendance of busy bees. She thoroughly enjoys her time there!
At pick up, we are provided with a full description of my niece's progress and anything she accomplished and enjoyed during the day. This helps with supporting
and encouraging her at home. Busy Bee has provided a wonderful environment and I fully recommend it.
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Review from S R (Aunt of Child) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My niece's development has accelerated since being at Busy Bees, engaging far beyond her years for a 2-year-old, and she seems to enjoy going to nursery. Based on her development, I would recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jennifer K (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a one year old in the baby room and a four year old in the preschool room and both boys absolutely love being at Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy. The staff are extremely caring and supportive. Each child has their individual needs met and the staff are wonderful at finding activities
based on their interests and abilities. The new management seems to be working well with lots of positive changes. The staff and children all seem very happy.
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in the nursery in and outside of the rooms are very helpful and understanding. They have a lovely outdoor area where my daughter has learnt lots of different skills and the nursery also off different extra curricular activities. The food is home cooked and you also get a take home meal which
helps manage busy evenings. The staff that look after my daughter are very caring, my daughter is always very vocal about what she does and even wanting them to come to our home which is a good sign.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.556)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.556) out of 10 for Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 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 4.475 for Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.475
  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 4.081 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Wandsworth Nursery & Pre-School Academy 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.7
    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 118 number of registered child places is 23.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.6 = 0.381
  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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Jennifer Suaza

Job Title: Centre Director

Welcome to Busy Bees Wandsworth My name is Jennifer Suaza. I have been working in childcare since 2010, I have gained Childcare qualification whilst working at the Centre and Level 5 in leadership and management. I feel a great sense of accomplishment in helping children achieve and enjoy their time at the Centre. I am very passionate about my work in the early years. I pride myself on working with my team to create a positive environment for the children to grow into confident learners.

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