Busy Bees Harlesden

59 Longstone Avenue, Harlesden, London NW10 3TY
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9.5 51 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Harlesden, London
Busy Bees Harlesden, within walking distance to Willesden Junction Station (Bakerloo & Overground line), is a purpose-built, modern nursery that is well-established in the neighbourhood.

The modern nursery just recently finished a renovation and is conveniently located next to Roundwood Park, which also have a very large outdoor garden on it's own and provide plenty of space for children to explore and develop their motor & physical skills as well as improve the services it can offer children.

Inside the nursery, staff have created a stimulating environment to learn in and all food is freshly prepared on site with an NHS accredited menu. The team strive to cater for all food allergies and dietary requirements and the nursery has a nut-free policy in place to ensure safety and food allergy is taken care of for the children.

The staff at the nursery continue their ongoing professional development in order to provide the best care for children at the nursery. It provides places for children aged between three months and five years old.

Please book a visit to explore what it prepares for your children development and prepared them for the best start of their life.
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Funding & Fees

Start from £45 per session

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo Maxwell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 66

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Pay and display available.

Busy Bees Harlesden Reviews (51)

9.5

Busy Bees Harlesden has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.540) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Harlesden has 51 reviews.

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Review from Aisling M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We sent both our daughters to Busy Bees at Harlesden, one has just left to go to primary school and the other is still in attendance. The staff are particularly caring and developed excellent relationships with both our girls, making them feel safe and happy. Unlike most nurseries in the area, Busy
Bees has a wonderful outdoor space which is well used for activities and play by the children. We are confident that our children are being stimulated and challenged by a range of activities, making friends and developing well in their care.
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Review from Sherene R (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are polite and pleasant. Children are settled and are happy whenever I enter or exit the building. Warm friendly atmosphere for parents and carers which makes the experience of leaving your child more easier.
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Review from V N (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been with the nursery since he was nine months. The care in the baby room has been great and moving on into the other rooms has been good as well. Feedback is given and as a mother, it makes me feel happy to know that he is happy at nursery and has had a great day.
The staff always take
note of his interest, which makes his face light up when the interest table has bugs and listening to him, extending his vocabulary to support his language development.
I am happy with the care that is given.
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Review from Patrice W (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Treetops Harlesden back in October 2018, and I'm so happy that his dad and I choose this nursery. We knew when visiting for the first time that this is where we would like him to attend. The staff are welcoming and very friendly and their outside facilities are amazing.
My son has
built relationships up with all staff members but there are 4 ladies that I know he has a really special bond with which is so lovely to see as it very nerve-wracking to leave your child, but every day he is so excited to go to nursery and that is so reassuring.


The nursery is now under new management and there have been some changes and it's all been for the better. They keep parents well informed with daily updates about your child and with monthly newsletters about the nursery.


My son is very very happy here so thank you to all the staff.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son joined Treetops at 10 months old. Of course, we were anxious as he was so young. The staff at the nursery are absolutely amazing. Our son has been in the baby room but just moved to the toddler room and each room has just the right carers in it. One staff member stands out as exceptional. She
is so warm and loving with the babies as well as mindful and informative with us the parents.
Also, the manager is wonderful. She's helpful, kind and patient at all times, always helping when possible. Overall, all the staff are fantastic, The nursery is kept clean, the group sizes are excellent and the location next to the park is stunning. What a great first experience of nursery life.
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Review from Ashanti C (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic, my boys come home having learnt new things all the time, wonderful outdoor play area, lovely food/menu.
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Review from Sammi A (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second nursery my child has attended, having removed them from the first for inadequate care as I had lost my trust. However, this nursery has definitely restored my faith and my child loved it straight away and settled in so well. This is a fantastic nursery, the care my child has received
is outstanding. The management and staff are brilliant and genuinely care about my child. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son began the nursery a month ago and he really enjoys it. Staff are very nurturing towards him and this allowed him to settle in beautifully.
His speech has improved a lot also he is trying a variety of different foods.
The nursery offers a lovely garden as my son is very active and enjoys
the outdoors. Staff allow him to be independent when using the outdoor area. They allow him to pick his own activities along with creating new ones keeping him generously entertained all day.
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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at this nursery just under 2 months ago and has settled in so well and he is so happy there. He literally jumps out of my arms and into his key worker's when we arrive and he is smiley when I pick him up too. His eating and sleeping have improved and he has become a lovely sociable 1-year-old.


Going to this nursery has been the best thing for him and his development. The food is great, he gets involved in loads of arts/crafts/sensory play and outdoor time. All the staff are very caring, comforting and loving towards him and I cannot recommend the nursery higher. I would recommend it to all local parents.

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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly caring staff.
Amazing outdoor area - large play equipment.


Our boys love attending, Large varied meals. Feedback at parent/teacher meetings could be improved should be more specific about progress, needs and goals.

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Review from Sandra (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby has been going to this nursery since September 2016 when he was 18 months old. It's been absolutely amazing, the amazing staff, flexibility and average price for what they offer. My son enjoys being there and he has improved since attending this nursery. Very happy.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.540)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.540) out of 10 for Busy Bees Harlesden is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4.932 for Busy Bees Harlesden is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.932
  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 4.608 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Harlesden is based on 11 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 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.2 = 0.833
  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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Jo Maxwell

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Jo and I am the Centre Director here at Harlesden. I have been in childcare for over 28 years. I have worked for various childcare institutions, schools, private day care and day centres. I have a passion to nurture, love and care for children of all ages. My knowledge, life experiences, abilities and qualifications have helped me to progress to the person I am today which is loving, caring and fun and who strives to bring quality and empathy to all those around me.

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