Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove

2B The Grove, Ealing, London W5 5LH
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  • Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove, London
Welcome to Busy Bees at Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove, where children can embark on a journey of learning and discovery.

The nursery's warm and welcoming rooms are thoughtfully designed to create a nurturing and inviting atmosphere, fostering an environment where children can flourish and thrive. Through a tailored approach that caters to each child's unique needs and interests, little ones are encouraged to lean, explore and unleash their full potential.

No two days are the same at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove thanks to the dedicated team who carefully curate an array of fun-filled activities that continuously stimulate the minds of the little ones. In addition to this, the adventurous outdoor garden provides ample space for the children to explore, play, and discover their imagination.

From those exciting first steps to preparing for significant milestones, the highly qualified team at Busy Bees ensures every child receives exceptional care and attention throughout their journey. As parents, you can remain closely connected and well-informed about your child's progress and experiences through the 'ParentZone' app, which provides regular updates and valuable insights into their remarkable journey of growth and learning.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gerry Cummins (Centre Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 50

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

Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove Reviews (44)

9.1

Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.089) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove has 44 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a really good experience with Busy Bees 2A and 2b The Grove in Ealing. All the staff members are really friendly and the Centre Director is incredibly responsive and communicative, responding almost immediately to any email I've sent. I find this extremely helpful and reassuring. My son
always comes out of nursery happy, telling me about his day. The staff really do seem to pay attention to each individual child because they tell me things he's doing well in or things he might be struggling with. We're really happy with our experience so far and would definitely recommend Busy Bees as a great nursery to send your kids to.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with Busy Bees. Our child loves it there and has formed wonderful bonds with staff and other children. The staff always make her feel so special and we are really confident in how well they care for her. It's brilliantly managed and communication is 10/10. Thank you Busy Bees!!
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Review from Naomi T (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Busy Bees the Grove enough. Our daughter absolutely loves it there and runs in every morning excited for the day ahead. All the family love the staff at busy bees. You can tell they genuinely care about the children. It meant a great deal to us that just before our son arrived
they were helping our 1 year old understand how she would be getting a new baby brother. They even had 'baby' as the room word/ topic of the week just before he was born. Busy Bees The Grove is a 10/10 nursery in our opinion!
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, we couldn't find a better nursery for our 2-year-old child!
Our daughter feels very safe and happy at the nursery.
Thank you so much for the kindness of the staff.
With kindest regards.
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Review from Matt R (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had an extraordinary experience.
From the Onboarding to day to day, the team at Busy Bees has been wonderful. Our child even asks to go to the nursery on weekends.
Importantly, we arrived from abroad and our child did not speak English. The team was welcoming and patient and allowed the
transition to a new country to go smoothly for both us and our child.
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Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My first boy was at this nursery a few years back, and now my second child is at 2B.
The staff has always been great, both my kids created bonds with a specific key worker in each of the age groups.
I can tell that my son loves going there and learns a lot from both the carers and other children.
The only thing is the high turnover of the staff in the last months, hoping that things will settle.
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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Busy Bees - one is still there, and one is now in school. They have both loved going and have formed strong bonds with their key workers. The current manager is lovely, very responsive and organised.
The regular updates via the app and on pick-up always keep me informed
as to what my kids have been up to, and once my eldest started talking, he always had something positive to say about his day.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone considering it.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little ones the best start in life with us.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery with well-knowledgeable staff. Shout out to three members of staff, in particular, who my boy loves!
Keeps us well informed and always polite when I call them for updates. Thank you.
Great communication from the time booking.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
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, Busy Bees.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don’t think I could have picked a better nursery for my daughter to attend. My daughter has SEND and the staff are so caring and loving towards her. She is very excited to go to nursery. I would recommend this nursery.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Ealing 2a and 2b The Grove nursery.
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very clean and tidy, all the people who work there are very helpful and always ready to help children and parents.
Our experience is very pleasant and good.
Children are always learning something new in a nice and challenging environment.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
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.
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Busy Bees, Ealing on the Grove. Our eldest son used to go there 6 years ago and it was a no-brainer for us that the new baby would join there too. Our now 16-month-old baby has been thriving there thanks to the love and care of the staff.
We highly recommend this nursery. Very well run and
maintained, great setting and outdoor space, healthy food and above all, the most adorable team with genuine dedication to their profession and the children they look after.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one the best start in life with us.
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Review from Alina S (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Busy Bees since she was under 1 year old. She is now nearly going to school and Busy Bees has been her life for the last 4 years. The staff has always been amazing, helping her develop, learn and manage emotions. I could not have asked for a more supportive environment
for her. They have also always communicated well with us on our progress and I am sad to see this part of our life end, to make room for big school.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove nursery.
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Review from Jin L (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy was sent to Busy Bees Ealing Common when he was 3 months old. The nursery helped me go through the separation stage smoothly and takes very good care of my son. I get a happy baby every time I pick him up in the afternoon.
My son also needs to see a physiotherapist time by time. The
nursery helped arrange the main carer to go with us, so she can take care of my son and practice daily. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
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Review from D Y (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with the nursery.
My child develops nicely and learns a lot. Very friendly staff.
Highly recommended.
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Review from Shevaun G (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter settled into this nursery very well during a difficult time when her previous nursery had to close due to COVID – related issues.
The nursery is a happy place and has the resources for all stages of the development process for the kids there which provides for a stimulating environment
for them. The staff are committed to each child's development and it’s clear to see how much they care for all the children. They were also flexible when accommodating specific requests in relation to our daughter.
I would definitely recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from Ainul H (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Busy Bees The Grove when she was 8 months old. As she was raised predominantly in isolation due to the pandemic, we had concerns regarding her social comfort and adaptability. The staff at the nursery took great care that not only her needs and comfort were met but also ours as
her parents. Within a week or two of being there, my daughter was progressing well and being very comfortable with her new environment.
The staff are good with their communication with us and are always attentive to her. She always comes home happy. She is now doing well and this shows through her development mentally, socially, and physically. What I like most is how collaborative the staff are with us to ensure our daughter is cared for well.
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Review from Harriet H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined Busy Bees at Ealing, 2B The Grove at the start of the pandemic as our previous nursery had closed. The staff all made such a huge effort in settling my child during such a disruptive time. We are so happy with how attentive everyone there is and management responds quickly to any questions
you have. My child loves going to nursery and all the activities they do there. I highly recommend this nursery and the amazing support it has offered during the last year.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Busy Bees at Ealing, 2B The Grove. My son is so settled, happy there and runs out smiling everyday. The staff, lead by the manager are so kind, warm and welcoming. It is so reassuring to leave your child with such lovely, caring people and know that he is one hundred percent safe
and cared for. He loves the food and does lots of fun activities everyday. We love receiving his observations through the app to see what he is getting up to and to see how he is developing. I cannot recommend Busy Bees at Ealing, 2b The Grove and the team enough!
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Review from Astrid H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Busy Bees at Ealing, 2B The Grove for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier. The entire team are just so lovely, they’re very caring, hands on and we get regular feedback from the team and the online portal. My daughter has been in two different age groups there now and just
loves it. She runs in happily in the morning, which is all I could ask for! She’s also just flourishing in the two to three group and gets involved in so many activities. I could not rate this nursery more highly. They’re also very flexible and approachable which is a plus for working parents.
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Review from Maria V (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boy has been going to Busy Bees at Ealing, 2B The Grove since September 2019 and we are very happy! He started in the baby room where he was well looked after and at the same time allowed to explore on his own. He connected very well with his keyworker and another member of staff. Since January
2021 he moved to the bigger room and he surprisingly adapted quickly and absolutely loves the change. The team nurture his interests and help him develop at his own pace. He instantly connected with his keyworker who is 'my favourite', as he always tells me. Our boy has integrated very well overall and the staff has made his transition from one room to another slowly and smoothly.The staff are well trained, very approachable and caring. I love the fact that you get daily updates and regular 'observations' in the app and that the key worker makes time to speak to you should you want to get a bit of one to one time with them, to understand how things are going for your child. Trust and recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.089)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.089) out of 10 for Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.889 for Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.889
  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 4.2 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.6
  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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Gerry Cummins

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Gerry and I am the Centre Director at Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove.


I look forward to meeting you and showing you our centre.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove accepts?

Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove Open?

Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove is open: 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.

How many Children does Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove have capacity for?

Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Ealing 2A and 2B The Grove to the centre of London?

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

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