Busy Bees Walthamstow

20 Sutton Road, Walthamstow, London E17 5QA
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  • Busy Bees Walthamstow, London
Busy Bees Walthamstow is conveniently located next to Higham Hill Park, where it has a large children's playground, popular with local families & community. It is around 15 minutes' walk from Black Horse Road Tube (Victoria Line) & Overground station and also boasts a private car park.

Busy Bees Walthamstow is keen to offer parents a service in which they can feel confident and secure that their child's well-being is professionally safeguarded, while being an environment that is ideal for self-directed play, group activities and a sound early years curriculum.

This purpose-built facility has several homely and stimulating rooms, ideal for both babies and toddlers, a large outdoor play area and separate areas for messy play. Qualified staff support child as they grow and learn, while offering extended opening hours to parents.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Zehra Huseyin (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 140

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 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

Busy Bees Walthamstow Reviews (42)

9.3

Busy Bees Walthamstow has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees Walthamstow has 42 reviews.

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Review from Emil D (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Busy Bees at Walthamstow for one year, starting at age one. She absolutely loves going to Busy Bees at Walthamstow and she is well cared for. The staff are attentive to her needs and provide a good range of activities to help stimulate her development and have fun. She clearly
learns a great deal, often coming home with new words or gestures to show us. The facilities are great. Crucially there is a fantastic outdoor space to run around and play in. Perhaps most importantly she is not just looked after but loved. Very happy indeed!
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Review from Fizza A (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff. My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was seven months old and we’ve never had a complaint. My daughter is extremely happy there, so much so that she insists that she wants to go on weekends as well.
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Review from Sophia L W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a very positive experience at Busy Bees at Walthamstow. The management have been professional and have addressed any concerns we've had in the past. The teachers/staff are attentive and great with the children. We're now on child number two at the nursery and have had experiences in the
different classrooms. The teachers/staff are caring, positive and receptive throughout. In addition to great staff, the meals provided are varied and healthy. The whole team, including kitchen staff, have made this past year a much easier one for our family and we would recommend this nursery.
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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the care our children get at Busy Bees at Walthamstow; they love it there. We know they are well cared for, well-fed and nap well. We love seeing the different activities that they do every day; painting, baby yoga, singing, outdoor play and learning about the world. The recent
addition of the app has helped us feel connected to our children and their nursery experience. The staff are really open and friendly and you can tell they are very fond of the children they care for.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have both attended Busy Bees at Walthamstow and absolutely loved it there. The staff are so lovely and so caring. I'd happily recommend the nursery to anyone.
My youngest has been there since she was eight months old and is absolutely thriving thanks to the care and effort of the
staff at Busy Bees at Walthamstow.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Where do I start! The staff and overall facility offered at Busy Bees at Walthamstow is amazing. During the first lockdown, the guys at this nursery went above and beyond to record videos for the children, with activities and also arranged video calls for children so when things did open back, they
remained familiar with their room leaders and required minimal settling in. My son loves this place. The facility is excellent, they have great internal and external spaces. The children are challenged to explore and build confidence through a number of activities - outdoor obstacle courses, craft and art activities.
The staff appear happy and seem to have a real team spirit amongst them, which must contribute to the positivity amongst the children who attend. This nursery has an experienced management team who have proved great resilience and an ability to think outside of the box to ensure children, staff and parents are safe and the overall experience at the nursery is positive for all.
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Review from Georgina C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our little one's transition to Busy Bees at Walthamstow has been seamless, developing a strong connection with the key worker and really enjoying being at the nursery, so much so that we have tears if we do an early pickup. The children really enjoy the garden and outdoor space and the staff are friendly
and approachable. We're always able to have a chat with them, get reassurance and ask for extra encouragement if we feel our child needs this. Thank you to all the lovely staff!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with this nursery since 10 months old. She has grown and developed into a confident and happy 3 year old. The staff has been nurturing and provide feedback on her development. The food provided by the in house catering has been lovely and wholesome. The hours of care available (0700
- 1900) and provided by the nursery has provided a good option and flexibility for working parents like us.
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Review from Krina K (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In recent months the nursery has improved drastically. As a mum, I always feel so welcomed and supported. They offer so many different activities to all ages. What I have noticed the most about my daughter is how caring she has become and that's down to the staff. They are so warm and attentive to all
the children. When I collect her they tell me all about her day and how much fun she has had. It truly is such an amazing place.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really lovely nursery. Staff are great, welcoming and really good with the children.
Lovely warm atmosphere in the nursery.
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Busy Bees at Walthamstow as a whole. All staff are very caring and professional. The carers in the room my child attends are incredibly caring and loving. They know my child so well and have helped her develop so much. They always have different activities each week and always celebrate
different festive periods throughout the year. I like that the nursery is diverse and my child is exposed to different cultures. The food is amazing, the menu is always different each week. The administration staff are always so polite and understanding. Can't thank them enough for all their hard work.
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Review from Ranga S (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Walthamstow is a good nursery with some really good caregivers. My son loves to go to the nursery and when he struggled at the start to get used to the process, the ladies at the nursery were very patient and took their time in getting him used to the nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery genuinely care for the children (and parents) and therefore, as parents, we are truly assured that our girls are safe, happy and loved. They have been there for us in difficult times too, which is a true mark of kindness and support.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been at Busy Bees for a year and have noticed massive improvements with new management - we were worried initially with the regular change in management and team, but love the current team. All team members are lovely and dedicated, clearly interested in the wellbeing of children. Would be
good to see more educational activities taking place but think that would come later?
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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son seems very happy at nursery. He has learnt a lot over the past few months of his attendance. Nursery staff are approachable and seems to be keen on the development of my child.
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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started the first week in January 2017, the settleling period was handled extremely well by the staff members of the nursery and every step of the way the staff were very supportive and reassuring to both parents.


The staff are all genuinely nice and welcoming and very informative about

our child's progression. Our child development has been greatly increased since starting at this nursery. The care of our child is outstanding and also the food menu and choices are very good. Most days when we pick our child up they have a good nap and often go bed much earlier than usual.
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Review from Z F (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The expenses are a big dent in our finances, however, our son has just turned 2 has been there for about 8 months. We feel that he is happy there and is loved and looked after. The management and staff are multicultural and great.
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Review from Nemera M (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees (Walthamstow) is a perfect environment for our children to enjoy/play and learn. There is a significant improvement on their overall development and interactions with other children since they joined the nursery. We believe this is due to the excellent care and education provided by the nursery.
The management and staff are a friendly family, which creates a good relationship between parents and nursery to help children feel happy and settled.
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Review from Jade S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with nursery and the opening times. my children enjoying coming to play at nursery, never any problems. staff very friendly and helpful, daily feedback excellent. food fresh cooked daily on site.
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Review from Beth ON (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with the care my son receives. The key worker is very friendly and supports me as a parent. My son always comes home and tells me what activities he has done and always seems like he is enjoying himself.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.322)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10 for Busy Bees Walthamstow 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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 4.858 for Busy Bees Walthamstow is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.858
  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 4.464 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Walthamstow is based on 13 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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 140 number of registered child places is 28. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 28 = 0.464
  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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Zehra

Zehra Huseyin

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, My name is Zehra, and I am the centre director here at Busy Bees Walthamstow. With over 8 years of experience in the childcare industry, I have a deep passion for nurturing and supporting children. I truly enjoy making a difference in their lives, ensuring they have the best start in life. My commitment to providing a safe, engaging and enriching environment for all children is at the heart of everything we do here. I look forward to working together with you to support your child's growth and development.

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