Busy Bees London ExCel

5 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1XL
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8.2 40 Reviews
  • Busy Bees London ExCel, London
Busy Bees London ExCeL in Docklands is a purpose-built modern nursery all on one level, which is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from either Royal Victoria & Custom House stations (DLR and Elizabeth line), right in front of the ExCel convention and exhibition centre.

There are five well equipped rooms, one for each age group. Each room has access to its own secure and spacious garden where the children free flow in & out with plenty of space to develop their motor & physical skills. Furthermore, it provides extra option such as swimming & music classes and children haircut.

Daily activities are based on the children’s individual interests and development. The team promote and support the wellbeing of each child, understanding their individual requirements, and provide a fun and safe environment for the children to learn, enjoy and grow.

The nursery has fully equipped, 5* hygiene rated kitchen where the chef prepares fresh food for children daily. All menus are seasonal & NHS accredited to ensure a healthy balanced diet for children. Busy Bees does its best to cater for all allergy and dietary requirements, including Halal & vegetarian.

The team at Busy Bees London ExCel is passionate about ensuring that children enjoy their time at the nursery, and their needs and interests are met through play, care and support.

If you'd like to learn more, please get in touch with the team. They look forward to welcoming you to the fantastic setting.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Davy (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 107

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Starting at £46 per sessions and minimum 2 sessions per week. Extra sessions possible subject to availability.

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

  • Free parking available for parents

Busy Bees London ExCel Reviews (40)

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Busy Bees London ExCel has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.218) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Busy Bees London ExCel has 40 reviews.

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Review from Emeka A (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, great staff, always paying attention to detail. My daughter has a great time here and has developed well since joining.
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Review from Andrew S (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees at Excel London has been fantastic for our daughter’s development. At every stage we couldn’t be happier with the staff and facilities. She looks forward to going to preschool.
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Review from Amy N (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees has always been and will always be my number 1 choice. My eldest attended Busy Bees 9 years ago, from 3 months to 3 years and my youngest, now 6 months attends. The senior staff turnover is very low, the nursery is clean and welcoming on arrival. My youngest is cared for by the same members
of staff that cared for my eldest. My son, although he is not mobile, is always interacting with staff and other children, I can see his observations online, they also share pictures from his day as well. He is always so happy to go into nursery and cannot wait to get into the room with the staff. Great nursery with outstanding care.
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Review from Roberta A (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
BusyBees Excel does just that, Excel. It is by far the best nursery that I went to see when selecting for my daughter. The fact that they have stay and play for non members shows how open they are to show you how wonderful and friendly this nursery truly is. I would not hesitate to recommend to my friends
and family.
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Review from Patricia E (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going there for nearly 3 years and we are really happy with all the staff at the nursery. She loves her teachers and all the activities she does. My youngest will be starting there next month.
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Review from Miquelina F (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel that my son has adapted really well, the staff are great with him and you can see he loves them and spending time with them. Great activities - he loves finger painting. He is well supported through his day and I feel he is developing really well socially as a result.
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Review from Stevie O (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees in London ExCel since she was 8 months old and is now due to leave to go to full-time school. I cannot emphasise enough how fantastic the whole experience has been. The quality of staff is fantastic and they have helped mould my daughter into a confident, fun
loving and bright child.


How likely would I be to recommend Busy Bees in London ExCel? Extremely likely.

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Review from Nina G (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son feels completely at home coming to Busy Bees. The staff are always very welcome when we come into the nursery, making me and my son feel very at ease. My son doesn't like to leave come home time and often results in me chasing him around the garden!


He has learnt so much since starting at

Busy Bees and his speech has improved massively. I always leave with good feedback on what his day has consisted of.


His relationship with his keyworker is great and he can't wait to get into his room for a big cuddle every week!

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Review from Naomi K (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been settling in very well at every step she has been going through.


Staff have been very helpful all the way through and we have been informed all about the child - good and bad things which happen - so we feel everything is clear and trusted.

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Review from M V (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees in London ExCel since she was 8 months old and is now due to complete pre school. I cannot recommend enough how fantastic the whole experience has been. The quality of staff is fantastic and they have helped mould our daughter into a confident, fun loving and
bright child. The quality of the spaces are great, with adequate outside play and they are encouraged to be independent and free thinking which we see as a great bonus.
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Review from Anita (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very well trained staff, very polite, helpful. My daughters have been looked after very well and I would definitely recommend the nursery to a family member or friend, I even have twice already and they are happy.
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Review from Nancy J (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Busy Bees nursery for both my girls. It's warm and welcoming and allows them to naturally develop and flourish. They understand our personal fears of leaving our precious bundles with strangers. Their reassurance and guidance give us that security. I have seen lots of changes which are all
positive especially to see staff development. They are personal and do care rather than it just being a job! Passionate about the children and watching them grow into mini little people x
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Review from OO (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had two children that went to this nursery. My children were very happy at the nursery, I felt relaxed knowing that they were in good care. The food is excellent and the management was very helpful.
The staff are polite and they helped me settled the children in. My little girl got potty trained
very fast and they supported me through this time.
I think the staff are well trained and they guided me with activities and the learning for both children.
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Review from Vilija R (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Primarily we chose this nursery due to a perfect location, however, we could not be more happier with this choice. The staff and management are super helpful and friendly. The nurses make sure that all the toddlers are able to enjoy their favourite activities as well as improve their learning and social
skills while playing. There are many outdoors activities and the staff always encourages children to develope their motoring skills. Highly recommend!
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Review from Radhika B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Busy Bees At ExCel has had a change of management in the last couple of years and is running smooth with the changes. The children are well looked after and the nursery staff are genuinely engaged in the well-being of the children. I have observed that the staff have a personal rapport and a relationship
with the children rather than just doing their duty. Also, the management are very understanding and accommodating when it comes to individual circumstances. They have been EXTREMELY flexible with us and in the 4 years my son has attended, there has been no reason for me to say the nursery is not good for him. I'm glad my son goes to Busy Bees at ExCel. He loves it there and is developing into a confident, happy person.
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Review from Banjo A (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and I came to Busy Bees in London ExCel in January 2015, after a very traumatic experience at a 'daily child-minder'.


The staff at Busy Bees were so very empathetic and understanding of our situation and the manner in which they dealt with our case and the process of registering my son on

the Pre-school Programme was very accommodating and with great ease.


The caring, nurturing and fun-filled environment together with the friendliness, expertise and professionalism of the staff was refreshing and my son settled in with no trouble at all and furthermore, flourished.


It was a very good experience and one which I shall always be grateful for.

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Review from Joana (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery since she was around a year old. We always felt very secure and happy leaving her in the care of the team. She has gotten on with all of the staff and has bonded so incredibly well with her key workers and also with other children.
We believe that the loving care
that she received from everyone has helped her to develop into the amazing little person she is today. She has an inquisitive mind and loves exploring and learning new things. She has truly grown into an independent toddler that knows what she wants.
She loves her days at the nursery, especially when she can go into the garden and the sensory room. She enjoys the food, which has a large variety and aims to introduce them to a lot of different flavours, and always comes home happy.
We would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sejal M (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 11 months and is now 2 years old. He has developed so much in this time and this is mainly due to the staff. They are always very interested in his development and always keen to see him flourish. He loves all the staff and they all know him well.


The food that is served is great and we often joke that he eats better than we do.


I cannot recommend this nursery enough, they are genuinely interested in him and his well being and appreciate the individual attention that he receives even when there are lots of other children.


There are various activities that take place but our sons favourite is the music man. He has learnt so much and can now sing nursery rhymes which is great to hear.


A big thanks to all the staff that look after him.

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Review from Micheal (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his days at nursery. He has bonded with the staff and his key person and that has made him more confident in himself and interacting with other people. He is learning a lot and doing more than well for a child his age.
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Review from Terry (Father of Child) published on 25 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old. She has progressed so much and loves coming to nursery.
She loves all the staff and has had made bonds with her key people.
I would recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.218)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.218) out of 10 for Busy Bees London ExCel is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 2 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 5.000 for Busy Bees London ExCel is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 5
  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 3.218 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees London ExCel is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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 107 number of registered child places is 21.4. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.4 = 0.093
  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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Rebecca

Rebecca Davy

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2008

I Joined Busy Bees in 2008 as a Qualified Educator. I worked in the Pre-School and then became a Senior Room Manager, Assistant Centre Director to Centre Director.
I have a passion for educating and caring for children. This is something I have always wanted to do since I was a child.
I hold a Level 3 in 5 in Child Care, alongside First Aid qualifications.

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