Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth

69 Thorparch Road, Wandsworth, London SW8 4RH
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  • Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth, London
At Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth they offer a child-centred approach by implementing the Montessori pedagogy and philosophy. They follow the children’s interests and promote high levels of independence, always recognising that children learn at different paces.

The Montessori and EYFS qualified team work together to ensure that, from babies' early developmental years through to preparation for primary school, each child realises their full potential through carefully developed individual learning plans.

The Nursery values the parents’ views and have a strong partnership with them. They offer three formal parent-teacher meetings a year, a fortnightly newsletter and they also have a Parent Committee which meets with them twice per term.

The Nursery has three classrooms (Babies, Toddlers and Pre-school) and a huge garden that serves as an extension to the rooms, providing meaningful learning experiences.

They do regular outings to local parks, library and Vauxhall farm, and they also offer Spanish+Music lessons and Forest School sessions weekly.

The Italian on-site chef prepares homemade meals providing healthy and well-balanced nutrition.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Marta Siwakowska (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day 8.00am-6.00pm:


    - 0-2 Year olds - £119.00
    - 2-3 Year olds - £112.50
    - 3-5 Year olds - £112.50

  • Fees will include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our Nursery Chef.
    Sibling Discounts also available (Terms & Conditions apply)


    Additional Information:
    There is a non-refundable Registration Fee payable to secure your place of £100
    £50 of this fee will be credited to the first invoice issued to you following your child’s start date.
    Fees are based on 52 weeks per year, paid monthly in advance
    A minimum booking of 2 sessions per week is required
    Minimum Notice requirements apply, see Terms and Conditions
    No refunds will be given for sickness or holidays.
    Fees are subject to review in accordance with the Terms and Conditions
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    The nursery will be closed on all Bank Holidays (normal charges still apply)
    Session times Our Fees
    Fees will include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our Nursery Chef.
    Sibling Discounts also available (Terms & Conditions apply)
    The nursery will also be closed for one week at Christmas, normal charges still apply as this has already
    been deducted from the yearly fees.
    Parents should note that when children become eligible for 15 or 30 hours funding, this will be available on
    Full Week and Full Day places only.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • They do not have any on site parking however there is good street parking local to the nursery.

Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth Reviews (47)

9.9

Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth has 47 reviews.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful place this Montessori was! Our son was there from 7 months until 4 years old when he started school. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly, patient, kind and professional: it has a real 'family feel'. And they potty trained my son, which is priceless!
The Montessori has a variety
of activities, such as weekly 'nature garden', art exhibitions and world culture day.
We are very sad to be leaving Busy Bees, thank you so much for all that you have done for us.
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Review from Jean-baptiste B (Father of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Busy Bees from the age of 10 months until he was about 2.5 years.
Staff is friendly, professional, caring. We could clearly see him developed closed relationships with them, as well as with his peers.
Child development is central with a range of daily activities to promote their
manual and intellectual development. The low amount of staff turnover is testament of good management too.
As parent, we get daily reports which include meal, naps, activities and pictures. Meals from the chef looked amazing.
We have now moved to another area of town and can see the difference with the high standards set by Busy Bees and our new nursery. Keep up the good work!
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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so lucky to have found this nursery! Our daughter (2.5) adores the staff and has really blossomed here. The manager and all the staff are caring, friendly and patient. The atmosphere is always very homey and welcoming, with 3 classrooms and a lending library. The children are given varied activities
each day and spend a lot of time outside (v.important to us), including trips to a local nature garden. The food always looks and smells great. We can't recommend it highly enough!
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Review from Mary J (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a brilliant experience with Busy Bees Wandsworth. We were really nervous about settling our 1-year-old but the staff were so supportive and helpful in getting her used to nursery life. My daughter is already so happy at nursery, very relaxed at drop off and happy at pick up, and clearly
enjoys her days so much. The staff are all excellent at what they do and are so friendly and helpful to us too.
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Review from Paula D (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can only thank everyone who works at this nursery from the bottom of my heart. 7 teachers in particular you are all wonderful. Since day 1 I did not doubt that I could trust you all to look after my daughter.
This intimate setting is perfect. The activities organised during the day are fantastic
to support my daughter in her development. It's been amazing to see her flourish since she started at nursery. They somehow work their magic to get my daughter napping and frequent and appropriate nappy changes and she is always well kept and clean on pick up (and always smiling on pick up). Updates on the app are consistent and very sweet.
Thank you!
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Review from Thi P (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent my son to a few other places in the area before settling with Busy Bees and I've got to say this is the place that makes me feel most assured. The management team is professional and involves closely in taking care of the students. The room teachers are confident, knowledgeable and loving
towards the children. My baby makes friends with many kids from around the world and my husband and I form great relationships with their parents.
The teachers organise fantastic events all year round to promote family relationships, environment, sports and culture/religion diversity and that, aside from teaching the children about different aspects of life, creates strong bonds amongst families.
My son learnt to be independent and compassionate as well as is nurtured the love of reading.
Can't recommend enough!
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Review from Mario P (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful place where my son is growing and learning, he feels constantly the love, care and attention of all staff (I have to say thank you to four members of staff in particular and all the Misses and the fantastic Chef).
They are so precise and attentive to my son.
I couldn't have hoped for better
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Review from Vincenzo C (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Busy Bees since April 2024. The staff is so warm, welcoming, and caring. She's always happy to go and happy at the end of the day, and the activities are varied and engaging. I love the fact that I've never felt that she's solely under the care of his key person, the staff
really do work as a team and it makes a huge difference. The manager is brilliant, and the nursery has been extremely supportive and accommodating to our family needs. I genuinely can't recommend this setting highly enough. They are all wonderful but one staff member in particular needs a special thanks, she is absolutely amazing.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest has been through Busy Bees and our youngest is about to move to Busy Bees eldest class. We are thrilled with this nursery!
The staff really cares about our children and gives them brilliant input. Good communication and sensible leaders. Thank you!
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a nice space for my child to go to see the staff who have been caring for her since her first week. They make her feel welcome and cook lovely homemade food. Everyone has been really helpful friendly and professional. They update with her progress on the app and send photos which are
really nice to see during the day. The ethos to allow the children free flow of playing inside and outside to be independent and put on their own jackets and shoes/wellies is great. One day a week they visit the garden which adds to education outside and planting and playing in the mud. I would recommend.
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Review from Asiya Z (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really worried prior to starting the nursery, and I am so happy that we started this journey at Montessori Busy Bees. Everyone was so supportive, extremely professional and very attentive to both me and my daughter. She quickly adapted to her classroom and made friends with all of the lovely
staff and kids.
We get regular updates on what she is doing on a daily basis, and so far, all activities have been very interesting, variable, thematic and season-appropriate. My daughter runs into the nursery without hesitation every morning, and the way I see her behave there is exactly the same as at home, which means she feels that this nursery is like her home.
The food is delicious and freshly made every day. We have frequent various parent events, and it does feel like a family. I am so happy to see my daughter thrive and enjoy every moment of her time there.
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Review from Milly M (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing nursery - simple as that! My son has attended the nursery since the age of 1 and now at nearly 4, he is the happiest, most confident little boy and a lot of that has to do with the love, dedication and care shown to him by his carers. There is a real family feel at the nursery and the
teachers truly care and love for the children. My son loves being outdoors and with a huge outdoor space to enjoy, he couldn’t ask for anything more. The chef's pizza is a hit! If you are considering putting your child in nursery, I couldn’t recommend this nursery more.
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t express enough how amazing this nursery is, the teachers, the chefs down to the parents everyone is so helpful and loving. Extremely clean, dedicated staff willing to go above and beyond to support when needed. My child has been going here since she was 2 years old and during those times being
a single mother and having the support that I received from them and now is more than I can say. My child started unable to speak clearly and by the age of 3 could read, her writing has improved because of the care, patience and time they’ve given her. My second family. Mr Tommy’s pizza is her all time fav meal!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from Ferhat T (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just want to say all the staff are amazing! My Son has been attending this nursery since the age of 1.5 years old and has been loving it since. Special shout out to the assistant centre director who is always smiling and caring, she is the star of the nursery. Do not lose her please. Promote her instead.
Keep up the good work.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from Charmaine C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth is a very good nursery. All of the staff are very nice and knowledgeable. They are very good at communicating and understanding every child to help them get better and better.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from William S (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic childcare from Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth. Great team, decent facilities, excellent environment for the children. Good mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Flexible and accommodating with requests for individual children (for example to provide for one of our girls, who has a hearing
disability). Very attentive to the individual child. Ambitious yet supportive for their development. Diligent in monitoring their progress. All round passionate about their work and a great service. Thank you Busy Bees Wandsworth Team!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby joined the nursery back in January when he was one year old. I feel my baby is safe and well looked after and that’s a lot to say for a mum. He now walks in happily every morning. Amazing staff and good facilities.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this nursery for 2 years now. It was such an easy decision for us as when we first took him to see it, unlike other places we went to visit, he straight away made himself at home and started playing and exploring. We haven’t looked back since! It’s still his favourite place
with its fully equipped facilities, big outdoor area, regular trips to the nature garden, varying learning activities, wonderful application of Montessori principles, delicious food which allowed our son to be a very experimental eater. But most importantly, it’s the staff! So much care, so much genuine fondness and interest that we can see them having towards our son and all the children that attend is so moving to witness on a daily basis. We’ll sadly be moving on to primary at the end of summer and everything about this place will be sorely missed!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Busy Bees Wandsworth has exceeded our expectations in every way. The communication between the nursery and parents is excellent. The teachers provide regular updates on my child's progress and they are always available for parent-teacher conferences and discussions. The Montessori approach, dedicated
teachers, inclusive atmosphere and strong communication and focus on nature-based learning have provided my child with an excellent foundation for lifelong learning. I feel confident that my child is receiving the best possible care and education and I highly recommend them to any parent seeking an exceptional Montessori education for their child.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from P Q (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and caring staff, very good location, the facilities and outside space are really nice and clean and the food is great. Our daughter loves attending the nursery and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth
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, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.933 for Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.933
  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 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth is based on 10 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.962
  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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Marta Siwakowska

Job Title: Centre Director

Hi, my name is Marta, and I am the Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees, South Lambeth.


I have been working in childcare for the past 13 years and love every minute spent in the nursery. Growing up in a childcare environment (both my mum and grandma were early years teachers) has prepared me well for my career. I moved from a company that had a bespoke curriculum based on Forest School, Bruna, Reggio Emilia and Montessori theories and I realised that I would love to work in a full Montessori environment as it provides unique opportunities for each child to thrive in their own way and pace. I believe that the Montessori method of teaching is the best start we can offer to our children. 


I joined Busy Bees, South Lambeth because I’ve fallen in love with the building, children and team on my first visit. I believe that all children should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential and working closely with parents and the lovely team, here at South Lambeth, will help us achieve this. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth

What is the Age Range of Children that Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth accepts?

Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth Open?

Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth 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 Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth have capacity for?

Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Montessori by Busy Bees Wandsworth to the centre of London?

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

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