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Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

Gloucester House, 150 Woodside Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8TP
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Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley is a purpose-built nursery providing four well-resourced, warm, and welcoming childcare rooms all on one level. The rooms are filled with fantastic age-appropriate activities and resources with something on offer for every child. There is also a spacious outdoor area where children's physical well-being is encouraged, alongside weekly P.E, Zumba, and Yoga sessions.

The nursery offers phonics daily, promotes letter/number of the week and provides...  

Funding & Fees

Full week Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm:
0-2 Years £467.50,
2-3 Years £391.00,

3-5 Years £391.00.

Full Day 8am - 6pm:
0-2 Years £126.50,
2-3 Years £112.00,

3-5 Years £112.00.

Morning Session 8am - 1pm:
0-2 Years £85.00,
2-3 Years £72.50,

3-5 Years £72.50.

Afternoon Session 1pm - 6pm:
0-2 Years £85.00,
2-3 Years £72.50,

3-5 Years £72.50

There is a registration fee payable to secure your place of £100.
Fees are based on 52 weeks per year, paid monthly in advance.
A minimum booking of two sessions per week is required.
Fees to be paid monthly by direct debit.
No refunds will be given for sickness or holidays.
Fees are subject to review in accordance with the Terms and Conditions.

The nursery will be closed on all Bank Holidays (normal charges still 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.

Contact Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Michelle Cox (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley Reviews (44)

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Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.977) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley has 44 reviews.

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Review from SHIMRIT H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son really loves going to nursery - he doesn't even say goodbye at the entrance. He adores the nursery teachers, without exception. He eats well and receives proper, balanced nutrition, which makes things much easier for me as I work full time.

I can see how much he is growing, developing and learning new things, and I am surprised by him every single day. Creatively, the nursery provides him with activities that I cannot always offer at home, such as working with dough, painting and a variety of creative projects.

My son is very social, and every morning it makes me happy to see how excited he is to meet his classmates.

In short, when my son is at nursery, I feel calm and reassured.

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Review from E M (Uncle of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Very good nursery with a very professional and kind staff.
They care a lot for the kids and look a lot after them.
The nursery is very very clean and the food they make for the kids is lovely and fresh
The little one is very happy

We will recommend it to all our friends.

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Review from Dana L (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son recently started nursery and all the staff ensured that we had a smooth settling-in process. My son loves attending every day and I know and trust he is well looked afer and having fun. I have also seen his development has improved, which is great to see.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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This nursery is fantastic, my child has learnt so much. The educators and management really go above and beyond for all children. There chef is amazing and always makes wonderful food for the children. We love Busy Bees, thank you for everything.

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Review from Melis M (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are very attentive towards my child's needs and she is looked after well at the nursery. She has improved in her eating and enjoys the menu offered by the chef. She also loves the creative activities done by the staff and always has a beautiful piece of work to take home which makes mummy and daddy smile. Thank you so much for everything you do for my child. We really appreciate all of your hard work and love you all dearly.

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Review from Angela K (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have already recommended the Busy Bees Finchley and I would definitely do it again. The communication with management is always up to date and accurate, the activities the kids have are always a variety and according to the kids' needs, the premises well maintained and clean , all the staff is very supportive to the parent and the kid. Overall i can say is the perfect environment for a child.

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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley is the most amazing nursery. All staff have been fantastic with my son since his attendance at the age of 18 months old. The standards, care, food and communication with parents I cannot fault. Not only do they care for our children and help them grow and achieve, but they also support parents/families and go the extra mile. I'll be sad for my son to leave.

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Review from Andrea M (Father of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great feedback from me overall.

Very happy with the nursery in general, and baby room in particular.

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Review from Adi T (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves going to kindergarten and that means everything. Professional staff, a clean tidy kindergarten. You feel that they care about each and every child and always at the end of the day you get feedback on how the child was.

There is an app for parents to know what he ate, when his diaper was changed, sleep time and pictures.

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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Busy Bees are always smiling. Everyone always has a smile on their faces at drop off and pick up. My son has recently moved from baby room and absolutely loves it! It is clear just how much hard work, love, dedication and patience is put in on a daily basis. My daughter recently started reception and my son is ay Busy Bees, both love coming to school and it truly feels like a second home. Many thanks to everyone at Busy Bees, keep up the amazing work! We appreciate you!

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Review from Dani M (Aunt of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff are lovely and really help my nephew to boost his development. They do so much with him and listen to all concerns and help to work on those. He loves going to nursery every day and is so happy when he walks in and they send photos every day to show you what they get up to and let you keep lots of memories of them and update you throughout the day on the parent app. They are all amazing in there.

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Review from Joseph X (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Well-managed nursery with child development as a priority. School-ready skills are taught even in the nursery itself. Pretty sure that the same impetus is offered at preschool level. My child loves the food more than what is offered anywhere else. The best decision that we have made for our child's well-being and development is to choose BusyBees Finchley.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Finchley nursery. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries.

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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son loves the nursery. They do so much with him and the staff are all very friendly and supportive. They also organise lots of events and engage with the parents. I’m very pleased with the overall care and positive atmosphere

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

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 S B (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful staff team, calm and clean environment. Great meals and daily updates on children's progress. My son is really happy here, he settled in really quickly and has made some special friendships.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Finchley nursery. Best wishes, Montessori

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Review from Lpuise W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves Busy Bees, they always encourage activities she enjoys as well as introducing new ideas and concepts. Busy Bees has a very welcoming atmosphere and the staff are all friendly and always have a smile on their faces. Even throughout lock down the care and education standards never slipped. The chef always provided amazing home-cooked meals, which my daughter loves. She loves eating with her friends and trying new exciting foods. Busy Bees was our first choice preschool and we love it, our son will also be starting soon.

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Review from Stefania D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter joined the nursery a couple of months ago (at 1 year old) and the staff have been amazing to help her settle down, which happened very quickly. She is always so happy when we drop her off in the morning and joyful when she comes back home with us. To us, this proves that she is taken really good care of, which contributes to build her serenity and self confidence. We love to receive regular feedback on her days through the parent app, and from the teachers at pick up. We are fully satisfied with the nursery and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special and warm daycare for their kids.

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Review from Albina K (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son started at this nursery last September and I am very happy with his progress. The staff and management team have been so friendly and professional at all times and always willing to help with any problems we have.

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Review from Giulia C (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started going to the nursery in February 2021 when she was almost ten months. We were surprised how quickly she settled in and how she managed to eat and sleep there from day one. The staff are very caring, kind and they keep you updated with eat, sleep, nappy changes and activities using an app. The babies spend a lot of time playing in the garden and doing arts and crafts. My daughter always has a big smile when she enters the nursery and she sees her key worker. In less than two months, she has improved a lot with her gross motor and communication skills. I couldn't be happier for her and being a full time working mum, knowing that she has fun really put my mind at ease.

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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my children attend Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley. They both enjoy their time at the nursery and I feel happy with the staff. One is in the baby room and the other is in Totto's. I have seen them thrive and develop every day. I have no hesitation in recommending the nursery.

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Review from Titi O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been in this nursery since August 2020 and has loved it from day one. Contrary to our worries, she settled so easily and looks forward to being at nursery every single day.
The staff and management are very professional yet warm and nurturing towards the kids and that makes all the absolute difference.

I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing and happy nursery.

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Meet the Team (3)

Michelle Cox Job Title: Manager Joined: 2019
Michelle Cox

Michelle is a hardworking, enthusiastic and dedicated manager. She has a wealth of experience after 11 years in the Early Years sector having worked her way up from room leader positions to Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley for the last three years. As a qualified level 5 educator, she is very hands-on with the activities and education that take place, regularly team-teaching in the rooms.

Michelle is a forward-thinking and driven Centre Director always striving for outstanding practice, caregiving and parent partnerships.

Laura Stapleton Job Title: Quality Lead Joined: 2018
Laura Stapleton

Laura is a dedicated member of the senior leadership team with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has worked both locally and internationally for Busy Bees over the past six years.

She is committed to improving the quality and positive learning experiences for all children across the centre. By building strong relationships with the families and local community, Laura believes that the centre will continue to go from strength to strength. Laura is always available for a discussion with parents on their child's progress, as well as support with sleep training, toilet training and preparing children for school life.

Alana Mustafaraj Job Title: Deputy Centre Director Joined: 2024
Alana Mustafaraj

Alana has over 12 years of experience in the education sector, having worked both locally and internationally. Alana is particularly experienced in working with children with SEND and promoting children's independence in fun and exciting ways.

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

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

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

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

Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley 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 Finchley have capacity for?

Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

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

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

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