Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley

Gloucester House, 150 Woodside Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8TP
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  • Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley, London
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 weekly French lessons, which will help every child’s development so that they are ready to take the next steps in their educational journey. To make your child’s transition into school as smooth as possible, the nursery has strong community links with the borough to help support the process.

There is a highly qualified staff team with a diverse range of experience in the early years sector. They are passionate, caring and fully committed to ensuring your children receives the very best start in life.
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Type of Service

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

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

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.

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 (42)

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Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.223) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley has 42 reviews.

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Review from Krishma G (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing! My daughter is very clingy and I was very nervous about her starting nursery. She settled within 2 days so well that I had no problems putting her in full time. The manager really cares about the kids and really goes the extra mile, she organised for the chef to make a birthday
cake so that my daughter could celebrate with her friends as I was unable to get one.
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Review from P R (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found my experience with Montessori a very pleasurable one. My son has grown and is developing into a lovely boy that is polite, happy and willing to learn. I have noticed his improvement in his learning, which has come from Montessori, and I can see he is always happy to go. I have found the
staff and management extremely nice and friendly, and always will =ing to help with any problems we have.
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Review from Madalina R (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one loved going to the nursery. He says every evening how much he enjoyed it and wants to go again the next day. The staff and management team have been so friendly and professional at all times and we have communicated efficiently, even on the virus closure times and have kept me and my husband
informed all the time. I am really pleased with the nursery staff and services. Will recommend it for sure.
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Review from T E (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has improved a lot in the past 15 months our son has been attending. The facilities, equipment, and most recently the garden (based on photos shared by management). Staff are attentive and caring for the children.
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery since she was 1 and has made good connections with the nurturing staff and is very happy here. I think that it looks great now it has been refurbished and there are always fun things for her to do both in babies and now in the toddler rooms. I like the way they are
building her independence and the opportunities for messy and water play that just isn't possible at home. I have already recommended the nursery to others in the area and would not hesitate to do so again.
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Review from Roselyne K (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My now three-year-old and four-year-old have been attending this lovely nursery for almost two years now. The staff are very attentive and have formed amazing bonds with my children. The facilities are excellent and they have a culture of continuous improvement and are always open to feedback. I highly
recommend it, especially in these unprecedented times when you want your children to be in safe and caring environments.
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Review from Rosa D (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the overall experience at Montessori Busy Bees. My daughter loves to go and also is really affectionate to the staff. I feel that even in this difficult time, I can put my trust in them.
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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my daughter at the nursery, all the staff are passionate about what they do and the nursery has been renovated to a high standard.
The staff give constructive detailed accounts of how your child is doing each day, and there is always up to date information about parent meetings,
events and future activities the kids will be involved in - something I didn't get at all at her previous nursery. It's easy to see how much the staff care and they help encourage the kids to find their own way through activities, in a way that's comfortable for them.
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Review from Marina S (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Montessori in Finchley since September 2018. He was happy here, loved his teachers and was very well looked after. His speech improved so much since the start of the nursery, that now I have no worries about his readiness for the reception class at school. He is an energetic
child, and the nursery made sure he got plenty of exercises, he also enjoyed the additional activities the nursery provided (football with external coach). He will be missing the nursery, the chef, and his favourite teacher. Thank you!
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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A welcoming nursery which is always improving, having just been refurbished. Bright and clean, friendly staff (especially preschool) and my daughter enjoys going.
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Review from Paola P B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has only been going to Busy Bees for a very short time and he absolutely loves it.
I'm always happy to leave him as I know he'll be in really good hands.
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Review from L Z (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery. My daughter joined when she was two and is now in reception. My son joined three months ago. Both of them love every minute they spend in here. The staff have looked after them brilliantly as they genuinely care for every child. What's worth mentioning, is how quick my son
settled in really surprised us, as you can imagine for an 18-month-old from a non-English speaking family. I must say the staff are absolutely amazing. Nothing is better than the smile on your childrens faces when they hear it's time to go to nursery. Also, the food is excellent. Thank you Busy Bees family.
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the stable staff now and upgrades to facilities.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very proud to say how pleased I am with this nursery. My child receives amazing care by the staff, each and every staff member. My childs development has come along extremely well, considering his age. The meals that are prepared on-site fit my childs needs exceptionally well. I would highly recommend
parents that this is the perfect place if you wish to put your child in any kind of childcare. As a parent, I never feel worried as anything that happens, takes place, etc, is always well notified to parents efficiently. Overall, this is an amazing nursery.
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Review from A R (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good, nice to see that the refurbishments are underway, the new rooms look great.
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Review from G G (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, my little one has been here since 2017 from age ten months. Montessori by busy bees were instrumental in getting her to walk early and have been great as she goes off to primary school next year. Highly recommended.
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Review from Dave (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves it here! We like:


+ The kids are nice to each other. Other kids will console our daughter if she is upset
+ The diet is very good, very diverse. We had a independent dietitian look at the menu & they were happy with it
+ We've observed that the kids are free to be themselves

without running riot.
+ Kids get lots of hugs
+ Staff listen to feedback
+ Lots of children's art & pictures on the walls
+ The staff turnover is very low
+ They have a good IT system where one can view pictures of ones child's development.
+ Everyone is very friendly
+ Diverse set of activities, with special events. e.g. Chinese new year, traveling zoo visit
+ Although the nursery is part of a group, it does not feel particularly corporate. With local management having discretion
+ The management is supportive with swapping days


Many prep schools in London favour children from Montessori schools. Most importantly, the staff seem to really care about our & the other children, at the nursery

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Review from Bhavini (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mace Montessori is a lovely nursery has given both of our children an environment to grow into individuals with lots of character and a fabulous environment to learn and take own interests further. Lots of activities and within the last 4/5 months management team have become very active in making so
many improvements to provide opportunities for children and the staff too.
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Review from Domingo M (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been with Mace (North Finchley) for over 5 years as I have my first child going there since he was 1. My son loved it so much. He learned and developed confidence.


I have my second child in there too and almost ready to start school soon. She is very happy and has developed properly and

she is ready for Foundation stage. Now regarding the management staff and learning activities, I have seen many changes within the nursery for the past years and I have to say that currently the management is making a strong effort to provide the best service and always caring about the child.


Lots of extra activities, and park trips. Great activities for the kids to learn about different cultures, such as the recent Chinese New year activity where they brought a dancing Dragon in! The kids loved it!


Recommendation I would like them to push more the Montessori learning techniques and its equipment more often.

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Review from Fernanda S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery since age of 18 months. He absolutely loves going to nursery. He is really happy there. He loves his teachers and his friends. I am very happy for choosing this nursery for him. All the teachers and staff are very kind, patient and professional. I really recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.223)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.223) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 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 4.979 for Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.979
  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 4.244 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees Finchley is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.444
  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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Meet the Team (3)

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Michelle Cox

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2019

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.

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Laura Stapleton

Job Title: Quality Lead Joined: 2018

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

Alana Mustafaraj

Job Title: Deputy Centre Director Joined: 2024

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.

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