Montessori by Busy Bees Putney

My daughter joined last summer due to her previous nursery closing. The transition process was handled brilliantly, ensuring she felt settled and comfortable from the start. All the staff are friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring-you can clearly see they take the time to understand each child as an individual and meet their needs. We've been really pleased with the support, communication, and the warm, nurturing environment they provide.

My son has been going to Busy Bees for the best part of two years now.

This setting is quite unique in that it has a very strong core of really well-qualified teachers, something that is generally quite rare in an industry lacking highly qualified professionals.

Activities are meaningful, well considered and varied!

They have a very spacious outdoor space and classroom, particularly for London standards. I've grown very fond of the Busy Bees staff as have always felt that both myself and my son are welcomed with warmth and love.

This also looks like a clear good place to work considering the low staff turnover, which is also really beneficial for children and their ability to feel comfortable given the teachers are all people he's know for a long time now.

They also clearly care for growth and improvement and I've seen things get better and better since my son joined!

I'm already sad at the though my soon will be son leaving for reception

The daily activities are real Montessori activities - engaging, creative and thoughtfully planned and supporting both learning and social development in a fun and nurturing way. I also have to mention Lauren and Jade, who manage this nursery, who make it so easy for parents - I always felt supported and as if we belong to a big supportive family. Thank you! Will recommend you forever.

Couldn't have asked for more from the nursery.

This nursery school does give each child the best start in life. Each child's needs are taken into consideration and the staff have built wonderful bonds. My child is thriving at this nursery! Well done Lauren and Jade!

Love this place to bits.

Staff at Putney are amazing. Very caring, our child has build a very close bond with his key worker, and all the staff he interacts with are great. The recent change in payments has not been smooth and remain inconsistent. However, nothing to do with the nursery staff who we are very happy to leave our child with. Thank you Putney.

The teachers have been absolutely brilliant, and my daughter often talks about them at home in such a loving way. Lauren and Jade, who manage the nursery, are fantastic. Their care and love for every child is so visible, and they are always helpful and informative with any questions I've ever had. You can see the passion and attentiveness from each member of staff for the children. I'm so grateful to the whole team!

She receives amazing care from all the Busy Bees team - all of whom are experienced, kind and friendly. There seems to be lots of different activities, toys and books to keep the children entertained. We receive good updates from the team at the end of the day, and the app is brilliant for updates and photos throughout the day. We are particularly impressed by the managers who know each child well and really care about their development and wellbeing.

Our child started at the nursery in 2025 and we honestly couldn't be happier. The staff have been absolutely excellent with her so much so that she's often genuinely sad to leave at the end of the day.

What really sold it for us was our first visit. When the manager showed us around, almost all of the children ran over to her to show her their artwork and interact with her etc It was so clear how comfortable and happy they were around her, and how strong the relationships are between staff and children.

The pre-school room in particular is run exceptionally well. Every child was fully engaged - reading, listening to stories, or playing independently all in a calm, purposeful environment (assume this is the Montessori approach!)

We had a short but sweet time at Busy Bees Putney Montessori until we unfortunately had to move due to a change in work/commute circumstances. Our baby settled in to the Baby Room with the incredibly sweet and funny leaders and very quickly bonded with them. The Baby Room is large and spacious with a dark and quiet area for naps which is separate from the play area with toys, books, home corner etc, and they have small classes so our baby was able to be with the same two room leaders almost all the time. Everyone we spoke to knew him by name after only a few days which speaks to how friendly and personal this nursery is. We were sad to have to leave!

We've had two children at Busy Bees for the past 3 years and they have had a great time there. The staff have been very friendly and supportive throughout their development. There are regular check ins with key workers to make sure that parents and staff are aligned, and regular activities like world book day, sports day, Valentine's Day etc.to keep the children engaged. The building itself is nothing special but it does house an outdoor play area at the back, which is great for giving the kids somewhere to run around. There are plenty of activities to encourage development and curiosity. A big thank you to the Busy Bees team!

Thanks, Montessori by Busy Bees Putney!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found this Montessori nursery for our son. The dedicated staff have been so kind and caring with such good energy, ensuring he is well looked after. Sending your young baby to nursery is such a challenge and at Busy Bees they made us feel so comfortable and supported him and us in this settling phase really well. The nursery is spacious with lots of natural light and the Montessori philosophy encourages lots of independence from a young age. Our little one loves the nursery and we would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and positive environment for their child.

Absolutely thrilled with the care and attention my child receives at this nursery! The staff are incredibly nurturing and professional, creating a warm and safe environment for little ones to thrive. The facilities are top-notch, and the educational programs are engaging and enriching. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a fantastic early learning experience for their child!

Great caring, enthusiastic staff in all the rooms she has been in, and better long-term staff retention than the nurseries we experienced with our eldest.

Such an excellent nursery where the staff is there to hear your concerns, give you advice and do whatever is needed to help you and the child thrive. My daughter is so happy there and she loves the great garden. Even on holidays, her favourite role-play game is to pretend that we are going to “Busy Bees” and I am her favourite teacher! Well done Busy Bees.

I know my son is very well looked after and is happy there.

Busy Bees Putney is friendly and welcoming with a calm positive atmosphere. The core staff group is excellent and provides my daughter with support and nurture for her development. Updates are given when requested, although it would be good if this info came to parents (in person or via the app) more frequently to highlight the work that the staff and children are doing.

My daughter attended the Putney Busy Bees for 2 years and we had a great experience. She was lucky to have fantastic key workers and it was great to see her development progress in their care and the bond she had with them.

The manager is great and was brilliant in supporting us with settling in after the first pandemic lockdown.