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Busy Bees Charlton

176 Charlton Road, Charlton, London SE7 7DW
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Busy Bees Charlton, London
Busy Bees Charlton, London
Busy Bees Charlton, London

Busy Bees Blackheath provides spacious play areas for each age that have been designed to have a homely feel while providing separate areas for rest, play and mealtimes. Each child's individual needs will be met, whilst enjoying fun activities and resource in a safe environment that is perfect for under-fives.

All children will have access to the beautifully designed garden with every age group catered for with fun and challenging outdoor...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Funmi Abimbola (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 95

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Parking is availble.

Busy Bees Charlton Reviews (48)

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Busy Bees Charlton has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.134) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Charlton has 48 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The experience with Busy Bees comes with a lot of new challenges in my daughter's nursery adventure. From the endless crying sessions to a nice improvement from the second week of attending. The staff is so friendly and professional can't wait to discover further activities and opportunities.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child has a lovely experience at busy bees Charlton. She has lots of learning opportunities and is developing so quickly. The curriculum to prepare the children for school is great and we are very confident that she will be school ready.

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Review from Yin Ting L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have had such a wonderful experience with the nursery over the years. Our older son attended first, and now our younger son is there as well.
The staff are lovely and really care about the children, creating a warm and happy environment. We've always felt comfortable and confident leaving our boys here.

Both of our boys have grown in confidence, independence, and social skills during their time here, and it's been lovely to see how excited they are to attend each day.

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Review from Teodora M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son was already in this wonderful nursery, when my little princess was ready to start , so I have no doubts to send her there too. I am so happy that both of my babies are there. I am noticing constant progress in their development and they look so happy every time when visited the nursery.

Thank you very much for your care !

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Review from Pratiksha K (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Satisfied with the activities and courses for my child.
Good food quality and hygiene. But nowadays puddings have less dairy products than in the past. Would be better if there's more yogurt in the pudding.

Review and progress report are good as well.

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Review from Elizabeth O (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My toddler started at this nursery at 9 months old, but after 8 months, I decided to withdraw her due to frequent accidents. While the nursery is an affordable option for parents seeking a budget-friendly choice, I personally would not recommend it based on my experience.

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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter attends this nursery branch since she was 10-11 months old. Our son was also here a few years back. I love this place and the staff is absolutely wonderful. They are flexible, carrying, kind and always listen to our suggestions, requests and deliver above and beyond oure child's needs. I have changed jobs and the personnel was very supportive of my new pattern and schedule, no matter how late I would put a request through. There are not enough words of gratitude for their beautiful and dedicated love to their job and our child. Thank you!

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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son is truly happy - he goes to nursery with joy (it's the only reason he gets up early in the morning!). English is not his first language, and I was very worried about how he would adapt. But the ladies in the nursery work magic every single day. He feels comfortale, he can communicate with his friends, and he understands when someone speaks to him. I could not be more satisfied. A thousand thanks to all staff and management of Busy Bees Charlton!

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Review from Z C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son attended Busy Bees Charlton as a toddler to preschool and I can truly say that I am so glad I found this nursery for him. So much so that my daughter will be joining after the summer. There has not been a day that he told me he didn't want to go. He formed great friendships, as did I!
I was given feedback daily, informing me of how he got on, tasks they were given and key focuses for that week.

Busy Bees has been a fantastic start for him and I believe because of this, he will have a great start in Reception.

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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery and the workers are brilliant 3 members of staff, in particular, top workers. Love another member of staff so happy all the time would definitely recommend this nursery.:) great managers very well run

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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has had a great time at Busy Bees and has come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are all so friendly and helpful and really want the best for the children. The regular updates we get really makes you feel part of your child's nursery experience.

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Review from Pushker S (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Son started going to the Busy Bees Charlton when he was 11 months. Initially, my son was very quiet and shy kind a boy. However, with the support from all the team at Busy Bees Charlton my child has grown bigger and mostly his confident level has risen so much that I heard from the team at Busy Bees that he led the team during some activities and sessions. My son was very happy and always look forward to going to a Nursery every morning.

Thank you to all the staff team in busy bees.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both our children have attended Busy Bees Charlton and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
All the staff are so incredibly supportive, enthusiastic and most importantly, kind. Our children's key workers were wonderful and had such a lovely relationship with them. The activities the children did daily were creative, stimulating, encouraged their learning and were fun. Key skills such as mark-making, literacy and numeracy were taught really well through play.
Our children also made some lovely friends and those friendships have continued since starting school. Our third child is due to start in June and we look forward to him being as happy as our other children were.

Thank you Busy Bees - you are amazing!

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Review from F N (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Busy Bees has been a fantastic provider of childcare for my child since he was 11 months old and we have witnessed positive growth over the years which attending the nursery full-time has contributed to his learning and great character.
Thank you Busy Bees Charlton.

P.S. The graduation photos are fantastic quality so much so we're able to use the digital versions for his modelling/filming.

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Review from W B (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My experience with this nursery has been amazing from the beginning. I contacted the nursery to arrange a viewing and the nursery manager was very welcoming and friendly. I was shown around by another member of staff and I was given the opportunity to ask as many questions as possible. I felt at ease with the whole process and knew my son would be happy there. I have had no issues since my son joined, he is happy and thriving very well.

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Review from O A (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Highly motivated caregivers who truly enjoy being around children and genuinely care about their wellbeing. My child feels like the daycare is an extension of her home and has made great friends along the way!

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Review from Z Y (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy that my daughter attends this nursery. Our first days of visiting were fun but she also missed her mother and the teachers were able to interest her in games and entertainment. Now she walks with joy in the morning and is always in a good mood when I pick her up. I felt that she is developing well and learning many fairy tales and songs, all of which she is taught at Busy Bees. Thanks to the educators. One of the minus points is that my daughter does not always want to eat the food, or eats it in small quantities. We thank you for everything.

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Review from Debbie I (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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If you are looking for a caring, inclusive and diverse nursery, you've found it. The staff at Busy Bees are not just good, they are exceptional. I have sent my 2 kids - very different in terms of need and character - and both have thrived. True, the garden is not an acre but this is southeast London and what matters most is the care your kids receive as they start their journey to becoming their own person. I have not once regretted sending my 2 here and as we embark on the next chapter as a family we look back on their time with the Busy Bees Charlton team with gratitude and fondness.

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Review from S O (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am proud of my child's achievements at Busy Bees, Charlton. She started as a baby at six months and now she's over three years and six months, still learning and progressing greatly. Very lovely and professional in your job, I mean all the staff at the nursery. I know when she leaves for school this September, she will be missed and the practitioners will miss her too. I look forward to continuing to encourage others to bring their child/children to this nursery because they are amazing and great with my child.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Charlton
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Charlton nursery.

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Review from Melissa C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have attended the nursery since they were nine months old. My oldest is now three and a half. We moved while we were expecting the second baby and even though we are several miles further away, we chose to remain at the nursery because we love it so much. The staff clearly care about the boys and it is such a relief to see them run toward the staff for a hug when dropping them off. My older son has learned so much and is now confident with his numbers and shapes. We like that they also encourage so much outdoor play. We found several nurseries in London have very little outdoor space, but they do make the most of the space they have.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Charlton
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's the best start in life with us.

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Funmi Abimbola Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2018
Funmi Abimbola

Hi, I'm Funmi, 

I have been working at Busy bees since 2018 and have 25 years experience in Early Years.

My favourite thing about working at Busy Bees is I am able to give the children within my nursery the best start in life with the great learning opportunities that are on offer throughout the nursery environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Charlton

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Charlton accepts?

Busy Bees Charlton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Charlton Open?

Busy Bees Charlton is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Busy Bees Charlton have capacity for?

Busy Bees Charlton has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Charlton to the centre of London?

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

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