Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping

4 Wapping Lane, London E1W 2RG
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8.5 17 Reviews
  • Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping, London
Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping is a beautiful, purposely built modern nursery within close walking distance to Shadwell (DLR, Overground) or Wapping (DLR) stations, which provides care for children aged 3 months - 5 years of age, from 8am - 6pm, 51 weeks of the year.

All the menu is NHS accredited to encourage healthy eating & a balanced diet for all children. All the food is freshly prepared by the fully trained chef daily on site, in a fully equipped kitchen which scored 5* hygiene by government rating June 2025.

The children experience a loving, thriving, welcoming environment where their learning has no limits. The nursery's caring and qualified Early Years educators work tirelessly to ensure each child reaches their full potential and flourishes, both academically and socially by the Montessori blended approach, in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment to help children to have the best start of their life.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Burrows (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Start from £53.50 per session for Half days and full days from £92.50

  • We also offer funding for children aged 9mths and over if eligible

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

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping Reviews (17)

8.5

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.469) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping has 17 reviews.

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Review from Y Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the nursery for nearly an heat now. The nursery is fantastic - very welcoming and friendly. Whilst the facilities could be better, the staff really makes up for it. And they do follow the Montessori principles. It's lovely to see.
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old started in September and settled in very quickly. He looks forward to nursery and enjoys the variety of learning and time with the staff. He seems to be liking the the food and outside activities too. The Monterssori model is great for early years and teaching children independence. The
staff are a lovely experienced bunch and look after the kids well. I am really impressed with how quickly my child has learnt things over the last few months and glad we chose this branch.
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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was initially very nervous about my child joining the nursery at only 5 months old. Seeing her now at 7 months, happy and reaching out to staff fills my heart with joy.
The regular updates and photos through the app have been reassuring and greatly appreciated.
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Review from Szymon K (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed with Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping! Our child has blossomed since starting there. Montessori Approach: We love that the nursery uses the Montessori method. It's been amazing to see our child's independence, curiosity, and confidence grow through the hands-on learning
activities. Caring Staff: The staff are truly wonderful. They are attentive, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood education. They take the time to get to know each child and create a supportive and stimulating environment. Overall Experience: We can't recommend Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping highly enough. It's a fantastic nursery that provides a nurturing and educational environment for our child.
Reply from Kelly Burrows, Centre Director at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
We are so pleased that your child is enjoying their time with us and that we are able to provide your child the best start in life.
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Review from Sandia R (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with Busy Bees. My son started there at six months old for three days/week because I had to go back to work. He got settled after ten days only. He improves there every day so much more than if he would have to stay at home with me. They do lots of activities for little ones. Also,
we know that he is happy and safe there as we receive pictures and resumes of the day every day on the app. It’s such a good feeling to see my son being happy when he sees his key person in the morning. The ladies are just really good with babies, kind, smiley and professional as all the girls in Babies Room. My partner and I are really happy with Busy Bees.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our then 1.5-year-old in March 2021 from another nursery and it was the best decision ever. He has learnt so much in this time and we have seen a great change in his confidence and personal development since he’s been here.
The staff are welcoming and encouraging when it comes to trying new
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The daily outings to the local library, local parks and around a part of London have helped his learning.
The wide variety of food on the menu means he gets to try and eat different things.
Moreover, he always tells me about his day and all that he has learnt.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
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 Cheryl N (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stunning setting. Lovely staff. They genuinely care. My son went here and now my daughter. She loves it and I can rest assured she’s in safe hands. I’d highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you to the lovely women who do a brilliant job every day.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you have given your little one's the best start in life with us. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees…read more
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been going to Green Gables Wapping for just under 2 years and he loves it. All of the staff are great, the chef is amazing and my son loves his trips to the park, the library and so many other great places! Thank you for taking such good care of our boy.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Green Gables Wapping nursery. Best wishes, Montessori by Busy Bees Nurseries.
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Review from Elise D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with Green Gables nursery in Wapping! Our baby started at 6 months old and immediately felt truly at ease with all the staff. We were a little anxious being so young how she would adapt. As soon we arrive there every morning she smiles at the staff and is still happy and smiley when
we pick her up at night. Despite being so young she is able to try activities such as painting, and also has different sensory activity options, singing which she really enjoys. The babies also go outside to the local park and along the canal to feed the ducks. It's a great way for them to get some fresh air regularly. We would definitely recommend this nursery!
Reply from Matthias Yip, Operation Manager at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
Dear Elise, thank you for your review of Montessori by Busy Bees Wapping. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. We really appreciate your excellent…read more
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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started this year in January, and she absolutely loves it. Her personality has changed as she's become more confident and outspoken. The teachers are very welcoming and attentive, which is a good sign that they enjoy their job. Please keep it up, and thank you!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping
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 
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Green Gables. It's such a lovely place for my child and as a parent. My child has been attending for over a year now, starting at only 12 months! The staff are kind, polite and supportive. They have a genuine interest in my child's development and take the time to converse with me
at the end of the day to share any positive learning or information I need to know. Activities are well planned and resourced to engage children and I sincerely appreciate the staff for taking my child's interests into account when planning. He is having a blast at preschool and thoroughly enjoys his time.
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Review from Jake H (Father of Child) published on 11 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Green Gables for just under a year. We are so happy with the room staff at the nursery, they do a fantastic job with our daughter.
She loves going to nursery and every day comes home with such a happy face. The nursery provides her with different activities each day
and sends through photos to show us what she has been doing.
I couldn't recommend the nursery enough!
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Review from Julien R (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been sending our daughter to the Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables nursery for more than 6 months now. She started when she was 8 month old, a few days a week and is now going full time, 5 days a week. The staff are amazing, very friendly, take into account feedback from parents, and always
find ways to keep the babies/toddlers engaged. The facilities are very good, compared to other nurseries in the area, everything is pretty much new. Nice open space, good light, safe. The only downside is the lack of outdoor space, however, the staff takes the babies out once or twice a day when the weather allows eg; feeding the ducks by the canal and playing at the kid's outdoor space at the sister nursery across the road. We have recommended this nursery to our friends who just had a baby. Great place, which gives us peace of mind!
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I started my, then 9-month-old, daughter at this nursery in March 2022 when I went back to work. The staff were kind and thorough and made the transition seamless for us. They all genuinely care about the children and provide regular feedback through the app and at pick-up. My daughter is so excited
to go to nursery every day - they provide so many fun and educational activities, as well as regular trips outside. Very happy!
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been sending our son to the Montessori Nursery by Busy Bees Green Gables since March 2020. For obvious reasons, he was then home with us until August 2020. He started in the baby room and is now in the pre-school room. The staff have always been welcoming, and I'm impressed with what my son
learns... everything from cleaning up after himself, to potty training, to counting and colors. We are so grateful to have the nursery and staff focused on his development, because they are an extension of our care for him. We also can't forget about the chef! Our son eats such a variety of food and was able to use utensils from early on, which we attribute to the food prepared and served. There isn't any outdoor space here, but they do take the children out for regular walks and into the local woods where they play games and run around. The app to communicate with parents gives us insight into his learning. We will be having our second child soon and plan on sending them here too.
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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't love this nursery more. Our daughter is so happy there that when we walk by on the weekend she cries as she wants to go.
The staff in the baby room is amazing and they are helping our little girl to be curious and discover the world.
It's scary to leave your kid all day but the staff
feel like family and we are so confident to leave her every day.
To all the staff, thank you for taking such good care of our girl.
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Review from Shanaz J (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery. I transferred my 3-year-old son to this nursery in April 2022 and I wish I had done it sooner. The Montessori approach is really working in making him more independent. The staff are kind and the feedback given each day is of high quality. The classrooms are big and well structured
with a wide range of activities. The only downfall is not there is no outside space but there is a large gym for children to play with and the staff take the children on walks locally. I would recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.469)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.469) out of 10 for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.894 for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping is calculated as follows: ( (42 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.894
  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 3.575 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.2
  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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Kelly Burrows

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, I am Kelly. I am the Centre Director for Montessori by Busy Bees Wapping.


I have completed my qualification in Montessori and cannot wait to share the Montessori practice with you all, and I also hold an Early Years degree.


I have been lucky to have been in childcare for 30 years and my passion is working to provide every child with not only the Best start in life but ahead start in life. I thrive on supporting children to develop through learning and play and sharing all my knowledge with my team to also achieve the same goal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping

What is the Age Range of Children that Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping accepts?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping Open?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping 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 Green Gables Wapping have capacity for?

Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Wapping to the centre of London?

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

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