Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School

I think that this is an amazing nursery that my daughter attends. The staff are very friendly and my daughter enjoys her days here on a week to week basis. They had a fantastic Christmas dinner set up for the children and parents to share. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe and friendly environment for there child to learn and progress and socialize. 🙂

The nursery manager is very kind and approachable, always there to offer help and reassurance. Very clean environment.

We are very happy that our children were able to come to the nursery, the staff have been so nice with them since the first visit we made.

The staff are pleasant and hard-working, and the facilities are nice.
However, management of this nursery is poor and the staff turnover is high. There have been several managers in the last six months, with one only lasting a few days, the other a few weeks. Communication between senior management and parents is bad. Parents have grouped together to request group meetings to address complaints. To me, high staff turnover is a clear sign of poor management. The CEO is aware of ongoing issues but things have not improved. Instead of focusing on learning, or running fun activities/outings, there is a constant flow of poor feedback. I feel quite sorry for the good staff at this nursery and, most of all, for the children who have to deal with all the new faces.

The Battersea Nursery and Pre-School is an excellent childcare centre for numerous reasons that have already been listed by the positive reviews below. The facilities provided are numerous and have definitely contributed to our child’s accelerated personal development. He has been there from 3.5 months old and is now 15 months.

The nursery is one of the few, (if not the only facility) in the area that accommodates professional parents thanks to longer opening hours (0730 to 1830) that allow a parent to be able to drop off/pick up a child without having to sacrifice their work.
There was an issue with staff turnover previously, but the ship seems to have been steadied with the same familiar friendly faces over the last year. The current manager and senior team do an exceptional job of communicating regular updates and important information.

Our daughter is so happy at Busy Bees, she loves her teachers/carers and can’t wait to turn up at nursery in the mornings. The nursery is always clean and tidy and they take every measure to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Our daughter is incredibly polite and respectful and this is all thanks to the staff at Busy Bees. We couldn’t be happier with the service they provide and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good nursery in the area.

The best! We love our nursery!
When I started looking, I was told to only look for nurseries that have Ofsted rating outstanding. Apparently, there are no nurseries like this near us, so I was ready to drive 40 mins every day to get my child the best care. Then my husband said that we should make our own opinion. Nothing impressed us until we came to “our” Battersea! The room for children under two was so spacious and full of light. It felt so fresh and new. We only had a positive feeling after visiting it. Finally, I was waiting outside the nursery at around 5 pm to ask other parents about their experience. Parents were all so positive and their kids were happy. Eventually, we signed up and haven’t regretted it for a second.
Our daughter joined being 9-months(now 14). When she wakes up in the morning, she goes straight to find her jacket and shoes to show she wants to go to Battersea. She absolutely loves it!
Oh yes, they also give delicious healthy meals to take away for dinner every day!

My daughter has settled really well and loves her time at Busy Bees, Battersea. She is pleased to see the nursery staff each morning and they appear to know and understand her well. She does lots of lovely activities, enjoys lots of indoor and outdoor play and seems to be very well looked after. For a central London nursery, the outdoor facilities are fantastic and the indoor space is very clean and well-supplied. The manager is very approachable and on hand for queries.

My daughter started at Busy Bees, Battersea Nursery and Pre-School just after she turned 1 year old. She started in the babies/toddlers room. The induction was brilliant and supportive to not only my daughter but for myself. With the app you can see what your child has eaten, slept, nappies changed and photos. Staff take the time to get to know your child and give you a full report on their day when you pick up. The relationship they build is amazing and my daughter knows and trusts them as she is so happy to go in everyday! The activities are great and varied, from arts and crafts, singing, reading, independent play and group play. All staff at the nursery know the child even if they work in a different space. My daughter is moving up to the bigger classroom now and again an induction and transition period is taking place. The manager is outstanding, such a caring, thoughtful and thorough manager, she genuinely loves and cares for all the young ones there. The staff are outstanding and again care so much.

Both my children have attended the nursery for a combined period of five years. Our experience has been amazing! The teachers are absolutely dedicated to the children and care for them with so much love and kindness. The headteacher has always been accommodating to all our requests and has addressed all feedback we’ve raised. The facilities are clean and spacious and provide a stimulating environment for the kids’ development. Also, the food is of good quality and variety and both my little ones have loved the dishes they’ve been served.
Thank you to all the staff for showering our kids with love! We could never be thankful enough.