Busy Bees Kilburn

Kilburn Square, Kilburn, London NW6 6QG
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  • Busy Bees Kilburn, London
Busy Bees is dedicated to creating a joyful environment that offers endless learning and growth opportunities for children during their early years.

With a variety of engaging activities, every day at the nursery is filled with excitement. From yoga and dance sessions led by dedicated practitioners to upcoming football sessions, children have the chance to explore interests, acquire new skills and build friendships.

Rest assured, the team at Busy Bees Kilburn goes the extra mile to ensure every child receives the best start in life, by supporting them throughout each stage of their development. You can stay closely connected with your child's adventures through the 'ParentZone' app and track their progress, along with any milestones they may reach at nursery.

Busy Bees Kilburn highly values parent partnerships and conducts training courses every six weeks for parents to participate in. These courses equip parents with practical skills and knowledge that can be easily applied to daily life, aiming to enhance their parenting journey.

For a stimulating and supportive nursery, where your child can unleash their full potential, Busy Bees at Kilburn is the ideal choice. Book a visit today and become a part of the Busy Bees family; they can't wait to welcome you!

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Kilburn

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Faye Barton (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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

Busy Bees Kilburn Reviews (23)

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Busy Bees Kilburn has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.024) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Kilburn has 23 reviews.

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Review from Lily J (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Busy Bees! It’s always clean and light, no steps throughout and lots of outside space for different age groups. A lot of activities for kids, the nursery is very well-equipped! Freshly prepared meals in their own kitchen. Most important, dedicated and friendly staff members. Would especially
like to single out a few closest to my son. One member of staff is an excellent worker and a true asset to Busy Bees. He is attentive to children’s needs, very caring and kind, always a pleasure to discuss my son’s day with him. Another member of staff is an absolute sweetheart, such a nice, polite and hard-working girl. She always goes the extra mile to make my son feel at ease. Another member of staff was the very first person we met here and she made a huge difference. She is very friendly, knows children well and always welcomes us with a huge smile. Another member of staff is very knowledgeable, kind and gives everyone her attention. My son always mentions her on the way to the nursery. Management are excellent leaders and always address our needs. Thank you!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

Hello, We love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Kilburn.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is in this nursery for 3 years now. Since he started he goes to nursery and comes home happy every day. He feels safe and happy. He loves his teachers. The outdoor space is lovely and big compare to London standards. I love they get cooked lunch and snacks every day. His progress was very visible.
The staff helped him settle in to his new classes and routines. The staff also communicated with me and helped me to change my practices when it was time (encouraged me for potty training, teach my son to be more resilient). The activities are varied. They just had the loveliest graduation ceremony!
My only criticism would be the staff turnaround but in todays' environment it is not surprising at all. I am actually happy that the nursery is not one of the hundreds that is closing down. In spite of changing teachers or key-person mid-year he was well cared for and helped in the changing environment.
I would be happy to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

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 the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has grown up at Busy Bees - the long-term staff have been brilliant, and they were faultless during the pandemic. The big outside space is rare to find, and she loves the freedom of playing outside with her friends. I would like more app updates and a wider variety of menus. Very happy to
recommend to other families, especially for the cost.

Reply from Evleen Price, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Kilburn

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at London Kilburn.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two kids who were here and both of them love Busy Bees. We really believe in and love the way Busy Bees takes care of my children. This September my little boss will be leaving Busy Bees after 3 years he has been here. We will miss all of the staff so much.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's have had a good experience at our Kilburn nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Anne C (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our kids have attended Busy Bees Kilburn full-time since a young age, so we've had an extensive experience of the nursery, including during the COVID-19 pandemic (which was amazingly well managed).
We only have great things to say.
The staff are diverse, competent, friendly, loving and dedicated.
Our kids have created astonishing bonds with their carers, who they can't stop talking about and run to when we get to nursery.
Learning is excellent; we are a French-speaking family, so nursery is the main English exposure our kids get and both of them are fully bilingual. Our eldest was well ready for reception when he started school.
The indoor space is excellent, with lots of different spaces dedicated to different activities, and tons of toys and books. But the outdoor space is incredible. It is enormous for London and the kids spend a lot of time there. This really has been a highlight of the nursery for us.
In short, we love Busy Bees and wholeheartedly recommend it!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees


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Review from Ellie F (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Busy Bees Kilburn for the past 11 months and is so happy there. The staff are so kind and friendly and he loves the brilliant outside which is huge for the local area. What we like most is that it feels like a proper community. All of the staff know him regardless of whether they
work directly with him and they are all always keen to say hi and chat to us, the other parents are so friendly and it’s just a really happy place. We are so pleased we chose it for our son.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from Danai C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy to share my experience with Busy Bees Nursery. Both of my kids have been attending, and I couldn't be happier with their development. Not only have they gained confidence, but they have also formed beautiful friendships with other children. It's great to see how they have learned to share,
respect boundaries, and interact with their peers. What's truly special is the love and care the teachers show them. It's evident in the bond they've formed. Busy Bees Nursery is an amazing place that prioritizes my children's growth, happiness, and social connections. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing environment.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at London Kilburn. 40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Busy Bees Kilburn for 2.5 years so far, and we have had a very positive experience. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and kind, and have supported and encouraged my child to learn and grow in confidence over the time spent there. There is a huge outside space for the
children to play in, as well as a large indoor space for the children to engage in structured and independent play. The children are well fed and learn positive eating habits from eating with the other children. The management team do their best to support parents with queries and are open to feedback and ideas for improvement. The nursery is good value for money compared to other more expensive nurseries in the area. I would recommend the nursery to friends.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Kilburn

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.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.


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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are happy with the care and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Our daughter is always very happy to go to the nursery and sometimes asks why she isn't coming on the weekend! I would definitely recommend the nursery to friends and family.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with great friendly staff.

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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent! Especially the staff!

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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely outdoor space. Kind carers/workers. Quite a bit of support staff turnover but consistent staff are really good. Excellent value for money. Food tends to be a bit processed but a good menu and variety.

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Review from Ushma S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been with the nursery for over 5 years now as my older child (daughter) who is 7 now used to come to the same nursery. I am quite happy with how they plan the activities during the day and that has helped my children progress. Most important the fees are very reasonable compared to other nurseries
around the area.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very informative. Good to hear about my child's progress. The staff are very knowledgeable and installed confidence.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent with my daughter. They teach good values, politeness and good behaviour. We are very happy they look after my daughter.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves the staff and is incredibly happy. The safeguarding is great, especially with the new COVID restrictions and I thoroughly recommend it to others.

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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We're happy with our child's development and learning. We'd recommend this nursery to everyone we know. Really nice and caring staff.

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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with staff and the activities that they provide for the children.
They are really caring about the children.
Always support them and feedback.
My children is really happy and miss nursery when she is not there.

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend it.
My daughter has been attending this nursery for the past eight months and loves it.
The staff are fantastic and give written and verbal feedback each day. They have been extremely helpful during the potty training days, and assist with
anything we need to help aid our daughter's development.
Each of the classrooms are spacious and loads of toys and activities for children to do as well as the large outdoor play area. Also, there is an on-site chef that cooks all the food from fresh.
I am so glad we have found a nursery that my daughter loves and also us, there is nothing I can fault with this nursery and would give it 5/5 stars.

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Review from Belinda T (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery for about 5 weeks now and he absolutely loves it. He's excited to go there every morning and comes home happy and energized. There's plenty of outdoor space to run around and other facilities are great. Staff give me daily written reports, they're very attentive to his
needs e.g. they encourage him to use the potty. Being an only child, the staff have really helped him get involved in group activities and play well with other kids.
This is very comforting and I can go about my daily duties knowing my child is safe and in a place he loves. Momma's happy!

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.024)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.024) out of 10 for Busy Bees Kilburn is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.653 for Busy Bees Kilburn is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.653

  • b) 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 4.371 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Kilburn 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.571

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Faye

Faye Barton

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2019

Hi, I am Faye Barton. I am the Centre Director at London Kilburn. I have worked for Busy Bees for 5 years, originally starting as an apprentice. I have always had a passion for working with children and alongside parents. An important thing for me is making sure the children are loved, cared for, as well as educated. Creating a stimulating and safe environment which enables children to learn and grow will be something that Kilburn offers


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Kilburn

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Kilburn Open?

Busy Bees Kilburn 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 Busy Bees Kilburn have capacity for?

Busy Bees Kilburn has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

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

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

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