Busy Bees Ealing Common

Crusader Hall, Woodgrange Avenue, Ealing Common, London W5 3NY
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9.7 51 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Ealing Common, London
Busy Bees Ealing Common provides high-quality childcare within a supportive, inviting, and homely setting. The West London nursery is conveniently located right next to Ealing Common tube station (Piccadilly & District line) and easily accessible with numerous bus routes, and with car parking, secure access, and a convenient buggy store, accessing the nursery couldn't be safer or easier for busy parents.

With a wide range of well-thought-out activities and resources on offer, your child will have the best start in life at Busy Bees. The enthusiastic staff plan and organise fun-filled activities to keep every child mentally and physically stimulated while having fun. Whether your child enjoys engaging in role play activities, reading their favourite book or exploring outdoors, there is something to cater for every child’s needs and interests.

Check in on your child’s progress and day-to-day activities using the ParentZone app. The fantastic team will keep you in the loop by updating the app with any fun activities your child may take part in as well as allowing you to track their learning progress and see key moments from their time spent at nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Ealing Common

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maureen (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 39
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Ealing Common

  • Prices vary depending on session and age of child.
    We do offer discounts also - these are subject to availability.

Busy Bees Ealing Common Reviews (51)

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Busy Bees Ealing Common has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Ealing Common has 51 reviews.

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Review from Pep S (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery, and when my wife and I drop her off, she is very happy, which means the world to us. That's why we are happy with this nursery, and we have recommended it to friends and family.

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Review from Hamideh R (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was a very great experience for me and my little daughter. She was here from 6 months old until 1 year old and then again from 3 to 4 years old.
She never forgot about here as she always was happy here, even when she came with an upset face in the morning. The range of activities and plays they
applied here for the kids was amazing.
All staff were so knowledgeable and expert in their job. They know exactly how to deal with each child. They were very approachable in case of any problem and tried their best to fix everything in the best way. I love all of them and will miss them. A big thank you.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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, Busy Bees.


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Review from D G (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Ealing Common Busy Bees since October 2020. She's had an excellent 3-ish years, which has left her well-prepared and eager to start school in September. Her experience here has been foundational. From the way she plays and talks about 'big' school, it's clear she has an underlying
expectation of a safe, supportive, loving environment. That is a testament to all the team.
Her attachment to her 1 or 2 key people has been strong, as you would expect. But given that she's not naturally extroverted, it's also especially notable that she's always chatted a lot about all her teachers and classmates over the years. Her intuitive sense of belonging to the whole school shows that the culture is oriented towards all the children feeling seen, heard, and included. She's made great friends here and grown so confident and curious about the people and world around her. That says it all really.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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. 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 S M (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been extremely happy and settled very quickly since starting at Ealing Common, Busy Bees. The teachers are all really lovely and have supported my son to feel settled, safe and happy at nursery. A very warm and safe environment.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Ealing Common Nursery.
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 J S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter recently joined, she wasn't too keen, however, the team were so kind, worked with her and spent a lot of the time with her. Within 3 weeks she settled and loves going in. The staff are lovely.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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 K H (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been in this nursery for nearly a year now. I am very happy with her progress and with the staff. She has learned to speak so many words now and she is very happy here and loves the staff. She has built a very good relationship with her key person.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Ealing Common nursery.
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 S C (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've loved seeing our 1-year-old settle in. She's always excited to go and gets a big smile when she sees the staff.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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 S G (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really loves it here and has really grown huge confidence whilst in attendance. The staff are incredibly caring and have kept our daughter curious and eager to learn. We cannot fault this nursery. Would 100% recommend!

Reply from Eman Asadi, Centre Director at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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.


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Review from Hans K (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic; it feels like a home away from home for our little one. We're very happy with the care and attention we get towards our little one.
We're happy we choose this nursery and have only positive feedback.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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 J E (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every person that we have come across working here have been incredible. They have been a massive part of helping my daughter become the little person she is.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Ealing Common

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, Busy Bees


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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very positive environment for kids.
Very friendly staff.
Focus on kids' growth.
We love it here, thank you Busy Bees Team (Ealing Common).

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - my son has thrived and loved every minute. We are sad his time has come to an end. We'd highly recommend this nursery to others. The staff are fantastic and we can't thank them enough.

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Review from H I (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a lovely nursery the staff are welcoming and my son has been very happy here. We will miss you all in the summer but hope to be back soon.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoyed her time at Busy Bees Nursery. The staff have been amazing and supportive throughout the whole time she has attended. I would 100% recommend to any parent the Busy Bees Nursery as a nurturing, fun, safe place for their children.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at this nursery in February 2022. Her settling-in period was wonderful and the staff made us both feel very comfortable. This is the third nursery we have tried, due to moving homes and it is by far the best. The staff are excellent. I have seen my daughter grow in confidence and
she has become more independent. They keep us well informed using the app and I get sent pictures.

Reply from Stephanie Ward, Assisting Centre Director at Busy Bees Ealing Common

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, your words honestly mean so much. I will share the review with the team. We are very grateful for you choosing us to take care of your child.


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Review from Amber H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so impressed with Ealing Common, Busy Bees. The staff are wonderful and have made us feel so welcome since our 2-year-old daughter started five months ago. They are caring and knowledgeable, and it is reassuring to know she is being looked after so well. Since starting at the nursery, we have
seen our daughter’s confidence and skills grow so much, which is a testament to how well her teachers have got to know her as an individual and the excellent activities they plan each day. We particularly love the app, which shows everything from meals to nappy changes and photos of her exploring the nursery environment. We couldn’t be happier and are only sorry we did not start earlier. Highly recommended!

Reply from Stephanie Ward, Assisting Centre Director at Busy Bees Ealing Common

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, your words honestly mean so much. I will share the review with the team. We are very grateful for you choosing us to take care of your child.


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Review from I G (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is the first nursery our son has been to and he has been there for a month now. The transition from the home environment has been very smooth. The personal is very friendly and polite. Our son is enjoying his time there, he enjoys playing with the other children as well as with the personnel.
We are very satisfied with Busy Bees so far.

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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been nothing but impressed with the nursery since our first visit there. All the staff are warm, calm, attentive and caring towards each and every child. Our daughter only joined 5 weeks ago and doesn’t attend every day, but she is already growing more and more settled and attached to her key
workers, demonstrating what positive experiences she is having there so far. She isn’t a very independent sleeper just yet but the staff give her the support she needs for naps, for which I am so grateful. They have also been very attentive towards her eating as they get to know her and communicated with me how she has eaten that day, which has also been useful to know - she is now loving the great food on offer more and more! In short, I am so happy with the individual attention the nursery provides to each child, the high standards of care shown by all the staff and the lovely atmosphere. It is so reassuring as a parent to know such a great team are looking after your little one!

Reply from Eman Asadi, Manager at Busy Bees Ealing Common

We are thrilled to hear your comments. Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.


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Review from Katherine T (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love sending our children here. The staff are always so welcoming and nothing is too much of an ask. They helped settle our girls in so well. The activities are fun and varied and a great choice of menu (even with a fussy toddler!) Thank you!

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Ealing Common

We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at nursery and very much appreciate having you as part of the Busy Bees family.


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Review from G Y (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great little nursery with very personal attention to the kids. Small staff numbers make it an intimate experience for the kids and not too chaotic as it can be in larger nurseries. All children are happy and they are extremely flexible in supporting parents. Our daughter has been extremely happy there
from baby through to preschool and loves the staff. The manager is extremely committed and accommodating.

Reply from Lindsey Doughty, Marketing Manager at Busy Bees Ealing Common

We are thrilled to hear your comments.
Your positive feedback will be passed on to staff at the nursery, we are sure the team will really appreciate your excellent feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.685)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10 for Busy Bees Ealing Common is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.885 for Busy Bees Ealing Common is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.885

  • 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Ealing Common 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 39 number of registered child places is 7.8, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Maureen

Maureen

Job Title: Centre Director

My name is Maureen and I am the Centre Director here at Busy Bees Ealing Common.
I am a trained nursery nurse and hold a bachelor’s degree in education. I have 20 years’ experience, working within education and the early years.
Here at Busy Bees Ealing Common we ensure that our children learn through playful teaching, allowing them to develop a deep love of learning. Our goal is to ensure that that the children feel safe, happy and secure in an environment that is purposeful for learning. As a team we share ideas and knowledge that benefit the children’s learning.
I have always been passionate about early education and the importance of ensuring a safe and vibrant environment, where all children can learn and grow.
I look forward to welcoming parents into our centre.


Tiffany

Tiffany Pinder

Job Title: Senior Room Manager

Joined: 2008

Level 3 Early Years practitioner


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Ealing Common

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Ealing Common Open?

Busy Bees Ealing Common is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Ealing Common have capacity for?

Busy Bees Ealing Common has capacity for a total of 39 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Ealing Common to the centre of London?

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

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