Busy Bees Harrow

1b Francis Road, Harrow HA1 2QZ
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  • Busy Bees Harrow, Harrow
Busy Bees Harrow offers quality early years education. From babies to preschoolers, every child is guided and supported by the caring team, and with a wide range of exciting activities and fantastic learning opportunities on offer, your child is given the best start to their education as they learn and develop new skills.

The team delivers an exciting and stimulating curriculum designed to comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Each child's needs and interests are taken into account, ensuring they are engaged and stimulated during their time at the nursery.

As well as the spacious indoors area, the nursery boasts a large outdoor garden where children are encouraged to be independent, curious and take safe risks throughout their learning journey.   

The ‘ParentZone’ app ensures you are kept up to date with your child's progress at the nursery.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Harrow

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Francesca Morris (Centre Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • 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 & 3 inset days

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Harrow

  • Rate started at £46.50 per session (half day). Details including stretched price with funding please enquire with Centre Director.

  • We offer sibling and NHS staff discount

Busy Bees Harrow Reviews (23)

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Busy Bees Harrow has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Harrow has 23 reviews.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery display such attentiveness to both my children that attend. They both come out so excited and happy at the end of the day. They are learning so much and are incredibly well-supported and nurtured. I trust this nursery hands down and would (and do) recommend to parents thinking
of sending their precious little ones. It's a fantastic learning facility where their social, emotional and developmental skills are challenged and grow.

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

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Harrow 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 Margarita D (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Busy Bees Harrow. All teachers are very kind and supportive. There are lots of activities for the kids but since they introduced cooking on Fridays my son has shown a proper interest in that at home too.

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

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 N H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always friendly staff, app updated regularly to show what food has been eaten, photos and learning outcomes easily accessible on app. My child really enjoys going and has built strong relationships.

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

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 Y V (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has thrived and developed during the last two and a half years she has been at the nursery. Her speech has really come on and we value the excellent feedback after each session. Chef has lovely meals and the communication from management is always timely. We made a great choice to transfer
her to this nursery. Thank you to all the team at Busy Bees Harrow.

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

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Harrow 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 E N (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are caring with a homely feel to the nursery. The settling-in process was made a lot easier. The activities provided are creative and support my child's holistic development. Would recommend to everyone.

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

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 Ionela C (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is an amazing place. It is wonderful to see my son, how excited and happy he is every day. Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun and loving environment and we are very thankful to the whole team. Food is very tasty and
my son always enjoys the meals.

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

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 Harrow.
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 Arpita S (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been almost five months that my little one has been going to Busy Bees. There has been quite a positive change in his overall growth and development etc. Varied activities are a great learning opportunity. Staff are quite understanding, supportive and ready to experiment/adapt as per the needs
and wants for the child. Food offered is also amazing, which exposes child to a wide variety. Overall, a very positive and happy association it has been for us. Highly recommend Busy Bees!

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

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 Harrow.
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 M D (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees Harrow has been a very comfortable place for our daughter to be at. She has been going for over a year now, and we have been very pleased with her fornication and growth. The staff are very caring and well trained. Our child loves going to nursery, and she has evolved a lot over the past year.

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

Hello, Wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Harrow 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 Eve B (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, kind and supportive team!
My child has developed so much in such a short time! Very grateful to all the nursery staff! Thank you!

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

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 Milind S (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't have been happier with my son's development since he joined Busy Bees, Harrow. Lovely staff, warm and polite. I would especially like to thank the manager, two other staff members in particular and all the other teachers and staff who looked after my son. Would definitely recommend to all new
parents to put their kids here. Wish we had put our son here a little earlier than we did. Highly recommended!

Reply from Matthias Yip, Operation Manager at Busy Bees Harrow

Dear Milind, thank you for your review of Busy Bees Harrow/Kenton. Providing children with the best start in life is of paramount importance to Busy Bees. We really appreciate your excellent feedback and we are very happy to hear you are satisfied with our care of your precious child. We will endeavour to maintain the quality of care that you have experienced during your time as a parent at the nursery.
Kind regards, Busy Bees Harrow


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Review from Sital P (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the nursery in April 2017. She was there until September 2020 when she started reception.
The manager and all staff are absolutely amazing. It was a second home for my daughter and she has loved all her key workers plus the rest of the staff. The nursery reflects a home environment.
The staff help with working towards all milestones including potty training and getting ready for school. They also supported a move to one of their branches during the Covid period by sending one of the key workers my daughter was familiar with.
The support for parents is also remarkable. Daily detailed reports are provided as well.

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Review from Nihar S (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son was at the nursery before turning one until 4-years-old. He has had an amazing, nurturing, fun time at the nursery and made many friends. In particular, the staffing team and management team were very supportive throughout his time there, he really formed some strong bonds with the staff, which
made every day very enjoyable for him. I would not hesitate in recommending Busy Bees for your children. A special mention also for the chief, who made yummy food for the children

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Review from Lavinia C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, lovely place, my child was really happy and has learnt loads of new and exiting things, she couldn’t be more happier to start a new day at nursery. I would highly recommend this place to everyone!

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Review from Paul L (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recommend Busy Bees as the best start in life for a child. Staff always is interested in the evolution of each child, support him and offer all the necessary attention. The best choice for my child. Highly recommended!

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Review from Tejal S (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Busy Bees Harrow for a year and she has truly enjoyed her time at this nursery! Everything from her social skills to her vocabulary have come on faster. The staff are so welcoming to both parents and children and it is easy to address any queries or questions about my daughter's
day to day learning. I can't praise all the staff enough for all their work with my daughter to get her ready for primary school!

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Review from Zenub C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with this nursery. Staff are incredibly warm, friendly and loving across all rooms. Impressed to see a young male staff carer too. Management team is equally fantastic. Warm and always accommodating, whenever need be.


We had started my daughter in the baby room at 14 months. We were

very happy with the care but I guess she was just not ready then. Hence, we rejoined her when she was around 22 months old. They advised starting with the toddlers room and this time she settled in less than a week.


They have a fun, clean environment, serve nice hot food and introduce plenty of creative activities that help them learn things. At first, my girl would hardly ever eat and now she finishes the entire meal on her own. The apps are very helpful too and we have regular updates on it with detailed feedback about the child’s progress once every month. Can’t recommend this nursery enough.


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Review from Anushree L (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - each room - for babies, toddlers and preschoolers is well designed and maintained. All the staff are very friendly and warm. Hot food options and healthy snacks provided throughout the day. Activities planned and thoughtful. Management is very kind and approachable. Very pleased
with entire time of 3.5 years that my child attended. Thank you!!

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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended this nursery for a short period of time. Whilst we were there the staff were very warm and welcoming. Management was always greeting you with smiles and asking how I was. My daughter really enjoyed her time at nursery and for unfortunate reasons, we had to take her out due to us
moving across London.
All the girls made a lot of effort with my daughter not just the ones in baby room. They reassured me that she would be okay and if there was anything wrong they would call me. They stuck to their word and it was clear the love they all had for the children and their jobs!!! I would highly recommend this nursery not just for the amazing staff they have, but for the progress my daughter made whilst attending!!

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Review from Haarish K (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Treetops for over a year and what started as an appointment by accident to view the nursery ended up being a good decision for us. The team left no stone unturned to meet his needs after he joined the nursery from India. They were meticulous in their approach to ensure he acclimatised
to the environment as well as quickly understood the ways and needs at the nursery despite not speaking the language very well. Never has there been a day when he did not want to go and the learnings have been tremendous. We also got to know the various attributes where he has been good at as well as others where he'd have to improve and grow. He has taken a special liking to activities like colouring, singing. The overall environment has been effective in getting him to enjoy every day. There have been no challenges with food choices being a vegetarian. A massive thank you to the staff who have made a massive influence on him.

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Review from Mavliuda (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came to London in September 2017. I was very lucky to find Treetops Nursery in Harrow. When I just entered the building, I liked the atmosphere. As a parent, you know how the child feels and can see whether children are happy and enjoy being in the nursery. The children were happy and having real
fun! I liked their beach, reading and drawing corners.
When we moved to London, my child was speaking only Russian. Everything was new and very stressful. Thanks to the nursery staff in a few weeks my daughter stayed in the nursery without crying and waving me back! Treetops Nursery personnel always give a cuddle, smile and enjoy to be with children. They even learned a few Russian words to communicate with my child! I very much appreciated their approach and attention, which helped my child to love the nursery and start learning English.
I cordially thank Treetops Nursery in Harrow for being so passionate about children, childhood and their job.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.583)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10 for Busy Bees Harrow 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 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 4.879 for Busy Bees Harrow is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.879

  • 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 4.704 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Harrow is based on 9 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 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.804

  • 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 (3)

Frankie

Frankie Morris

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2008

I'm a qualified level 3 practitioner in Early Years with 16 years of childcare experience, and I have a level 5 in leadership & management. In this time I have developed a passion for ensuring children are provided with the best start in life. The children & staffs' health and well being is paramount to me. I strive for excellence and for my team to reach their full potential. Therefore supporting each child to grow and develop into confident learners. Being part of Busy Bees gives me the ability to create a secure and engaging environment that meets each child's individual needs.


Katie

Katie Avern

Job Title: Assistant Centre Director

Joined: 2020

A qualified level 3 educator with 7 years experience, Paediatric First Aid trained, and also is centre's DSL (designated safeguarding lead).


Shana-Kay

Shana-Kay Hamilton

Job Title: Senior Room Manager

Joined: 2017

A qualified level 3 educator with 8 years experience, Paediatric First Aid trained and also centre's DSL (designated safeguarding leader)


Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Harrow

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

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

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Harrow Open?

Busy Bees Harrow 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 Harrow have capacity for?

Busy Bees Harrow has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Harrow to the centre of Harrow?

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

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