Busy Bees Lewisham

56-60 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, London SE13 7SX
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9.9 87 Reviews
  • Busy Bees Lewisham, London
Busy Bees Lewisham takes immense pride in offering top quality childcare to enable children to reach their full potential and have a wonderful start in life.

The dedicated team go above and beyond to provide each child with the very best start to their early education. So, whatever age or stage of development your child is at, you can rest assured that they are in the most capable hands.

Each of the rooms throughout the nursery are filled with a wide variety of engaging activities and educational materials that are tailored to meet the unique interests and needs of every child, ensuring every day at the nursery is filled with fun and laugher.

Busy Bees' commitment to your child's growth extends beyond the nursery. With the UP – Unleashing Potential app, you can continue learning and having fun at home. The app provides a wealth of resources, activities, information, and advice to help support your child's learning and development in the comfort of your own home.

If you're searching for an exceptional nursery in Lewisham that offers top-notch childcare and a nurturing environment where your child can thrive and learn, Busy Bees is the ideal option.

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Care Provided by Busy Bees Lewisham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Deniz Goordyal (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 66
  • 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 Holiday

Funding & Fees Guide for Busy Bees Lewisham

  • Please visit our website for their full fee rates

Busy Bees Lewisham Reviews (87)

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Busy Bees Lewisham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Lewisham has 87 reviews.

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Review from Pierce M (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The start of nursery is as most parents will agree a huge choice and decision to make as a parent. The team at Busy Bees Lewisham have made this changeover the most effective and delightful transition we could have asked for as a family. My daughter loves all the workers and her learning has developed
volumes from her starting at Busy Bees. Really pleased we chose Busy Bees Lewisham.

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Review from Kasheba C (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very good nursery. My daughter is so happy here. Staff are very friendly and professional.
Over a year my daughter has been going to Busy Bees and they never miss a beat.
I am well informed about my child’s activity and her progress.

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Busy Bees Lewisham since June and we are totally blown away by the professionalism, kindness and huge amount of care and expertise shown by the staff team. Our daughter found it a little hard to settle in but her carer was outstanding. It's so reassuring for us to have
found a nursery that encompasses so many of our approaches to parenting and childcare. We are blessed and so, so grateful.

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

Highly recommended nursery!!!
This nursery is wonderful. The kind staff are really passionate about the wellbeing of all the children. I feel my little one has really flourished since being here. We are always informed of any events, exciting days and activities the children have been getting up to.
The children’s days are well structured and keep to a fun-filled routine. We have updates from the staff on how our little one is developing and what she is learning, we even get updates on what she has eaten that day. The building is well equipped, clean and safe for a full day of play and learning. We are so happy to have our little one at this nursery.

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Review from Holly M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 10-months-old (now nearly 2) and she loves every second of it. All the staff are amazing - welcoming, knowledgeable and most importantly know my daughter so well.
I 100% recommend to anyone and everyone!

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been attending Busy Bees Lewisham since January - with a break over the full lockdown period. He absolutely loves it. The staff are attentive and fun, mixing educational games with important skills such as reading and talking. My son is 18 months old, and learning independence and
they have been great at helping him grow in confidence, whether it's climbing the slide in the garden or trying new foods at lunch. As a working parent, it means the world to know I'm dropping him somewhere that he loves, surrounded by people that genuinely care for him. They go the extra mile, taking the time to find out the games he likes to play at home and the books he likes to read. The Busy Bees app also keeps me up to date with everything he's been up to while at nursery. I love it. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Deciding which nursery to send your first child to can be a very daunting task, however, the staff at Busy Bees Lewisham made the whole process incredibly easy from start to finish. They have such dedication to ensure your child settles in from their very first day, and take the time to get to know
each child under their care. I have been most impressed by all the little things they do really well - such as remembering little things about your child (i.e. their favourite song) and getting you to bring in a box of things to help your child settle in the first few weeks. My daughter can’t wait to go to nursery every single morning and it is a great comfort to know that while I am at work, she is getting the best of care, amazing food and most of all, fun! Thank you Busy Bees Lewisham!

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time parent, leaving their child in the care of someone who isn't friends or family is one of the most daunting experiences ever. This being said, Busy Bee's Lewisham has made this process as stressfree as possible. From the moment we were greeted at the door we knew our child would be happy
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The staff in my child's room seem to display a genuine, caring and personal relationship with him and no question is too silly. My son took only a few days to settle in and I believe that was down to the positive and nurturing environment of the nursery. When you have to leave your child for an entire day to attend work, this is the sort of establishment you want caring for your baby.

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Review from G P (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees at Lewisham are always welcoming and invite you to participate in their activities and themes. My grandson is extremely happy and content, he looks forward to going to nursery every day.

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Review from J J (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is clean. Staff are friendly and caring. The children have respect and kindness towards their teacher.

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Review from D P (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had a wonderful time with our grandchild and all the children. They were a very happy bunch.

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Review from Teresa C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I’m very happy to send my daughter to Busy Bees at Lewisham. She loves her key person and all the staff so much.
All the staff are very cute and professional.
Since my daughter has started to spend her time in this nursery I have seen a lot of development in her.

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Review from Min Yan A (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been enrolled at Busy Bees Lewisham since late 2018 and I have been extremely satisfied with the support from all staff ay Busy Bees and the improvements that I've seen in my child through all these times. The staff at Busy Bees are friendly, dedicated and attentive to the children and parents
alike. I also particularly like the many initiatives/ideas they have, such as "chatterboxes" to encourage children to describe items in the boxes or allowing children to make their own playdough or even cookies, and most importantly they incorporate a lot of learning through play. Thumbs up to everyone at Busy Bees Lewisham.

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Review from Anne (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise the nursery highly enough. The staff are wonderful and really care for all the children they are looking after. My son absolutely loves it there and is thriving, it gives me such peace of mind to leave him there knowing he is so well looked after.

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Review from Julien P (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have only good things to say about this nursery. For a first experience, we hardly could ask for more as the staff, facilities and overall atmosphere are great.
Even though it was a bit difficult for our son to adapt to life in nursery, he is now very happy to go there every day, which is a credit
to the lovely people working at Busy Bees at Lewisham. It is also very reassuring as a parent to have a real-time online update on how the 'day to day' of our little boy is going.
We are also very excited to hear about the refurbishment of the garden area (soon to be completed) which will add to the place.

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Review from Andy P W (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children settled in so quickly. This is only due to the the staff who supported them (and us!) every step of the way. It’s well organised, safe and has lots of well structured activities to support our children's development. The selection of food is nutritional and tasty too.
The environment recently
had a refurbishment which freshened up all of the rooms and communal areas which had really made everything bright.
They use the Parent Zone App which is so good at keeping in touch throughout the day including nappy changes, mealtimes, developmental reviews and even financing/ invoicing!

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Review from Katrina J (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having to trust others with my child in all forms, Busy Bees at Lewisham made this transition so easy. The training and experience of staff is exceptional. The care my child receives is unbelievable, they are fantastic, I am not worried at all she's in very capable hands. The one on one interaction
with her is great. I see the excitement on my child's face when it's time for nursery, even asks at the weekend! I can see the development of her and the progress she has made in the year she's been there. Honestly, I could not do this without them, the support they give to my child and my family is truly amazing and I could not have picked a better family to put my child in.

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Review from Karrison H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin boys attend this nursery and I am very pleased with their progress. They are very happy at the nursery and the staff are very pleasant.

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Review from Jay H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting Busy Bees my son is constantly coming home with something new that he has learnt. He enjoys every day! The staff are so friendly and approachable.

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Review from Lisa K (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Busy Bees is a fantastic nursery that has really helped my son to develop. He loves going there and seeing his favourite carers and friends, and it makes it so much easier (and less stressful) for us knowing how much he loves it. It really is stressful finding somewhere to leave your child but my son
settled in so quickly due to the fantastic carers there. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Busy Bees Lewisham 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.916 for Busy Bees Lewisham is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.916

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Lewisham is based on 21 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2, which has been reached with 21 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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Deniz

Deniz Goordyal

Job Title: Centre Director

Joined: 2003

My name is Deniz Goordyal and I am the Centre Director of Lewisham nursery.


I have worked in Early Years since 1989 and have two children of my own. I have worked at Busy Bees since 2003 first as a Manager at the Greenwich branch and then as a Regional Director for the London Region then returning to managing at the Lewisham branch in 2016. I have come back to my roots as my childcare career began in the London Borough of Lewisham, working in Deptford and the surrounding areas. I hold the BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification. Childcare is my passion and I love to have fun with children. I am creative and like to dance and play games and challenge children's thinking. I have lots of other interests which include travelling, pampering myself and eating out gardening and walking!


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