Busy Bees at Ilford

Reviews

• AC

  Aysha Choudhury

  Jul 16, 2026
  5.0
  Excellent experience with busy bees nursery Ilford.
• MP

  Mehzabeen Patel

  Jul 16, 2026
  5.0
  Today is our son’s last day after three wonderful years at the nursery, and it’s definitely an emotional one for us. We were quite nervous when he first started because we’d had negative experiences with other local nurseries with our older child. From the very beginning, though, this nursery completely put our minds at ease. The staff are absolutely incredible. There is very little staff turnover, with many team members having been there for years, which creates such a stable and nurturing environment. They genuinely care about every child, and our son has built such lovely, trusting relationships with them. He has been excited and happy to go in every single day. The activities are amazing and so thoughtfully planned. Every time I visited, there was something different set up to encourage learning, creativity and play. It’s clear that a huge amount of effort goes into making every day engaging and fun for the children. Katie, the manager, deserves a special mention. She is fantastic and has created such a warm, welcoming environment. It’s clear that she takes great care to ensure the nursery is always well staffed and that the staff-to-child ratios are maintained. What really stands out is that she’s not just a manager behind a desk—she’s actively involved with the children, knows them all by name, and interacts with them. That hands-on approach really reflects the caring culture of the nursery. Communication has always been excellent, and we’ve always felt that our son was safe, happy and exceptionally well cared for. As parents, that’s priceless. A huge thank you to Katie, Kazza, Shellie, Karen ( I could go on but it is genuinely all of you!) for everything you’ve done over the past three years. You’ve played such an important part in our son’s early years, and we’re so grateful for the love, care and support you’ve shown him. We will genuinely miss you all and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring, professional and inspiring place for their child. Five stars just doesn’t seem enough! Lots of love from Zayd and family!
• AK

  Asaad Khan

  Jun 2, 2026
  4.0
  building a bit run down but well maintained, good staff, my child is happy there, have a good curriculum, will recommend
• LF

  L F

  May 7, 2024
  1.0
  My daughter was badly assaulted at this nursery. Every parents worst nightmare, nursery waited almost a hour before even making me aware. They played down my daughters 14 open wounds, cuts and bruises and told me their was only 3. My daughter requires A&E attention, calpol for her migraines and she was extremely shaken up. I have strong concerns a member of staff have done this. Please do not trust this setting . I am glad my child is still Alive. Both management and staff are Compulsive liars and have no compassion for my daughter and I. The police are now involved in this matter If you have a child with SEN do not risk putting them here.
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  Shelly Valentino

  Mar 23, 2022
  5.0
  Busy bees Ilford, has provided both my son and now my daughter, with a safe stimulating learning environment, which I have clearly seen in my daughters progression and development. Busy bees Ilford, has an excellent staff retention rate, with most staff being there for over 16 years or more, which speaks volumes alone, in addition they have a 5* Ofsted rating, as well as 5* food rating, providing home cooked healthy nutritious meals made fresh daily. A wonderful outdoor space, and is wonderfully staffed by the caring and passionate nursery team. If you are looking for top child care in a safe and caring stimulating environment for your child with honest, trustworthy reliable nursery staff, then I’d highly recommend busy bees 🐝 ilford. I personally would not send my children anywhere else.

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