Full-day nursery in Charlton, Greenwich
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)
176 Charlton Road, LONDON, SE7 7DW · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2017Reference EY551843Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 20 August 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places95 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 1 May 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
176 Charlton Road, LONDON, SE7 7DW · More nurseries in SE7
Stations
- Charlton14 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Westcombe Park18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
4 bus stops within 400 m, including Charlton Road / Victoria Way, Charlton House and St Luke's Church / Charlton.
Parks and playgrounds
- Charlton Park7 min walk
- Hornfair Park9 min walk
- Maryon Wilson Park11 min walk
- Hervey Road Playing Field11 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Greenwich there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) is a full-day nursery at 176 Charlton Road, LONDON, SE7 7DW, in Charlton, Greenwich. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.
Run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 300 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)This nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Montessori MomentsFull-day nursery | Good | £89 | 08:00–18:00 | from 9 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Back 2 Basics NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| The Blackheath Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, CharltonFull-day nursery | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little People's MontessoriSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| RIMU NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Charlton9
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE76
- Nurseries near Charlton station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Charlton Manor Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.2 miles
- Cherry Orchard Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- Sherington Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.3 miles
- Fossdene Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.4 miles
- Invicta Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.5 miles
- Thorntree Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.6 miles
- Pound Park Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)'s opening hours?
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What is Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)'s Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) Good at its inspection on 20 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) take?
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton).
Does Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)?
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.
Does Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) have outdoor space?
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) support children with SEND?
Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton) lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)?
Charlton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)?
You can call 020 3292 5905 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Greenwich
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in GreenwichFees by age in Greenwich
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY551843 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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