# Busy Bees At Blackheath (Charlton)

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-blackheath-charlton-ey551843  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 176 Charlton Road, LONDON, SE7 7DW
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3292 5905
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY551843

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551843

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551843). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551843)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551843)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551843)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1007110)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: 176 Charlton Road, LONDON, SE7 7DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.479644,0.033237

- Station: Charlton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Westcombe Park, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Charlton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hornfair Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Maryon Wilson Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hervey Road Playing Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/starting-nursery)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sherington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Fossdene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Invicta Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thorntree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pound Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Moments](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-moments-2645874) | Good | £89 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Back 2 Basics Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/back-2-basics-nursery-2879418) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Blackheath Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blackheath-day-nursery-ey361480) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Charlton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-charlton-ey370006) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little People's Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-montessori-ey485461) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [RIMU Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rimu-nursery-ey486160) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551843)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/charlton)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Charlton&query_place_id=ChIJrzFKHY-p2EcRXYj0X4LlfwY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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