# Busy Bees at Cricklewood

Busy Bees at Cricklewood is a full-day nursery at 11 Oaklands Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6GS, in Brondesbury, Brent. It is registered for 110 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 1.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-cricklewood-2868040  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Oaklands Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6GS
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 110
- 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 8748 9768
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/cricklewood
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2868040

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2868040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868040)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868040)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868040)

## Fees

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

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 11 Oaklands Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6GS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.556594,-0.217079

- Station: Cricklewood, 0.3 miles
- Station: Willesden Green, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kilburn, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mapesbury Dell, 0.3 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pinemartin Acitivty Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Gladstone Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Cricklewood Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Brent there are about 3.8 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: 1.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided.

- 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)

### Settling in

Its website says parents can attend a settling-in session before their child starts, to watch them explore the nursery and meet staff and other children. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who is the parents' daily contact.

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

### Getting a place

Its website says families can book a visit online, then speak to the nursery team, who check whether places are available and guide them through the next steps. New parents can also call the central enrolments team. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mora Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Mulberry House School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Childs Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gladstone Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abbey Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-nursery-school-limited-137750) | Good | £67.50 | 08:30–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Lamps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lamps-nursery-ey550281) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Living Spring Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/living-spring-nursery-limited-ey293804) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-montessori-at-cricklewood-ey449566) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Claremont Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-community-pre-school-ey494083) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Fellows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fellows-day-nursery-2568538) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Busy Bees at Cricklewood offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Busy Bees at Cricklewood offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Busy Bees at Cricklewood take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Busy Bees at Cricklewood offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Busy Bees at Cricklewood's opening hours?

Busy Bees at Cricklewood opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Busy Bees at Cricklewood take?

Busy Bees at Cricklewood is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Busy Bees at Cricklewood?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees at Cricklewood.

### Does Busy Bees at Cricklewood accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Busy Bees at Cricklewood accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Busy Bees at Cricklewood?

Busy Bees at Cricklewood is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees at Cricklewood?

Cricklewood is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bees at Cricklewood?

You can call 020 8748 9768 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868040)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/cricklewood)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Cricklewood&query_place_id=ChIJ7ygCXAURdkgRZJrbL8SjXPo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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