Full-day nursery in Kenton, Harrow
Busy Bees at Harrow
1 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QZ · 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 January 2003Reference EY246603Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 27 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places56 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
1 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QZ · More nurseries in HA1
Stations
- Kenton6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Northwick ParkNo step-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Harrow-on-the-Hill19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
3 bus stops within 400 m, including Kenton Station and Carlton Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Kenton Recreation Ground2 min walk
- Playground6 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 Harrow 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 Harrow is a full-day nursery at 1 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QZ, in Kenton, Harrow. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 17 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.
Learning
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.
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 siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
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. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who is the dedicated contact and gives daily updates.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at HarrowThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| TODDLE IN GROUPFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | up to 5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery HarrowFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Bright Little Stars HarrowFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Activetime Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £99.76 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| St Bertha Daycare NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–17:30 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Kenton4
- All nurseries in Harrow102
- All nurseries in HA120
- Nurseries near Kenton station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Seva Education Central Harrow ages 5–16 0.3 miles
- Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.3 miles
- Harmony Primary School ages 5–11 0.4 miles
- Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.5 miles
- Alpha Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Priestmead Primary School and Nursery Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 0.8 miles
- Norbury School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.8 miles
- Marlborough Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.9 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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What are Busy Bees at Harrow's opening hours?
Busy Bees at Harrow opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Busy Bees at Harrow's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Busy Bees at Harrow Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Busy Bees at Harrow take?
Busy Bees at Harrow is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Busy Bees at Harrow?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees at Harrow.
Does Busy Bees at Harrow accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Busy Bees at Harrow accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Busy Bees at Harrow?
Busy Bees at Harrow is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Busy Bees at Harrow?
Kenton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Busy Bees at Harrow?
You can call 020 8863 9977 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Harrow
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- 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 HarrowFees by age in Harrow
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
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY246603 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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