# Busy Bees at Harrow

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-harrow-ey246603  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QZ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8863 9977
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/harrow-francisroad
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY246603

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 27 February 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246603

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY246603). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246603)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246603)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246603)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: 1 Francis Road, Harrow, HA1 2QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.584374,-0.321000

- Station: Kenton, 0.2 miles
- Station: Northwick Park, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Harrow-on-the-Hill, 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kenton Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (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. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who is the dedicated contact and gives daily updates.

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

### Safety

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/harrow-francisroad)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Education Central Harrow |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harmony Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Alpha Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [TODDLE IN GROUP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-in-group-509008) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-harrow-2578175) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Harrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-harrow-ey542344) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Activetime Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activetime-day-nursery-ltd-2773142) | Report card Apr 2026 | £99.76 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Bertha Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bertha-daycare-nursery-2893700) |  |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-kenton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286324) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246603)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/harrow-francisroad)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+at+Harrow&query_place_id=ChIJYTqSS5oTdkgRs4R0cGwO9dI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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