Full-day nursery in Docklands, Newham
Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel
5 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 1XL · 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
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 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
5 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 1XL · More nurseries in E16
Stations
- Custom House (for ExCel)Step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Custom House5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Royal VictoriaStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including NHS Nightingale, Bridgeland Road and Custom House Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Royal Victoria Square2 min walk
- Cundy Park8 min walk
- Britannia Village Green8 min walk
- Keir Hardie Park8 min walk
- Lyle Park11 min walk
- Playground7 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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 Day Nursery at London Excel is a full-day nursery at 5 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 1XL, in Docklands, Newham. It is registered for 107 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited.
Run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited (company), which runs 32 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 graded Good 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 starting, to watch their child explore nursery and meet staff. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who gives daily updates.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book a visit online, then speak to the nursery team, who check whether places are available and guide parents through the next steps. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at London ExcelThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Tiny Town Daycare LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| MoksliukasFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Clever Cloggs Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Cribs Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Goldensparks NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Nest Royal WharfFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 6 mo | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Docklands3
- All nurseries in Newham94
- All nurseries in E1621
- Nurseries near Custom House station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Britannia Village Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.3 miles
- Hallsville Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected January 2023 0.4 miles
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected December 2025 0.4 miles
- Edith Kerrison Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2023 0.5 miles
- St Luke's Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.5 miles
- Rosetta Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Royal Wharf Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.6 miles
- Keir Hardie Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected March 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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What are Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel's opening hours?
Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel Good at its inspection on 30 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel take?
Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel is registered with Ofsted for up to 107 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel.
Does Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel?
Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel?
Royal Docks is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel?
You can call 020 7474 7487 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Newham
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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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 · 12 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 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY222547 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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