# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale is a full-day nursery at 34 - 38 Bideford Avenue, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8DF, in Perivale, Ealing. It is registered for 76 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-perivale-ey255387  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 - 38 Bideford Avenue, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8DF
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8810 4207
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hoover
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY255387

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, 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/EY255387

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY255387). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255387)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255387)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255387)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1032737)

## Fees

Funded hours: 15 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Ealing that publish fees charge £70–£130 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: 34 - 38 Bideford Avenue, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.535335,-0.319543

- Station: Perivale, 0.2 miles
- Station: South Greenford, 0.8 miles
- Station: Alperton, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pitshanger Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Perivale East Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Horsenden Lower Thrifts Field, 0.5 miles
- Park: Horsenden Hill Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Ealing there are about 3.9 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

At its 2025 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)
- 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 families can attend a settling-in session before starting to watch their child explore the nursery and meet staff. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who acts as the daily contact and keeps parents updated on progress.

- 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

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hoover)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hoover)

### Getting a place

New parents can start by calling the central enrolments team, and existing contacts can reach the nursery team, who check places and guide families through next steps. Its website says visits can also be booked online. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Perivale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Vicar's Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| North Ealing Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Selborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodlands Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Castlebar School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries- Perivale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-perivale-ey420467) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Peapods Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-nursery-2603172) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Aplomb Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-and-preschool-2685747) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Little Bumblebee Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bumblebee-limited-2743897) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-nursery-2505399) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mount Park Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-park-montessori-nursery-ey308324) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale's opening hours?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale.

### Does Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale?

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

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Perivale?

You can call 020 8810 4207 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255387)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hoover)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Perivale+Greenford&query_place_id=ChIJXc9XkWcSdkgRAp3RjD-MJwE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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