# Mini Bees Childcare

Mini Bees Childcare is a full-day nursery at 1 - 9 Sidworth Street, Hackney, E8 3SD, in Hackney. It is registered for 135 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 47 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-2681614  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 - 9 Sidworth Street, Hackney, E8 3SD
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 135
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3475 5514
- Website: https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2681614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2681614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681614)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681614)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1493657)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £300

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 1 - 9 Sidworth Street, Hackney, E8 3SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539918,-0.057663

- Station: London Fields, 0.2 miles
- Station: Cambridge Heath (London), 0.5 miles
- Station: Hackney Central, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: London Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Long Burial Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Broadway Market Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Activities named on its website include sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/forest-gate)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a visit using the short form, then pay the £50 registration fee and £300 deposit to accept a place. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 8 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gayhurst Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mowlem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sebright School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-2526068) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Angels On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-on-the-park-2524071) | Good | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ann-tayler-children-and-family-hub-nursery-ey450428) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [First Day Nursery (Hackney)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hackney-2884756) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Grace Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grace-montessori-school-2885038) |  |  | 08:45–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [German Kindergarten London Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-london-fields-ey554795) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Mini Bees Childcare offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Mini Bees Childcare offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Mini Bees Childcare offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Mini Bees Childcare offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Mini Bees Childcare's opening hours?

Mini Bees Childcare opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Mini Bees Childcare take?

Mini Bees Childcare takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Mini Bees Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Bees Childcare Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Bees Childcare take?

Mini Bees Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Mini Bees Childcare?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Mini Bees Childcare.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Mini Bees Childcare?

Yes. Mini Bees Childcare lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £300.

### What approach does Mini Bees Childcare follow?

Mini Bees Childcare's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Mini Bees Childcare have outdoor space?

Mini Bees Childcare lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Mini Bees Childcare?

London Fields is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mini Bees Childcare?

You can call 020 3475 5514 and visit minibeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681614)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (minibeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Bees+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJmdFdTp0ddkgRqyE1vG2zKCo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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