# Mini Bees Childcare MBE Mini Bees Childcare MBE is a full-day nursery at 563 Watford Way, LONDON, NW7 4RT, in Mill Hill, Barnet. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-mbe-2887808 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 563 Watford Way, LONDON, NW7 4RT - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 70 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3475 5514 - Website: https://www.minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware - Ofsted URN: 2887808 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2026 (Reference 2887808). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887808) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887808) - Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887808) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 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: 563 Watford Way, LONDON, NW7 4RT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.615770,-0.243403 - Station: Mill Hill Broadway, 0.3 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Arrandene Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Lyndhurst Park, 0.4 miles - Park: The Mill Field, 0.4 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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 ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and an art studio / atelier. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the food is organic, and the kitchen is allergy-aware. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Organic food (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/who-we-are) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) ### Outdoors The nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play. Its website also mentions regular park trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/admission-criteria) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/who-we-are) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) ### Safety Its website names CCTV as its security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/who-we-are) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Martin's School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | Goodwyn School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Mill Hill Schools | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Smile & Shine Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-and-shine-nursery-2772543) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Lb2 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lb2-nursery-ltd-ey499806) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-mill-hill-147572) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey451870) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Whizz-Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-nursery-ey221710) | Good | | 09:30–15:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Belmont Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belmont-farm-nursery-2535298) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Mini Bees Childcare MBE offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Mini Bees Childcare MBE offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Mini Bees Childcare MBE take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Mini Bees Childcare MBE offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Mini Bees Childcare MBE's opening hours? Mini Bees Childcare MBE opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Mini Bees Childcare MBE take? Mini Bees Childcare MBE takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### How many children can Mini Bees Childcare MBE take? Mini Bees Childcare MBE is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Mini Bees Childcare MBE? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Mini Bees Childcare MBE. ### Does Mini Bees Childcare MBE accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Mini Bees Childcare MBE accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Does Mini Bees Childcare MBE have outdoor space? Mini Bees Childcare MBE lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips. ### What is the nearest station to Mini Bees Childcare MBE? Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Mini Bees Childcare MBE? You can call 020 3475 5514 and visit www.minibeeschildcare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887808) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.minibeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-edgware) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.