# Mini Bees Nursery Mini Bees Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Ilux Parade, Palmerston Road, London, E7 8FA, in Forest Gate, Newham. It is registered for 83 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 35 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-nursery-2807442 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 2 Ilux Parade, Palmerston Road, London, E7 8FA - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 83 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3475 5514 - Website: https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road/ - Ofsted URN: 2807442 ## 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 October 2024 (Reference 2807442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807442) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807442) - Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807442) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: birth to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 2 Ilux Parade, Palmerston Road, London, E7 8FA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546214,0.028646 - Station: Forest Gate, 0.3 miles - Station: Wanstead Park, 0.4 miles - Station: Woodgrange Park, 0.7 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: West Ham Park, 0.5 miles - Park: Forest Lane Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names music classes, children's yoga, language classes, cooking activities and an art studio / atelier. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and regular park trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/admission-criteria) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/who-we-are) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/fees-and-sessions) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/faqs) ### 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-palmerston-road) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road) - Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/daily-routine) ### Getting a place According to its website, families visit or enquire, then pay a £50 registration fee and a £300 deposit to accept a place, and the nursery confirms sessions by email. The nursery has a waiting list. It accepts 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Kay Rowe Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | | 3–16 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Zakariya Primary School | | 5–11 | | | 0.2 miles | | Sandringham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Godwin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | St Antony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Elmhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Good Shepherd Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-day-nursery-2704242) | Requires improvement | £52.43 | | under 0.1 miles | | [Darul Madinah London](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-madinah-london-2675503) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Sandringham Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-daycare-ey546592) | Outstanding | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Chestnut@Earlham Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-earlham-grove-ey300788) | Good | £108 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Twinkle Toes Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-daycare-2688585) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Chestnut@Woodgrange](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-woodgrange-ey359395) | Good | | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Mini Bees Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Mini Bees Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Mini Bees Nursery's opening hours? Mini Bees Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Mini Bees Nursery take? Mini Bees Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### How many children can Mini Bees Nursery take? Mini Bees Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Mini Bees Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Mini Bees Nursery. ### Does Mini Bees Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Mini Bees Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Does Mini Bees Nursery have outdoor space? Mini Bees Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips. ### What is the nearest station to Mini Bees Nursery? Forest Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Mini Bees Nursery? 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/16/2807442) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (minibeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://minibeeschildcare.co.uk/minibees-palmerston-road/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Bees+Nursery+-+Palmerston+Road&query_place_id=ChIJC48on3Sn2EcRnyCpMiVdpjo) - 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.