The Annex (Busy Bees)
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 2014, with 26 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Camden
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Camden from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NW3 2QGWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 26 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and thrive in this stimulating and calm environment. Staff are friendly and caring. They form secure attachments with children, resulting in children feeling safe and valued. Children settle in well and develop confidence to explore the many interesting activities and resources the setting has to offer.
Children behave very well. Staff are positive and have high expectations of children's behaviour. They show respect and listen to what children say. They provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries. Children show respect for others, encouraging their friends to join in and take turns.
Children are enthusiastic and active learners. They enjoy the exciting activities staff plan for them. They confidently use the climbing frame, push wheelbarrows and learn to pedal on bicycles. They experiment by mixing flour, water and oil together to make play dough. Children comment on how it changes from 'dry to sticky'.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen partnerships with parents so that they can further contribute to their children's learning.
- 26 September 2022Good
- 2 August 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Annex (Busy Bees)
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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