An environment in which to flourish
Busy Bumblebees Montessori childcare setting offers childcare for children from 10 months to 5 years of age.
We also offer Montessori / Spanish rhyme time sessions twice a week at Wendling Hall, 117 Wellesley Rd, London, NW5 4QY.
Wednesdays and Thursday mornings from 10.00 am - 11.15 am the spaces for these are limited and must be booked a week in advance.
Weekly Activities
Montessori activities.
Messy play activities.
Montessori and Spanish rhyme time sessions once a week.
Weekly visits to City Farm NW5.
Weekly Soft play sessions at Talacre Tree Tops / and Baby Gym sessions.
Weekly visits to Hampstead Heath.
Visits to Museums, Galleries.
Zoo visits.
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What We Offer
A Montessori based child care setting following Montessori philosophy and practices as well as the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in a totally child centered nurturing environment. Ensuring that children also connect with Nature.
Professional Teachers
Ms Dorothy Williams, Bachelor of Education, B.Ed, Montessori Pre-Primary Teaching Diploma ages 2 - 7 year olds. Montessori International Diploma.
Ms Antonia Ragel-Serrano, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Studies.
Our Approach
Using the Montessori approach and method of education which is a child centred, based on hands-on learning and collaborative play.
The Montessori approach is holistic and aims to develop the whole child in a fully prepared Montessori child centred environment.
Education Programm
Our Educational Program uses the Montessori Curriculum as well as the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
With weekly visits to City farm and Hampstead Heath exploring nature and the world. Visits weekly to Talacre soft play and Baby Gym.
Latest Events
In November Busy Bumblebees Montessori Childcare raised money for Children in Need through a Pyjama Party.
The parents and staff at a Busy Bumblebees Montessori managed to raise a total of £200 in this event last week.
Our Experience
Dorothy has held a Montessori Pre-Primary teaching Diploma’s since 1995.
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Our Experience Teachers
Dorothy Williams has been a Montessori teacher since 1995, when she obtained a Montessori Pre-Primary teaching Diploma from the London Montessori Centre Teacher Training College, for children from 2-7 years of age, in 1998 she also went on to obtain an International Montessori Diploma. In 2016 Dorothy completed the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People's Speech, Language and Communication. In 2017 she studied at the Institute of Education/ University College London and obtained a Foundation Degree in Working with Children: Education and Well-Being and also went on to complete a Bachelor of Education in 2018.
Antonia Ragel Serrano has a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies and has also completed courses in Paediatric first aid and Safe Guarding children and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS).
Parent Reviews
Super fabulous Montessori childminder
Dorothy is a Super fabulous Childminder! she is super tuned into the kids she looks after. Whilst continually nurturing and loving them, she also finds specific activities to develop their own interests and grow. Her passion for the Montessori method shines through everything she does, empowering the children to be themselves. During the year and a half our son was with Dorothy we watched him grow from a quit, shy toddler to a confident, articulate curious little boy. Ours sons language developed incredibly fast and we were sure this was partly due to the words and vocabulary. Dorothy introduced to him in a playful, way each day. Dorothy shares lots of photos with the parents of what they do each day, this was wonderful!! l would go through the photos each evening at dinner with my son and we would discuss what he.d done together, helping to keep me involved in his days. Now our son has moved onto a local nursery but we all miss Dorothy so much, I will always be great fun for the huge impact she had on our sons life during those super crucial early years . Any child who gets to go to Dorothy’s wonderful setting will be lucky indeed.
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Lucy, 2019
More than amazing
My 3 years old son was with Dorothy for 3 months while we stayed in London. It was more than amazing.I struggled finding a place for such a short term, but luckily we got the best childminder. Considering my son's shy character and not knowing much English, initially I was very worried. But on the day we met Dorothy and her team, all worries went away. She explained in detail how my son would spend time with her, and answered all my questions including very minor and silly ones. My son instantly loved the environment especially various toys and books. Dorothy always mixed outdoor and indoor activities so the children never got bored. They went out for soft play, paddling pool and city farm visit, if the weather allowed. In the house, they did cooking, messy play, colouring, reading and played freely with toys. Her toy collection was amazing. She had almost every toy kids would love to have. She also focused educational aspects. My son learnt one alphabet each week and also a little bit of Spanish. After 3 months, his English improved so much.She was also good at reporting. Everyday I received photos of my son and his friends, so I could see how my son they play together. Weekly I received a journal focusing on developmental aspects. I can not thank enough to Dorothy and her team. Having them as my son's childminder was one of the best things happened to us in London. They were very professional and always put children first. I highly recommend her!!
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Yoyo, 2019
Wonderful nurturing and stimulating Montessori environment
My daughter and I have known Dorothy for two and a half years. Dorothy is a very warm and loving child-minder. She is very passionate about childcare, and all the children who attend her setting including my little girl love her dearly. Her Montessori approach has incredibly helped my daughter's development who simply thrives in such a safe and stimulating setup. She is very creative, and the children always have lots of fun making amazing things that they are proud of. Dorothy often incorporates Forest activities in her daily activities with the children, meaning that a significant time is spent outdoors improving confidence and physical development. Her clear communication and regular record keeping means that I am always up-to-date with what my daughter is up to and it makes me feel included in that time of the day when I am not with her. I would strongly recommend Dorothy to anyone looking for a safe, loving and well-balanced childcare environment.
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Micalcar 2016
Wonderful experienced Montessori Childminder!
We were thrilled to have found Dorothy for our little girl. Not only she has shown professionalism, dedication and passion for her job but also she simply adores the children and the children are so fond of her. My little girl did amazing progress in terms of her learning with the Montessori methodology but also her confidence increased tremendously. Her frequent trips to the zoo, various parks and playgrounds were always a hit! My little girl always came home with millions of things to tell us about her day and places she had visited. She is now thriving in her new primary school but she still talks about Dorothy.
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Latest News
In November we contacted Children in Need as we wanted to do something to help raise funds for this years Children's in Need. The staff and children thought it would be a great idea for the setting to have its first Pajama party which we did and we with the help of the children and parents and staff managed to raise £200 for Children in a Need, what a great first achivement.
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A home from home childcare setting.
Busy Bumblebees Montessori is a home based Montessori Childminding setting that offers a small inclusive setting for children from 10 months to 5 years of age.
“An environment in which to flourish”
Montessori Childcare setting offering childcare for children from ten months to five years of age
