Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm. Closed Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Bella Bambini Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Nottingham
About this day nursery
Bella Bambini Day Nursery, located in Nottingham, offers a secure and nurturing educational environment for young children, placing a strong emphasis on parental involvement. The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, aiming to establish solid groundwork for children transitioning to infant school.
With dedicated rooms catering to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as an expansive garden and a forthcoming sensory room, Bella Bambini provides a diverse and stimulating setting for growth and learning. The nursery is committed to providing nutritious meals prepared by a qualified chef, accommodating all dietary requirements.
Emphasising communication and support, the staff strives to keep parents informed of their child's progress and well-being through regular updates and observations. Bella Bambini aims to foster confidence, social skills, and learning through engaging and thoughtfully planned activities that encourage creativity, independence, and curiosity.
Our ethos
At Bella Bambini Day Nursery in Nottingham, we aim to provide a secure and nurturing learning environment for all our children, whilst embracing a parent-focused approach. Bella Bambini Day Nursery provide a caring early years setting that follows the EYFS curriculum, building strong foundations in preparation for starting infant school.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to greet staff and their friends, demonstrating developing independence. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs, supporting choices in learning and play, and encouraging communication skills through enthusiastic engagement and questioning. This helps children to consider what they are doing and begin to solve problems, reinforcing early language development.
EYFS curriculumParent-focused approachNutritious meals prepared by chefLarge gardenUpcoming sensory room
Pricing & funding
Charges are structured around full day, morning, and afternoon sessions, with all meals and consumables included in the price. Daily support fees are applied to funded places for both 15-hour and 30-hour offerings.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees are fully inclusive of meals and consumables.
- Daily support fees apply to funded bookings.
- A late collection charge is applied for late pickups.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bella Bambini Day Nursery
Last inspected 12 December 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to greet staff and their friends, demonstrating developing independence. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs, supporting choices in learning and play, and encouraging communication skills through enthusiastic engagement and questioning. This helps children to consider what they are doing and begin to solve problems, reinforcing early language development.
Inspector highlights
- The consistent staff team has helped to embed the key person system and staff have a secure understanding of how to support children's individual needs.
- Staff establish positive relationships with parents and gather detailed information to identify clear starting points for learning and any additional support children may need.
- Staff have established effective systems to support children with daily routines, such as using signs and pictures for transitions, helping children feel calm and quickly re-engage.
- Staff promote children's independence skills effectively, modelling how to use cutlery and focusing on key skills to help children take care of their own needs and prepare for school.
- Children's awareness of the local community is fostered through stimulating activities, including visits from the police and fire brigade, and trips to the local library.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to further develop their teaching practice so children actively engage as much as possible in activities
- 2develop further partnership working with parents to ensure all parents feel confident in knowing how to support children's learning at home.
Inspection #10360678 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The consistent staff team has helped to embed the key person system and staff have a secure understanding of how to support children's individual needs. Staff establish positive relationships with parents and gather detailed information from parents when children first start to identify any additional support that children may need to help them make progress.
Outdoor space
When playing outside, children recognise that they need a spade to dig in the sand. Staff guide them to where the tools are kept and say the word 'spade', which children repeat. Staff engage in playful interactions with children and encourage them to use and develop their physical skills, where children show delight as they run and climb outside and confidently use wheeled toys. Children express amazement as they dig down into the soil and find earthworms, and staff extend children's vocabulary by introducing and repeating words, such as 'wriggle' to describe the worm's movements.
Parent Reviews of Bella Bambini Day Nursery
4.2
(24)
Alisia Lane
6 months ago
My daughter had recently moved to this nursery it’s newly opened under new management, the children are treated like family everyone is so welcoming and my daughter loves it here she is so excited to come and fulfilled with lovely engagements new friendships and fresh experiences that the nursery provide! My family was very happy with the app they used to log the children’s days so you are kept up to date while your at work and get sent lovely pictures and observations to reassure me that she is having a great day while I’m away
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Pvail Singh
2 months ago
Had a look around the nursery and came away with a really positive impression. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and happy to answer questions. The environment felt warm, safe and well organised, and it was clear the team genuinely care about the children.
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Naheed
8 months ago
My child had a truly wonderful experience at this nursery. The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, creating a safe and welcoming environment where children can thrive. I’ve seen so much growth in my child’s confidence, social skills, and learning since attending. The daily activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned, encouraging creativity, independence, and curiosity. Communication with parents is excellent, and it’s clear that the wellbeing and happiness of the children are always the top priority. I couldn’t be more grateful for the nurturing foundation this nursery has provided. Highly recommended!
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Gita Sehdev
7 months ago
Impressive purpose built facility with an even more impressive playground. Convenient location with parking facilities. Staff are warm, welcoming and highly professional. My two grandchildren are really thriving and we are happy with their experience so far.
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Juwayriyah Javed
8 months ago
Amazing nursery! The staff are truly wonderful – so supportive, caring, and inclusive. The environment is modern and welcoming, and the level of care and service is outstanding. We feel so lucky to have found this place!
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024
Date: February 2023
- December 2024Good
- July 2024Inadequate
- August 2023Requires improvement
- February 2023Inadequate
Frequently asked about Bella Bambini Day Nursery
About the setting
Academy Day Nursery registered in 2020 and is situated in Nottingham. The nursery has operated under the same ownership for over 20 years. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, two of whom hold level 3 and one a level 2 early years qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.
- URN
- 2608939
- Registered person
- Academy Day Nurseries Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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