Opening hours
8:00am – 6.00pm, 51 weeks a year, except for public holidays
Bobblewood Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Bobblewood Nursery, now part of the St. George's Nursery family, is situated in Bushby, East Leicestershire, within a charming old farmhouse. The nursery aims to create a 'home-from-home' atmosphere, fostering play, imagination, and creativity in children.
Their educational philosophy centres on learning through play, with a particular focus on heuristic play and woodland learning. The facility boasts a dedicated log cabin and woodland area in its garden, providing ample opportunities for preschool children to engage in daily outdoor activities, encouraging their natural curiosity and an appreciation for nature.
The nursery offers a comprehensive service with age-appropriate rooms, sensory areas, extra-curricular activities, and a dedicated chef providing healthy meals. Parents are provided with a portal for updates, and the nursery assures qualified, dedicated, and first aid-trained staff.
Our ethos
Bobblewood Nursery's educational philosophy centres on learning through play, with a particular focus on heuristic play and woodland learning. They aim to create a 'home-from-home' atmosphere, fostering play, imagination, and creativity in children and encouraging their natural curiosity and an appreciation for nature.
What it's like
Children are highly engaged as they learn through play, showing imagination and resilience in activities like making 'tea' in the garden. Staff expertly extend their understanding and praise their perseverance in mastering new skills. Behaviour is exceptionally good, with staff calmly helping children identify and manage their emotions.
Learning through PlayWoodland LearningHome-from-Home EnvironmentDedicated Chef
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Dedicated Chef
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bobblewood Nursery
Last inspected 3 August 2022 · Lorraine Smitham
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are highly engaged as they learn through play, showing imagination and resilience in activities like making 'tea' in the garden. Staff expertly extend their understanding and praise their perseverance in mastering new skills. Behaviour is exceptionally good, with staff calmly helping children identify and manage their emotions.
Inspector highlights
- Children are highly engaged as they learn through play.
- Leaders have a deep understanding of how children learn and constantly evaluate how to improve outcomes.
- Children thrive on the activities provided in the inspiring garden, which is the heart of this nursery.
- Children's behaviour and relationships are particularly well supported.
- The key-person system is particularly strong, leading to rapid progress for children.
Inspection #10138451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents and grandparents praise the support they receive from staff and understand what their child is learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are incredibly well supported. Children entering the nursery with complex needs thrive and their individual needs are met by staff who implement well-considered, high-quality intervention. As a result, children with SEND make the greatest progress they are capable of.
Outdoor space
Children are engrossed as they make 'tea' in the garden 'tea shop' by adding flowers, herbs and fruit to water, with staff seamlessly extending their understanding. Children thrive on the activities provided in the inspiring garden, which has been thoughtfully divided into separate areas designed to promote and extend learning across the curriculum, such as investigating 'bubble bombs' in the 'apothecary area'.
Parent Reviews of Bobblewood Nursery
5.0
(8)
Martin1255
a year ago
We wholeheartedly entrust our children to Bobblewood Nursery, confident in the amazing care provided by their exceptional team. They have nurtured, guided, and protected our little ones as they’ve grown, helping to create a strong and meaningful bond between the caregivers and our family. Our children have truly been loved, supported, and given every opportunity to flourish in a safe, caring environment. Bobblewood offers a warm, homely atmosphere that fosters both comfort and curiosity. The continuous provision activities are thoughtfully designed to cater to each child’s unique interests, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and growth. The staff go above and beyond to ensure the environment is engaging and tailored to every stage of development. We highly recommend visiting Bobblewood on an open day to experience the wide range of unique and, quite frankly, spectacular activities they offer. It truly is a magical place for children to grow and thrive.
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Chloë Horton
a year ago
Bobblewood is an incredible nursery - a real home from home for children. The staff are caring, kind and helpful, the facilities are second to none and not only are children loved and cared for, they are inspired and encouraged. Importantly, Bobblewood is FUN! There is a real focus on outdoor play & learning which is fantastic. I wouldn't dream of sending my children anywhere else!
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Hema Nanuwaakojkiz
6 years ago
This is a second home to my daughter! She absolutely loves being there! We spend a good 15min before I can get her in the car! Susan who runs the place is amazing and makes you feel like part of a extended family! My daughter loves her so much and calls her Mamó! Big credit to the staff working there as they amazing with the kids! My daughter adores Georgia, Indy and Rama! It’s bit more expensive but worth every penny as you know your child is looked after amazingly, fed lovely food, open during school holidays and your child develops into a bright cookie ready to face life! X
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Robin Shakespeare
6 years ago
Visit Bobblewood and it's immediately obvious why it is so popular. Susan has such a clear vision for how she wants it to run and is fastidious over every detail. Once we visited, we stopped considering any other alternatives.
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Laurel
6 years ago
Magical. Wonderful staff and facilities. Both my kids are super happy there
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Inspection history
Date: October 2008
- August 2022Outstanding
- March 2015Outstanding
- October 2008Outstanding
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