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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School # Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6AB · Kent Number of places 58 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School is a nurturing environment that prioritises each child's individual learning and development. The nursery’s philosophy ensures that children are at the forefront of all decisions, creating a supportive atmosphere for their growth. With a limited capacity of 20 children per day, the staff are able to foster meaningful relationships with each child, addressing their specific needs and interests. The nursery has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its high standards of care and education. Bumble Bees is committed to continuous communication with parents and carers, offering annual fee reviews and transparent pricing structures. The nursery also supports various government funding schemes, including those for two, three, and four-year-olds, as well as working parents, alongside the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, providing accessible and affordable childcare options. They also offer flexible solutions for families, such as extended holiday discounts and confidential support for those experiencing financial hardship. Our ethos Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School places children at the forefront of all decisions, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for individual learning and development. They prioritise fostering meaningful relationships with each child to address their specific needs and interests. What it's like Children and their families are at the heart of this happy and family focused setting. The long-standing staff team is highly committed and dedicated to ensuring that they provide high-quality care and education. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from very kind and caring staff who know them incredibly well. Small Class Sizes (Max 20 Children) Ofsted Outstanding Flexible Funding Options Forest School ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers full-day sessions from 9 am to 5 pm, operating for a minimum of 44 weeks per year. Fees are billed monthly in advance and exclude extra activities like outings or celebrations. Additional half-hour slots can be booked before or after normal hours, and funded hours can be integrated. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Full Day 9 am to 5 pm £75 / day - Additional 30 minutes before/after normal opening times £7 / session - Administrative Fee to secure and process child’s place £25.00 - Full Day 9 am to 5 pm (8 hours free FF2) £0 - Full Day 9 am to 5 pm (6 hours free Universal/Extended) £44.04 See 5 more Good to know - An administrative fee is required to secure and process your child’s place. - Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and must be settled within 14 days by BACS or Tax-Free Childcare. - No refunds are provided for absence due to illness or holiday. - Extended holidays of more than two weeks are charged at half price for subsequent weeks. - Additional 30-minute sessions before and after standard hours must be booked in advance. - Fees exclude outings, celebrations, and entertainment, which are charged additionally. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10364962 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272728)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://bumblebeesdaynursery.co.uk) 47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6AB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.38784/51.18157/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tonbridge - [Day nurseries in Tonbridge](/search?q=Tonbridge) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-tn12-6ab-2807482) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, with additional 30-minute extensions available before and after these times. Operates for a minimum of 44 weeks annually, closing on bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School Last inspected 20 February 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children and their families are at the heart of this happy and family focused setting. The long-standing staff team is highly committed and dedicated to ensuring that they provide high-quality care and education. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from very kind and caring staff who know them incredibly well. Inspector highlights - Children are encouraged to behave very well, receiving 'Bumble Bee' certificates for awards. - Staff help children learn about good oral health, including how to use timers for brushing teeth. - Children benefit from a rich range of activities to develop literacy and language, including rhymes, songs, and sign language. - Children benefit from activities that develop their mathematical understanding, such as counting days of the week and months of the year. - Staff are passionate about supporting children's knowledge of caring for the natural world, encouraging recycling and sustainable creative resource use. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to identify when they can further enhance opportunities for children to do things for themselves to support their developing independence skills - 2 strengthen staff's skills in including all children in planned activities and ensuring that everyone can take an active part. Inspection #10364962 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272728) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that staff go above and beyond to help them and their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from very kind and caring staff who know them incredibly well. Staff undertake specific training to accommodate individual needs and use information from parents and other professionals effectively to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLOAJgQkZxDRpvjnSiGRTukLEayA6A4lvbV8ozbUWpZ_MsCsw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stacey Lucas 2 years ago My daughter has been at Bumblebees for a couple of months now and absolutely loves it shes 13months, settled in so quickly and has already formed such loving sweet bonds with her key worker and other staff. Nothing is too much to ask if you’re worried about anything, they advise, support and really have yours and your children’s best interests at heart. I’m over the moon that our daughter goes here and I cannot wait to watch her grow with the confidence she is already gaining and the life skills they are teaching her. Thank you to Angela, Louisa and all other staff that we have been in contact with in drop offs/picks ups. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5enQzOE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x47df37f6f9c4ed5b:0x16cb1e895a4e4acf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVah0Na-TrsHsqOm5chz0HDv0imti3LtaYu2tR8Vmvg_FGk6qZSgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Gary North 9 years ago Outstanding children's nursery service [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMVpqX3l3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47df37f6f9c4ed5b:0x16cb1e895a4e4acf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXUSS3vVtLKpgyk4ZS-DoipnWHYfsR1jArDrUpYcBugLnUNMbu9iA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Phil Butler a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GNFVuWnFRWFF0T1doRFZIRjZiRmhtUTJ4eFUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df37f6f9c4ed5b:0x16cb1e895a4e4acf) Reviews from Google for Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School. 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