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Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(4 Google reviews) ·Greenwood Centre, 4 High Street, Orpington, BR6 6BQ · Bromley
Number of places
20 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare, located in Green Street Green, Orpington, opened its doors in 2024 and operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, catering to children aged 2-4 years. 30pm, 50 weeks a year, the day nursery provides funded early education.

With a capacity for 20 children, the setting currently has 20 children on roll and is supported by six staff members, three of whom hold childcare qualifications at levels 3 to 6. The day nursery has an overall effectiveness rating of "Requires improvement".

Children are described as content and benefit from warm greetings and support to settle, fostering emotional security. Staff actively support children in managing their behaviour and understanding routines through songs and rhymes.

While children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and develop independence in serving their own meals, and staff ensure good hygiene practices, the curriculum and teaching are acknowledged as needing more focus. The nursery is continually working to establish a stable staff team and has implemented additional procedures to enhance child safety following recent incidents.

Staff also liaise closely with parents and professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What it's like

Children are content and enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff greet children warmly and support them to settle, which supports children to feel emotionally secure. Although children make some progress in their development, the curriculum planning and teaching are not focused enough to help them make the progress they are capable of.

Content childrenSupportive staffNutritious mealsDeveloping curriculumEnhanced safety

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Food

Nutritious meals and snacks prepared by a qualified Chef

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full day

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare

Last inspected 25 March 2026 · Laura Brewer

Safeguarding effective

Actions the provider must take

  • Develop the key-person system to ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs (Due date: 23/05/2025).
  • Ensure staff plan and implement an effective curriculum which provides all children with sufficient challenge to meet their learning needs and enables them to make consistently good progress (Due date: 23/05/2025).

What it's like to attend

Children are content and enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff greet children warmly and support them to settle, which supports children to feel emotionally secure. Although children make some progress in their development, the curriculum planning and teaching are not focused enough to help them make the progress they are capable of.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are focusing on establishing a more stable staff team.
  • Following recent notified incidents, leaders have implemented additional procedures to improve children's safety.
  • Staff support children to understand the routines through songs and rhymes.
  • All children have opportunities to listen to stories, which supports their language and communication.
  • Children benefit from a range of nutritious meals and snacks to support their good health.

Areas to develop

  • 1The key-person system needs development to ensure individualised care for every child.
  • 2Staff need to plan and implement a more effective curriculum that challenges all children sufficiently to meet their learning needs and ensure consistent progress.
Inspection #10390636 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff liaise closely with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff also link with other settings that children attend to provide consistency in children's care and learning.

Outdoor space

While the inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors, younger children experience extended periods with limited resources and insufficient opportunities for sensory exploration.

Google Reviews of Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Aroma Naz
4 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bumble Bells Nursery is the best nursery in Orpington. My son joined at 11 months old, and as an anxious parent, the daily app updates gave me real peace of mind by keeping me informed about naps and nappy changes. The team is incredibly caring and supportive — it’s a happy, safe place where children are truly well looked after. Highly recommend!

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Luis Carlos Assuncao
10 months ago

Bumble Bells is undoubtedly one of the best childcare options in Orpington. From day one, we felt safe leaving our son in this welcoming and well-structured space. The nursery offers an environment with an approach focused on child development, early years education, and healthy routines for children. The team of childminders is incredibly dedicated, always promoting educational activities, creative play, and moments of learning through affection. Our son loves going to Bumble Bells every day, and we, as parents, couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a trustworthy nursery, preschool, or early learning center, especially in Orpington, I 100% recommend Bumble Bells.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Expected standard in 2026

Date: April 2025

  • March 2026Expected standard
  • May 2025Requires improvement
  • April 2025Requires improvement

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