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Bumblebees Day Nursery (Plymouth)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.9(25 parent reviews) ·Woolwell Road, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JW · Devon
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Bumblebees Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment in Woolwell, is dedicated to offering exceptional childcare within a nurturing environment. The nursery prioritises creating a welcoming atmosphere, equipping children with enabling resources, and implementing a supportive curriculum to foster their growth and development.

They understand parents' need for reassurance, ensuring children are safe and cared for by loving staff who acknowledge each child's individuality. The team of experienced practitioners are all qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and continuously update their knowledge in childhood development and learning.

Bumblebees aims to partner with parents in cultivating enthusiastic, intelligent, and capable children, providing a homely setting that encourages empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment.

What it's like

Children confidently enter the nursery, where staff greet them warmly. Staff talk to parents about children's general well-being and anything they need to know before the day starts. Older children independently hang up their belongings and wave goodbye to their parents.

Family-run businessExperienced and qualified staffFocus on individual child development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am - 6:00pm

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bumblebees Day Nursery (Plymouth)

Last inspected 21 August 2024 · Joanne Steward

Safeguarding effective
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 confidently enter the nursery, where staff greet them warmly. Staff talk to parents about children's general well-being and anything they need to know before the day starts. Older children independently hang up their belongings and wave goodbye to their parents.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff encourage all children to be independent learners.
  • Children are keen to join in with specific group times.
  • Older children enjoy working out how to use tools independently.
  • The leadership team has high expectations and reflects frequently on its practice to help benefit children.
  • Staff have formed positive relationships with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan and implement group activities for older children more effectively, tailoring them to their individual needs to build on their existing knowledge and skills
  • 2help younger children understand what is happening now and what will happen next to help them feel secure
  • 3organise routines more effectively to ensure younger children feel consistently settled.
Inspection #10357900 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on this friendly and welcoming nursery, describing how children develop good social and vocabulary skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

When outside, older children help one another up the steep grassed 'hill' by stretching out their arms and pulling their friends up. Younger children develop good physical skills as staff teach them how to move safely down the stairs.

Parent Reviews of Bumblebees Day Nursery (Plymouth)

4.9
(25)
Millie Hudson
4 years ago

Our son has been attending Bumblebees since he was 9 months old and we could not fault the nursery and staff. The nursery itself is amazing with lots of different toys/ activities to encourage the children to learn and grow as individuals . They also have access to a huge outdoor area that they utilise in all weathers. The staff are so friendly and caring with constant smiles on their faces and open arms for your children, nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I could not pick a better nursery for my son and would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere safe and nurturing for your own child.

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Sophie Twaites
4 years ago

Bumblebees is such a lovely nursery my little girl loves going here! One of the main reasons I chose bumblebees was that it's very secure, they have high locks on every door and exit aswell as a password system if someone new needed to pick up my child. The staff are wonderful and will always take time to stop and answer any questions or updates. They always do something special for the children like an Easter egg as a treat at Easter, and having eggs that they can watch hatch and hold the chick's. It's a wonderful environment and I feel very happy and confident leaving my baby in their care!

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Jordan Giles
4 years ago

My daughter absolutely adores Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd and all the workers. She has been attending from March 2021 and within a few sessions she was holding out her arms to workers practically throwing herself inside. The staff are very attentive and genuinely care about all the children. They are quick to help with any issues and also provide amazing activities and learning opportunities. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough.

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Kerensa Sydenham
4 years ago

Both of my boys have attended Bumblebees. 1 from 8 months old and now he’s started school he attends the breakfast and after school club. They staff are so lovely, and take the time to talk to you about your little one. They make great bonds with the children and you can see that by how happy they are at the end of the day. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking to put their littles ones into nursery.

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Deborah Lavers
4 years ago

Cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. The care and attention is amazing and they are such a fantastic team they feel like friends and family to the children and their parents. Both our children went to Bumblebees and after 8 years of dealing with them we were very sad to leave. I love the fact they have always provided fresh food that’s made by their fantastic cook on site every day. The children learned so much and loved going every day. Everyone here genuinely cares about your child and it really makes this such a special nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2007

  • August 2024Good
  • December 2018Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • September 2010Outstanding
  • January 2007Outstanding

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