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Bumbles Old Swan

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·41 Derby Lane, LIVERPOOL, L13 6QA · Liverpool
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Bumbles Nursery is a family-operated childcare provider with multiple locations across Liverpool, including Maghull, Aintree, Orrell Park, and Old Swan. The nursery prides itself on delivering high-quality care and education, a commitment recently recognised by an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted.

With a focus on creating a nurturing environment, Bumbles Nursery employs a team of experienced and highly qualified staff, many of whom have been with the company for several years, contributing to a strong sense of family within the settings. Understanding the challenges parents face in choosing childcare, Bumbles Nursery prioritises individualised attention, starting with detailed conversations to learn each child's preferences and routines.

This approach aims to foster happy, confident, and engaged children, supporting their overall development and preparing them for future educational stages with strong social skills and adaptability.

What it's like

Children are happy and well settled at the nursery. Staff get to know children well and have a good understanding of their needs and interests. New babies are sensitively cuddled and reassured to help them feel safe and promote their emotional well-being.

Family-runOfsted OutstandingMultiple Liverpool locations

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around securing a child's place with an upfront deposit before starting at the nursery. No detailed session rates or age-banded pricing structures are specified in this text.

  • Deposit£100 / session

Good to know

  • A deposit of £100 is required to secure your child’s place before starting.
  • The deposit is non-refundable if you do not take up the place.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bumbles Old Swan

Last inspected 29 January 2025 · Kayte Farrell

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 are happy and well settled at the nursery. Staff get to know children well and have a good understanding of their needs and interests. New babies are sensitively cuddled and reassured to help them feel safe and promote their emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and well settled.
  • Staff provide a broad curriculum adapted to individual needs.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective.
  • Children have daily access to the well-equipped outdoor area.
  • Parents are happy with the quality of care provided.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the implementation of group activities to help all children engage and get the most from the learning experience
  • 2support staff to implement more effective transitions between routine changes to prevent children from becoming unsettled
  • 3strengthen the procedures for staff professional development to provide more consistency in the quality of education across the nursery.
Inspection #10382338 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Staff recognise when children are at risk of falling behind and seek additional support from leaders. Children benefit from targeted support to help address gaps in learning. Leaders have links with outside professionals and make timely referrals when necessary.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to the well-equipped outdoor area. They use the equipment with confidence and manage risk safely. Children balance on tyres showing good levels of control. They use the climbing wall with determination eagerly navigating to the top without support.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 January 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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