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Bumpers Nursery by Baloo's

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.6(318 parent reviews) ·Balloos, 17 Silver Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AE · Wiltshire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Bumpers Nursery is a newly established, family-operated childcare provider offering full day care for children from birth to five years old. With two convenient locations in Trowbridge Town Centre and Melksham Town, the nursery prioritises creating a warm and welcoming environment for all its young attendees.

The facilities are designed to cater to the developmental needs of different age groups, featuring dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, each led by experienced staff. The nursery aims to provide a supportive and stimulating atmosphere where children can learn and grow.

They also offer flexibility regarding government funding schemes, understanding the importance of accessible childcare for families. Transparency in their fee structure is a key aspect, with annual reviews and clear explanations of what their enhanced provision charges cover, allowing parents to make informed choices.

What it's like

Staff happily greet children as they arrive for their day at nursery. They give parents time to share information about their children to ensure that staff can best meet their children's needs throughout the day. Parents leave confidently knowing their children are well supported. Children settle quickly and engage with favoured activities. They confidently seek interactions with staff and invite them into their play.

Family-ownedFull day careTwo locations

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Additional hours 0-2 years£10.04 / hour
  • Additional hours 2-3 years£9.64 / hour
  • Additional hours 3-5 years£9.32 / hour
  • Meals/Snacks£5 / session
  • Enhanced Provisions£5 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:30pm

Age range

0 - 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bumpers Nursery by Baloo's

Last inspected 17 December 2024

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

Staff happily greet children as they arrive for their day at nursery. They give parents time to share information about their children to ensure that staff can best meet their children's needs throughout the day. Parents leave confidently knowing their children are well supported. Children settle quickly and engage with favoured activities. They confidently seek interactions with staff and invite them into their play.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider is highly ambitious and reflective, always striving to deliver the best quality nursery.
  • Staff know all children very well and quickly identify any gaps in learning.
  • The provider and staff have excellent partnerships with parents.
  • Staff have a strong focus on developing children's communication skills and their love for literacy.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, and children's behaviour is exemplary.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should use strategies to support children to understand what is expected of them during daily routine activities to ensure that they can learn from all experiences.
Inspection #10377690 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share that the provider goes 'above and beyond' to ensure that their children are well supported.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify any gaps in learning and work closely with parents and external professionals to get children the help they need. Staff use their knowledge of the children to adapt the curriculum to enable all to join in.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to explore their local community. Staff take children to local parks to allow them to climb and run to develop their big physical movements.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 December 2024

Good

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

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