Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round, apart from closure at Christmas and Bank Holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm.
Jumping Jacks Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Bedford
About this day nursery
Jumping Jacks Childcare, established in 2004, is an all-year childcare setting in Bedford, catering for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, it closes only for Christmas and Bank Holidays.
The nursery received a 'Good' overall rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th March 2022. Children are observed to be happy and confident upon arrival, with staff providing a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment that greatly encourages independence and supports emotional well-being.
The children at Jumping Jacks Childcare are noted for their good behaviour, showing consideration, kindness, and politeness towards their peers, often sharing and taking turns. The curriculum includes high-quality teaching in planned activities, with staff introducing new vocabulary and extending children's learning, such as during planting activities where children learn about photosynthesis.
The setting places importance on outdoor learning, where children confidently manage their own safety, independently riding balance bikes and climbing on outdoor play equipment. For children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), the staff work closely with parents and other professionals, with leaders ensuring plans are swiftly put in place to provide necessary support.
The nursery also provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
What it's like
Children are happy and excited when they arrive at nursery, confidently saying goodbye to their parents. Staff are warm, welcoming, and nurturing, greatly encouraging independence and supporting emotional well-being. Children are very well behaved, showing consideration, kindness, and politeness towards friends, often sharing and taking turns.
Confident, independent childrenStrong parent partnershipsEffective key-person systemHealthy eating focusWell-supported staffGood behaviour
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Jumping Jacks Childcare
Last inspected 8 March 2022 · Annette Franklin
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and excited when they arrive at nursery, confidently saying goodbye to their parents. Staff are warm, welcoming, and nurturing, greatly encouraging independence and supporting emotional well-being. Children are very well behaved, showing consideration, kindness, and politeness towards friends, often sharing and taking turns.
Inspector highlights
- Children are confident and independent, managing their own safety for example, independently riding balance bikes and confidently climbing on the outdoor play equipment.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with leaders and staff working closely with parents and valuing their opinions and views. Parents feel included in their children's learning journey.
- Staff sensitively support children to make the move to their new room as they develop and grow. An effective key-person system ensures that children feel safe and secure.
- Leaders strive to promote healthy eating and become more sustainable. Meals and snacks are well thought out, and children are encouraged to be independent and serve themselves.
- Staff feel extremely well supported, with supervision meetings focused on professional development and well-being. Staff show enjoyment in what they are doing, reflected in strong staff retention.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff knowledge and skills to effectively deliver high quality interactions across all parts of the setting
- 2support staff to develop their understanding of the early years curriculum and how to sequence children's learning to build on what children know and can do.
Inspection #10137489 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support children with special education needs and/or disabilities. Leaders access support from other professionals and swiftly put plans in place to ensure that children and their families have the help they need.
Outdoor space
Children are confident to take risks and can independently manage their safety; for example, independently riding balance bikes and confidently climbing on the outdoor play equipment.
Parent Reviews of Jumping Jacks Childcare
5.0
(7)
Martine H
2 years ago
What a brilliant nursery! The staff are kind, patient and caring, and really give this nursery a homely feel. My daughter grew in confidence and absolutely loved her time here- I thoroughly recommend Jumping Jacks for a lovely start to school life.
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Jonathan Eastwood
6 years ago
The nursery has always been very good for the children's interaction and learning through play. In the last 6 months they have made considerable improvements in more formal and informal learning for the older children too. Our boys loves going to jumping jacks and the way the children are all integrated once they have transitioned to the main area.
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Tanmin Rahman
3 years ago
Brilliant experience with Jumping Jack's. My child attended from 10 months to 3 years of age. His care and developmental was exceptional.
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Katy Balfour
6 years ago
Both my children love it here. I highly recommend it. The staff are wonderful, warm, child centred and full of care.
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S Turamari
2 years ago
Very good nice little place for my grandson , he enjoyed thoroughly during stay for nearly a year before moving to school.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2005
- March 2022Good
- February 2016Outstanding
- February 2011Outstanding
- June 2005Outstanding
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