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The Little Bumblebee

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(19 Google reviews) ·2a Curzon Road, London, W5 1NF · Ealing
Number of places
37 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

The Little Bumblebee Nursery, located in Ealing, London, W5 1NF, offers a warm and nurturing childcare environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. This family-run nursery operates a 30-place setting, focusing on high-quality early years education.

They provide flexible nursery sessions and structured learning through age-based rooms: Honey Pots for babies (0-2 years), Honey Bees for toddlers (2-3 years), and Bumblebees for children (3-5 years). Each room is designed to support growth, confidence, and well-being through sensory play, exploration, outdoor activities, and school-readiness programmes in a play-based setting.

The day nursery prides itself on its caring staff, homely atmosphere, and commitment to individual child development, as reflected in positive parent testimonials. They are an Ofsted-registered nursery and actively participate in the Ealing Early Years Quality Partnership, ensuring adherence to high standards of childcare.

The day nursery aims to make quality childcare accessible by accepting various government funding options, including 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and Tax-Free Childcare, alongside other support schemes. They are transparent with their fees, which are payable monthly in advance.

Our ethos

At The Little Bumblebee Nursery, we provide high-quality childcare and early years education in a warm, family-run environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn through play. Our age-based learning rooms are designed to support children’s growth, confidence, and well-being through play, creativity, and nurturing early years care.

What it's like

Children are valued, included, and benefit from the nursery's close-knit family feel, forming positive bonds with staff. They show increasing confidence, thriving on attentive support, and special educational needs are carefully and beneficially supported. Children learn to share, take turns, and develop independence, with adults providing enriching experiences through trips into the local community and exploring nature.

Family-run nurseryOfsted registeredPlay-based learningGovernment funding acceptedAge-based learning rooms

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers flexible sessions for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with fees payable monthly in advance. They provide optional Music Sessions at £12 per month. Various government funding options are accepted, and consumable charges for funded children are voluntary.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Late payments may incur additional charges.
  • Consumable charges for funded children are voluntary and do not affect funded entitlement.
  • Optional Music Sessions are available for £12 per month.
  • Payments must be made by standing order or bank transfer.

Key facts

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Full Day Session

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00

Age range

6 months – 5 years

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 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
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for The Little Bumblebee

Last inspected 20 January 2026 · Sandra Teacher

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children are valued, included, and benefit from the nursery's close-knit family feel, forming positive bonds with staff. They show increasing confidence, thriving on attentive support, and special educational needs are carefully and beneficially supported. Children learn to share, take turns, and develop independence, with adults providing enriching experiences through trips into the local community and exploring nature.

Inspector highlights

  • Generally, children achieve well from their starting points, with gaps in learning closing consistently, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff form strong relationships with children and liaise closely with parents to support them.
  • Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum, and staff organise the environment to motivate children to engage in learning opportunities.
  • Leaders make informed decisions about how to best spend additional funding to support children's progress, involving parents in these decisions.
  • Leaders show commitment and enthusiasm, supporting staff wellbeing and fostering partnerships with parents and other settings.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should explore opportunities for children and their families to have a better understanding of internet safety.
  • 2Leaders should continue to support staff further to improve their understanding of the curriculum approach so that this is consistently embedded across the nursery.
Inspection #2743897 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well the setting identifies and helps their children to receive the additional support they need.

Parents have a good understanding of how targeted support plans are helping their children to progress in their development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Gaps in all children's learning are closing consistently, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders make informed decisions about how best to spend additional funding to support children's next steps, and parents are involved in these decisions. Staff receive help from leaders to support all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies are made when needed.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outside in the garden and learn to take care on the equipment, beginning to understand risks. Staff are attentive to children's physical wellbeing, making sure they are comfortable and warm outside. Children learn about nature, planting seeds in the garden or on their regular walks to the local park, and explore mixing sand and water in the garden.

EAL / language support

Typically, children learn to express themselves and develop their communication and language well, particularly children that speak English as an additional language. Pre-school children chat happily with staff at mealtimes and are developing their communication and language skills, including children who speak other languages at home. They share vocabulary in different languages.

Google Reviews of The Little Bumblebee

5.0
(19 Google reviews)
Emanuela Tore
6 months ago

My son attended this nursery for two years, starting when he was just 10 months old. The staff are professional, caring, and truly passionate about their work. I always felt they were genuinely interested in my son’s wellbeing and development, they knew his likes and dislikes, and carefully observed and shared his progress. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them once again and to give special recognition to Mojdeh for selecting such a wonderful team and for her flexibility and understanding toward parents’ needs.

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Mylène BANNAIS
6 months ago

Amazing nursery! Our son started a little over a year ago now and he absolutely loves his nursery and so do we. The staff is brilliant, they are very kind, helpful and you can tell they really care about the wellbeing and the development of the children. My son thoroughly enjoys all the differents activities organised for the kids. Definitely recommend!

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Jade Van
a year ago

Great nursery, my daughter moved here from another nursery and she instantly loved this nursery. The staff care genuinely about all the children and the communication is amazing! They are very attentive and help at every stage of your child’s development! Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Cat Bhogal
a year ago

My 8 month daughter has been at this nursery for a bit over a month now. I’ve been really impressed with the attention and care they’ve given. They’ve gone to great efforts to accommodate my daughter’s sleep and feeding schedule, and the staff are always so helpful and happy. My daughter is thriving in their care and she loves her time there. I’m so glad we chose this nursery!

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Sepideh Mohajer
a year ago

I couldn't be more pleased with the experience my child has had at Bumblebee. From the very first day, the staff welcomed us with open arms and created a warm, nurturing environment. The caregivers are incredibly attentive, compassionate, and professional, always putting the needs of the children first. The facilities are excellent, offering a wide range of fun and educational activities that keep the kids engaged throughout the day. I especially love the outdoor play area, which allows the children to explore and develop their motor skills in a safe and secure environment. Overall, Bumblebee has exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and enriching environment for their child.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 January 2026

Expected standard

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

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Frequently asked about The Little Bumblebee

About the setting

The Little Bumblebee Limited is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 07/08/2023. It is located at 2a Curzon Road, London, W5 1NF. It operates Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00, and is registered on the Early Years Register.

URN
2743897
Registered person
The Little Bumblebee Limited
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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