Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Romford, Essex
At Bumbles Preschool, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children thrive through play-based, child-led learning. Our approach prioritises exploration, creativity, and independence, supported by natural resources and conventional toys that spark curiosity. Our qualified, DBS-checked team fosters confidence and individuality, ensuring each child feels safe and valued. We maintain strong partnerships with parents, offering regular updates through online learning journals and informal discussions. Recognised by Ofsted as GOOD in all areas, we are committed to early years excellence, preparing children for future educational success.Our membership with the Early Years Alliance and collaboration with Havering Council reflect our dedication to quality standards. We provide funded childcare options for eligible families and tailor support through key person assignments. Our structured session times and healthy provisions cater to diverse parental needs while maintaining a joyful, engaging atmosphere. We believe in transparency and trust, ensuring parents feel reassured when leaving their children in our care. Our testimonials highlight the transformative impact we have on childrens confidence and social development.
Services
Preschool Programs
Funded Childcare
Key Person Support
Healthy Snacks
Parent Updates
Highlights and features
- We implement a play-based learning approach that nurtures creativity and independence
- Our staff hold DBS checks and First Aid qualifications with dedicated SEN support
- Ofsted GOOD rating across all inspection areas since May 2023
- We provide regular parent updates through online learning journals and informal discussions
- We offer funded childcare options for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Early Years Alliance
What people say
Amazing staff support
Family-like environment
Massive confidence growth
Transformative social development
Excellent foundations for school
Services
Preschool Programs
Our play-based preschool programs foster holistic development through child-led exploration. Qualified staff use natural resources and conventional toys to build confidence and independence. Sessions run term-time only with flexible morning, afternoon, and full-day options.
Funded Childcare
We offer 15-hour funded childcare for three and four-year-olds, with extended 30-hour options for eligible working parents. Two-year-old funding is available for families receiving qualifying benefits, ensuring accessible early education opportunities.
Key Person Support
Each child receives dedicated Key Person support to ensure emotional security and developmental progress. This staff member maintains close communication with parents, tracking individual needs and providing tailored learning experiences throughout their preschool journey.
Healthy Snacks
We provide water and semi-skimmed milk alongside healthy snacks during all sessions. Full-day attendees bring packed lunches from home, maintaining balanced nutrition within our childcare provision while accommodating individual dietary requirements.
Parent Updates
Regular parent updates occur through online learning journals with observations and photographs. We offer informal discussions before/after sessions and share newsletters to maintain transparent communication, ensuring families stay informed about their childs progress and daily experiences.
Questions
What teaching approach does Bumbles Preschool use?
We use play-based, child-led learning with natural resources and conventional toys to develop confidence, independence, and creativity in early years education.
Do you offer government-funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide 15-hour funded childcare for three and four-year-olds, with extended 30-hour options for eligible working parents and two-year-old funding for qualifying families.
How qualified is your staff team?
All staff hold DBS checks, First Aid qualifications, and relevant childcare credentials, with dedicated SEN support and safeguarding officers on-site.
How do you involve parents in their childs learning?
We maintain regular communication through online learning journals, informal discussions, and newsletters to keep parents informed about their childs progress and daily experiences.
What facilities and meals do you provide?
We offer healthy snacks with water and milk during sessions. Full-day attendees bring packed lunches, and all meals accommodate individual dietary requirements.
What Ofsted rating has Bumbles Preschool achieved?
Bumbles Preschool received a GOOD rating from Ofsted in all areas during our May 2023 inspection, reflecting our commitment to quality early years education.
