Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Birmingham
Bumble Bees Nursery has been providing safe and stimulating childcare for over 15 years. Our dedicated team of qualified staff combines extensive sector knowledge with a commitment to delivering high-quality care tailored to each family's needs. We prioritise parent partnerships through online learning journals and assigned key workers, ensuring transparent communication and individualised support for every child's development. Recognised by Ofsted as a 'Good' provider at both our Stechford and Castle Bromwich settings, we offer flexible childcare solutions including funded places for 2-4 year olds, term-time agreements, and holiday clubs.Our environments are designed to maximise learning potential through child-led pathways supported by engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. With operating hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year, we provide secure outdoor spaces and a nurturing atmosphere where every child's uniqueness is celebrated. Our proven track record of supporting children's social, cognitive, and emotional development has enabled countless parents to confidently pursue their careers while knowing their children receive exceptional care.
Services
Childcare Services
Funded Nursery Places
Holiday Clubs
Parent Partnership Tools
Early Years Education
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 15+ years delivering high-quality childcare with Ofsted 'Good' ratings
- Qualified staff specialising in early years education
- Flexible childcare solutions including funded places and holiday clubs
- Secure parent partnership through online learning journals
- Child-led learning environments supporting all areas of development
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Staff are simply amazing
Safe and happy environment
Child development progress
Confidence growth in children
Effective parent communication
Services
Childcare Services
Our comprehensive childcare services cater to children aged 0-5 years across two secure Birmingham locations. Qualified staff implement child-led learning pathways supported by structured activities that enhance physical, cognitive, and social development. Each child receives individual attention through dedicated key workers and online progress tracking systems.
Funded Nursery Places
We offer fully funded nursery places for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, including both 15 and 30-hour weekly options. Funding can be stretched across holidays to accommodate working parents' schedules. Our team assists families with eligibility assessments and registration processes for government-funded childcare support.
Holiday Clubs
Our holiday clubs provide structured childcare during school breaks, maintaining continuity in children's learning and social development. Activities align with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework while offering seasonal themes and outdoor exploration opportunities in our secure play environments for children aged 2-5 years.
Parent Partnership Tools
We maintain transparent communication through online learning journals that track children's progress and daily activities. Assigned key workers serve as primary contact points, providing regular updates and addressing parental concerns while fostering collaborative approaches to each child's development and care.
Early Years Education
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines while incorporating children's individual interests. Through sensory play, creative activities, and social interaction opportunities, we support literacy, numeracy, and communication skills development in preparation for school transition, with continuous assessment recorded in digital portfolios.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 0-5 years old across our baby, toddler, and preschool rooms at both Birmingham locations.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, both our Stechford and Castle Bromwich nurseries are Ofsted-registered and hold 'Good' ratings following recent inspections.
Do you offer flexible hours?
We provide full-time, part-time, and term-time-only agreements with care available from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year.
What funding options are available?
We accept 15 and 30-hour government-funded places for 2-4 year olds, childcare vouchers, and tax-free childcare payments.
How do you track child development?
We use secure online learning journals for daily updates, progress tracking, and photo documentation accessible to parents 24/7.
Do you have outdoor play areas?
Both settings feature secure outdoor environments with age-appropriate equipment and sensory play opportunities for all children.
Reviews (2)
Chloe Marie Markham
Jul 15, 2021
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My son Mason had his last day at Bumble Bees today, and I will say it was a VERY emotional farewell. Since moving to Birmingham, from Sheffield in July 2020, Mason started at Bumble Bees in September 2020 and has enjoyed every single moment there. The girls who work there are absolutely amazing, at their jobs, and are amazing people too. They have… always gone above and beyond for Mason, and due to him having additional needs, have worked closely, and effectively with me, and other professionals necessary to get Mason the 1:1 support he needed whilst at the setting, and ongoing advice/support
Jade Caddick
May 13, 2021
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It’s been a few years since our son attended Bumble Bees but we were very happy with the care, support and love he was was shown throughout his few years at the nursery. Parent engagement was excellent and they really did treat our son as an individual and went above and beyond to ensure that our son was happy within the setting. Due to SEN the… staff worked really well with other professionals and us to ensure a successful transition to a specialist primary school setting. The dedication and enthusiasm from the staff was noticeable from the first time I done a pop in visit until the
