A day in the life of a Bumble...
Bumbles Day Nursery holds up to 71 children at any one time. We cater for all ages between 6 weeks and 5 years old with well trained and experienced staff tailored for every room.
A variety of stimulating toys and equipment are available for your child and all rooms have excellent visual effects that are constantly changed and updated so that they will entertain children and keep a child’s mind alight, not only with decoration but the equipment stored within.
We have an excellent supply of fun and educational learning aids. There are plenty of opportunities in the basic daily routines for imaginative and enriching play, whether it is painting, gluing, playing on the slide or building a brick castle.
Our play areas are separated into four different age ranges, each room is named after a flower that are popular with Bumblebees (of course!);
4 weeks to 14 months - Buttercups
14 months to 2 years - Snowdrops
2 years to 3 years - Poppies
3 years to School - Sunflowers
Sensory Room
Please read below for a brief description of each room.
Buttercups
The baby room at Bumbles Day Nursery provides warmth, fun and security for children under 14 months old. The bright and spacious room allows staff to provide the appropriate activities for your child’s age group and developmental stage. It is important for children of this age to receive continuity of care between nursery and home therefore the nursery staff will ensure your child’s familiar routine is maintained. The staff encourage the babies to freely explore and enjoy their play activities in a safe, relaxed environment allowing them to develop their confidence, independence and learning.
Snowdrops
In our toddler room the Early Years Foundation Stage is used by our nursery staff to provide the quality experiences your child needs at this stage as they begin to assert their independence and individuality. A wide range of creative, messy and fun indoor and outdoor activities will stimulate and encourage your toddler to develop and exceed.
Poppies
Children of this age group will be encouraged and supported to self-register.
The children have the opportunity to further develop their skills through challenging and exciting activities including sensory play, such as painting, playdough and Music Time.
Children are able to explore the indoor and outdoor learning environment through free flow play, accessing resources and activities of their choice. Children are encouraged to develop their gross motor skills by using wheeled toys and outdoor climbing equipment.
As children approach their 3rd Birthday they will begin to make regular visits to Pre-school, thereby helping to assist the children with a smooth and comfortable transition.
Sunflowers
Children experience a wide and exciting range of activities that are freely and easily accessible throughout the sessions. These include adult led rhyme and rhythm activities during ’Music and Movement Time’ and fun filled opportunities to play percussion instruments.
A wide selection of resources are offered and are available for the children to self-select, which promotes independent learning. Sunflowers also have direct access to our outdoor play area.
The children are introduced to early phonics sessions when they are ready. They also have use of an extended variety of art and craft materials and mark making materials, to promote their fine motor skills in preparation of starting school.
