Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School

Leyhill Farm, 2 Bridge Street, Whaddon, Royston SG8 5SQ
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9.4 67 Reviews
  • Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School, Royston
Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School provides quality day-care for children aged three months to five years.

The nursery prides itself on offering a highly supportive, well-managed nursery, where your child’s happiness is a priority.

Children learn best through play. The rooms at Bumpkins are bright and happy places, filled with beautiful resources. There’s an endless list of things to do at Bumpkins; with the support of caring staff your child will have a busy fun-filled day.

Bumpkins Day Nursery creates nutritious, home-cooked food for the children using only the highest quality ingredients from the best local suppliers.

The menu changes according to the seasons and is reviewed regularly to ensure the food is healthy, balanced and enjoyed by the children.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Paige Martin (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 116

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking on site

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (67)

9.4

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School has 67 reviews.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, helped my daughter settle in so well, worked through her behaviours linked to anxieties. The first time I saw her hug one of the ladies in dragonflies I knew we had made the right choice and she felt safe, this made us as a family feel safe in the knowledge that she was happy. They also managed
her multiple allergies and complex diet without any huge issues. I can’t thank Bumpkins Nursery enough.
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Review from Beth B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter had a wonderful time during her 18 months at Bumpkins Nursery. She looked forward to going to school and the staff there were friendly, supportive and knew our daughter really well. Meals were always delicious and nature rangers was a highlight for my daughter every week. Thank you to everyone
for making her time there so special.
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Review from Lizzy S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughters are so happy at Bumpkins Nursery and we couldn’t recommend it more highly. The staff are supportive, knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Communication is incredibly good and you always feel up-to-date on your child’s activities throughout the day. The range
of themes covered is extensive and the activities are always creative. Whether the girls are crafting fossils and nests out of clay, building robots or dinosaurs, getting messy in the foam or constructing dens at Nature Rangers, they always come home happy and with lots to say about their day. For the younger children, there are early opportunities to try baking and painting, while for the older ones the preparation for school is very good – with ‘homework’ books, practice trying on uniforms and understanding the shape of a school day. The variety of food on offer is excellent and they cater well for different dietary requirements.
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Review from Zoe W (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumpkins is a friendly environment in a perfect setting. We love that our son experiences a range of both indoor and outdoor activities. The staff are very supportive and we have peace of mind that our son is happy and safe, during his sessions. We highly recommend this nursery to parents and carers
looking for childcare solutions.
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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves her time at nursery; it has definitely helped her grow in confidence and self-assurance, in fact, I’m lucky if I get a wave goodbye as she runs in and starts with the routine of the day. Her conversation and use of language has extended due to the careful questioning of well-trained
staff and open-ended activities. Her ability to share with peers and be understood has been shaped by good modeling and consistency of staff interaction. Bumpkins care for, know and understand our daughter and that’s all we could ever ask!
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Review from Ashley C (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy we decided to send our son to Bumpkins. He was a lockdown baby and has benefitted greatly from the interaction with other children. The staff have managed Covid restrictions so well, under tricky circumstances. I drop him off knowing he is in good hands. The staff are fantastic, especially
in handling the transition into nursery, and then each new room, with sensitivity and care. He loves the staff, the outdoor space and all the messy play and creative activities. I appreciate the daily updates and periodic reviews too - he is learning so much. I can’t recommend it highly enough! Thank you!
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Review from Toni B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Bumpkins Nursery team are amazing. Both my children have attended and both have loved the time they have spent there from 11 months all the way up to preschool age. My youngest was very timid when she first started going because of lockdown and they have brought her out of her shell so much and
they have taken the pandemic in their stride. Thank you ladies for the awesome job you have done and the time you have spent with both my children.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves going to Bumpkins. Having moved areas he had a lot to adjust to leaving his old home/nursery and settling at a new one but the staff have been so great that he settled straight away! Love that they spend so much time outdoors and also how engaged the staff are with parents.
Definitely recommend.
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Review from Hayleys (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumpkins is a wonderful nursery with great staff and facilities. My son has really grown in confidence and developmentally since attending regularly and the level of feedback we receive about his daily activities has been great and very thorough which is important to us. I am so pleased it’s a happy
coincidence that Bumpkins are so local as I don’t think we could have found a better nursery if we tried!
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Review from Chantel W (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son blossomed at Bumpkins Nursery. Great facilities and wonderful staff. The staff are caring and interactive. I felt at ease knowing my son was there daily and was well-taken care of. He was happy there and learned a lot.
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Review from Matthew S (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot even begin to try and put into words just how amazing everyone is at Bumpkins. For my Son to be so excited every time he went and how happy he was when he came home is just beyond expectation. Nature Rangers made all the difference. Big thanks to the staff who just made such an impact on my
sons time there. I just cannot recommend Bumpkins highly enough.
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Review from Louisa R (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending our son to Bumpkins Nursery and preschool was the best decision we have made for him, especially as during lockdown he was still able to enjoy such a wonderful nursery and outside spaces; both at the nursery and preschool. In particular, he loved nature rangers and spending time outdoors playing
and learning.
I cannot fault any of the staff. They have all been so friendly, keen and interested in making my son’s experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. It has taken him a while to come out of his shell and gain confidence and the staff at the preschool have given him patience, time and opportunity to express himself. He has now just started school full of confidence.
The activities are varied and interesting, the resources and facilities are great and the food is of great quality and variety.


Thank you in particular to the staff in Dragonflies who, over the past year or so, have been fantastic.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves every moment spent at Bumpkins and seeing him thrive here has been everything we could have ever wanted. The team have been so encouraging, supportive and are really in sync with his personality and needs. They’ve made a really positive impact on his development and confidence,
encouraging him to try new things and we love seeing his photos from the day - lots of smiles! A fantastic nursery, cannot recommend enough.
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Review from Ashleigh S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumpkins have been amazing for my daughter, who was a lockdown baby so had met very few people before needing to start childcare so I could return to work. They managed intro sessions really well and were so flexible with these. She has settled in so quickly and loves her two days a week there. We get
updates through the day and I’m not worrying about anything because I know the staff would be in touch immediately if needed. Thank you Bumpkins for making a nerve-wracking time so easy, and for looking after our daughter so well.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumpkins have been absolutely amazing from the time my son joined in October 2020. My son has some different needs and the team were absolutely wonderful in accommodating everything for him and making sure he is safe and happy at all times. I cannot thank them enough, really. As parents, it is always
difficult to choose a place to leave our children for daycare and with Bumpkins the decision was very easy. They immediately made us feel very comfortable and part of the "family" and I could tell straight away that my son was happy going there. The care received is great, in every way. The stimulation with all sorts of toys and also learning stuff in preparation for school; the detailed observations that we receive about our son's behaviour and interests; the careful planning of activities; the wonderful outdoor playing area; everything is excellent really.
I couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you all for your wonderful efforts.
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Review from Sulaf T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff has been more than wonderful since my son joined the nursery back in November, he is absolutely thriving and I can see the amount of care he has been receiving.
I can’t recommend this nursery enough and I am very thankful for their kindness and hard work specially during these hard times.
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Review from Bex G (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents, it can be extremely daunting choosing a suitable nursery to send your one-year-old to; all of a sudden, you are putting your child in the hopefully safe hands of others for a whole day/multiple days a week! However, as soon as we visited Bumpkins this time last year, that choice was made
for us and we knew instantly we wanted our son to join. From the lovely, bright welcoming rooms, the delicious home-cooked food, to the welcoming and friendly staff, it was a no brainer for us.


He has absolutely loved his first year and has developed into such a sociable, happy, confident little boy, and so much of that is down to his time spent with the incredible staff and other children at Bumpkins. The fact that he can watch tractors go by from the window, walk up to feed the chickens in the field, play outside in the sandpit and do lots of sensory play (and that's just the morning activities!) is just lovely.


Bumpkins - you are amazing! Thank you!

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Review from Zoe E (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have had a fantastic experience at Bumpkins. The facilities and location are great with lots of outdoor play. We have felt confident that our children have been well looked after and enjoyed their day, with lots of fun activities. The frequent updates on the online portal are lovely
to see and very reassuring. We would definitely recommend Bumpkins to others.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be happier with the service provided at Bumpkins. My son started when he had huge separation anxiety and became so painfully shy with lockdown but after a few months, he is like a different child. He is so much more chatty and sociable. He has made some lovely friends. I am also amazed by
how the staff help Hugo with his development and how quickly he picks things up. I would highly recommend Bumpkins and am delighted that they are sharing a role in my son’s upbringing.
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Review from Anne Cecile L (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Bumpkins Nursery when she was 7 months and settled from day 1. 18 months later, she still enjoys going to the nursery every morning. Her key workers take great care to monitor her progress daily and we have seen the positive impact nursery has had on her development. The staff and
management team are very competent, friendly and reliable. I highly recommend Bumpkins nursery to other parents!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.389)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10 for Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.915 for Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.915
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.474 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 116 number of registered child places is 23.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.2 = 0.474
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Paige

Paige Martin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

Hello, I’m Paige! I’ve been working in childcare for 14 years and have spent the past 5 years in management. In March 2025, I proudly became the Manager at Bumpkins.


I’m passionate about providing a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can learn and grow. I believe in supporting not just the children in our care, but their families too — creating a strong sense of community and partnership.
At Bumpkins, I’m dedicated to leading our wonderful team in delivering high-quality early years education, ensuring each child has the best possible start to their journey.

Louise

Louise Walsh

Job Title: Parent Relationship Manager Joined: 1994

My name is Louise Walsh I am very proud to say that I have worked in childcare since 1994, where I over the years have been a Nursery Nurse, Manager and Area Manager. I have completed my NNEB and Childcare and Education Level 4. I understand how important it is to every family to choose the right childcare for their children. With being the first initial contact for you at the start of your child’s journey I can guide and support you to find the right nursery that suits your child’s needs.

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