Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd

Woolwell Road, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7JW
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  • Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd, Plymouth
Bumblebees Day Nursery were established in September 2006 with a passion to create the very best childcare any parent or carer could wish for.

It offers a first-class service with the highest standards and its vision is “To make Bumblebees the first choice childcare solution by providing a first class professional nursery environment and exceptional caring staff to develop your children’s full potential”.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Gemma & Jamie Whittington
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Whittington (Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 84

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 & Christmas

Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd Reviews (117)

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Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd has a Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd has 117 reviews.

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Review from Pete B (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our whole family have had an amazing experience with Bumblebees!
Both of our little ones have flourished and have the best of times here, and it shows. As parents, we have been supported, informed and assured that the high standards are still being met.
All of the staff have been incredible from day
dot, and we wouldn't go anywhere else down to this.
The facilities are amazing and ever-improving, our eldest tells us all of the wonderful stories that happen there, and it really is a magical place!
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Review from Dominika S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumblebees Nursery is an amazing place. The staff are very polite and competent. The kids have a lot of entertainment during the day, lots of messy play, singing and dancing, they always go outside (which is very important for me). Food is good and balanced ( lots of fruit and veg). Nursery facilities
and toys are diversified, I love the sensory room. Kids also have access to light tablets, so they can develop in multiple fields. The nursery office is very responsive and I receive a lot of communication and ideas from them, so I'm always updated. The app is updated once or twice per day. I would like to receive more films and pictures, but I understand how busy girls are with caring for our kids.
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Review from Nicole T (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be more grateful to Bumblebees! I'm a student nurse so my schedule has been ever changing and they have been extremely accommodating. I hated leaving my son and it has been an emotional ride, but they have been so kind and supportive. I love the girls there as much as my son does and I wouldn't
want him to go anywhere else now. My son is a lockdown baby, he was incredibly anxious and shy. Now he runs in smiling! Bumblebees was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so grateful it was!
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Bumblebees, in June 2021. He has settled so well, however it wasn't an easy start for him. I cannot thank the staff and management enough for taking care of him. The staff are amazing, friendly and always happy to help. Lovely resources and nice rooms, well set up. I would definitely
recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Sharon H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. If they have availability for your child then take it. Both of my children have attended/are still currently attending and I will be sending my third child for pre-school when she’s older. The staff really get to know your child individually. The Manager is so helpful and very quick
at responding to any questions or queries that I have had. I’m truly grateful to the Bumblebees team for making the nursery journey so easy, especially when I was an anxious nervous wreck, leaving my first child for the first time. You won’t regret making this nursery your choice.
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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Bumblebees, my daughter has settled in amazingly and loves to go! She always comes out happy and tired! They are great at keeping us updated as to what she gets up to and what she eats. My daughter has multiple allergies and they cater to her, so she isn't missing out. I feel at ease
leaving my toddler at this childcare.
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Review from Kerry T (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful experience at the nursery always. The staff always provide a warm welcome. Facilities are always immaculate and great options of play for the children, with learning options. Updates and communication are fantastic.
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Review from Jeorgia B (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t of asked for a better nursery for my little girl. Having a COVID baby she is quite wary of new people and surroundings, we are now 2 months in and she puts her arms out for the nursery workers when I drop her off. I have noticed such a difference in her development since starting nursery
and all of the workers are just lovely.
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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attend Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd. We have been very happy with how they are looked after and with the communication between Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd and ourselves. A very caring and friendly nursery that our children enjoy attending.
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Review from Keri P (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd highly enough. They have always been amazing. My child started there when she was ten months and has just recently left after a year and a half as we have moved out of area. It broke my heart to take her out because she absolutely loved it and would
always go in with a smile. My child has a number of allergies and they were fantastic at providing alternatives and ensuring that she never felt left out. The staff are so helpful, caring and I would recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Jo P (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd are a wonderful nursery. My children both joined in February 2021 and have settled in quickly into the caterpillars and preschool room thanks to the brilliant staff working there. The staff are always happy, friendly and welcoming. The manager is also very friendly,
helpful and very quick to respond to our enquiries. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this super nursery.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has gone to Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd since the age of eight and a half months. She loves it here, now twenty one and a half months. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. You can tell how much they adore and care about the children they look after! I have recommended this
nursery to multiple friends.
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Review from Kayleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd when he was two and he loved it then as much as he does now. In fact, if he has to have a day off due to illness, he cries about not going. He has formed positive relationships with the staff at Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd and as a parent
it’s important to feel comfortable when leaving your child in the care of others. The communication between staff and parents is fantastic, our son tells us about the activities he does and he specifically likes to play outside in the very spacious garden. Myself and my partner have nothing but positive things to say about the nursery and we would recommend this nursery to anyone wanting or needing childcare.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Bumblebees Day Nursery. Having a pandemic baby, I was anxious how she’d get on with socialising but nursery has been great for her! They’ve been so accommodating with changing her hours when I’ve needed to. I just got a warm home from home feeling when I came through the door. Really recommend
to anyone.
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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2yr old boy has attended this nursery for 2 years and I am so impressed, every member of staff go above and beyond, my little boy requires additional help and this hasn’t been a problem, I wouldn’t look anywhere else.
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Review from Madison P (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. My son is so so happy on nursery day and when I see him in the evening he has had the best day. They share what he does regularly and I love seeing it. They are all very polite and cheerful here and make me feel very content that my child is being looked after and is safe.
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves going here and is always so excited to see her friends and key worker! You always get a hand over at the end of the day and they always check how she is before I leave her. They have an online app that lets you see what they have been doing in nursery and how they are progressing
developmentally. 100% recommend.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it here, runs in happy every morning. The staff are great with her, very supportive and caring! Excellent communication and always receive lots of feedback when I collect her each evening. Overall really pleased and glad I picked Bumblebees.
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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Bumblebees have supported my son not only in daily activities but also in helping him deal with his emotions and they have encouraged him to progress his learning skills too. Everyone at bumblebees is welcoming and friendly. My son looks forward to his time at nursery.
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Review from Estella M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this nursery! The staff are always welcoming with a smile and my son absolutely adores going in. Fantastic nursery and staff can’t recommend enough. I love the fact that my son happily runs in every morning happy to see everyone there and comes out smiling each day!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.997)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10 for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.997 for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (299 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.997
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is based on 25 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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)

Gemma

Gemma Whittington

Job Title: Owner Joined: 2006

Bumblebees Day Nursery was first opened in September 2006 by Gemma and Jamie Whittington and Ian Bealey. Our aim is and always has been to provide a first-class nursery environment and exceptionally caring staff to develop your children’s potential.

Faye

Faye Thorning

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2006

Faye is the Nursery Manager at Bumblebees Day Nursery.

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