Bumble Bees Day Nursery

47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6AB
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Bumble Bees Day Nursery, in Tonbridge, looks to provide local families with a professional childcare service, within a facility that children find both homely and stimulating in terms of learning potential.

Staff look to support each key area of early years learning, making the most of numerous resources in order to see news skills, interests and abilities thrive.

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Care Provided by Bumble Bees Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Angela Manser
  • Person in charge
  • Angela Manser (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Bumble Bees Day Nursery

  • £72 daily


    15 Free Hours available from 9 months - 2 years old Starting September 2024
    Additional hours charged at hourly rate
    30 Hours funding available from 3 years

  • Fees are reviewed in January each year

Bumble Bees Day Nursery Reviews (10)

9.8

Bumble Bees Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bumble Bees Day Nursery has 10 reviews.

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Review from Jadeine R (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (nearly 2) has been attending Bumblebees for almost a year and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Staff are nothing short of exceptional. They are incredibly attentive, and genuinely care about creating a safe, happy, and loving environment. The staff know my son really well - including his
personality, interests, and what makes him laugh. He's absolutely thriving at Bumblebees, learning new skills and growing in confidence.
The nursery itself is always spotless, and it's clear that management is committed to providing the best for children. In the short time we have been there I have noticed continued investment in new toys, resources, and equipment to keep the environment fun and engaging. I am kept well informed about my son's day, his milestones, and any important updates, which gives me complete peace of mind.

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Review from T E (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can't thank Bumble Bees Day Nursery enough for the exceptional care and support they've provided to both of our children. Our son started during the challenging time of COVID at just 1 year old, and the staff made his transition so smooth and reassuring. He loved his time there and the range of activities
and experiences he was exposed to helped him grow and develop in so many ways until he left for school.
Our daughter is still attending and, as a child with medical needs, we feel so incredibly grateful for the care she receives. The staff go above and beyond to ensure her needs are met, and we never have to worry about her being in safe, capable hands. The communication from the nursery is outstanding - we always feel informed and supported, and they consistently update us on her progress and well-being.
The nursery's commitment to both our children has been nothing short of amazing, and we highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm and caring environment.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (1 year old) has been attending Bumble Bees for just over 2 months now. It was very daunting leaving her at first and being an anxious first-time mum I was so worried but she absolutely loves it and runs in every day. The settling-in was quick and the staff made it feel stress-free, she
smiles at the end of every day which is absolutely down to the care, attention and focus on her. The nursery has a lovely, warm and inviting culture, which was something really important to us when choosing a nursery.
Already I have been noticing how confident, and social she is becoming and with lots of new skills.
I feel lucky we got a place at Bumble Bees and I go to work with confidence knowing my daughter is being cared for, happy and has the most fun.
I really cannot recommend this nursery so highly.

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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been at Bumblebees from aged 1-3 years old and each staff member has been/is excellent. They have amazing attention to detail and keep parents well informed, and they know the children as individuals and support their needs. I feel they provide an excellent service, with lots of varied
stimulation and learning, and they are preparing my child well for the transition to school.

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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really fantastic nursery, my son loves it there. He always comes home happy. The staff there are truly attentive, knowledgable and kind. My son has developed so well there and is thoroughly entertained. The detailed updates are so appreciated by us as parents. the food is healthy and nutritious. As
a mother I feel at ease, knowing my son is happy there. We love it so much, we have already put his younger brother to attend, who is due any day now.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantatsic nursery, my son has been thriving under their care. Management are lovely, activities great and well thought out and I'm certain he's being well looked after there. The only thing we think of for improvement would be joining together with a forest school every now and again, more photos/videos
on the app daily. the option for dinner to be provided (I would pay extra for this!) and flexibility to do an am/pm only. I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and will be sending all subsequent children here.

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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended nursery here for close to 3 years before now being due to start school. This nursery is a wonderful environment for kids. She has always loved attending nursery and always welcomes friendly smiles from staff. She is now more than ready to start school and that is testament to her
nursery teacher who puts in a lot of time and effort into education i.e. reading and writing. The nursery is a really lovely place and she has excelled there since attending. The facilities are really lovely for the children and always of the highest hygiene standards.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves coming to this nursery; his day is always filled with lots of great activities, and he’s learnt so much already in four months. The staff are all lovely and super friendly. We couldn’t wish for a better nursery.

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Review from Jack S (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff look after my daughter so well. She is very attached to them. We are delighted with the care and love she receives. Thank you Bumble Bees Day Nursery!

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Review from Megan C (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Bumble Bees nursery for 3 years now, starting when she was 8 months old, during the pandemic. The staff are fantastic! My child has flourished, I am amazed at how much she has learnt there. She has formed stable relationships with her key people and her peers. The owner also
knows each child. I have absolutely no hesitation in sending my second child there and am so pleased that we chose this nursery. I cannot praise them enough.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.801)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10 for Bumble Bees Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.908 for Bumble Bees Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.908

  • b) 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 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bumble Bees Day Nursery is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.893

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bumble Bees Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Bumble Bees Day Nursery accepts?

Bumble Bees Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Bumble Bees Day Nursery Open?

Bumble Bees Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bumble Bees Day Nursery have capacity for?

Bumble Bees Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Bumble Bees Day Nursery to the centre of Tonbridge?

5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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