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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Care Provided by Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Gemma & Jamie Whittington
  • 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 (103)

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Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd has a Review Score of 10 (9.996) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd has 103 reviews.

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Review from Mel T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love this nursery, my daughter has been here since she was 9months old and she will be 4 in September. She loves being here and all the staff they are fantastic and so understanding of everything. They really helped me get her toilet trained after her 3rd birthday as I was struggling. They are always
there with tips suggestions on anything which is great. My son will be attending nursery in August which will be good. Love the pictures I get sent about her days and know she is well looked after. Thank you all. The setting is nice and spacious and the garden is great. Whenever I phone up asking a question etc they always get back to me quickly.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been attending Bumblebees Day Nursery since she was 9 months old. Every single member of staff have been and are amazing. I would not want my children to go anywhere else! Great communication between nursery and parents. Very supportive to all the children in their care. My daughter
is so excited to get up and go to nursery - we even have to leave 20 minutes early sometimes when she is ready and wait in the car park as she doesn't want to wait any longer! Great food options for all the children. And it is generally a great nursery. We cannot wait for our youngest to start soon in December and for her to thrive just as much as our eldest. Thank you to all the staff in bumblebees who make everyday for our children so enjoyable and fun while teaching them so much!

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children came to this nursery / pre school.
The staff are so lovely, they know our children well and show them so much love and support.
They are open full time which is a massive relief during holidays. Bumblebees planned activities and fun and educational. I'll be sad in Summer when our child
leaves, they really have been wonderful. Both children are going to leave with some brilliant friendships ( and so am I)

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic facility and staff, couldn't fault them at all. Our daughter has been attending since last summer and she absolutely loves it.
She has only been in the upstairs rooms but the teams that we have experienced are amazing. All very friendly, energetic and engaging. Anyone of the team
can tell you how your child's day has been on pick up. The activities and learning are second to none.
The office staff are lovely, very responsive to calls and emails and know all the children by name.
It truly is a great place and we are so pleased with how she is developing and growing.

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Review from Sian P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending bumblebees since she was 18 months old, she is now 3 years old and she has loved every minute. She joined the pre-school room at the end of last year, and to say she has thrived is an understatement. Every week she has learnt something new and exciting and she comes home
with lovely stories of what she got up to and the friends she has made. We are so proud of her and couldn't be more grateful to the brilliant staff at Bumblebees who really do go above and beyond for the children.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend this nursery enough, both my girls attend and they absolutely love it, you can tell the staff are not just there doing a 'job' they actually care for the children & their development, they get to know each child individually and spend time with them knowing what they like & don't ect.
The activities they do, the children love. It's such a fun safe environment and i would not have my girls anywhere else!!

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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't recommend bumblebees enough, my son has been attending since he was only 4 months old. He is 13 months now and absolutely thriving at nursery. They always made sure that the room had a safe area that was age appropriate for him when he was a very little baby. As he grew, they adapted the environment,
to again- make sure it was age appropriate. Now he's up on his feet and loving running around with the others! From the moment he started, all the staff have been friendly, informative and helpful. Regular updates via the app, and always happy to answer any questions we have! Our son loves his time there, so much so that when we collect him, he's not bothered about seeing us at all! There's always fun activities for him to do and he's never bored! he sleeps so well at night on his nursery days! They also provide a good range of healthy dinners & snacks which is so reassuring to us as parents. Thank you so much to all his bumblebees family <3

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Review from Simi J (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went to Bumblebees for around 2 years and now my son going and that is the best thing happened to them. Lovely and caring staff. My kids learned a lot and got a good base in their knowledge from here. I am so happy that my kids went and going to Bumblebees. They have the best policies and
curriculum to help children learn their best and also make parents feel their kids are safe. Good facility which is safe for kids and help them learn different things everyday. Best team of staff and always help with additional needs in short notice in the best way they can. I would recommend it with 5 star.

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Review from J Y (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bumblebees takes the time to get to know your children. My children go in smiling and happy, leaving the same! Sometimes sad when they have to leave the ducks they watched hatched!!
For a mother whose child has an additional need, bumblebees has always been warm and welcoming.
I can't recommend
bumblebees enough and praise their care for the children.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We highly recommend Bumblebees and are very happy sending our son here. The staff in all the rooms know him by name and his individual personality. He settled in quickly when he joined and we felt confident leaving him. We have no doubt that he will have a good day when we drop him off with lots of
new activities and repeated favourite activities.
Staff have gone above and beyond to offer to drop his favourite toy or medicine to our house after accidentally leaving it there.

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Review from Phillippa F (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting our daughter into Bumblebees Day Nursery was genuinely the best thing we could have done for her.
As a Covid baby, she had very little interaction outside of her immediate family until she joined at 12 months. The team have been amazing throughout at caring for and nurturing her to become the
cheeky and confident little girl she is today.
At every stage, she's had fantastic key persons who have kept us up to date with her development, given excellent feedback on her day and provided peace of mind to me, as a working mum, knowing she's in the best hands.
I can't recommend Bumblebees highly enough. They are an exceptional childcare setting and just the kindest team of people.
I would say my child will miss them moving up to school this year but she will carry on with them as a regular attendee at The Hive.

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Review from Ashleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have attended the nursery for nearly two years now, they absolutely love it. The staff are so nice and go above and beyond to keep the children safe and in a very happy environment. Lots of space and activities, I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We simply cannot recommend this nursery enough! The staff are incredible.
Both our children go here and they have both developed amazingly since attending Bumblebees Day Nursery.
Our eldest is moving room soon and the girls in the new room all already knew his name months ago - and have said to us,
how they are looking forward to having him in there.
Our youngest gets so much care and attention as well in the baby room! Thank you so much girls!

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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Bumblebees since she was 10 months old and every member of staff is so friendly, professional and genuinely cares for every child there.
The development of our girl is a testament to the activities and interactions she gets to experience at nursery. Each area for the different
age groups is ideal and we love that there are outside spaces for even the youngest children. Many nurseries don't have outside space for under 1s and our daughter loves the amount of fresh air and outdoor play Bumblebees encourage.
The variety of food on offer is superb and it's great that it is freshly prepared onsite.
The daily updates on the online portal for younger children are wonderful for parents who are anxious to see how their little one is getting on.
Overall, we're thrilled with our choice of nursery and we're so confident in the care our daughter receives. Most importantly, she adores her time there!

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Review from Charlotte F (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bumblebees are so friendly, always greet you with a smile and go above and beyond to provide a safe and enriching environment for the children. I have no worries leaving my little boy there as I know he's happy and well looked after. They share a care diary every day and photos and a report
so you can see what they've been up to. I would highly recommend Bumblebees.

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Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bumblebees are an amazing nursery. The staff work so hard to give my child the best care and they really do support him in the best way possible. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting there. They are also really supportive of the parents. I would really recommend this nursery!

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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children are extremely happy at Bumblebees! The staff are extremely friendly and insightful as to how the day has gone.
The rooms are full of good-quality toys and activities. The garden space is large and child-friendly. Great access to the nursery with adequate parking. It feels safe and like
a home from home for our children.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery, he has the best days there. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. They did everything possible to help my little boy to settle in and now he walks in like he owns the place. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
My son has an allergy and all of this is catered
too, he doesn't eat the same meal (some nurseries I looked at had the same 4/5 rotation allergy meals) he gets a wide variety of meals and seems to eat really well there.
I love the app and being able to see pictures and see what my son has been doing, he always has an amazing day. Cannot fault this nursery, best decision sending my little one there.
The staff are incredible, all staff members know most of the names of all the children even if that child isn't their key child it's really lovely to see.
Cannot wait for my little boy's journey to continue throughout the years.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a new mum again, having an older daughter and starting again was very daunting and I was so out of touch with everything. Bumble Bees manager and staff were very welcoming, and always had time to answer all my questions, emails, and worries about leaving my daughter without me for the first time.
My little girl has grown in confidence, loves her time at nursery, has a great bond with all the staff and is always happy to be going to nursery. She’s come on leaps and bounds and is thriving in a wonderful nursery setting that takes pride in making sure my daughter is well taken care of.

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Review from Millie H (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bumblebees goes above and beyond in providing a five-star experience for both children and parents. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent seeking a caring, educational, and enriching environment for their children (the all weather outdoor space is amazing!). My two children attend Bumblebees and
they absolutely thrive here with the help of amazing staff who genuinely care for each and every child. I wouldn't send them anywhere else.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.996)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.996) out of 10 for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.996 for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (251 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.996

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is based on 21 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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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.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd accepts?

Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd Open?

Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd is open: 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.

How many Children does Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd have capacity for?

Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd to the centre of Plymouth?

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

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