# Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School

Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6AB, in Paddock Wood, Kent. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-2807482  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6AB
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01892 835502
- Ofsted URN: 2807482

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2807482). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/62670)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 47 Station Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.181571,0.387840

- Station: Paddock Wood, under 0.1 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Quest School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Discoveries Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-ey561594) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Be. Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-independent-nursery-2878007) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2831937) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Capel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-127081) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tinkers and Tribe of Tatlingbury Oast](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkers-and-tribe-of-tatlingbury-oast-2893221) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School take?

Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School?

Paddock Wood is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School?

You can call 01892 835502.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807482)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bumblebees+Private+Day+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJW-3E-fY330cRz0pOWokeyxY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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