# Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare is a full-day nursery at Greenwood Centre, 4 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BQ, in Green Street Green, Bromley. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bells-the-happiness-project-childcare-2766824  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greenwood Centre, 4 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BQ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07739 369741
- Website: https://www.bumblebells.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2766824

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 25 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 8 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2766824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766824)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766824)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766824)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £9 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://bumblebells.co.uk/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Greenwood Centre, 4 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, BR6 6BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.353521,0.089572

- Station: Chelsfield, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Cudham lane recreation ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 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 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses an early phonics approach and offers music classes and sports coaching. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching were rated 'Expected standard', and achievement was also rated 'Expected standard'.

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Safety

The Ofsted 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://bumblebells.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says to book a visit by filling in the online form or calling the nursery. On registration, provide your child's birth certificate or passport, and sign the funding declaration form before funding is claimed. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Highway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-nursery-2882740) |  | £95 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ready Steady Grow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-pre-school-2697608) | Good |  | 08:15–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528505) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Chelsfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chelsfield-pre-school-ey449675) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Angels Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-montessori-ey435453) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Farrow Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farrow-fields-2815262) |  | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare cost?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare publishes these fees: per hour £9 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare's opening hours?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare take?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare take?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare follow?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare have outdoor space?

Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare?

Chelsfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare?

You can call 07739 369741 and visit www.bumblebells.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766824)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bumblebells.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.bumblebells.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bumble+Bells&query_place_id=ChIJ5aEA65Cr2EcRObzmeqMvcT4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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