# Bumblebees Pre-School

Bumblebees Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Bumblebees Playgroup, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AJ, in Leedon, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 42 children. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumblebees-pre-school-2862768  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bumblebees Playgroup, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AJ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01525 853333
- Website: http://bumblebees-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2862768

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2862768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862768)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862768)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bumblebees Playgroup, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.922485,-0.637116

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lyra Garden Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clipstone Brook Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rutherford Crescent Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Danes Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Clipstone Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Leedon Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heathwood Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637894) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Childhood Playbus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-childhood-playbus-ey286969) | Met |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-ey561636) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School (LB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-ey482434) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Bumblebees Pre-School take?

Bumblebees Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bumblebees Pre-School?

Leighton Buzzard is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bumblebees Pre-School?

You can call 01525 853333 and visit bumblebees-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862768)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bumble+Bee+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJay6Up_jmh0gRXs_5MXPfJjs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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