# Bumbles Preschool

Bumbles Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Ashby Hall, Abbotts Close, Romford, RM7 8QU, in Collier Row, Havering. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumbles-preschool-ey397854  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ashby Hall, Abbotts Close, Romford, RM7 8QU
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07958 736580
- Website: https://bumblespreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY397854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, 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/EY397854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY397854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397854)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397854)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397854)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/373679)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Ashby Hall, Abbotts Close, Romford, RM7 8QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587809,0.161018

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crowlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Station House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-house-day-nursery-ey430329) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Star Bright Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-bright-day-nursery-ey487570) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Teddies preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-preschool-ltd-2814641) |  | £45 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chatterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbugs-day-nursery-ey472681) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Buddies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-pre-school-ey458064) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bumbles Preschool's opening hours?

Bumbles Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Bumbles Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bumbles Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bumbles Preschool take?

Bumbles Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bumbles Preschool?

Romford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bumbles Preschool?

You can call 07958 736580 and visit bumblespreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bumbles+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJmyVRaJek2EcRzJW0kr6KVds)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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