# Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham

Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham is a full-day nursery at Canberra, 56b Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY, in Melksham, Wiltshire. It is registered for 53 children. It is run by Baloo's (Trowbridge) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumpers-nursery-at-canberra-melksham-2824366  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Canberra, 56b Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY
- Registered places: 53
- Run by: [Baloo's (Trowbridge) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/baloos-trowbridge-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2824366

## 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 December 2024 (Reference 2824366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824366)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824366)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824366)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1883425)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Canberra, 56b Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.368503,-2.132260

- Station: Melksham, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham House School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Aloeric Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| River Mead School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bowerhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Melksham Oak Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Queensway Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensway-chapel-nursery-ey279555) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-ey497354) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery (Melksham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-melksham-ltd-2676717) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bowerhill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowerhill-pre-school-ey416627) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Broughton Gifford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-gifford-preschool-ey485579) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Shaw and Whitley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaw-and-whitley-pre-school-145836) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham take?

Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham?

Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham is run by Baloo's (Trowbridge) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824366)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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