# Little Bumbles Pre-school

Little Bumbles Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Eaton Primary School, Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, CW6 9AN, in Eaton, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bumbles-pre-school-2542194  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Eaton Primary School, Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, CW6 9AN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01829 730001
- Website: http://www.little-bumbles.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2542194

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 2022, 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/16/2542194

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2542194). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542194)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542194)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542194)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1393424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eaton Primary School, Lower Lane, Eaton, Tarporley, CW6 9AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.166173,-2.634969

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Tarporley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tarporley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarporley-pre-school-ey558359) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-montessori-childcare-tarporley-2726132) | Requires improvement |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Littler Grange Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littler-grange-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey315738) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [S4YC @ Over Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-over-childrens-centre-2750632) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-nursery-2551175) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-whitegate-preschool-2746320) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Bumbles Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Bumbles Pre-school Good at its inspection on 13 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Bumbles Pre-school take?

Little Bumbles Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Bumbles Pre-school?

You can call 01829 730001 and visit www.little-bumbles.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542194)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bumbles+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJVcE5oCnxekgRJXHyW1lN0XU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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