At Bumpkins Nursery we think that children and animals can go together beautifully. However, it’s important to teach children animal safety from a very young age. Keeping animals as pets is a lovely way to encourage affection, companionship and fun for your child. The loving relationship children develop with a pet will become a wonderful…

Even if you don’t have school age children you’ll probably still be affected by the half term holidays. Groups and classes either stop for the week or are infiltrated by bigger children! The good news is that if you’re working during half term week, the rush hour traffic is usually better! Of course Bumpkins Nursery…

When the weather outside is frightful, with rain, wind, sleet and snow putting a dampener on your outdoor plans, it’s wise to have some back up ‘rainy day activities’ ready to go. Venturing to indoor soft play, eating out or a trip to the cinema soon get costly. If playing in the garden or at…

When the festivities are over, the leftover turkey has been eaten and the Christmas decorations are packed away, there is still one fun part of Christmas remaining. Sending a thank you card or letter from your child for the presents they received is a lovely tradition to keep. Not only does it teach children to…

Hello! You do not need to print this information – it is given to you when your tour Bumpkins before joining us and again, as your child starts in the Bumblebee room with us. We’re sharing this information with you online, so that you can find out more about Bumpkins before you come for your…

Hello! You do not need to print this information – it is given to you when your tour Bumpkins before joining us and again, as your child starts in the Grasshopper and Dragonfly rooms with us.  We’re sharing this information with you online, so that you can find out more about Bumpkins before you come…

Hello! You do not need to print this information – it is given to you when your tour Bumpkins before joining us and again, as your child starts in the Butterfly rooms with us.  We’re sharing this information with you online, so that you can find out more about Bumpkins before you come for your…

Hello! You do not need to print this information – it is given to you when your tour Bumpkins before joining us and again, as your child starts in the Caterpillar and Ladybird rooms with us. We’re sharing this information with you online, so that you can find out more about Bumpkins before you come…

Modern life has never been so busy, our time has never been so in demand and our technology has never been so brilliant! With tablets now becoming a normal part of school life and many apps designed for babies and toddlers, our little ones are destined to be technological whizzes before they are out of…

Has your slow cooker been banished to the back of a cupboard? Forgotten about amidst the summer heat? Is it patiently waiting for those cold winter nights before it can star once again on your kitchen worktop, churning out soups, casseroles and Sunday roasts? Think again! Slow cooking is perfect for family life all year…