Bumbles Day Nursery is a family run, start up business in Stanningley – Leeds, established in 2017. We provide high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years in a relaxing, educational but fun environment.
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OUR VISION
That children flourish when the child, environment and practitioners work in harmony; enabling a holistic approach to learning.
We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at Bumbles Day Nursery;
• To encourage children to be leaders in their own learning, this should be nurtured with teachable moments.
• To ensure our families are heard and respected
• To respect children’s voices, they are important and should be valued.
• To prepare the children for life, not just for school.
• To allow children to manage, overcome and control their own fears by taking risks.
OUR VALUES
Every child is celebrated for being their wonderful, unique self! We work hand in hand with families to create a warm, happy space where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn, explore, and grow every day.
OUR AIMS
At Bumbles Day Nursery, we believe every day is a learning day with opportunities to explore, discover, and grow all around us. Alongside being a place of learning, we take great pride in creating a loving, caring environment where every child feels valued, listened to, and supported. We believe that working closely with children and parents helps us continually improve and provide the best possible start in life.
Our aims at Bumbles Day Nursery are to:
• Provide a safe, happy, stimulating, and secure environment where every child feels valued, included, and respected.
• Create a warm, homely atmosphere that offers comfort, belonging, and a sense of family.
• Develop a shared vision for the future of our nursery that reflects the values and aspirations of our community.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare and education of each child.
• Encourage reflection and continuous learning for both children and staff.
• Recognise, celebrate, and build on individual strengths, achievements, and successes.
• Promote well-being, confidence, and mutual respect at all times.
At Bumbles, we’re more than just a nursery — we’re a community that grows together, supporting each child to become happy, confident, and ready for their next adventure.
OUR MISSION
To transform the lives of the children and families we work with, through creating a nursery which feels like home with an extended and supportive family environment.
OUR CURRICULUM STATEMENT
At Bumbles Day Nursery we are proud to offer our own bespoke curriculum, designed by our management team and inspired by the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). While the EYFS provides a strong foundation for children’s learning and development, our curriculum goes a step further — it is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs, interests, and abilities of the children in our care.
We believe that every child is an individual, and our approach reflects this. Our curriculum supports each child’s personal growth through play-based learning, purposeful experiences, and meaningful relationships. We nurture curiosity, creativity, and independence by ensuring that every aspect of our environment and planning is responsive to the children we work with.
By combining the core areas of the EYFS with our deep understanding of our children and community, our curriculum ensures that every child has the opportunity to thrive, explore, and achieve their full potential.
OUR CURRICULAR GOALS
Our curricular goals are thoughtfully designed to grow with each child — step by step — from their very first days with us through to their preparation for school. Rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our approach focuses on nurturing the whole child, supporting them to become confident, independent, and curious learners. Each goal interlinks with the others, creating a continuous pathway of development that supports every child to become capable, curious, and confident learners.
Our curricular goals are...
Settle In
We begin with helping each child feel safe, comfortable, and confident in their new environment. Through gentle routines, warm relationships, and responsive support, we ensure every child feels secure and ready to learn.
Belong
As children grow in confidence, they begin to develop a sense of community. We nurture friendships, empathy, and teamwork, helping each child understand that they are an important and valued part of our setting.
Explore
With a secure foundation, children’s natural curiosity shines. We encourage them to explore their surroundings, ask questions, and engage in hands-on experiences that foster discovery and wonder.
Ride
Physical development plays a key role in a child’s confidence and coordination. We offer a range of opportunities for children to move, balance, climb, and ride, supporting their growing independence and physical control.
Create
Creativity allows children to express themselves and make sense of their world. Through art, music, storytelling, and imaginative play, children are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment, and share their thoughts in new ways.
Dance
Movement and rhythm help children develop coordination, confidence, and joy in physical expression. Our dance and movement activities promote wellbeing and allow children to connect mind, body, and emotion through play.
Self Regulate
As they mature, children begin to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour. We teach strategies for resilience, empathy, and self-control, supporting positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Analyse
Towards the end of their early years journey, children are encouraged to think deeply, solve problems, make connections, and reflect on their learning — skills that prepare them confidently for their next steps into school.
Why choose Bumbles?
We aim to provide a highly safe & secure environment where children can explore unique experiences which will help them achieve their full potential at each stage of development.
Our team is qualified , friendly and experienced.
Childcare initiatives have been developed by our team in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to improve key skills at every level.
Our nursery also offers a range of extra-curricular activities, which may include dance, music & rhythm time or learning a new language.
We ensure that all our children feel happy, relaxed and safe. We encourage them to feel confident in co-operating and developing positive relationships with the adults caring for them as well as the other children within the group.
CCTV available for you to view at your pleasure throughout the interior and covering all of the outside grounds.
A secure fob entry system throughout the building.
Meet Our Team
Danielle Moy
Managing Director
BA Hons in Primary Education &
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Danielle has joint ownership of Bumbles, alongside her sister Linzi. Danielle qualified as a teacher in 2013 and worked at a Primary School in Leeds until October 2017 when Bumbles opened.
Danielle has a vast amount of experience, particularly with children aged 4-8 years and is a parent herself. Danielle has previously led Phonics and has incredible knowledge, not only in teaching children how to read and recognise sounds, but allowing them to have fun whilst doing so.
Danielle is particularly recognised for her strong partnerships with parents and her ability to include them in their child's learning and development.
Due to her previous experience, Danielle's ability to prepare children for school will be of great benefit to the children, particularly in Sunflowers (3-5 years).
James & Tracy
James & Tracy are the owners of the building in which Bumbles is situated and are the amazing parents of Linzi & Danielle. James & Tracy have encouraged and supported the decision to open Bumbles from the very beginning, allowing the dream to become a reality.
James could see the full potential of the building and prioritised the renovation over his own company, ensuring the building works were finished to a very high standard.
Working in a primary school for over 20 years, Tracy has gained a vast amount of knowledge and understanding of children at primary school age. Leaving her colleagues and the children after such a long time, was a very difficult and brave decision. One we are extremely happy she made.
Linzi Poutch
Managing Director
BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies & Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
Linzi has joint ownership of Bumbles and manages the setting alongside her sister Danielle. Linzi has worked in childcare since the age of 17, gaining years of experience working with children aged 0-12 years.
Linzi started her journey as an apprentice and continually studied over 7 years to gain her degree and EYP qualification.
Linzi has managed a private day nursery in the past and has worked in a school nursery setting as a Nursery Officer.
Linzi also has 3 children, gaining experience as a parent has only added to her existing understanding. Both Linzi and Danielle are always available for parents.
We pride ourselves in working as a family unit, providing inclusion and equality for all children. This creates a warm, loving and welcoming 'home from home' environment, where the child is at the heart of all we do.
