Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to prepare children for school and beyond. Through engaging, play-based activities, we nurture every aspect of your child’s development — physical, emotional, and cognitive — while encouraging their natural curiosity and love for learning.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children aged 0 to 3, ensuring that each child receives the right support at every stage of their early education journey.
Parents receive daily updates through the Kinderly app, keeping you closely connected to your child’s experiences and progress. At Bumblebee, we value strong partnerships with parents, believing that collaboration is key to helping children thrive and reach their full potential.
Experience and Qualifications
With over 10 years of experience in childcare, Kelci combines professional expertise with the warmth of a loving mother of two. Her journey began as a nanny and childminding assistant, experiences that shaped her deep understanding of children’s needs and development.
As an Ofsted registered Childminder, Kelci is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Kelci holds a wide range of certifications and training, including:
Childcare level 3
Full Paediatric First Aid
Childminder Introductory Training
Early Years SEF
Food Hygiene
Prevent Duty and Fundamental British Values
Leading and Managing a Childminding Setting
Data Protection (GDPR)
Developing Children’s Learning
Safeguarding Children (Generalist & Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Working with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Each qualification reflects her dedication to ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and education for every child at Bumblebee.
Childcare Fees & Funding Information
At Bumblebee Childminding, we aim to make quality childcare accessible and transparent for all families.
We proudly accept:
Childcare vouchers and the Tax-Free Childcare scheme
15 and 30 funded hours for eligible children of all ages
You can find full details about government funding options at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Our fees include all snacks, meals, drinks, and craft materials, ensuring that your child enjoys a full day of nourishment, creativity, and fun.
Please note, these consumables are not covered by government funding and carry a small consumable fee of £8 per day.
Hourly rate: £10 per hour
Daily rate: £100 per day
Funded hours are available for 38 weeks per year, while our setting remains open for 46 weeks annually, providing families with flexible and reliable childcare throughout most of the year.
Feel free to contact us for a personalised quote or to discuss your funding options.
Our Ofsted Rating
We are proud to share that Bumblebee Childminding has been rated “Good” in all areas by Ofsted.
The inspection highlighted what makes our setting a warm and trusted place for families: children thrive in an environment filled with care, encouragement, and high expectations for their learning and development.
Ofsted recognised our strong focus on communication and language, as well as the enriching opportunities we offer to support children’s physical development. Safeguarding was noted as effective, and our partnerships with parents were praised as a key strength—something we value deeply.
One area for continuous improvement identified was enhancing our questioning techniques to help children extend their ideas and thinking even further. We welcome this feedback as part of our commitment to always growing and providing the very best early years experience.
A “Good” rating reflects not only our standards, but the love, dedication, and intentional learning environment we create every day for your little ones.