Welcome to Bumble Bee Room 

Where curiosity grows and independence begins..

The Bumble Bee Room, led by Sara, our Neuroscience Champion, is designed for children aged approximately 18 months to 3 years. This exciting stage of development is full of curiosity, exploration and rapid learning, and our nurturing environment provides the perfect place for children to flourish.

Between the ages of 18 months and three, children make incredible progress in their physical, social, emotional and language development. They become increasingly independent, develop friendships, ask endless questions and begin to make sense of the world around them. At Clare House Nursery, we recognise that every interaction is an opportunity to learn, and our curriculum is carefully planned around each child’s individual interests, ensuring learning is meaningful, engaging and fun.

Inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Birth to Five Matters, our environment is organised into inviting learning areas that encourage exploration, creativity and independence. We provide a wide range of open-ended experiences, including large-scale art, sensory exploration, imaginative play and practical activities that support children to become confident, capable learners.

Building positive relationships is at the heart of everything we do. Our practitioners help children develop confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience by modelling kindness, patience and respect. As children grow, we gently encourage independence through everyday routines such as putting on coats, taking off shoes, washing hands and beginning toilet training. We work closely with families to ensure every child feels supported as they reach these important milestones.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Our children enjoy free-flow access to our secure outdoor learning environment throughout the year, allowing them to move, explore and discover in all seasons. Outdoor learning is an essential part of our curriculum, offering experiences that cannot be recreated indoors. Whether climbing, balancing, creating, investigating nature or engaging in imaginative play, children develop confidence, resilience and a love of the natural world.