Support with Childcare Costs – What Parents Need to Know
Have you researched all of the available financial support towards your childcare costs? Do you know which option best suits your needs? Eligibility can vary depending on your income, working hours, and family circumstances. It’s always worth checking what you qualify for. There are several types of financial support available here in Northern Ireland and […]
Bumbles Community raises £600 for Mencap NI
Bumbles ‘One Wee Toddle HOP’ in aid of Mencap Last week, we celebrated Easter by hopping to raise money for a really great cause! 🐰🌸 With each child showing off their wonderful hopping skills, the excitement grew even further as the Easter Bunny visited all of the settings bouncing in to each group with a […]
Childcare Fee Update from 1st April 2026
We understand that Childcare fee increases can impact families greatly, and can assure you that any fee adjustment at Bumbles reflects extensive evaluation of operational costs, staffing investment, and regulatory requirements. As a provider caring for children across five Bumbles settings, our priority has always been, and will always remain, delivering high-quality, consistent, and nurturing early […]
Bumbles Intergenerational Programme
Friendship and Connection: Reflecting on Our Intergenerational Programme with Nazareth House. As we come to the end of another year at Bumbles, we’ve been reflecting on one of the most meaningful parts of our day; our intergenerational partnership with Nazareth Care Village. Many years ago, we began visits to Nazareth, not fully realising just how […]
Bumbles Pumpkin Patch 2025
Bumbles Pumpkin Patch in aid of Teech.org We enjoyed an unforgettable evening at Bumbles Pumpkin Patch on Friday 17th October, as our annual event returned this year bringing together families, fun, and all for a wonderful cause! We’re thrilled to share that, thanks to the amazing support of our Bumbles community, we have now raised […]
Bumbles Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser 2025
Bumbles Pumpkin Patch in aid of Teech.org Post written by Ryan, Bumbles Business & Development Manager I am excited to confirm that our annual Bumbles Pumpkin Patch is back! We warmly invite all of our wonderful children, team and families to join us for a late afternoon / evening of pumpkin-picking, carving and fundraising. We will be […]
NICSS Discount Extended to Primary School Children from 1st September 2025!
At the beginning of the summer it was announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) has been extended to primary school aged children from 1st September 2025. This is fantastic news for our families and a 15% discount will now be applied to any primary school aged children once approved. What does this mean […]
Bumbles CPD Accredited Safeguarding Training
Bumbles hosts first in-house CPD Accredited Safeguarding and Child Protection Training We have some exciting Training based news to share at Bumbles! This month, we reached a significant training milestone by successfully hosting our very first in-house, CPD accredited training: Bumbles Level 2 Safeguarding and Child Protection for Children and Young People in Northern Ireland. […]
Bumbles in the Park Open Morning 2025
Welcome to Bumbles in the Park! Earlier this month, we hosted our yearly Open Morning at Bumbles in the Park. Situated right beside the play park in Ormeau Park, members of Bumbles Senior Team welcomed upcoming Nursery School children and their families to explore their new setting ahead of the summer transition and before starting […]
Congratulations to Our Bumbles Marathon Relay Team!
A massive cheer and congratulations is in order for our incredible Bumbles Day Care relay team who absolutely smashed the Belfast City Marathon yesterday! Kelly, Vilma, Amber, Becs, and Zoe – you are all superstars! Powering through each leg of the marathon with incredible determination and beaming smiles, your positivity, teamwork and contagious energy was […]
2024: A year of change, growth and celebration
As we reflect on the past year, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve shared with our amazing team and the wonderful families who entrust us with their children’s care at Bumbles. 2024 presented a year of ongoing challenges for the childcare industry. As a ratio driven Day Care, navigating rising […]
Bumbles Summer Camp 2024
Our Bumbles Summer Camp team have been busy planning and coordinating a jam-packed 7 week summer programme in Belfast to keep your children engaged, entertained, and safe over the summer holidays. SUMMER CAMP BOOKINGS OPEN! Closing Friday 7th June. SUMMER CAMP DAILY ROUTINE Everyday will include a warm welcome with chilled chat, yoga and meditation sessions. […]
8 Reasons You Should Consider a Rewarding Career in Childcare
Have you ever thought about a career that lets you make a real difference in the lives of others? Working with children is so much more than a job. It offers the unique opportunity to play a vital role in a child’s learning and development during their most formative years. It’s your opportunity to help […]
Bumbles Xtra Vision
Lights, camera, action! Bumbles ‘Xtra Vision‘ is now open for all of our families to enjoy. In Bumbles ‘Autumn Update’ to parents, we mentioned that we had collected an abundance of old DVDs from friends and family ready to take to the charity shop. Prior to them going to the charity shop, we thought we […]
Bumbles Pumpkin Patch 2023
Last Friday, we held our annual Bumbles Pumpkin Patch in celebration of Bumbles’ 30th Year in business! Bumbles Pumpkin Patch has become a special social occasion in our calendar. All of our Bumbles children, parents, team and their families are invited to join an evening of fun. The event is a great opportunity for everyone […]
The Magic of Summer Camp
Bumbles Summer Camp 2023 We can’t quite believe that another Bumbles Summer Camp is over! As we reflect on what has been a triumphant 7 weeks of fun, adventures, learning and memory-making, we are overjoyed with the positive feedback from our team, parents and most importantly children. The theme for Summer Camp 2023 was centred […]