As a family-run business, Bumbles Day Care reflects the passion, values and lifelong commitment of Patsy Maxwell, whose dedication to early years care has shaped the setting from the very beginning.
At Bumbles, we recognise that our team is at the heart of everything we do. Our settings are supported by a wide range of dedicated professionals, from our ratio-driven practitioners who work directly with the children, to our Cooks and Management team who help ensure the nursery runs smoothly each day.
"Bumbles has grown to be it's own little village, and it is the strength and commitment of our team that truly impacts the growth and development of every child."
Patsy
Click on any of our lovely team below to find out a little bit more about them!
Bumbles Senior Leadership Team works closely together to guide, support, and inspire our teams, ensuring high-quality care across every setting.
Each setting is required to have an accredited ‘Person in Charge’ who is supernumerary (ex-ratio), providing strong leadership and oversight. At Bumbles, our aim is to go a step further by developing flexible Managers who can confidently support and cover across all settings, building meaningful relationships and truly getting to know every child and family.
With a focus on collaboration, wellbeing, and a commitment to continuous improvement, our senior team are committed to create a positive and nurturing environment for all of our team, children, and families.
I have a real passion for working with children, and in particular the Under 3s age groups. My experience, dedication and continued growth at Bumbles has enabled my progression from Practitioner to Senior Coordinator in just a few short years. I’m lucky in my role as Senior Coordinator and Person in Charge, in that I can move around groups and settings, and see first hand how our team bring a little bit of magic to Bumbles everyday!
I really enjoy celebrating the small wins with children, being part of every little milestone, and watching them learn about the world. Singing and signing with them is one of my favourite ways to connect, and I never miss a chance to get outside and jump in puddles!
I am deeply passionate about caring for children and supporting their development, which led me to pursue a career in childcare. I am currently covering maternity leave as Day Care Manager and thoroughly enjoy not only nurturing each child’s individual needs, but also creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment in which they can thrive.
With several years of experience in the childcare industry in England, I have brought a wealth of knowledge, skills, and best practice with me to Northern Ireland. As a team, we take great pride in fostering happy, positive relationships with both children and parents, while consistently maintaining high standards of care and professionalism. Being part of each child’s journey is incredibly rewarding.
Positivity, passion, and dedication! What I love most about working with children is that every day is different! Even in challenging moments, children’s laughter, curiosity, and boundless energy have a way of lifting your spirits.
I thrive on creating a nurturing and fun environment, especially in our Nursery school wraparound group. Children should feel safe to explore, learn, and express themselves. Being part of their growth, celebrating their achievements, and guiding them through new experiences is incredibly rewarding.
With a lifelong passion for supporting children’s growth and being a mother of five children (now adults), I bring dedication, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of children’s needs to everything we do at Bumbles. As the Director of Bumbles, I am deeply passionate about childcare and what we have built over the past 30+ years. I feel incredibly proud to lead such a caring team today, some of whom I opened Bumbles with back in 1993.
Seeing children happy, having fun, and developing in their own unique ways is what truly inspires me and makes my role so rewarding.
I love being part of an organisation that nurtures children in their early years, and helps shape the future of the next generation. Behind the scenes at Bumbles, I make sure everything is running smoothly — from accounts and payroll to recruitment, HR and day-to-day operations — keeping the heart of Bumbles beating strong.
Having been a child at Bumbles myself (many years ago!), I’m constantly amazed at how the childcare industry has evolved, and proud that Bumbles has stayed true to its core values while continuing to grow and innovate.
I bring a wealth of experience in childcare, teaching, and education to Bumbles, alongside a professional curiosity to keep learning and developing our provision in a child-focused way. The safety and happiness of our community is my number one priority, and I strive to bring care, positivity, and purpose to Bumbles every day.
What I love most about working with children is the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future (our children)! Most things you do in life will have little impact on the world in 100 years, but the care, education and joy we foster in our young people resonates on society for generations.
I bring a strong passion for childcare and a natural ability to lead along with the enthusiasm to support and train others in the field. I take great pride in being part of the childcare industry and I’m committed to making a meaningful difference within Bumbles. My goal is to inspire excellence, foster growth and contribute to an environment where children and staff can thrive.
Working with children has always been my passion — I love watching them grow, supporting their development, and seeing their little characters shine.
Our Team is made up of caring, passionate, and dedicated individuals who bring Bumbles vision, purpose and values to life every day. As well as bringing a wide range of skills and experience to Bumbles, our team complete training in areas such as Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, and Food Safety, to ensure they are fully equipped to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for every child.
Made up of caring, passionate, and dedicated individuals, our wider team bring our vision, purpose and values to life every day. From supporting learning and development to creating safe, happy, and nurturing environments, each team member plays an important role in the children’s journeys. Together, they work closely with families and colleagues to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Supporting children and their happiness is incredibly important to me, and I always strive to create a positive, nurturing environment at Bumbles. I love working with children because of how funny and creative they are — they constantly surprise me with something new. I also really value how loving and trusting children are our team, which makes it feel like we are one big family.
I bring a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to learning and growing in my career. I love being part of their journey, watching them grow, reach new milestones, and develop their own personalities. The best part of my day is having fun alongside them — playing, exploring, and simply enjoying all the little moments together.
I bring positivity and kindness to Bumbles, and I love being part of the children’s daily adventures. No two days are ever the same, and I really enjoy seeing them grow and develop right before my eyes. The time I spend with the children in the room is always the highlight of my day.
For over 10 years, I have brought fun, enthusiasm and a welcoming face to Bumbles. I really enjoy getting to know the children, discovering their unique personalities, interests, and what makes them happy.
I take pride in being a strong male role model in our industry, and encourage more men to consider a career in childcare. It’s a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives and challenge stereotypes. Childcare professionals help shape the next generation, making our work not only important, but indispensable to a healthy, thriving society.
I bring positivity, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to Bumbles. I’m dedicated to making every day a great one for the children. I love watching them grow and develop, and there’s nothing better than seeing them genuinely enjoy playing and being part of life at Bumbles.
I bring positivity and cheerful energy to Bumbles! I am a great multitasker and willing to help wherever I’m needed. What I love most about working with children is that you learn something new every day — whether it’s a funny joke, or a surprising fact they’ve picked up at school.
I bring passion, commitment, enthusiasm, and lots of love and care to Team Bumbles. I enjoy teaching BSL to both the children and our team across the settings. What I love most about working with children is that every day a child will make you smile! And by the end of each day, you always leave with something positive!
I’m kind and caring, and I love giving others opportunities to grow and try new things. What I enjoy most about working with children is seeing their growth and building strong, positive relationships along the way. Every day is different, and it’s never boring!
Having three years of experience at Bumbles previously, I briefly left to explore further avenues of working in education as a SEN classroom assistant. Gaining invaluable experience from this role, I returned to Bumbles and am enjoying my role as Coordinator in the Early Years.
I like to think of myself as a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive member of the team. What I love most about working with children is watching them grow and develop their own little personalities — it’s amazing to see each one come into their own.
I am a friendly, caring, and positive person. With over 10 years experience in the childcare industry, I previously worked at Bumbles for 7 or 8 years, and later returned to my role as Practitioner after gaining a bit of experience in other childcare roles. I am delighted to have progressed to a Coordinator role and am working towards my Level 5 qualification with Bumbles.
What I love most about working with children is watching them grow and gain new skills — every little milestone is something special to be part of.
I feel I bring positivity and a warm, friendly, and caring approach to our team at Bumbles. What I love about working with children is that no two days are ever the same — each day brings new challenges that encourage you to think on your feet and be solution focused. I also really value the strong relationships I have built with the children and their families over the years, which makes my role so rewarding.
Kindness, creativity and patience are what I bring to Bumbles.
I am enjoying watching the children learn and their personalities really shine through!
I bring a positive attitude to the Bumbles team, and bit of craic! I love working with children and watching them hone their skills. Seeing their confidence grow as they master new things and reach milestones is a job highlight for me.
I bring enthusiasm, patience, and kindness to the team, and I enjoy working with children of all ages. Giving children the best possible experience is so important to me. What I love most is that every day is different — their sense of wonder, excitement in play, and unique outlook on life make each day special and rewarding.
I bring a wealth of experience to Bumbles as a mum of two boys! I care for each child and treat them just how I would like my own to be treated and cared for.
Working with children is so rewarding! And seeing their wee faces light up when they see you. I love watching them grow, develop, and reach their milestones. I never dread a Monday!
I have a passion for working with young children. I am qualified to Level 3 which helped me progress to Senior Practitioner at Bumbles. I am keen to keep learning and developing further in my childcare career.
What I love most is watching the children grow and develop during their time at Bumbles. I really enjoy planning fun activities for the children — especially at Christmas, Halloween, and other special times — and seeing their happy faces every single day.
I am a very happy and joyful person. Over my 10 years at Bumbles, I have loved getting to know the children and their unique personalities. Watching children grow and develop in confidence is truly rewarding.
I have been part of the Bumbles Team for over 32 years! What I love most about my role is watching children develop and grow over time — being part of their journey is something I still find incredibly rewarding.
I bring a warm, positive, and enthusiastic presence to our Bumbles family, with a focus on nurturing holistic development from the very beginning – supporting each child’s unique potential and wellbeing. I truly value partnership working and love collaborating with our fabulous Bumbles team and families to provide thoughtful, tailored, and individualised care for every child.
When not in one of our Bumbles settings, you can find me in the background focusing on the ongoing development of our Bumbles village! What I love most about working with children? Being part of their journey — even if only for a little while — from our tiniest Bumblinos right through to our B Adventurers, watching them grow, flourish, and set off on their next big adventure.
I enjoy working in all age groups and bring a helping hand to the kitchen, making tasty meals with Lorraine. What I love most about working with children is watching them grow and develop — seeing them move from room to room and noticing all the progress they make along the way.
I have been Bumble’s cook at HQ for over 30 years and have consistently taken great pride in cooking homely meals for the thousands of children that have come through Bumbles doors in that time (and team when they fancy some Bumbles lunch!). Cooking for everyone has been a rewarding responsibility and an important part of supporting their well-being over the years.
My favourite meal to cook is our Chicken Curry.
A bubbly, positive and warm personality. I am keen and enthusiastic to learn more about childcare and grow my skills.
I am enjoying watching the children develop and reach new milestones, all whilst helping to create a positive environment for them to enjoy and feel safe in.
I bring a positive bubbly energy to Bumbles, through my interactions with both the children, the team and parents. My hope is to make everyone feel welcomed and valued.
I love being able to make a positive impact in children’s lives, helping them to explore independence and their imaginations! It’s amazing being able to watch each of their personalities grow and develop each day, and watching them create special friendships with the other children and their grownups!
I bring positive energy and compassion to our team. I enjoy working the children and in partnership with their parents and families. I can move between groups, and love getting to know each child and working with every team member. What I love most about working with children is seeing them grow, connecting with them, having conversations, and being there to support and care for them whenever they need it.
I bring energy and happiness to Bumbles! I enjoy cooking lots of nice food and yummy meals for the children at Bumbles on the Hill! What I love most about working with children is seeing all those wee smiley faces first thing in the morning, hearing their stories, and watching their personalities shine through each day.
I work behind the scenes in Bumbles looking after the website and trying to maximise what we can get out of all our digital tools. Previously, I worked in the public sector for 8 years with clients across the UK government and national charities. Although I don’t get to work directly with the children I get to witness the joy and infectious energy that everyone else on the team is brimming with.
I’ve grown up with Bumbles and indeed even some of the team who’ve been here over the last 30+ years!
I bring energy, warmth, and lots of Italian culture to Bumbles! What I love most about working with children is all the happiness and cuddles they bring!
I bring years of experience, a strong knowledge of policies and procedures, and a commitment to bringing Bumbles values to our practice everyday. I have been a member of the Bumbles team since our first year in 1993 and what I love most about working with children is watching them learn to talk and discovering the world through their eyes! It’s hugely rewarding to be part of a child’s early milestones.
I bring experience working with a range of different age groups and abilities, having worked in school settings and afterschools before joining Bumbles. What I love most about working with children is nurturing their development and supporting their growth — helping them become the best version of themselves.
I bring a mix of music, yoga, outdoor games, sensory activities and arts & crafts to my practice everyday at Bumbles. We love getting outside! What I love most about working with children is encouraging their independence and imagination, helping them develop language skills, and engaging in play, fun games and creative activities with them.
I bring experience, a positive attitude, hard work, and a love of teamwork to Team Bumbles. What I love most about working with children is that every day brings new opportunities to learn — for both the children and adults! I especially enjoy watching children get involved in play and activities, and it’s such a joy to see them go home with big smiles, excited to tell their parents all about their day.
I bring a happy and positive attitude to Bumbles, with over 18 years experience in Childcare. What I love most about working with children is watching them thrive and helping them achieve their milestones.
I bring a strong understanding of children, their learning, and development to the Bumbles Team. I am patient, practice good time management, and use my own initiative to complete tasks both independently and as part of our team. What I love most about working with children is watching them thrive, learn, and grow in their own unique ways.
I bring a fun and bubbly personality to Bumbles. I love using my curiosity to discover new ways of play to enrich our days.
I love watching the children achieve their milestones and become more confident in their own wee personalities. Working with children means there is something new and exciting every day which makes the job so rewarding.
I bring a natural, child-like, positive mindset to our team, and I’m never afraid to make myself look a little silly if it means making the children and staff smile. What I love most about working with children is their brutal honesty and being part of shaping these little people into the wonderful individuals they’ll grow up to be.
I am a team player and child-focused! I really enjoy thinking of new activities for the children to enjoy.
What I love most about working with children is getting to know each one individually and watching their development change and grow throughout their time at Bumbles.
I am a team player, care deeply, and have a real passion for working with children. And I bring loads of fun to Bumbles!
What I love most about working with children is seeing them grow, explore, learn, and reach their milestones. It’s such a joy to be part of their journey every day.
I bring teamwork, fun, and care to Bumbles. What I love most about working with children is being able to care for them, have fun together, teach them new things every day, and watch them grow and flourish into their own little personalities.
Our Relief Team plays a vital role in supporting our settings, stepping in wherever they’re needed to ensure continuity of care for children and families. Flexible, reliable, and highly skilled, they quickly build positive relationships with children and staff while maintaining the high standards we pride ourselves on. Their support helps keep our environments calm, consistent, and welcoming every day.
I love getting to see children’s curiosity and imagination develop as they play and learn.
I bring strong people skills, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine passion for supporting children and others in my childcare role at Bumbles.
I love to see the children’s curiosity during play. Seeing them explore each activity is rewarding and I enjoy helping them learn new skills.