Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Bedford
Established in 2005, Jumping Jacks Child Care Childcare in Bedford provides a nurturing 'home from home' environment for children aged six weeks to five years. Our OFSTED-registered nursery combines structured learning with free-flow play, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. With a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio in baby units and 1:8 for older children, our qualified team prioritises individual care and development. We maintain transparency through daily progress records and regular parent workshops, supported by a 2022 OFSTED report confirming our outstanding provision.Our facilities include dedicated baby units, outdoor play spaces, and a vegetarian kitchen preparing fresh meals daily. Over 90% of families recommend us through personal referrals, reflecting our commitment to creating confident, independent children while maintaining strong parent partnerships.
Services
Daycare 0-2 years
Preschool 2-5 years
OFSTED-registered programs
Healthy meal provision
Parent partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Qualified nursery nurses with specialist early years training
- OFSTED-registered curriculum with free-flow learning approach
- On-site vegetarian kitchen preparing fresh meals daily
- 7:30am-6:30pm year-round care with flexible booking options
- Proven track record with 90% parent recommendation rate
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Qualified specialist staff
Happy friendly environment
Positive developmental impact
Outstanding OFSTED report
Excellent parent communication
Services
Daycare 0-2 years
Our baby unit provides individualised care with 1:3 staff ratio, maintaining home routines for feeding and sleeping. Daily activities include sensory play, action songs, and sibling interaction. Each child receives a dedicated key worker for consistent care and development tracking.
Preschool 2-5 years
Free-flow learning environment following OFSTED guidelines, combining structured curriculum with child-led play. Focus on communication, physical development, and social skills through themed activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects tailored to individual learning paces.
Parent partnerships
Regular progress updates through daily records and termly achievement folders. Parent workshops and open communication channels enable collaborative development planning. Settling-in support includes customised goodbye routines and transition boxes for anxious children.
People
Shanaka Katuwawala
Managing Director
Early Years Teacher Status holder with educational research background. Former secondary school mathematics and science teacher. Oversees nursery strategy and quality standards, combining academic expertise with practical childcare experience to drive continuous improvement.
Sarah Tamburrini
Operations Director
NNEB-qualified childcare professional with 30+ years nursery management experience. Holds Early Years degree and founded Jumping Jacks Child Care in 2005. Provides strategic leadership while mentoring staff in best practice childcare approaches and regulatory compliance.
Charlotte Wright
Manager
Nursery practitioner with 18 years' experience, including residential childcare leadership. Specialises in creating positive developmental impacts through tailored early years interventions. Oversees daily operations and staff training in the nursery's educational philosophy.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from six weeks to five years old, with dedicated baby units and age-appropriate preschool activities following OFSTED guidelines.
What are your operating hours?
7:30am to 6:30pm daily, 52 weeks a year excluding Christmas closure period. Flexible booking options available to accommodate working parents.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, our on-site kitchen prepares fresh vegetarian meals daily using seasonal ingredients. We accommodate special dietary requirements with parental consultation.
How do you track child development?
Daily progress notes, Celebration of Achievement logs, and termly Record of Achievement folders. Formal EYFS progress checks occur at 2-3 years and school transition.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff are OFSTED-compliant with relevant childcare qualifications. Senior team members hold Early Years Teacher Status, NNEB qualifications, and specialist safeguarding certifications.
