Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Stapleford
Established in 2015 by Kelly and Jay, Jelly Beans Childcare provides a nurturing home-from-home environment for children aged birth to five. Our approach prioritises exploration and curiosity, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to prepare children for school. With a dedicated team and partnerships with local schools, we ensure smooth transitions to reception years. We focus on creating a secure, stimulating setting where children develop through play and imagination. Our flexible, parent-focused ethos supports working families with accommodating schedules and transparent communication. 
Services
Early Childhood Education
After-School Club
Parent Consultations
Virtual Tours
Flexible Scheduling
Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer a family-run nursery with proven expertise since 2015
- Our home-from-home environment ensures children feel secure and engaged
- Dedicated team maintains consistent, warm relationships with children
- Flexible scheduling accommodates working parents' changing needs
- Stable curriculum aligns with school readiness requirements
What people say
Loving environment
Staff are brilliant
Excited to see us
Lovely communication
Progress in development
Services
Early Childhood Education
We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning environments. Our programme supports cognitive, physical, and social development for children aged birth to five. Daily activities stimulate creativity while preparing children for school transitions, with continuous observation and progress tracking.
After-School Club
Our after-school provision caters to children up to seven years old with structured activities and flexible attendance options. The dedicated outdoor space offers exploration opportunities through themed play and educational games. Staff accommodate changing schedules and transportation needs for working parents.
Parent Consultations
Regular communication channels include progress updates through family app notifications and face-to-face meetings. We maintain transparent dialogue about child development, care routines, and individual needs while providing responsive support for parental queries.
Virtual Tours
Prospective families access immersive virtual walkthroughs showcasing our nursery environment. The digital tour highlights classroom setups, play areas, and safety features while demonstrating our care philosophy in practice. This resource supports informed decision-making for working parents.
Flexible Scheduling
We accommodate changing family requirements with adjustable booking arrangements. Our approach supports unpredictable work patterns through last-minute adjustments where possible, maintaining continuity of care while addressing specific parental needs without compromising child-to-staff ratios.
People
Kelly
Owner
Founder of Jelly Beans Childcare since 2015, Kelly transitioned from home-based childcare to establish the current nursery. As a working parent herself, she prioritises responsive care that supports family needs while maintaining educational standards.
Jay
Co-owner
Supporting Kelly in nursery expansion since 2018, Jay contributes to operational management. Together with Kelly, he ensures the business maintains its family-focused ethos while meeting regulatory requirements for early years education.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children aged birth to five years, with after-school provision available for older children up to seven years old.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm to accommodate working parents' schedules.
How do you support school transitions?
We partner with local schools and early years specialists to ensure smooth reception year transitions using structured preparation programmes.
Can I tour the nursery?
Virtual tours are available online, with in-person visits possible by prior arrangement through our contact form.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use a family app for daily updates alongside face-to-face meetings and telephone contact for responsive communication.
