Emma's Day Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Bournemouth for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2024. Open since 2016, with 40 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BH9 3EBWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 12 August 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this exceptional setting. They arrive full of enthusiasm and concentrate deeply in their free play and small-group sessions. Children thoroughly enjoy 'fingers and thumbs' activities to thread, work zips and pick up small objects with tools to develop their hand muscles. They persevere to succeed and proudly tell staff, 'I did it!' Children use the wealth of natural materials to create games and constructions with. They concentrate and use their excellent mathematical skills to weigh and measure materials at the 'science station' and eagerly solve the calculations staff present them with.
Children's behaviour is exemplary. Staff are excellent role models who have the same high expectations for all children. Children listen respectfully, include one another kindly and nurture younger children, who they help to feel secure. From a young age, children develop excellent independence and self-confidence. They complete responsible tasks with great efficiency, such as preparing snacks and washing up their cups and plates.
Staff deliver a broad and exciting curriculum, personalised to ensure every child makes excellent progress. Staff actively encourage children to share their views to enhance their enjoyment and the curriculum even further. For example, children take turns to be the 'photographer of the day', to photograph and show everyone their favourite things. They contribute their views and activity ideas through the
- 12 August 2024Outstanding
- 28 September 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Emma's Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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