Moordown Pre-School
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Bournemouth for children from birth to 8+, open 08:30 to 15:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2012, with 30 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BH9 2RBWhat 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, 28 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff are approachable and friendly as they warmly welcome children and families into the pre-school. They prioritise this time to talk to parents about children's interests and their development at home. Children explain what they have enjoyed doing with parents and grandparents. They beam with pride as they share cakes they have been baking, for example. Children have a strong sense of belonging and feel secure in their daily routines. For instance, they independently find their name cards and know where to put their coats and lunch boxes. Children become independent and confident in their own abilities.
Children behave well. Staff are kind, considerate and consistently model good manners. Children follow their example and quickly learn to take turns and cooperate with others. They gladly help each other to get water for the seeds they are planting, for instance. Staff gently guide and regularly praise children, which supports their self-esteem well.
Children benefit from a broad curriculum that is based on what interests them. This includes daily fresh air and exercise to support their good health. Children develop good physical skills as they balance, climb and skilfully steer bicycles around outdoors. They visit parks and go on walks to find out about the natural world.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review adult-led group activities to support all children to become engaged and develop their learning fully n extend opportunities for staff to share good practice and develop their skills further to raise the standard of teaching to a higher level.
- 28 February 2023Good
- 15 June 2017Good
- 10 September 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Moordown Pre-School
- 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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