Stour Road Day Nursery
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Christchurch for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Open since 2016, with 35 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BH23 1JLWhat 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, 16 July 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and confident. They quickly engage in the resources that staff have thoughtfully prepared for them. Children make and create models using a range of equipment. They eagerly demonstrate to others how they have constructed their creations. Staff celebrate their successes. Children feel valued as staff take the time to talk with them about their work. Staff's interactions with children are constantly warm and encouraging. Children love books. Babies select their favourite stories, know how to handle books, and carefully turn pages. They sing 'Incy Wincy Spider' as they learn vocabulary alongside staff, engaged by fun hand puppets. Older children prepare for school by learning to listen during group activities. They participate in discussions about the stories that they hear. Children have the confidence to speak in front of their peers and share their own thoughts and ideas.
Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports children's well-being and encourages their motivation to learn. They expand children's experiences by organising visits from experts, such as football coaches and dance teachers. Staff positively influence children's confidence and belief in themselves. Children continue to remain motivated to learn skills and knowledge inspired by visitors.
They initiate extra practice at the nursery so that they can improve.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen staff's teaching skills further to help children fully benefit from their intended curriculum, so that children make even more progress.
- 16 July 2024Good
- 18 October 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Stour Road 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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