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Annabel's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(37 parent reviews) ·14 Herbert Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 8HD · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

About this day nursery

Annabel's Nursery in Bournemouth offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 8 years, operating 51 weeks a year from 8 am to 6 pm. The nursery prides itself on delivering high standards of care, ensuring every child feels valued, happy, and well-cared for.

They focus on individualised learning experiences that are engaging and fun, helping children build confidence, achieve their potential, and develop social skills. The children are organised into age-appropriate groups, each with dedicated rooms tailored to their developmental needs and activities.

The nursery emphasises praise and encouragement to foster confidence, aiding a smooth transition to school. They are committed to providing a safe and warm setting where children can thrive and enjoy their early years.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and kind, caring staff greet them. The curriculum focus on building mutual respect and kindness runs through the nursery, and children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, including school.

Individualised LearningAge-Appropriate RoomsFocus on Confidence Building

Pricing & funding

Fees are not charged when the nursery is closed, and discounts are offered for siblings and full-time attendance. Fees include a breakfast snack and an afternoon fruit snack. Cooked lunch and high tea are available for an additional cost, though parents can opt to provide packed meals.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Morning session (3 months - 2 years) including breakfast£38.47 / session
  • Afternoon session (3 months - 2 years) including snack£38.47 / session
  • Full day (3 months - 2 years)£76.94 / day
  • Morning session (2 - 3 years) including breakfast£37.77 / session
  • Afternoon session (2 - 3 years) including snack£37.77 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are not charged when the nursery is closed.
  • Offers a 5% discount for siblings.
  • Offers a 5% discount for children attending full time.
  • Breakfast snack and afternoon fruit snack are included in the fees.
  • Cooked lunch and high tea are charged additionally, with packed food accepted as an alternative.
  • Accepts 2, 3, and 4-year-old government funding, Tax-Free Childcare, and vouchers.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Annabel's Nursery

Last inspected 1 November 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and kind, caring staff greet them. The curriculum focus on building mutual respect and kindness runs through the nursery, and children are well prepared for the next stage in their education, including school.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have made significant improvements to the nursery since the last inspection, resulting in a strong culture of safeguarding.
  • The manager organises a broad curriculum centred on developing children's communication, social and emotional skills.
  • Children enjoy a variety of physical activities to help keep them fit and healthy.
  • Children develop a love of reading and enjoy sensory exploration with a variety of materials.
  • Children learn to be independent in preparation for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to engage with children in a way that promotes children's deeper thinking and helps them learn how to solve problems for themselves
  • 2extend communication with parents further to include ways that they can support their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10299834 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents report that they are happy with the care and learning their children receive."

"They state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and development through regular feedback from staff."

"some parents say that they would value more information about how they can support their children's learning at home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator has a strong commitment to ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. Staff work closely with external agencies to put any necessary interventions in place to help ensure all children make good progress. Any additional funding received is used with integrity to meet the needs of the children for whom it is intended.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a variety of physical activities to help keep them fit and healthy. For example, older children run, balance and jump in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Annabel's Nursery

5.0
(37)
Chrysa Kon
a year ago

We absolutely love Annabel's nursery! Caitlin, our son's key person has been amazing. All staff are incredibly kind and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment for our boy. You can tell he's having a great time by the big smiles he's giving the ladies every morning! The facilities are clean and well-equipped with a variety of engaging activities. Our little one has thrived there, making new friends and learning new things every day. Highly recommend!

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Camila Macerox
a year ago

My daughter has been going to the nursery for 1 year and a half, and she loves. She took a while to get settled, but all the staff offered all the support. Tina and Amanda are always responsive and helpful. And a special thanks for Kerri, my daughter loves her, and I can see how careful and dedicated she is with the children. It is a mix of relief and grateful when I pick up my daughter, and she is happy, active, and singing the music they have learnt. We are happy so far with the nursery.

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sarah Floyd
a year ago

Our son has attended Annabel's from 18 months and has loved every minute. From the get go they have been so supportive in not only ensuring he has the best care but also (as a first time mum) addressing any worries or concerns I had. He is now coming up to three and attends nursery 3 and a half days a week and still loves it. Its so reassuring as a working parent to see your child run into nursery and to come out happy talking about the activities they have done and how much fun they have had. I would recommend Annabels 100% not only has our son thrived there he has had so much fun and has built such close relationships with the staff which makes being away from him so much easier :)

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Laura Sellman
a year ago

My daughter will be 4 this year and has been attending Annabel’s since she was just over a year old. She absolutely loves going to nursery and she adores the staff as well. The whole team are incredibly helpful and kind. My daughter has learned so much, runs straight in the minute the door opens and has so much fun that she delights in telling me about at the end of the day. I am incredibly grateful for all the staff who have played such a huge role in shaping and nurturing my daughter, it will be sad to say goodbye when the time comes for her to start school.

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Ryan Irvin
a year ago

My son Jack has been with Annabelle’s since he was 18 months old and now coming up to 3 years old he has flourished into a confident young boy. The staff are amazing, and I’ve no doubt they’ve played a key role in nurturing him into the person he is now. He loves the variety of food, the many different activities on offer and above all, he has made many friends throughout his time there. I’d have no reservations about recommending Annabelle’s to close friends or family.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • November 2023Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • May 2023Inadequate

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