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Bears Hideaway Nursery # Bears Hideaway Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 6a Stourwood Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3PN · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bears Hideaway Nursery, a family-run establishment since 1997, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Southbourne, Bournemouth. Located at the end of the high street, the nursery is securely set back from the road, providing ample space both indoors and out. All children's rooms are situated on the ground floor, each boasting direct access to expansive, private gardens, ensuring bright spaces and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor play. The nursery emphasises learning through play, fostering communication, and ensuring children have fun while developing. Our ethos Bears Hideaway Nursery is a family-run establishment that emphasises learning through play, fostering communication, and ensuring children have fun while developing. They provide a nurturing and stimulating environment with seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor play spaces. What it's like Children are enthusiastic and ready to learn, engaging in activities such as making mud pies, practicing counting, and exploring lights, sounds, and textures. They also enjoy carrying out tasks like putting away coats and washing hands, developing resilience and perseverance. The nursery has focused on children's communication and language skills since the COVID-19 pandemic. Family-run since 1997 Direct garden access from all rooms Learning through play Secure and spacious environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.bearshideawaynursery.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 49 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bears Hideaway Nursery Last inspected 14 March 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 are enthusiastic and ready to learn, engaging in activities such as making mud pies, practicing counting, and exploring lights, sounds, and textures. They also enjoy carrying out tasks like putting away coats and washing hands, developing resilience and perseverance. The nursery has focused on children's communication and language skills since the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspector highlights - The manager plans an ambitious curriculum with a clear intent for all children's learning. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. - Overall, staff support children's enjoyment of books and early reading well. - Children develop warm relationships with staff who know them well. - The nursery's dedicated chef prepares a wide range of nutritious snacks and home-made meals. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's teaching skills to extend, engage and challenge children's learning as they play to help them make the best possible progress - 2 improve staff's skills and knowledge of how to model language consistently, to support children's language skills and literacy development further. Inspection #10276595 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214213) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bears Hideaway Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276595 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214213)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335199) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bears-hideaway-nursery-bh6-3pn-ey335199) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the staff are 'professional', 'kind' and 'attentive'. > Parents say that their children are becoming independent and learning to be expressive and creative. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. Children are gaining confidence and joining in with group activities. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable and works closely with parents, staff, and other professionals to help children make the best possible progress they can. Outdoor space There is plenty of space to support children's physical and sensory development. Children put away their coats after outdoor play. Inspection history Date: December 2006 - March 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - January 2014 Requires improvement - December 2006 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bears Hideaway Nursery ### How did Bears Hideaway Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is the capacity at Bears Hideaway Nursery? ### Is Bears Hideaway Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### How can Bears Hideaway Nursery be contacted? ### What does the staff team at Bears Hideaway Nursery support children with? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bournemouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bears Hideaway Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Bournemouth · BH6 3PU ](/nursery/sandcastle-nursery-preschool-ltd-bh6-3pu-ey440853) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 5AB ](/nursery/fingers-n-thumbs-day-nursery-bh6-5ab-100467) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Seaward Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 3SJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/seaward-day-nursery-bh6-3sj-ey315405) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool Bournemouth · BH5 2JU ](/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-and-preschool-bh5-2ju-2871893) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 5JZ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-bh6-5jz-ey361917) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Woodland Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH5 2JG ](/nursery/woodland-day-nursery-bh5-2jg-2670853) [See all nurseries in Bournemouth →](/search?q=Bournemouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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