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Bibury Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Off Fortescue Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 2LH · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

About this day nursery

Bibury Day Nursery, located in Poole, BH12 2LH, has been providing high-quality childcare for over a decade. The nursery prides itself on its small, friendly environment where each child is treated as an individual, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for families.

Catering to children from three months up to eight years, the nursery ensures continuity of care by operating 51 weeks a year. Their curriculum focuses on child development through age-appropriate groups, with dedicated spaces for babies and toddlers (Tiddlers) and preschoolers (Tadpoles).

Learning is gently encouraged through stimulating activities, including yoga, story time, and various indoor and outdoor play opportunities like soft play, creative areas, and secure play equipment. The nursery also offers after-school and holiday clubs for past pupils when space permits.

Healthy, freshly prepared meals are provided daily by their own cook, with special dietary needs accommodated. The nursery boasts well-qualified, experienced staff with a low turnover and maintains a high staff-to-child ratio for individual attention.

Security is paramount, featuring a biometric entry system and secure garden areas. Bibury Day Nursery is Ofsted-registered and was rated 'Good' in December 2022.

What it's like

Children settle quickly as staff get to know families and their routines well. Parents feel supported and happy to drop children off at the door. Children demonstrate happiness and security as they confidently greet staff and friends.

Small, friendly environmentCaters for 3 months to 8 yearsYoga activitiesHealthy, freshly prepared mealsBiometric entry system

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions and include all meals. Discounts are available for siblings and full-time bookings. Funding can be used for half-day or full-day sessions, with optional additional charges applied for meals and early drop-offs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Morning Session£35.50 / session
  • Afternoon Session£28.50 / session
  • Full Day Session£64.00 / session
  • Early Drop-off (7:30-8:00am)£3.50 / session
  • Breakfast (optional)£1.50 / session

Good to know

  • Private session fees are inclusive of all meals.
  • A 10% discount is offered for full-time attendance and siblings.
  • Funding can be applied to half days (5 hours of funding) or whole days (10 hours of funding).
  • Additional charges for meals and early drop-offs are optional.
  • One month's notice is required to opt out of optional additional meal and early charges.
  • Extra activities, such as yoga or trips, are optional and billed separately.

Key facts

Food

Healthy, freshly prepared meals daily by our own cook; allergies and special diets catered for. Parents can opt-out of breakfast and provide packed lunches (subject to Food Policy guidelines).

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), 51 weeks of the year.

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, Full Day, After School Club, Holiday Club

Staff

Well-qualified and experienced staff with a very low turnover. High staff-to-child ratio.

Waitlist

Not specified; prospective parents are encouraged to call to inquire about vacancies.

Age range

3 months to 8 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bibury Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 December 2022

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 settle quickly as staff get to know families and their routines well. Parents feel supported and happy to drop children off at the door. Children demonstrate happiness and security as they confidently greet staff and friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly as staff get to know families and routines well.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children benefit from meaningful learning across all areas and staff skilfully use early mathematical language.
  • Babies enjoy singing, instruments, and exploring soft play, developing physical skills.
  • The manager has a strong vision for the nursery and implements yearly improvements and development plans.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to be more independent with self-care routines
  • 2build on strategies in place to help children understand how their actions may affect others and learn to manage their own behaviours.
Inspection #10234699 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They monitor children's progress well and identify when some children need extra support. The manager oversees staff planning to ensure that all children receive the appropriate support, providing additional staffing support for children with SEND to access learning activities.

Outdoor space

Outside, children develop balance and spatial awareness through group games and exercises. For example, they delight in taking turns to be 'Mr Wolf' as they excitedly play 'What's the time Mr Wolf?'.

Parent Reviews of Bibury Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Andrew Ballantine
2 months ago

Amazing nursery, very friendly staff. Our son loved going here, there were never any problems getting him in the door, he'd just run inside and say "Bah-bye!" without even looking back. They cook good food for the kids and get them outside for play whenever the weather permits.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • December 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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