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Blooming Kids

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.1(9 Google reviews)
·Blooming Kids, The Wellington Centre, Andover, SP10 2EG · Hampshire
Number of places
22 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Blooming Kids is a day nursery in Andover, Hampshire, registered for children from one to eight years old. It is open all year round, from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. The day nursery accepts government funding for two, three, and four-year-olds, as well as tax-free childcare. In September 2023, Ofsted inspected the setting and gave it an overall rating of Good.

The inspector found that the curriculum is well considered and that children are enthusiastic learners who become engrossed in activities. Staff were described as friendly and caring, and parents told the inspector that they feel staff support their children's care and education effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well with tailored plans and adapted activities. The nursery has a garden which children use daily for a range of activities that support their learning.

What it's like

Friendly staff greet children, making them feel welcome and secure. They are caring and meet the emotional needs of the youngest children. Staff respect and value children as individuals, encouraging helpfulness and praising positive behaviour, which fosters an environment of respect.

Flexible SessionsLarge Outdoor AreaAccepts FundingSibling Discount

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age groups (0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-5 years) with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates available. Sessions include full days (8:00am - 6:00pm) and half-day AM/PM blocks, alongside early start and late finish extensions. Fees are payable monthly in advance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals and snacks.
  • Fees are payable on the 1st of the month in advance.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 7.45am-6.15pm, 51 weeks per year

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Flexible start & finish times, Term time, Non-term time

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

All meals and snacks included

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blooming Kids

Last inspected 27 September 2023 · Kelley Ellis

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

Friendly staff greet children, making them feel welcome and secure. They are caring and meet the emotional needs of the youngest children. Staff respect and value children as individuals, encouraging helpfulness and praising positive behaviour, which fosters an environment of respect.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well considered and supports children in specific areas, allowing them to progress in line with their abilities.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through tailored plans and adapted activities.
  • Children are active and enthusiastic in their learning, exploring and becoming engrossed in activities.
  • Managers are committed to continually improving the setting, prioritising staff well-being and providing training opportunities.
  • Managers and staff complete daily risk assessments, encouraging children to identify and assess risks themselves, fostering problem-solving skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop a more consistent approach to helping children learn about and follow good hygiene processes, to further improve their self-care skills
  • 2strengthen staff's skills in recognising when children need more time to process information and develop ideas for themselves.
Inspection #10284903 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They express that they feel that staff know their children well and support their care and education effectively.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and staff know the children well and know how best to support them. They work together with parents and devise tailored plans to support the children's individual needs. Furthermore, activities are planned and adapted, where necessary, to ensure that all children are included. This means children with SEND make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure the children have daily access to the garden and set it up with a range of activities that support children's learning in all areas. Children love being outdoors in the fresh air, moving around with pleasure and confidence, and are encouraged to be imaginative during their play.

Google Reviews of Blooming Kids

4.1
(9 Google reviews)
Rukky B
2 years ago

Blooming kids is an amazing nursery. The amount of care, love and attention showered on my son is incredible. I really appreciate how there are regular updates on how he is faring via the app and they have captured so many exciting moments for us to see. It is a small setting but the level of passion and love is mindblowing. I will always recommend this nursery and if you are thinking about bringing your kid here, just do it.

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Verity King
3 years ago

My daughter has been with Blooming Kids for a year now and their quality of care is exceptional. As an educational professional myself, I was really impressed with their provision, clearly taking a lot of inspiration from Montessori principles, and was absolutely secure sending my child even before they received their first Ofsted inspection which also graded them 'Good'. They are constantly developing, improving and looking for new opportunities for learning experiences. The staff are all incredibly friendly with a vast amount of experience among them. They have really gone out of their way, know each child really well and take safeguarding significantly more seriously than I have seen in some other settings. As parents, we couldn't be happier with their provision and we have never experienced any problems with communication - quite the opposite infact! We wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Anna Thornton
3 years ago

Well, I went to visit the nursery in January 2022. I fell in love with the setting. It’s small and child focus. My eldest is in a different nursery, which is large and lacking the focus on the child. My son first few days, as no doubt fill any parent with anxieties. Well I don’t know what an earth I was worrying for. He has settled so we’ll, for an 11 month old who has been exclusively breastfed and never spent more than 3-4!)975: away from me. The staff were supportive and allowed me to bring in expressed milk. He has been comforted to sleep like he is at home and they have ensured they know when he’s woken so can anticipate his nap. No “one size fits all” which is the best place ever. I am so excited about his journey through this nursery.

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Natalie May
3 years ago

Could not be happier with this lovely setting for our daughter. She has been at Blooming Kids for over a year, first in the up to two years room and now on the older room. The staff are second to none, engaged, imaginative, friendly and helpful. She is so happy attending this setting. Could not recommend it highly enough!

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Jaroslava Janková
3 years ago

Had twins in this nursery for past 4 years and dispite me being generally hard to please :D I was pleased :) I've chosen this nursery over others due welcoming,warm,loving nature of staff. During the years my kids always had safe enviroment to express their feelings and needs, someone to come to for comfort,cuddles. I know that teachears in this setting are constantly learning and growing so they were able to accomodate special approach where needed and help with challanges we sometimes as parents find hard to deal with. Kids key worker is just amazing. She is most likely made of magic seed as she always smiles, is calm,keep seing positives in any situation,see best in kids even in their worst :D

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Inspection history

Date: October 2021

  • September 2023Good
  • October 2021Good

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