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Blossoms Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·St Nicholas Church, 30 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LE · Dorset
Number of places
17 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Blossoms Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen provides exceptional childcare for children aged 3 months to 11 years, aiming to nurture individual growth and development through a blend of a home-like atmosphere and structured learning. The nursery focuses on a 'personal touch' with low child-to-staff ratios ensuring dedicated attention and care for every child.

They incorporate the curiosity approach, transforming home environments into stimulating learning spaces with natural and recycled materials to spark imagination and creativity. Flexibility is key, offering various session times and year-round childcare, with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

Parents can stay connected with their child's learning journey through an innovative online system, providing daily updates, live feeds, and photos. The nursery emphasises empowering children through choice, fostering independence, and maintaining a positive behaviour policy.

They also offer before and after school care, as well as holiday clubs, to support families with older children.

Our ethos

Blossoms Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the 'Curiosity Approach', aiming to nurture individual growth and development by transforming familiar home environments into stimulating learning spaces using natural and recycled materials. They emphasise a 'personal touch' with low child-to-staff ratios, fostering independence, empowering children through choice, and maintaining a positive behaviour policy.

What it's like

The manager and her team create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure, forming strong attachments with staff. Children enthusiastically engage in activities, play with friends, and display good behaviour, kindness, and consideration. Staff work closely with parents to understand children's needs and interests, incorporating them into planned activities with targeted support.

Home-like environmentLow child-to-staff ratiosFlexible hoursOnline learning journey systemUse of natural and recycled materials

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers flexible options including full days, early morning and late evening extensions, hourly rates, and out-of-school clubs. Charges are billed according to the specific sessions booked. Both 15 and 30 hours of government funding are accepted.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Nursery Early Morning (7:30am – 8:00am)£5.00 / session
  • Nursery Full Day (8:00am – 5:00pm)£62.00 / day
  • Nursery Late Evening (5:00pm – 6:00pm)£7.26 / session
  • Nursery Hourly Rate (8:00am – 6:00pm)£7.26 / hour
  • Holiday Club Full Day (Over 5 years, 8:00-6:00pm)£31.00 / day

Good to know

  • A non-refundable deposit is required to cover settling-in sessions, admin fees, and learning journal registration.
  • The deposit is payable before the child's first session.
  • Closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of government funding for eligible children.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm, all year around except for bank holidays and 1 week at Christmas.

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blossoms Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 August 2021

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

What it's like to attend

The manager and her team create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure, forming strong attachments with staff. Children enthusiastically engage in activities, play with friends, and display good behaviour, kindness, and consideration. Staff work closely with parents to understand children's needs and interests, incorporating them into planned activities with targeted support.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and her team create a warm and welcoming environment, helping children feel happy, safe and secure.
  • Children of all ages develop a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books.
  • Children enjoy playing outdoors and develop strong physical skills, balance and coordination.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent, teaching them self-care skills.
  • The manager and staff develop good partnerships with parents, who comment positively about their children's experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1make better use of opportunities that arise for older children to extend their thinking and learning skills
  • 2strengthen staff's professional development to enhance staff's knowledge and skills even further.
Inspection #10191499 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about their children's experiences in the nursery.

They value the information that staff share about their children's learning.

Parents appreciate staff's commitment to ensuring children achieve a good level of development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with parents to get to know children's needs and interests. Staff incorporate these into planned activities to provide targeted support.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outdoors. They develop strong physical skills, balance and coordination. Older children climb over obstacles, ride bicycles and run freely in the space around them.

Parent Reviews of Blossoms Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Sean
4 years ago

Wow Ken Harris, what are you talking about.! This place is fantastic and has very well trained staff, kids certainly are not bored here, I've heard nothing but great praise for blossoms nursery and the kids love it there, reporting it to ofsted, shame on you, I think you must be from a rival nursery. Well done to all at blossoms, keep up the fantastic work.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2021

  • September 2021Good
  • August 2021Good

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