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Bouncy Bears Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·Springwood Community Centre, 110 Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 8BJ · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Bouncy Bear Childcare is a well-established nursery in Wellington, Somerset, providing high-quality and affordable care for children aged 0-5 years. Since its opening in 2004, the nursery has been dedicated to fostering an environment where young children can develop and thrive, reaching their full potential through engaging and enjoyable experiences.

The nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm, offering flexible full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions to accommodate diverse family needs. They also cater to pre-schoolers eligible for Universal Entitlement with specific morning and full-day sessions.

Bouncy Bear aims to create a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere, ensuring that every child feels welcome and supported in their learning journey.

What it's like

Children feel safe and happy at the pre-school, confidently engaging with a wide range of activities and developing strong friendships. They show positive attitudes to learning, curiosity, and concentration. The curriculum is inclusive and fun, supporting their learning and development, with staff actively involved in their play and physical activities.

Established since 2004Flexible sessionsOfsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full day care, Morning sessions (8am to 1pm), Afternoon sessions (1pm to 6pm), Pre-school sessions (9am to 12pm or 9am to 3pm)

Opening hours

8am to 6pm

Age range

0-5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bouncy Bears Pre-School

Last inspected 1 December 2021

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 feel safe and happy at the pre-school, confidently engaging with a wide range of activities and developing strong friendships. They show positive attitudes to learning, curiosity, and concentration. The curriculum is inclusive and fun, supporting their learning and development, with staff actively involved in their play and physical activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident, happy, and have positive attitudes to learning.
  • Staff provide a welcoming and exciting learning environment and deliver the curriculum well, supporting all children's progress.
  • Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world through community outings.
  • Staff effectively support children's speaking and listening skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are positive, and parents speak highly of the care and communication they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1create more opportunities to challenge children's thinking, and encourage them to solve problems and come up with their own ideas
  • 2extend ways to help children understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Inspection #10143330 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"They comment that they receive consistent information and feedback about their children and that they are very happy with the care they receive."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well maintained.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being physically active. Outside, the children show they enjoy taking risks as they negotiate steps to the climbing frames and use free space to run when playing a chase game. This helps develop children's muscles and coordination.

Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • December 2021Good
  • September 2014Good

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