Burton Day Nursery in Christchurch, Dorset, believes children primarily learn and develop through play. Their philosophy of care integrates structured activities within a safe, happy, and loving atmosphere, aiming to build confidence and foster a love for learning.
The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual growth journey, meticulously recording their development and achievements to create a cherished keepsake for families upon graduation. They also emphasise healthy eating, with chefs preparing nutritious meals and snacks, ensuring children receive ample servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily.
Burton Day Nursery prioritises strong communication between staff and parents, viewing it as essential for continuity of care from home to nursery. They are committed to consistently evaluating and enhancing their services to meet and exceed childcare standards.
Our ethos
To have fun whilst learning. To provide a warm, caring and nurturing environment To respect freedom and allow choice. To treat each other with respect and consideration. To acknowledge and act on different beliefs, cultures and disabilities. To examine what we do and keep trying to improve it.
What it's like
Children settle quickly as staff know families and routines well. Babies enjoy exploring their environment while toddlers experiment with play dough, twigs and leaves. Staff support older children to become more independent and have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND.
Fees are charged by session with no minimum attendance requirements. Morning sessions include a mid-morning snack and hot nutritional lunch, while afternoon sessions include a mid-afternoon snack and tea.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Food
Our chefs provide a nutritionally prepared lunch for children attending full day and morning sessions. Freshly prepared high tea is provided for afternoon attendants. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are also provided, ensuring the children have more than 5 pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2002
Last inspected 22 November 2022 · Fiona Whitwell
What it's like to attend
Children settle quickly as staff know families and routines well. Babies enjoy exploring their environment while toddlers experiment with play dough, twigs and leaves. Staff support older children to become more independent and have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND.
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Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff have high expectations of all children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They monitor each child's progress and put in extra steps if a child is not developing as expected. The special educational needs coordinator is committed to ensuring all children can access the curriculum and implements detailed plans which she reviews regularly to help close any gaps in children's development.
Staff plan opportunities for children to play outside and be physically active.
Lovely nursery and nursery workers, our son loved it, but ended up moving as the manager kept trying to overcharge us - sometimes heavily overcharge - for anything she could, and on leaving tried charging us over £300 when all our final bills were paid. We are well aware she does this to many others there. Such a shame as the other staff are brilliant and it's a lovely place. The manager who clearly just presumes parents are too busy to notice and check their invoices properly in the hope to squeeze more money out of people. Absolutely awful.
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If I could give 10 stars I would! Absolutely lovely nursery! Sarah, Tracey, Lois and Anna are so wonderful who really take such good care of our son! We are so grateful for them. The food is all prepared in house, they focus on the babies individual needs! The baby room is such a warm, welcoming space. Communication is great from both Rosie the principal and all the staff in the baby room! Thank you again for everything! Highly recommend!
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My baby twins were amazingly supported since the beginning. Unfortunately we have decided to relocate so they only attended for 4 months. But during this time, my babies were well looked after and had a great experience. The manager Kirsty was very kind and both key workers for my twins were just lovely and amazing! A big thank you for all the staff in the baby room!
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This nursery go above and beyond at every opportunity. Their patience in the baby room and determination to have my son settled was so reassuring. He's now almost 3 and he gets so much out of his days at Burton nursery. Everyone from the key workers to the office staff are only too happy to help. There's a really wholesome feeling about this nursery and I'm so pleased I found them! Communication is fantastic. They've helped in so many ways! Thank you, you wonderful lot!
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My daughter started a few months ago and she has settled really well and is really happy there.
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Date: March 2014
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