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Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school in Farnham

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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3.7(6 parent reviews)
·Curious Explorers, St. Cross Road, FARNHAM, GU9 7JZ · Surrey
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school offers a stimulating and holistic environment across three distinctive locations in Farnham, Fleet, and Crookham Village, catering to the developmental needs of young children. Central to their philosophy is fostering curiosity and exploration, enabling children to learn through engaging experiences within specially designed indoor and outdoor spaces.

The nursery emphasises a child-led approach to learning, encouraging independence and providing opportunities for adventurous discovery, including a dedicated Forest School programme that immerses children in nature-based education. Curious Explorers is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals, offering a rich curriculum that extends beyond conventional learning to include extracurricular activities.

The dedicated and qualified staff team works collaboratively with parents to ensure each child receives personalised care and support, promoting a strong sense of community and partnership in early years education. The nursery maintains a focus on transparency and communication, regularly updating parents on their child’s progress and overall nursery events.

They place high value on creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring atmosphere where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Our ethos

Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school's philosophy is centred on fostering curiosity and exploration through a child-led approach, encouraging independence and adventurous discovery. They offer a Forest School programme for nature-based education and are committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals with a lifelong love for learning in a safe, supportive, and inspiring atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by staff and settle quickly into their environment. Staff build strong relationships with children and parents, providing sensitive care to the youngest children and supporting their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff give clear directions, which children follow, demonstrating good manners and smooth transitions in their routine.

Forest SchoolChild-led learningThree locations

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7am - 6pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school

Last inspected 1 March 2024

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 are warmly welcomed by staff and settle quickly into their environment. Staff build strong relationships with children and parents, providing sensitive care to the youngest children and supporting their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff give clear directions, which children follow, demonstrating good manners and smooth transitions in their routine.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn at each age and stage of development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well with tailored plans.
  • Partnership working with parents is a strength of the nursery, with parents' views valued and information used to enhance practice.
  • Managers are passionate about their roles, reflective, and make continual improvements.
  • Staff carry out regular risk assessments to ensure children are safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's skills in recognising and making use of opportunities that arise, to extend children's learning further.
Inspection #10333491 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents express that staff know their children well, and they say that the information they share is accurate and in line with what they see at home."

"They express their gratitude for the care and individual support that their children receive."

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) works closely with staff and parents to put tailored plans in place with specific goals for children to achieve. Staff adapt the environment and activities to support the children's needs and abilities, working collaboratively with parents and other professionals to help children make progress.

Outdoor space

Staff share children's joy as they play outside in the fresh, crisp air, encouraging them to run around, play football and other games. They set challenges, such as walking on stilts and jumping on stepping stones, to develop good physical development skills and perseverance.

Parent Reviews of Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school

3.7
(6)
Karen Britton
2 years ago

Most amazing nursery and fabulous staff and management. My grandson has been there since he was 6 months and has really thrived in this environment. The staff work closely with the parents at every stage of their development and helping with any challenges that arise. A wonderful learning experience- close to nature and the woods - seeing baby chicks hatch. Thank you so much, xx

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Robert Ballingall
a year ago

Moving into the area so I called to ask about availability. They laughed at me when I said I needed my kid to start in a few months time, and told me they had no availability for 2 years. Don’t know how anyone is supposed to move towns in this country, and I sure as hell don’t expect to be laughed at for needing to.

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Clare Oakley
4 years ago

Fantastic nursery my youngest daughter went here wonderful friendly staff very caring, excellent learning lots of fun activities for children to do 😊

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Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • March 2024Good
  • July 2019Good
  • May 2016Good

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