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Dimension Childcare # Dimension Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 1.0 (2 parent reviews) · HORNDEAN CAMPUS BARTON CROSS, HORNDEAN, HAMPSHIRE, PO8 9PQ · Hampshire Number of places 135 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year for its nursery provisions. 30am until school drop-off and from school pick-up until 6pm, with a holiday club for school breaks. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 29 August 2024. Children here are well-cared for, with staff fostering a friendly and warm atmosphere and greeting children enthusiastically each morning. The nursery has high expectations for children and implements a shared curriculum that focuses on children's interests and builds their knowledge. The inspector noted strong support for children's communication and language development, including the introduction of simple sign language in the baby room. Additional funding is effectively used to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). All children benefit from regular outdoor play, using large-scale equipment to develop gross motor skills, and each room has its own outdoor area. There are stimulating learning experiences outdoors, including visits to a newly established allotment. Parents speak positively about how staff get to know their children and appreciate the effective communication strategies regarding their children's learning and development. What it's like Children are well cared for in this nursery, which aims for them to be happy and make good progress. Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, greeting children enthusiastically. They have high expectations and a shared curriculum focused on children's interests and building knowledge. Strong staff teamwork Focus on communication Effective SEND support Structured literacy Engaging outdoor play Positive parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year for the nursery. Wraparound care is open term time only, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until school drop off and from school pick up until 6pm. Holiday club operates from 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2000 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dimension Childcare Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10350873 Lead inspector Nicky Hill Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258340)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110237) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dimension-childcare-po8-9pq-110237) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dimension Childcare Last inspected 29 August 2024 · Nicky Hill 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 well cared for in this nursery, which aims for them to be happy and make good progress. Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, greeting children enthusiastically. They have high expectations and a shared curriculum focused on children's interests and building knowledge. Inspector highlights - Teamwork among staff is strong, with a shared vision for children's learning. - The leadership team prioritises staff well-being, offering regular training and acknowledging positive practice. - Staff provide strong support for children's communication and language development, introducing simple sign language in the baby room. - The curriculum for literacy is well sequenced, with frequent story reading and free access to books and mark-making materials. - Partnerships with parents are good, with positive feedback on staff communication and involvement in planning activities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to further develop their good interactions with children so that they make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning - 2 consider how the outdoor curriculum for toddlers can be planned and sequenced more coherently to extend their learning further and support those who prefer to play in the natural environment. Inspection #10350873 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258340) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about how the staff really get to know their children. > They are happy with the communication strategies that the staff and managers use to inform them about their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additional funding is used well to support the individual needs of children effectively. Outdoor space All children enjoy regular opportunities to play outside and use large-scale play equipment to develop gross motor skills. In general, outdoor play consists of stimulating learning experiences, and each room has its own outdoor area, with all children visiting a newly established allotment. ## Parent Reviews of Dimension Childcare 1.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIqROHbCzgmef1nH52TDSC0P4ExEctFAoM2mAuX5UscclLPqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Logan Oatley 4 months ago Awful experience never taking my child here again [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205SVQwaDJVSGhVVld4b1V5MURlV1ExVDJGd1ZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487444106f1a8ab7:0xf7dbadcee5f14188) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSvRZWkdT6XmnvcEoYngsAzORmx-nITcIqiMGZbNZLMacwr24=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlie Reilly 5 months ago hated it here don’t take your children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wck5rdE1UMkpTV1ZneVRsWmhiWHBqY0ZGVk9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x487444106f1a8ab7:0xf7dbadcee5f14188) Reviews from Google for Dimension Childcare. 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