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Dottie Tots Nursery School in Bentley

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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4.4(28 parent reviews) ·Bentley Memorial Hall, Alton Road, Bentley, GU10 5NB · Hampshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Dottie Tots Nursery School embraces a child-centred educational approach, focusing on a heuristic method of learning and development. The nursery prioritises the unique needs of each child, cultivating a relaxed yet secure environment where young learners can thrive.

Through play and exploration, children are encouraged to become confident, self-motivated, and independent. The nursery offers childcare and education for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

They provide freshly prepared meals, flexible packages, and foster a love for learning through engaging and challenging opportunities. Their environments are designed to allow children to flourish through self-discipline and self-discovery, with a strong emphasis on indoor/outdoor free-flow play and creative play areas.

Our ethos

Dottie Tots Nursery School embraces a child-centred, heuristic method of learning, encouraging children to become confident, self-motivated, and independent through play and exploration, in a relaxed yet secure environment. They emphasise indoor/outdoor free-flow play and creative areas, fostering self-discipline and self-discovery.

What it's like

Children feel happy, safe and secure. Staff utilise robust settling-in procedures to understand each child's individual needs. Leaders are dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for all children and their families.

Child-centred educationHeuristic learning approachForest School sessionsFlexible childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 07:30 to 18:00 - 51 weeks a year

Age range

9 months - 4 years old

Food

Freshly prepared meals

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dottie Tots Nursery School

Last inspected 30 August 2023 · Ingrid Howell

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 happy, safe and secure. Staff utilise robust settling-in procedures to understand each child's individual needs. Leaders are dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for all children and their families.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning and make good progress.
  • Staff embed mathematical development well.
  • Children benefit from good opportunities to socialise and explore their community.
  • Staff provide children with a range of opportunities to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and following good oral hygiene.
  • Partnerships with parents are good.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to support the learning needs of all children, including younger children, effectively.
Inspection #10304295 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for all children and their families. They support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They work closely with parents to ensure that children receive extra support to help close gaps in their learning.

Outdoor space

Leaders recognise that the nursery has limited outdoor space. They have located a secure outdoor area so that children have more opportunities to run around.

Parent Reviews of Dottie Tots Nursery School

4.4
(28)
Tash Ralphs
a year ago

A wonderful nurturing little nursery. My daughter joined when she was 2.5yo after moving house and was made to feel so welcome. She always enjoyed going in and loved playing outside in the garden in particular which they tended to do in most weathers. Lots of little extra touches like Mother's Day teas and graduation day were a cute addition too. She has recently started school, and is absolutely flying with her phonics and interacting in the classroom - I am sure this is down to how much work the team at Dottie Tots put in to getting them ready for nursery/school transition. Thank you Dottie Tots - we will miss you!xx

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Kingdom of Castles Ltd
6 years ago

A great little hall for parties and big enough for our bouncy castle slide with space to spare for our swing cars and hoppers as well as tables and chairs for the party food!

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Gavin Hughes
7 years ago

Great place for a Home guard Meeting! and a time trial

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Chris Ward
6 years ago

Large village hall, has bar & kitchen space, parking, clean. Good all round venue.

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marilyn greenway
7 years ago

Great meeting place in centre of village

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 August 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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