--- title: "Dottie Tots Nursery School, Bordon | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dottie-tots-nursery-school-gu35-9nd-2731868 description: "Dottie Tots Nursery School in Bordon — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Dottie Tots Nursery School in Bordon Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · Kingsley Centre, Forge Road, Bordon, GU35 9ND · Hampshire Number of places 35 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Hampshire ## About this day nursery Dottie Tots Nursery Schools are dedicated to providing child-centred education with a heuristic approach, fostering a love for learning through exploration and play. They aim to nurture each child's unique qualities in a secure and relaxed environment, promoting confidence and self-motivation. The nurseries offer flexible childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers across their Bentley, Kingsley, and Churt locations. They are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year. The curriculum emphasises free-flow play, both indoors and outdoors, and includes freshly prepared meals. The day nursery focuses on creating engaging and safe spaces, with a strong commitment to understanding and catering to each child's individual interests through "in the moment" planning. Parents consistently praise the caring and supportive staff, the variety of learning activities, and how the day nursery helps children develop confidence and communication skills, particularly highlighting the Forest School sessions. Our ethos Dottie Tots Nursery Schools employ a child-centred education with a heuristic approach, fostering a love for learning through exploration and play. They focus on nurturing each child's unique qualities in a secure environment, promoting confidence and self-motivation through "in the moment" planning and free-flow play, both indoors and outdoors. The nursery also highlights its Forest School sessions. What it's like On arrival, children show an eagerness to enter this inviting nursery with its home-from-home atmosphere. Staff are warm, nurturing, and highly responsive to children's emotional needs. Children are highly motivated and quickly engage in the learning experiences staff have provided. Child-centred education Heuristic learning approach Flexible childcare In-the-moment planning Forest School ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 07:30 to 18:00 - 51 weeks a year Age range 9 months - 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Flexible packages Food Freshly prepared meals Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dottie Tots Nursery School Last inspected 6 May 2025 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 Inspector highlights - On arrival, children show an eagerness to enter this inviting nursery with its home-from-home atmosphere. - Leaders and staff have created an inclusive, child-centred curriculum that is shaped around children's interests and what they need to learn next. - The key-person system and bespoke settling-in processes ensure that children's emotional well-being is at the heart of everything they do. - Partnerships with parents are a strength of the nursery, with parents receiving daily feedback and updates on their children's progress. - The nursery is a highly valued part of the community, supporting community projects and helping children to learn about helping others. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the procedures for coaching and mentoring staff to provide more consistency in the quality of interactions - 2 develop further the curriculum for mathematics to improve children's knowledge of mathematical concepts. Inspection #10394750 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278292) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say the nursery and staff are amazing and they cannot express their gratitude for all the support they receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding are well supported. Leaders and staff act promptly when they have concerns about children's development and work closely with other professionals to identify and implement interventions. Additional funding is used effectively to enhance children's learning experiences, such as providing special resources and activities. Outdoor space Children show delight as they run, balance on, and jump off tree stumps safely, fostering their physical development. The inspector observed teaching and learning, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 May 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278292) ## Frequently asked about Dottie Tots Nursery School ### What grade did Ofsted give Dottie Tots Nursery School? ### How are meals handled at Dottie Tots Nursery School? ### What outdoor space does Dottie Tots Nursery School have? ### Is Dottie Tots Nursery School a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bordon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dottie Tots Nursery School. - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Dreamers Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0NH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-dreamers-day-nursery-gu35-0nh-2765479 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Bordon Garrison Pre-school & Creche Bordon · GU35 0HL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bordon-garrison-pre-school-creche-gu35-0hl-109860 - Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Cygnets Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0AU 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-day-nursery-gu35-0au-ey272736 - Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Tootsies Private Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tootsies-private-day-nursery-ltd-gu35-0bj-ey542573 - Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Forest House Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BS 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-house-day-nursery-gu35-0bs-2503199 - Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Forest Bears Pre-School Bordon · GU35 0BS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-bears-pre-school-gu35-0bs-110134 See all nurseries in Bordon →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bordon ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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