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Early Birds Nursery # Early Birds Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Broadclose Hill, Bude, EX23 8EA · Cornwall Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Birds Nursery, located in Bude, prides itself on offering exceptional childcare for children aged 12 weeks up to 8 years. The day nursery is dedicated to fostering a warm, stimulating, and secure environment where children can flourish and develop their full potential. They provide a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities aimed at promoting all aspects of child development, ensuring that each child's time at the day nursery is both enjoyable and educational. The highly qualified and passionate staff are committed to delivering high-quality, individualised care. Early Birds adheres to an inclusive 'altogether policy,' ensuring non-discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, ability, or gender for all individuals within the setting. The nursery also has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) available to support children requiring additional assistance. What it's like Children enter the nursery enthusiastically and settle in with ease due to strong bonds with staff, who have high expectations. The manager provides an ambitious curriculum that inspires children to explore and play, fostering their imaginations and active learning. Caters for babies from 12 weeks After school club up to 8 years Holiday club available Dedicated SENCO ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full-week, full-day, or half-day sessions, alongside after-school and holiday club options. Funded term-time places are available for eligible children aged nine months and older. Additional hours outside of funded entitlement are charged hourly, with voluntary fees applying for meals and snacks. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full Week Day Care £200.00 / week - Full Day Day Care £47.00 / day - Half Day Day Care £32.00 / session - After School Care £17.00 / session - Holiday Club Full Day £35.00 / session See 9 more Good to know - • Holiday club is available with both full and half-day session options. - • Government funding for eligible children from nine months old is offered term-time only. - • Hours taken over the standard fifteen or thirty hours funding are charged at an hourly rate. - • Voluntary daily charges apply for various combinations of breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Birds Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10289558 Lead inspector Stephanie Ayres Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221000)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461571) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://earlybirdsdaynursery.com) Broadclose Hill, Bude, EX23 8EA ## Explore day nurseries near Bude - [Day nurseries in Bude](/search?q=Bude) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-birds-nursery-ex23-8ea-ey461571) ## Key facts Session types Full Day: 8.00am – 6.00pm, Half Day (morning): 8.00am – 1.00pm, Half Day (afternoon): 1.00pm – 6.00pm, After School Care: 3.00pm – 6.00pm, Holiday Club: Full Day & Half Day Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm Age range 12 weeks to 8 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Birds Nursery Last inspected 23 May 2023 · Stephanie Ayres 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 enter the nursery enthusiastically and settle in with ease due to strong bonds with staff, who have high expectations. The manager provides an ambitious curriculum that inspires children to explore and play, fostering their imaginations and active learning. Inspector highlights - The manager ensures high-quality care and education for all children by reflecting on practice and planning a broad curriculum. - Staff are supported and motivated through training, which they enthusiastically apply to practice, such as using yoga to support physical development. - Children of all ages show positive attitudes to learning, displaying genuine interest in activities and a love of books. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well with good levels of care and specific personal development plans. - Parents are extremely happy with the nursery and speak of the noticeable progress their children have made. Areas to develop - 1 support staff consistently to develop children's language and critical-thinking skills further - 2 help children to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills further to enable them to name shapes and count. Inspection #10289558 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221000) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well. They receive good levels of care and specific personal development plans. The nursery special educational needs and disabilities coordinator seeks the advice of external professionals, which helps to support the good progress the children make. Outdoor space The routine and structure of the day enable children to spend time outdoors to explore, take age-appropriate risks and build on their interests. Older children enjoy balancing and skipping, while babies display high levels of independence and resilience as they are carefully supported by staff to climb steps. Inspection history Date: November 2013 - May 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - November 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Early Birds Nursery ### What is Early Birds Nursery working on improving? ### What kind of childcare setting is Early Birds Nursery? ### How does Early Birds Nursery support children with SEND? ### How can Early Birds Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bude Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Early Birds Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Budehaven Day Nursery Bude · EX23 8DQ ](/nursery/budehaven-day-nursery-ex23-8dq-103151) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Petroc's School Nursery Bude · EX23 8NJ 4.3(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/st-petroc-s-school-nursery-ex23-8nj-2717081) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Cheldern Nursery and Pre School Bude · EX23 9HN 5.0(32 Google reviews) ](/nursery/cheldern-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ex23-9hn-2694408) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 mi ### Westlands Nursery Kilkhampton · EX23 9QW ](/nursery/westlands-nursery-ex23-9qw-2602609) [See all nurseries in Bude →](/search?q=Bude) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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