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Ellingham House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.6(5 parent reviews) ·Ellingham, Ringwood, BH24 3PJ · Hampshire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

5 acres of expansive gardens, paddocks, and woodlands. Children are encouraged to explore, develop, and learn through a variety of engaging activities designed for different age groups: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The nursery offers stimulating sensory experiences, a range of natural resources, and ample opportunities for creative and messy play. Emphasis is placed on developing independence, communication, literacy, and mathematical skills, all while fostering physical creativity and wellbeing.

The outdoor space is a key feature, allowing children to engage in educational play, develop physical skills, and connect with nature through activities like 'grow your own' initiatives and interacting with resident sheep. The dedicated team is committed to providing a safe, inspiring, and inclusive setting where every child's individual needs are met, preparing them for their next steps in education.

Our ethos

Ellingham House Day Nursery aims to provide a nurturing 'home from home' experience, encouraging children to explore, develop and learn through engaging activities, sensory experiences, and creative play. They emphasise independence, communication, literacy, and mathematical skills, with a strong focus on outdoor education and connecting with nature. The nursery is committed to meeting each child's individual needs in a safe and inspiring setting.

What it's like

Children excitedly come into nursery and settle quickly and have strong attachments to the warm and caring staff. They are highly inquisitive and keen to explore. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations of them.

Home from Home EnvironmentExtensive Outdoor SpaceSensory RoomFreshly Prepared MealsSchool Readiness Programme

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Food

Healthy meals and snacks, fresh water and milk provided. Seasonal menus certified by a children’s dietician. All dietary requirements catered for by professional chefs.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ellingham House Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 November 2022 · Natasha Jarvis

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 excitedly come into nursery and settle quickly and have strong attachments to the warm and caring staff. They are highly inquisitive and keen to explore. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations of them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children excitedly come into nursery and settle quickly.
  • Children develop a love of reading and looking at books from a very young age.
  • Children frequently take part in activities outdoors, helping them develop their physical skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met well by dedicated and passionate staff.
  • Children develop their independence skills through everyday routines.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine and strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum intent to ensure they fully understand the overall aims for learning
  • 2embed fully the support, training and coaching for the manager.
Inspection #10260750 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"is that of a fairy tale"

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met well by dedicated and passionate staff. Staff are in tune to exactly what children need and support children's learning carefully to encourage them to take the next step.

Outdoor space

Children frequently take part in activities outdoors. This helps children develop their physical skills as they move in a range of ways around the space. For example, children go on 'adventures' as they run with their arms spread out, pretending to be 'aeroplanes'.

Parent Reviews of Ellingham House Day Nursery

4.6
(5)
Family Fitz
a year ago

We've been very pleased with the care that our girls have recieved at Ellingham House. Nursery workers are kind and friendly and for the most part know the girls names and make an effort to welcome them each day. My older daughter comes home with stories of the fun activities she has done. My younger daughter is still a baby but despite my initial anxiety of sending her to nursery she has settled really well! I think that is a lot down to how kind and attentive the staff are. They're always cuddling her. They're often singing when I go to pick up which is lovely to hear. We viewed several nurseries when we moved into the area and Ellingham House had the nicest feel to it by far. I feel extremely fortunate that I can send my children to such a lovely setting. On top of all of that they're making continual improvements to decoration and equipment.

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Louise Wright
2 years ago

Happy equipment. Very tidy. & Lovely singing whilst being showed round. Have access to lovely grounds. & Animals. Two lovely sheep. Although hopefully should have good staffing as could loose children in the bushes

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Inspection history

Date: July 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • August 2019Outstanding
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • July 2009Outstanding

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