Emma's Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Emma's Day Nursery offers two distinct childcare settings in Bournemouth, both celebrated for their 'Outstanding' OFSTED ratings. The Day Nursery, situated at 46 West Way, provides a nurturing home-like atmosphere for children aged 0-5 years, operating year-round with the exception of specific holidays.

This setting fosters self-confidence and social awareness through carefully planned learning experiences, managed by Emma Henwood, an expert in early and primary years education. It features dedicated rooms for various activities, including a creative blue room, a calmer yellow room, a bright green conservatory, and an art room, alongside baby-specific facilities.

Outdoors, a secure garden with a notable pirate ship encourages exploration and physical development. The Pre-School, located at Annunciation Church Hall, offers a flexible and welcoming environment for 2-5 year olds during term time.

Across both sites, there's a shared commitment to professional guidance, holistic child development within a secure setting, and a Christian ethos. The curriculum emphasises literacy, mathematics, and expressive arts, with structured daily activities promoting both individual and group learning, supported by nutritious meals and flexible rest arrangements.

Our ethos

Emma's Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in a Christian ethos, emphasising holistic child development within a secure setting. They offer a nurturing, home-like atmosphere that fosters self-confidence and social awareness through carefully planned learning experiences and a curriculum focused on literacy, mathematics, and expressive arts. They are committed to professional guidance and structured daily activities that support both individual and group learning.

What it's like

Children thrive in this exceptional setting, arriving full of enthusiasm and concentrating deeply in their free play and small-group sessions. They thoroughly enjoy 'fingers and thumbs' activities to develop hand muscles and persevere to succeed. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and staff are excellent role models with high expectations for all children.

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges flat hourly rates for full-day care across all age groups, with separate rates for part-day places. Fees are billed based on a 47.5-week year. Supplementary charges apply daily for meals and hourly for extra curriculum activities, which are included in some funded booking options.