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Emma's Day Nursery # Emma's Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 46 West Way, Bournemouth, BH9 3EB · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. OFSTED Outstanding Two Settings Christian Ethos ## 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. - Hourly charge for 3 and 4 year olds (full day) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for 2 year olds (full day) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for 9 months - 1 year olds (full day) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for 0-3 year olds (part day) £20.00 / hour - Hourly charge for 4 year olds (part day) £15.00 / hour See 6 more Good to know - Open for 47.5 weeks per year, closing for two weeks in summer, at Christmas, one week at Easter, and bank holidays. - A non-refundable holding deposit is required to secure a place. - Supplementary charges apply for meals and extra-curricular activities, depending on the booking option. - Meals and extra-curricular charges are voluntary for certain funded bookings. - Additional fees apply for late collection, late payments, and bank-returned payments. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Emma's Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10351030 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257158)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537565) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://emmasdaynursery.co.uk) 46 West Way, Bournemouth, BH9 3EB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.86335/50.75082/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bournemouth - [Day nurseries in Bournemouth](/search?q=Bournemouth) - [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=emma-s-day-nursery-bh9-3eb-ey537565) ## Key facts Opening hours Day Nursery: 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, 47.5 weeks per year. Pre-School: 8 am to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks a year. Age range 0-5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Part day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Emma's Day Nursery Last inspected 12 August 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children thrive and concentrate deeply in their activities. - Children develop excellent independence and self-confidence by completing responsible tasks. - Staff deliver a broad and exciting curriculum, personalised to ensure every child makes excellent progress. - Children develop exceptional communication and language skills through various engaging activities. - Children's welfare is of paramount importance, with high standards of safety maintained throughout. Inspection #10351030 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257158) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parent speak very highly of the setting." > "They state their children have made incredible progress and form close attachments, and their children's language has flourished." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive high-quality support to ensure they are fully included in all aspects of the provision. Staff use thorough assessments to quickly identify if a child is at risk of falling behind and work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure any additional funding for children has the most impact on their learning. Outdoor space Children delight in finding book characters hidden around the garden, which supports their literacy development and interest in books. ## Parent Reviews of Emma's Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAehP2YP_u4Zn8WlAmjk5ohSUmJkZlgtBw7sCQdANbSPH8qg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Emily J 4 months ago By far the best nursery around, my son loves it so much he calls it “friend’s house” and gets excited about going. What more could you ask for?! OFSTED rated OUTSTANDING and I couldn’t agree more. The staff are fantastic, kind and caring, and the environment is happy, safe and full of fun. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sUU1DMUVUVXQyU3pScFRqRk1iMDEzTTI4MVEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x4873a2008e038f81:0x9c3fe322f4745976) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLBIv5UX2gK343EwK_oasGf_z9f1DV4o5WLAuNAva-ce7qc5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chandne Miah 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WRmEwWm1UM1ZQWkVWUFdFeDBRbmxVYVRKdU4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x4873a2008e038f81:0x9c3fe322f4745976) Reviews from Google for Emma's Day Nursery. 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